Introduction:
Sony® MEX-BT2500 Bluetooth® Enabled CD Receiver
As personal electronic devices such as mobile phones, digital music players, and mobile phones with digital music playback capability become increasingly commonplace, the drive to stay “plugged-in” becomes greater. Needless to say, we want to take our collection of experiences along for the ride.
Sony Xplōd® has the perfect solution to satisfy this condition: the MEX-BT2500 head unit with Bluetooth hands-free speakerphone and stereo streaming capability.1 If you spend a lot of time driving around town or stuck in traffic, just think how convenient it would be to place and receive phone calls via your car stereo. What if you could wirelessly stream digital music from your portable audio player to your stereo? Welcome to an “unplugged” solution!
MEX-BT2500 Key Features
- Bluetooth connectivity to both BT-equipped mobile phones and Audio streaming devices via Hands-free and Audio Streaming profile support.1
- Detachable faceplate with Front Aux-Input
- Built-in Microphone for hassle free installation
- White, 13-segment LED Display
- 52W x 4 High Power2
- EQ Lite
- Drive-S Chassis — 120dB S/N
- CD/CD-R/CD-RW Compatible
- MP3/WMA Playback with Multi-session and MP3 ID3Tag Indication
- 24-Bit D/A Converter
- Supplied wireless card remote (RM-X304)
1. Ability to use this Bluetooth enabled product with other devices may vary as not all Bluetooth devices are compatible.
2. 23.2 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into 4 Ohms, 4 channels driven from 20Hz to 20kHz with no more than 5% total harmonic distortion.
Top Reasons To Buy
The Sony® MEX-BT2500 Bluetooth® Enabled CD Receiver
- Convenience: Don’t fumble around for your phone when you’re driving – stay focused on the road ahead.
Seamless, wireless integration with Bluetooth enabled mobile phones and audio-streaming devices1 can provide a safer in-car
environment. Once paired-up, you can easily place calls (last caller only), answer calls, adjust caller volume, and hang-up once finished
all via the BT2500’s front panel controls. You can also control your Bluetooth-equipped digital music player in the same manner. Via
the Bluetooth Audio/Video Remote Control Profile, you can wirelessly control your Bluetooth-enabled digital music player just as you would a
CD Changer.
- Simplicity: The MEX-BT2500 affords ease of use, like never before. The universe of basic Bluetooth functionality is just an arm’s reach away. There’s no need for cumbersome hands free kits or phone cradles.
Features And Benefits Of The Sony®
MEX-BT2500 Bluetooth® Enabled CD Receiver
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| Bluetooth Hands Free Profile (HFP) | Remember when you first used a hands free speakerphone? Now you can do the same thing with your car stereo! Using the built in Bluetooth hands free capability, you can stay in touch while you’re behind the wheel. |
| Built-in Microphone (For hassle-free installation) |
Looking at the MEX-BT2500, one thing is for sure: simple sophistication rules! Complete with a built-in microphone right out of the box, there’s no need to run additional cables or accessories. |
| Wireless audio streaming — Bluetooth Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | The MEX-BT2500 supports the wireless playback and control of Bluetooth audio streaming capable devices1, giving you full enjoyment of your portable and digital music collection. |
| Wireless device remote control — Bluetooth Audio/Video Remote Control (AVRCP) | As if the above features weren’t enough, once paired, your head unit can assume basic control of the audio device to which it is paired. It can change folders, skip tracks, and pause the device (Music pauses during duration of phone call, resuming playback once terminated). |
| 52W x 4 Audio Output2 and Drive-S chassis | You will be amazed by the audio performance and durability afforded by the Drive S-Chassis-120dB S/N. Pair this to a high-output MOSFET amplifier circuit and you can fully enjoy your favorite tunes with less distortion. |
| Front Panel Aux-Input | Using an auxiliary cable between the headphone jack and the Aux input jack on the front panel, it’s easier than ever to add virtually any portable audio unit to your stereo. Let the good times roll! |
| Included Wireless Card Remote (RM-X304) | Toggle through the head unit’s functions to adjust the volume, surf through the presets, search your music folders, or answer the phone to name a few! |
1. Ability to use this Bluetooth enabled product with other devices may vary as not all Bluetooth devices are compatible.
