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Operating Instructions US
Digital Link
Manual de instrucciones ES
Sound System
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the DSP
master 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. XDP-MU110 Serial No.
XDP-MU110
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Warning Note on the lithium battery Do not expose the battery to excessive heat This equipment has been tested and found such as direct sunlight, fire or the like. to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Warning if your car’s ignition has no FCC Rules. ACC position These limits are designed to provide To prevent battery drain, turn off the reasonable protection against harmful system after use by pressing and holding interference in a residenti
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Table of contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Resetting the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The System Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Digital Link Sound System (XDP-MU110). This system allows you to digitally integrate an iPod/iPhone into your existing car audio unit. You can enjoy exciting sound from your car audio unit and iPod/iPhone via this system, which features sound settings optimized for your vehicle type by using Sony’s original digital sound technology. The DSP master unit makes a natural “front sound field” possible, so that you can feel bass as though it comes from dire
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The System Components This section contains explanations on the location of controls and their basic operations. DSP master unit 1 23 4 Sound setting switches page 8 Note Set each switch according to your car • Avoid touching the top of the DSP master unit type/interior. during use, as it becomes hot over time. SOURCE indicator You can check the status of the DSP master unit. Indicator Status Turns blue. A car audio unit is selected as the source. Turns red. An iPod/iPhone is selected a
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Cradle 2 Suction cup VOLUME (VOL) +/–* 1 2 SEEK / buttons* * SOURCE/OFF button Press to skip tracks. Press to turn on the power/change the source between a car audio unit and an Remote sensor iPod/iPhone. Indicator Press and hold more than two seconds You can check the status of the DSP to turn off the system. The indicator master unit. ( ) turns off. Indicator Status Port for the cradle cable Used for connecting the cradle cable. Turns blue. A car audio unit is selected a
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LEFT/RIGHT buttons page 9 RM-X251 Card remote Press to adjust the speaker balance. commander Press and hold the CNT button ( ) to return to the default setting. BASS (–/CNT/+) buttons page 9 Press to adjust the bass level. ALO (Automatic Level Optimizer) 1 button* page 10 Adjust the playback volume level of an iPod/iPhone to the optimum level: “ON,” “OFF.” 1 / buttons* Press to skip tracks. TREBLE (–/CNT/+) buttons page 9 Press these buttons to adjust the treble level. 2
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See the following examples. Sound Settings Compact hatchback Optimized sound setting based on your vehicle This system provides well balanced sound, which appears to come from in front of the driver’s seat, optimized for the vehicle type VEHICLE SIZE: S by setting the DSP master unit. 12 different SUBWOOFER: Y settings are available. SW LOCATION: MID Warning • Avoid touching the top of the DSP master unit when setting the switches, as it becomes hot Middle sized sedan during use. Notes •
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Full sized SUV Adjusting the speaker balance Press the FRONT/REAR/LEFT/RIGHT buttons to adjust the balance between the speakers. An adjustment range of 7 steps is available for each speaker setting. Press and hold the VEHICLE SIZE: L CNT button to return to the default setting. SUBWOOFER: Y The default setting is CNT (center). SW LOCATION: FAR Tip for setting the SW LOCATION switch Adjusting the treble level If you are not sure about these sound Press the TREBLE (–/CNT/+) button. setting
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Adjusting the input volume from the iPod/iPhone Setting up the Cradle Press the ALO button. Adjust the playback volume level of an Precautions iPod/iPhone to the optimum level. Press the ALO button repeatedly to switch • Install the cradle on a dashboard properly so between ON and OFF. The default setting is that the unit will not interfere with normal ON. This function is available only when an driving. iPod/iPhone is selected as the source. • Follow the instructions on this manual about
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Mounting sheet Notes • Choose the mounting location carefully. Practice installation before you actually mount the sheet, if necessary. • Removing the mounting sheet from the Strap dashboard decreases the adhesive strength of the mounting sheet. It should not be reused after removal. 1 Peel the paper from the mounting sheet, and then stick the mounting sheet to the dashboard. Cord clamp Cradle cable Peel off paper Cleaning sponge for suction cup Allow 24 hours after sticking the mounting
