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Notice about the serial number change on the back side of
the front panel:
The serial number on the back of the front panel has changed due to
repairs.
For details, refer to the “Detaching the Front Panel” section of “Getting
Started” in the operating instruction.
the front panel:
The serial number on the back of the front panel has changed due to
repairs.
For details, refer to the “Detaching the Front Panel” section of “Getting
Started” in the operating instruction.
Notice about the serial number change on the back side of
the front panel:
The serial number on the back of the front panel has changed due to
repairs.
For details, refer to the “Detaching the Front Panel” section of “Getting
Started” in the operating instruction.
the front panel:
The serial number on the back of the front panel has changed due to
repairs.
For details, refer to the “Detaching the Front Panel” section of “Getting
Started” in the operating instruction.
Notice about the serial number change on the back side of
the front panel:
The serial number on the back of the front panel has changed due to
repairs.
For details, refer to the “Detaching the Front Panel” section of “Getting
Started” in the operating instruction.
the front panel:
The serial number on the back of the front panel has changed due to
repairs.
For details, refer to the “Detaching the Front Panel” section of “Getting
Started” in the operating instruction.
Notice about the serial number change on the back side of
the front panel:
The serial number on the back of the front panel has changed due to
repairs.
For details, refer to the “Detaching the Front Panel” section of “Getting
Started” in the operating instruction.
the front panel:
The serial number on the back of the front panel has changed due to
repairs.
For details, refer to the “Detaching the Front Panel” section of “Getting
Started” in the operating instruction.
Notice about the serial number change on the back side of
the front panel:
The serial number on the back of the front panel has changed due to
repairs.
For details, refer to the “Detaching the Front Panel” section of “Getting
Started” in the operating instruction.
the front panel:
The serial number on the back of the front panel has changed due to
repairs.
For details, refer to the “Detaching the Front Panel” section of “Getting
Started” in the operating instruction.
Notice about the serial number change on the back side of
the front panel:
The serial number on the back of the front panel has changed due to
repairs.
For details, refer to the “Detaching the Front Panel” section of “Getting
Started” in the operating instruction.
the front panel:
The serial number on the back of the front panel has changed due to
repairs.
For details, refer to the “Detaching the Front Panel” section of “Getting
Started” in the operating instruction.
Notice about the serial number change on the back side of
the front panel:
The serial number on the back of the front panel has changed due to
repairs.
For details, refer to the “Detaching the Front Panel” section of “Getting
Started” in the operating instruction.
the front panel:
The serial number on the back of the front panel has changed due to
repairs.
For details, refer to the “Detaching the Front Panel” section of “Getting
Started” in the operating instruction.
Notice about the serial number change on the back side of
the front panel:
The serial number on the back of the front panel has changed due to
repairs.
For details, refer to the “Detaching the Front Panel” section of “Getting
Started” in the operating instruction.
the front panel:
The serial number on the back of the front panel has changed due to
repairs.
For details, refer to the “Detaching the Front Panel” section of “Getting
Started” in the operating instruction.
Notice about the serial number change on the back side of
the front panel:
The serial number on the back of the front panel has changed due to
repairs.
For details, refer to the “Detaching the Front Panel” section of “Getting
Started” in the operating instruction.
the front panel:
The serial number on the back of the front panel has changed due to
repairs.
For details, refer to the “Detaching the Front Panel” section of “Getting
Started” in the operating instruction.
Notice about the serial number change on the back side of
the front panel:
The serial number on the back of the front panel has changed due to
repairs.
For details, refer to the “Detaching the Front Panel” section of “Getting
Started” in the operating instruction.
the front panel:
The serial number on the back of the front panel has changed due to
repairs.
For details, refer to the “Detaching the Front Panel” section of “Getting
Started” in the operating instruction.
Notice about the serial number change on the back side of
the front panel:
The serial number on the back of the front panel has changed due to
repairs.
For details, refer to the “Detaching the Front Panel” section of “Getting
Started” in the operating instruction.
the front panel:
The serial number on the back of the front panel has changed due to
repairs.
For details, refer to the “Detaching the Front Panel” section of “Getting
Started” in the operating instruction.
Notice about the serial number change on the back side of
the front panel:
The serial number on the back of the front panel has changed due to
repairs.
For details, refer to the “Detaching the Front Panel” section of “Getting
Started” in the operating instruction.
the front panel:
The serial number on the back of the front panel has changed due to
repairs.
For details, refer to the “Detaching the Front Panel” section of “Getting
Started” in the operating instruction.
Notice about the serial number change on the back side of
the front panel:
The serial number on the back of the front panel has changed due to
repairs.
For details, refer to the “Detaching the Front Panel” section of “Getting
Started” in the operating instruction.
the front panel:
The serial number on the back of the front panel has changed due to
repairs.
For details, refer to the “Detaching the Front Panel” section of “Getting
Started” in the operating instruction.
