Overview: The Sony DSX-S300BTX is a digital media receiver with
a built-in AM/FM tuner and dual USB inputs.
The Sony DSX-S300BTX's USB ports support iPod/iPhone connectivity. The DSX-S300BTX also
supports HD and Satellite Radio (via optional tuners). In addition, the Sony
digital media receiver is equipped with built-in Bluetooth for hands-free
communication and audio streaming. The unit features a
fold-down face which detaches for theft prevention. It comes with an IR remote
control for convenient wireless operation.
Note: This unit is not equipped with a CD-slot and will not play
CD-audio discs.
Display Features
Audio Section
Radio Functions
USB/iPod Connectivity
Wireless Communication
Included Software
Display Features
Detachable Fold-Down Face: The Sony DSX-S300BTX digital media
receiver features a detachable fold-down face for theft prevention. Two
face-fixing screws are supplied for making the face non-detachable, if desired.
The digital media receiver's fold-down face folds-down to access the unit's USB
port.
Caution Alarm: If you turn the ignition switch to the Off
position without detaching the front-panel, the caution alarm will sound for a
few seconds. The alarm will only sound if the built-in amplifier is used.
OEL Display: The 4-line OEL (Organic Electroluminescent
Light) display makes it easy to read
station and song information.
Image Display: The Sony DSX-S300BTX offers various display images to
choose from. You can select between Movie, Spectrum Analyzer (1-3), Wall Paper
(1-4), All (displays rotation of all images), or Off.
Auto Scroll: This feature
allows long displayed items to scroll automatically across the display when the
track is changed on a disc.
Dimmer: You can manually dim the display at night, if
desired. You can operate the display dimmer automatically, when the vehicle's
lights are turned on, or manually. If the dimmer is set to automatic, the
orange/white wire in the power harness must be connected to the vehicle's
headlight circuit in order to properly work.
Display Illumination/Clock Display: Pressing the Off button
for 1 second will turn off audio output, but the clock display
and button illumination remain on. This makes the clock display and
face/button illumination "Keyed" instead of "Unit On" only. To turn the unit off
completely, you must press the Off button for two seconds.
Selectable Button Illumination: The Sony DSX-S300BTX offers selectable
blue or red key illumination to compliment your vehicle's interior lighting.
Auto Off: When installing in a vehicle without an accessory power wire at the
radio location, you can set the unit to turn off all lighting a
set amount of time after you turn the power off. The Auto Off feature can be set to 30 seconds, 30 minutes,
60 minutes, or No.
Audio Section
True Fidelity Sound Construction: The Sony DSX-S300BTX FM/AM compact disc player features a newly developed
sound processor for less distortion, an S-MOSFET IC for smooth signal
transmission, and a large-sized capacitor for deep bass sound.
24 Bit D/A Converter: The Sony DSX-S300BTX utilizes a 24-bit
digital to analog converter for superior sound quality.
CEA2006 Compliant Amplifier: The power specifications for
the Sony DSX-S300BTX are compliant with the CEA2006 Mobile Amplifier Power
Testing and Measurement standards from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA).
These standards were developed as a way to equitably compare power specs from
model to model and between manufacturers. The power output specs for the
DSX-S300BTX are as follows:
- Continuous Power Output: 17 watts RMS x 4 channels (at 4 ohms,
20Hz-20kHz, 1% THD-N)
- Peak Power Output: 52 watts x 4-channels (208 total watts)
Three 4-Volt Preamp Outputs with Adjustable Crossovers: The
Sony DSX-S300BTX is equipped with 4-volt Front, Rear, and Sub pre-amp outputs with
selectable LPF/HPF (Low Pass Filter/High Pass Filter) functionality, giving you
the ability to customize the sound output to your external amplifiers.
- High-Pass Filter: The front and rear speaker outputs
offer a selectable high-pass crossover frequency of 50Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz,
120Hz, or Off.
- Low Pass Filter: The subwoofer output is non-fading
with a low pass filter with a selectable cut-off frequency of 50Hz, 60Hz,
80Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz, or Off. You can also adjust the subwoofer preamp
output's Phase (Normal/Reverse).
Sound Balance/Fader: The sound balance between the left and
right speakers (Balance) and front and rear speakers (Fader) can be adjusted to
your preference. You can also adjust the volume level (+/-10dB) of the subwoofer
preamp output.
Advanced Sound Engine: Sony's Advanced Sound Engine creates an ideal in-car sound field with digital
signal processing. Advanced Sound Engine contains the following features: EQ7,
Listening Position, DM+ Advanced, Rear Bass Enhancer, and Dynamic Loudness.
- EQ7: You can select an equalizer curve from eight music
types - Xplod, Vocal, Edge, Cruise, Space, Gravity, Custom, or Off (Flat). The
Custom EQ7 mode allows you to make your own equalizer settings. You can adjust
the level (+/-6dB) of seven different frequency bands - Band1 (40Hz or 63Hz),
Band2 (100Hz or 160Hz), Band3 (250Hz or 400Hz), Band4 (630Hz or 1kHz),
Band5 (1.6kHz or 2.5khz), Band6 (4.0kHz or 6.3khz), and Band7 (10.0kHz or
16.0kHz).
- Listening Position: This unit can change the localization of
sound by delaying the sound output from each speaker to suit your position,
and simulate a natural sound field with the feeling of being in the center
of it wherever you sit in the car. You can choose from Front Right, Front
Left, Front Center, Custom or Off. The Custom Mode lets you precisely
calibrate your listening position from each speaker so that the sound delay
reach the listener more correctly. The distance is adjustable between
0.99-9.9'. You can also set the subwoofer distance of the subwoofer to Near,
Normal, or Far
- RBE (Rear Bass Enhancer): RBE enhances the bass sound by
applying the low-pass filter setting to the rear speakers. This function allows
the rear speakers to work as a subwoofer even if there is no subwoofer
connected.
