Sony MEX-BT3800U Specification Guide

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Last Updated: 01/18/2011

MEX-BT3800U

CD Receiver MP3/WMA/AAC Player

 

 

 

 

Features

MP3/WMA playback   Multi-format playback lets you play CDs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs 
loaded with hundreds of MP3 or WMA songs .

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Detachable Face with Front Aux In  The 1-line 13 segment LCD display makes it 
easy to read song information and the front auxiliary input lets you connect 
almost any portable audio device to your car's sound system.

Superior Bluetooth® audio quality  The MEX-BT3800 features Bluetooth® hands-
free and audio streaming functionality that gives you exceptional sound quality.

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Multiple Bluetooth® profile support  The MEX-BT3800U includes HFP, A2DP, and 
AVRCP Bluetooth® profile support so you can sync your car stereo with your 
Bluetooth-enabled devices .

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USB 1-Wire for Digital Music Players  USB 1-Wire for iPod® products, iPhone®, 
and other USB DMPs lets you directly connect, charge, and control your digital 

music player via the USB jack in the front of the unit, as well as view metadata 
like song title and artist on the front display.

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Quick-BrowZer® with Jump Mode feature  Search and select songs by category, 
including artist, album, genre, or playlist. Jump Mode allows you to fast forward 
through a music category in 10 percent increments.

Zappin™  function  Use Zappin™  function to play 6, 9, or 30-second music clips 
until you find the song you want.

Passenger Control  Passenger Control lets your co-pilot control the music playing 
from your iPod® device via connected USB 1-Wire, and as they scan through 
your music, artist and album information is conveniently shown on the receiver 
display.

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Satellite Radio / HD Radio® ready 

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EQ3 and 52 Watts x 4 High Power 

Selectable Pre-outs with LPF/HPF 

Radio Data System 

Wireless Card Remote included 

Key illumination 

Specifications

CD Text Display: CD and MP3 / WMA data displayed

 

On-Screen Clock: 12H

 

Dimmer Adjust: Selectable on/off

 

Key Illumination: Blue

 

Disc Capacity: 1

 

Color: Piano Black

 

Preout Impedance: 220 ohms

 

Preout Voltage: 2 volt

 

S/N Ratio: Audio Power: CEA2006 S/N 80 dBA

 

Frequency Response: CD: 10-20,000 Hz

 

Wow and Flutter: Below measurable limit

 

Station Preset(s): 18 FM / 12 AM

 

Digital-to-Analog Converter: 24bit

 

Tuner Frequency Range: FM:Tuner Frequency Range(MHz): 87.5-107.9, AM:Tuner 

Frequency Range(kHz): 530-1710

 

Tone Control(s): Low +/- 10 dB at 60 Hz 

Mid +/- 10 dB at 1 kHz 
High +/- 10dB at 10 kHz

 

Tuner Type: SSIR-EXA with RDS

 

Volume Control: Tel/Nav Attenuation Circuitry

 

Band: AM / FM

 

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (dB): CD: 120 dB

 

Format(s) Supported: CD, CD-R / CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC files)

 

Tilt Range: 45°

 

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Technology: LCD

 

Display Color: Black color / Negative

 

Text Displayed: Source, artist, track, playback time, menu and clock

 

Text Lines: 1 line

 

Speaker Impedance: 4-8 Ohms

 

Max power output: 52 watts x 4 at 4 ohms

 

FM Usable Sensitivity: 10 dBf

 

Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz

 

S/N Ratio: 70 dB (mono)

 

Frequency Response: FM: 20-15,000 Hz

 

Stereo Separation: 40 dB at 1 KHz

 

Power Consumption (in Operation): 45w

 

Output Power: 52W x4 High Power - 17 watts per channel minimum continuous 

average power into 4 Ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more 
than 5% total harmonic distortion.

 

Current Drain: 3 - 5 amps

 

Input Power: 12 V DC car battery (negative ground (earth))

 

Input Voltage: 12 V DC car battery (negative ground)

 

RCA Audio Output(s): Front, Rear, and Subwoofer RCA pre-amp outputs

 

Digital Audio Input(s): -Ability to use all forms of USB devices may vary as not all 

devices are compatible. 

This unit can be connected to the following iPods. Update your iPod to the latest 
software before you use it. 
-iPod Nano 1st generation* 
-iPod Nano 2nd generation (aluminum) 
-iPod Nano 3rd generation (video) 
-iPod 5th generation (video)* 
-iPod Classic 
-iPod Touch 
-iPhone 

When you connect iPod Nano1st generation or iPod 5th generation, Passenger 
Control is not available. 

-This unit is compliant with MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media Transfer 
Protocol) type USB devices compliant with the USB standard. 
-This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB hub. 

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered 
in this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

 

USB Port(s): Front USB - Full Speed

 

Antenna Terminal(s): Aerial Input Terminal

 

12V Trigger Output(s): Power antenna 

Amplifier turn on

 

Remote Jack: Optional Wired Remote input

 

Audio In: Front Aux input with variable level: -8dB ∼ +18dB 

Front USB input  
Sony Bus audio/controll terminal

 

Infrared Port: Wireless remote

 

Weight: 1.2Kg

 

Measurements: 178 x 50 x 179mm

 

Compatible Bluetooth® Profiles: A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) 

AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)  
HFP (Handsfree Profile) 1.5 
HSP (Headset Profile)

 

Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz band (2.400 - 2.4835 GHz)

 

Maximum Range: Line of sight approx. 10M (33ft)

 

Modulation Method: FHSS

 

Output: Bluetooth Standard Power Class2 (Max. +4 dBm)

 

Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth Standard version 2.0

 

Wireless Card Remote (RM-304)

 

Parts for installation and connections (1 set)

 

CD changer (6 discs): CDX-T69

 

Source selector: XA-C40

 

Aux-in selector: XA-300

 

HD Radio® tuner: XT-100HD

 

iPod Cable: RC-100IP

 

Wired microphone: XA-MC10

 

Color: Piano Black

 

UPC Code: 027242773967

 

1. Not all MP3, WMA, AAC files may playback due to file variations. Copyright protected ACC-LC files cannot 

be played back. 

2. Ability to use all generations of iPod products may vary as not all products are compatible. Compatible with 

iPod® touch, iPod Nano 3rd generation, iPod classic, iPod Nano 2nd generation, iPod 5th generation, iPod 
Nano 1st generation, iPod 4th generation, iPod mini. 

3. Satellite radio service requires a satellite radio tuner and service subscription, sold separately. 
4. HD Radio™  capability requires an optional HD Radio tuner (XT-100HD). 
5. Ability to use all forms of USB devices may vary as not all devices are compatible. 
6. Not all Bluetooth enabled devices may communicate with each other. 

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Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.