Sony MEX-BT38UW Specification Guide

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Last Updated: 01/03/2011

MEX-BT38UW

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-BT38UW 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 

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

 

Illumination: Blue

 

On-Screen Clock:  12H

 

Display Technology:  LCD

 

Disc Capacity:  1

 

Color: Piano Black

 

Preout Impedance:  220 ohms

 

Preout Voltage:  2 volt

 

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-

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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

 

CD Playback:  CD, CD-R / CD-RW (MP3/WMAfiles)

 

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°

 

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

 

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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 
Analog Audio Input(s) (Total): Front Aux-In 

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 (10 discs): CDX-M757MX 
CD changer (6 discs): CDX-T69 
Source selector: XA-C40 
Aux-in selector: XA-300 
iPod® interface adaptor: XA-120IP 
HD Radio® tuner: XT-100HD 
iPod Cable: RC-100IP 
Wired microphone: XA-MC10 

Color: Piano Black 
UPC Code:  027242774995 

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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prohibited. Sony, Quick-BrowZer, Walkman, Xplod®, and the Sony and Xplod logos are trademarks of Sony. 
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Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.