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Notes Tip • After you attach the strap to the cradle, pull • The suction cup may contain tiny holes. the strap gently to make sure that the strap This can occasionally occur in the is securely attached to the cradle. production process, and should not cause a • Do not forcefully pull the cradle after malfunction. attaching the strap. Doing so may damage 5 Turn the LOCK/RELEASE lever your car. counterclockwise 90 degrees to secure 3 Remove the cover from the suction cup the cradle on the d
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7 Adjust the strap. 5 Pull the tab of the cradle for a few seconds in the direction of the arrow marked in the Adjust the strap by using the adjuster. illustration below ( ), and then slowly Adjuster (over 3 to 5 seconds) remove the suction cup ( ). Insert the cord To remove the cradle 1 Press the ridges to remove the cradle cable Tab from the cradle. Tab 2 Loosen the strap from the adjuster. 3 Take the hoop of the strap off from the cradle. Notes • Pull the cradle by its tab when you
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6 Replace the cover on the suction cup. To secure the cradle cable Cover Note • Put the cover on the suction cup when you take the cradle off the dashboard. If the suction cup becomes dirty or scratched, its adhesive strength will be reduced. To release the cradle cable Arranging the cradle cable Use the cord clamp to secure the cradle cable. Note Note • Clean the surface where you intend to install • You should not reuse the cord clamp once it has the cord clamp. been removed as the adhe
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2 Press the arm down gently and set your Attaching an iPod/iPhone iPod/iPhone in the cradle. Press the iPod/iPhone backward until it touches to the cushion in the center of Compatible iPod/iPhone models the cradle ( ), and hold the iPod/ See “About iPod/iPhone” (page 18) or visit iPhone securely while pressing the arm the support page: down ( ). http://esupport.sony.com http://www.sony.com/caraudio Notes • Start the car’s engine before connecting the iPod/iPhone. Depending on the device,
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To adjust the angle of the cradle • When removing the iPod/iPhone, do not twist or bend the iPod/iPhone as it may result in You can adjust the angle of the cradle as connector damage. shown in the illustration below. Do not use force to adjust the angle, as a malfunction may result. • When removing the iPod/iPhone, hold the cradle securely. Tip Arm head To remove the iPod/iPhone from the cradle 1 Press the PUSH RELEASE button to stretch the arm of the cradle ( ). 2 Remove the iPod/iPhon
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1 Press the SOURCE/OFF button on the cradle or the remote commander repeatedly until the LED indicator on Playback the cradle turns red (page 6). Precautions Tip • If you set an iPod/iPhone on the cradle • For safety reasons, keep your car audio unit when the system is on, the iPod/iPhone is and iPod/iPhone volume moderate so that selected as the source. If the iPod/iPhone is you can still hear sounds outside your car. in play mode when you set it on the cradle, • Do not watch an iPod/i
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DSP master unit Additional Information Precautions • If your car is parked in direct sunlight and there is a considerable rise in temperature inside the car, allow the system to cool down before use. • Do not use the system on a weak battery as About iPod/iPhone its optimum performance depends on a good • You can connect to the following iPod/ power supply. iPhone models. • For safety reasons, keep your car audio unit Update your iPod/iPhone devices to the and iPod/iPhone volume moderate
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Maintenance Specifications DSP Master Unit Replacing the lithium battery of the AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS remote commander CEA2006 Standard When the battery becomes weak, the range Power Output: 17 Watts RMS 4 at of the remote commander becomes shorter. 4 Ohms < 1% THD+N Replace the battery with a new CR2025 SN Ratio: 80 dBA lithium battery. Use of any other battery (reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms) may present a risk of fire or explosion. Power-AMP RM-X251 Output: Speaker outputs 4 CH
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Cradle Troubleshooting The adhesive strength of the suction cup is The following checklist will help you remedy reduced. problems you may encounter with your unit. The surface of the suction cup dirty. Before going through the checklist below, – Clean the suction cup with the supplied check the connection and operating cleaning sponge. procedures. Do not use the liquid detergent to clean the For details on removing the unit, refer to the cradle. installation/connections manual supplied wi