Notice about the serial number change on the back side of
the front panel:
The serial number on the back of the front panel has changed due to
repairs.
For details, refer to the “Detaching the Front Panel” section of “Getting
Started” in the operating instruction.
the front panel:
The serial number on the back of the front panel has changed due to
repairs.
For details, refer to the “Detaching the Front Panel” section of “Getting
Started” in the operating instruction.
Notice about the serial number change on the back side of
the front panel:
The serial number on the back of the front panel has changed due to
repairs.
For details, refer to the “Detaching the Front Panel” section of “Getting
Started” in the operating instruction.
the front panel:
The serial number on the back of the front panel has changed due to
repairs.
For details, refer to the “Detaching the Front Panel” section of “Getting
Started” in the operating instruction.
Notice about the serial number change on the back side of
the front panel:
The serial number on the back of the front panel has changed due to
repairs.
For details, refer to the “Detaching the Front Panel” section of “Getting
Started” in the operating instruction.
the front panel:
The serial number on the back of the front panel has changed due to
repairs.
For details, refer to the “Detaching the Front Panel” section of “Getting
Started” in the operating instruction.
• Please cut out along the dotted line and use it.
MEX-N4100BE/N4100BT/N4150BT
14
MEMO
MEX-N4100BE/N4100BT/N4150BT
15
SECTION 2
GENERAL
This section is extracted
from operating instruction.
from operating instruction.
(US and Canadian models)
Cautions
ˎ Run all ground (earth) leads to a common
ground (earth) point.
ˎ Do not get the leads trapped under a screw, or
caught in moving parts (e.g., seat railing).
ˎ Before making connections, turn the car ignition
off to avoid short circuits.
ˎ Connect the yellow and red power supply leads
only after all other leads have been connected.
ˎ Be sure to insulate any loose unconnected leads
with electrical tape for safety.
ˎ Choose the installation location carefully so that
the unit will not interfere with normal driving
operations.
operations.
ˎ Avoid installing the unit in areas subject to dust,
dirt, excessive vibration, or high temperature,
such as in direct sunlight or near heater ducts.
such as in direct sunlight or near heater ducts.
ˎ Use only the supplied mounting hardware for a
safe and secure installation.
Note on the power supply lead (yellow)
When connecting this unit in combination with other
stereo components, the amperage rating of the car
stereo components, the amperage rating of the car
circuit to which the unit is connected must be higher
than the sum of each component’s fuse amperage
than the sum of each component’s fuse amperage
rating.
Mounting angle adjustment
Adjust the mounting angle to less than 45°.
Connection/Installation
Precautions
Connection
(For MEX-N4100BT)
*1 Not supplied
*2 Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 Ω × 4
*3 RCA pin cord (not supplied)
*4 Depending on the type of car, use an adaptor for a
*2 Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 Ω × 4
*3 RCA pin cord (not supplied)
*4 Depending on the type of car, use an adaptor for a
wired remote control (not supplied).
*5 Whether in use or not, route the microphone input
cord such that it does not interfere with driving
operations. Secure the cord with a clamp, etc., if it is
installed around your feet.
installed around your feet.
*6 AUDIO OUT can be switched to SUB or REAR.
ʗ
from a wired remote control
(not supplied)*
(not supplied)*
4
White
White/black striped
Gray
Gray
Black
Yellow
Red
Blue/white striped (MAX 0.4A)
Yellow
Red
Blue/white striped (MAX 0.4A)
from a car antenna
(aerial)
(aerial)
Front speaker*
1
*
2
Rear speaker*
1
*
2
Gray/black striped
Green
Green/black striped
Purple
Purple
Purple/black striped
*
3
*
3
Subwoofer*
1
Power amplifier*
1
For details, see “Making
connections” (page 35).
connections” (page 35).
Microphone
XA-MC10*
XA-MC10*
1
*
5
*
6
Subwoofer Easy Connection
You can use a subwoofer without a power amplifier
when it is connected to a rear speaker cord.
when it is connected to a rear speaker cord.
Note
Use a subwoofer with an impedance of 4 to 8 ohms,
Use a subwoofer with an impedance of 4 to 8 ohms,
and with adequate power handling capacities to avoid
damage.
damage.
Memory hold connection
When the yellow power supply lead is connected,
power will always be supplied to the memory
circuit even when the ignition switch is turned off.
power will always be supplied to the memory
circuit even when the ignition switch is turned off.
Front speaker
Subwoofer
ɞ To a common ground (earth) point
First connect the black ground (earth) lead, then
connect the yellow and red power supply leads.
connect the yellow and red power supply leads.
ɟ To the +12 V power terminal which is
energized at all times
Be sure to first connect the black ground (earth)
lead to a common ground (earth) point.
Be sure to first connect the black ground (earth)
lead to a common ground (earth) point.