2. 23.2 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into 4 Ohms, 4 channels driven from 20Hz to 20kHz with no more than 5% total harmonic distortion.
Who Buys The Sony®
MEX-BT2500 Bluetooth® Enabled CD Receiver & Why
The MEX-BT2500 is the perfect, affordable alternative for that individual looking to complement their ride with a car stereo that does something a bit different — provide Bluetooth wireless connectivity for hands free speakerphone and audio streaming functionality1. How could any self-respecting gadget-geek resist the uniqueness of the MEX-BT2500?
- If not the convenience…
Use your car stereo as a hands free speakerphone or as a Bluetooth stereo, audio receiver. Complete with a built-in microphone, the MEX-BT2500 is the perfect on-the-road companion. - Consider the legal ramifications.
Many cities and states are now implementing legislation that either totally or partially limits mobile phone handset use while driving. By using the MEX-BT2500’s built-in Bluetooth technology, you can stay focused on driving safely. - Think quality: the MEX-BT2500 comes ready to rock with best-in-class functionality.
Highlight: How Many Bluetooth Pairings?
Exactly how many devices can you ‘pair’ to the MEX-BT2500 at one time?
The MEX-BT2500 is capable of supporting two, simultaneous Bluetooth connections; one via hands-free profile support (phone icon above) and
the other being that of Bluetooth stereo-audio streaming profile support (musical note icon above). This can consist of two devices, each
possessing one of the above capabilities or one device offering both functionalities. For example, a Sony Ericsson® Walkman® model
mobile phone which supports both profiles, should reflect accordingly in the on-screen display with both icons illuminating.
1. Ability to use this Bluetooth enabled product with other devices may vary as not all Bluetooth devices are compatible.
Bluetooth® Pairing Of The Sony®
MEX-BT2500 Bluetoothe® Enabled CD Receiver
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Two buttons… Before you can enjoy the Bluetooth functionality found in the MEX-BT2500, you must complete the pairing process. In order to do so, the head unit must be OFF. Depress the OFF Button so that the clock appears on-screen. |
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To begin the Bluetooth pairing process, depress the EQ Button until the BT icon appears in the right-hand side of the screen. Continue to do so until it is flashing. |
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Once the BT icon is flashing, any searching device will be able to identify the MEX-BT2500 and pair to it. Look for a device named “XPLōD” on the device you wish to pair to the head unit. |
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Enter the Passcode “0000” and confirm. Both your mobile phone and the head unit should now be properly configured and functioning correctly. |
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As a visual cue, double check to ensure that both the Bluetooth logo and the corresponding device indicator appear on-screen in the head unit’s display. (NOTE: In the case shown, a Sony Ericsson mobile phone has been paired to the MEX-BT2500, so both indicators appear.) |
Extras For The Sony®
MEX-BT2500 Bluetoothe® Enabled CD Receiver
Anyone driving the highways and bi-ways today can enjoy the basic audio functionality offered by the MEX-BT2500, but it’s the integrated Bluetooth hands-free functionality that really sets it apart from other head units. Why not take the experience one step further and experiment with the Bluetooth audio streaming functionality using other compatible devices? Either way you slice it, one try and you’ll be hooked.
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Upgrading your car stereo system with the Bluetooth equipped MEX-BT2500 is only the beginning. Not only is its ease-of-use compelling, but the seamlessness of Bluetooth wireless connectivity increases the possibilities — new Bluetooth toys! Like a Sony Ericsson Walkman™ phone. Or a Sony Network Walkman with add-on Bluetooth adaptor. Do you want to add Bluetooth functionality to your current digital media player? Using the TMR-BT10 portable transmitter, you can adapt virtually any media player with a headphone jack into a Bluetooth transmitter. At home or on the road, it allows you to easily stream music wirelessly from devices that aren’t originally Bluetooth-enabled. With all this being said, don’t forget that the MEX-BT2500 is also a competent stereo head unit complete with many cool and unique features. Why not further personalize your ride with the addition of an amplifier and some new GT-Series loudspeakers? |
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