ɠ To the +12 V power terminal which is
energized when the ignition switch is set to
the accessory position
If there is no accessory position, connect to the
+12 V power (battery) terminal which is
energized at all times.
Be sure to first connect the black ground (earth)
lead to a common ground (earth) point.
the accessory position
If there is no accessory position, connect to the
+12 V power (battery) terminal which is
energized at all times.
Be sure to first connect the black ground (earth)
lead to a common ground (earth) point.
ɡ To the power antenna (aerial) control lead or
the power supply lead of the antenna (aerial)
booster
It is not necessary to connect this lead if there is
no power antenna (aerial) or antenna (aerial)
booster, or with a manually-operated telescopic
antenna (aerial).
To AMP REMOTE IN of an optional power
amplifier
This connection is only for amplifiers and a
power antenna (aerial). Connecting any other
system may damage the unit.
booster
It is not necessary to connect this lead if there is
no power antenna (aerial) or antenna (aerial)
booster, or with a manually-operated telescopic
antenna (aerial).
To AMP REMOTE IN of an optional power
amplifier
This connection is only for amplifiers and a
power antenna (aerial). Connecting any other
system may damage the unit.
Making connections
Speaker connection
ˎ Before connecting the speakers, turn the unit off.
ˎ Use speakers with an impedance of 4 to 8 ohms,
and with adequate power handling capacities to
avoid damage.
avoid damage.
When using the steering wheel remote
control
Installation of the connection cable RC-SR1 (not
supplied) is required before use.
supplied) is required before use.
1
To enable the steering wheel remote control, select
[SET STEERING]
q [STR EDIT] to make the
registration (page 19).
When the registration completes, the steering wheel
remote control becomes available.
remote control becomes available.
Using the wired remote control
.
Notes on installing the connection cable RC-SR1 (not
supplied)
ˎ Refer to the support sites on the back cover for
details, then connect each lead properly to the
appropriate leads. Making an improper connection
may damage the unit.
may damage the unit.
ˎ Depending on the type of car, be sure to insulate the
unused leads with electrical tape for safety.
ˎ Do not connect this cable when the steering wheel
remote control is not used.
ˎ Consulting the dealer or an experienced technician
for help is recommended.
When using the wired remote control
1
To enable the wired remote control, set [STR
CONTROL] in [SET STEERING] to [EXTERNAL]
.
MEX-N4100BE/N4100BT/N4150BT
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Mounting the unit in a Japanese car
You may not be able to install this unit in some
makes of Japanese cars. In such a case, consult your
Sony dealer.
makes of Japanese cars. In such a case, consult your
Sony dealer.
TOYOTA
NISSAN
Note
To prevent malfunction, install only with the supplied
screws
screws
ʖ.
ʖ
to dashboard/center console
Existing parts supplied with
your car
your car
ʖ
Bracket
Bracket
ʖ
to dashboard/center console
Existing parts supplied with
your car
your car
ʖ
Bracket
Bracket
Before installing, make sure the catches on both
sides of the bracket
sides of the bracket
ʓ are bent inwards 2 mm (
3
/
32
in). When mounting in a Japanese car, see
“Mounting the unit in a Japanese car” (page 37).
“Mounting the unit in a Japanese car” (page 37).
1
Position the bracket
ʓ inside the
dashboard, then bend the claws outward
for a tight fit.
for a tight fit.
2
Mount the unit onto the bracket
ʓ, then
attach the protection collar
ͨ.
Notes
ˎ If the catches are straight or bent outwards, the unit
will not be installed securely and may spring out.
ˎ Make sure the 4 catches on the protection collar ͨ
are properly engaged in the slots of the unit.
Mounting the unit in the dashboard
ʓ
182 mm (7
1
/
4
in)
53 mm (2
1
/
8
in)
Catch
ʓ
ͨ
Installation
Before installing the unit, remove the protection
collar
collar
ͨ and the bracket ʓ from the unit.
1
Pinch both edges of the protection collar
ͨ, then pull it out.
2
Insert both release keys
ͧ until they
click, and pull down the bracket
ʓ, then
pull up the unit to separate.
Removing the protection collar and the
bracket
bracket
ͨ
ʓ
ͧ
Face the hook inwards.
Before installing this unit, remove the screw and box on
the back of the unit. Do not use the previous parts you
removed when installing the unit.
removed when installing the unit.
Screw
Box
When replacing the fuse, be sure
to use one matching the
amperage rating stated on the
original fuse. If the fuse blows,
check the power connection and
replace the fuse. If the fuse blows
again after replacement, there
may be an internal malfunction. In such a case,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
to use one matching the
amperage rating stated on the
original fuse. If the fuse blows,
check the power connection and
replace the fuse. If the fuse blows
again after replacement, there
may be an internal malfunction. In such a case,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Fuse replacement
Fuse (10 A)
.
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