- Dynamic Loudness: Dynamic Loudness refers to compensating for
volume level and signal gain.
- DM+ Advanced: DM+ Advanced improves digitally
compressed sound by restoring high frequencies lost in the compression
process (works only for USB).
Beep Tone: The in-dash head unit provides an audible beep to
confirm button operation. This function can be turned On or Off.
Radio
Functions
SSIR-EXA AM/FM Tuner with RDS: The Sony DSX-S300BTX features a
built-in SSIR-EXA AM/FM Tuner with RDS. Radio Data System (RDS) feature displays
radio broadcast information such as artist, title, and album when listening to
compatible AM/FM stations. The DSX-S300BTX offers manual, seek and preset tuning.
Radio Data System (RDS): The Radio Data System (RDS) feature displays
radio broadcast information such as artist, title, and album when listening to
compatible AM/FM stations.
Preset Tuning: The radio features 5 memory bands to store
and receive AM/FM stations. You can store up to 6 presets each in FM1, FM2, FM3,
AM1 and AM2 (total: 18 FM/12 AM). Preset tuning can be done manually or
automatically.
- Best Tuning Memory (BTM): This feature selects stations
with the best signals within the selected band and stores them in order of
their frequency. You can select from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2.
- Manual Tuning: You can manually tune and find your
favorite radio stations one by one for FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2.
Auto Tuning: You can use the seek button to help you search
quickly through the available stations and then choose your own presets from
these available stations.
Local Seek Mode: In the Local Seek Mode, the unit will only
tune in stations with very strong signals during Seek tuning.
Mono Mode: The Mono Mode allows you improve poor FM
reception by selecting a monaural signal instead of a stereo signal.
HD Radio Ready: The DSX-S300BTX is compatible with Sony's
optional XT-100HD add-on HD Tuner (158XT100HD, sold separately) through its UniLink Bus
connection. HD Radio technology, where available, offers higher quality sound
than conventional analog broadcasts and receives text data. HD Radio provides FM
broadcasts that are equal to CD sound quality and AM broadcasts that are as good
as analog FM stereo broadcasts. HD Radio also provides a variety of data,
including station name, song title, artist name, album name, etc. Once
connected, all AM and FM broadcasts are received by the XT-100HD. HD appears as
an additional source, with five preset banks; HD1 (FM1), HD2 (FM2), HD3 (FM3),
HD4 (AM1), and HD5 (AM2). In addition to conventional broadcasts, with HD Radio
broadcasting it is possible to choose from up to 8 multicast programs (HD1 to
HD8 and analog). There are also data programs for each program.
Note: Right now there are about 2,000 radio stations broadcasting
using digital HD Radio technology in the U.S. To find HD Radio stations in
your area, visit the HD Radio website (HDRadio.com).
Satellite Radio Ready: There are several options for
connecting an optional satellite radio receiver to this head unit:
- SIRIUS Satellite Radio: To receive
SIRIUS Satellite Radio, you can connect the optional SCC1
SiriusConnect Vehicle Tuner and the optional SNYSC1 Sony
interface module (package item number
700SIRSONY,
sold separately).
- XM Satellite: A portable XM satellite radio
receiver
can be connected to the head unit via the auxiliary input
or the Sony XA-300 UniLink auxiliary input adapter (item
number
158XA300,
sold separately).
Note: A subscription is also
required to receive satellite radio programming
from SIRIUS or XM.
USB/iPod Connectivity
Tune Tray: The Sony DSX-S300BTX digital media receiver features an
integrated Tune Tray to securely store your iPod or Walkman MP3 player neatly
within the receiver, eliminating loose wires. It even includes a reminder alert,
which ensures you don't leave your device behind. You can easily connect,
charge, and control your digital music player with a USB 1-wire connection,
located within the Tune Tray. This innovative feature displays metadata like
song title, artist and track number on your front display when your music is
playing. Capacity of the tray: approximately 2.5625" (w) x 0.625" (h) x 4.625"
(d); will fit iPod video, classic, touch, and nano. The DSX-S300BTX needs approximately 2.5" of open space in front of
it for the Tune Tray to open properly.
Note: Do not leave your iPod/iPone or other USB device inside
the Tune Tray in a parked vehicle, as
malfunction may result. Do not place a cellular phone or a device with
wireless communication functions on the Tuner Tray, as it may not receive
phone signals or communications may be terminated. Due to an increase in the
vehicle's interior temperature, charging of the USB device battery, may not
work, depending on the USB device specification
Dual USB Ports: The Sony DSX-S300BTX features dual USB
(type-A) ports. One is located inside the head unit's Tune Tray and the other is
on the front of the unit's faceplate. The receiver's integrated USB (type-A) inputs can
be used for plugging in (MSC) Mass Storage Class or MTP (Media Transfer
Protocol) type USB devices. The head unit can play music files stored on the USB
device in MP3, WMA, or AAC formats (up to 320 kbps). When playing a USB device,
the display can indicate track/album/artist/genre number,
track/artist/album/genre name, elapsed playing time, text information, or clock.
The head unit can recognize up to 5,000 folders (recommended) and a maximum of 5,000 tracks when connected
to a USB MSC or MTP device.
Note: This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB hub.
iPod/iPhone USB 1-Wire Connection: The Sony DSX-S300BTX lets
you directly connect, charge, and control select iPods or iPhones via either USB
input and included adapter (XA-50IP) or your iPod/iPhone's USB/Dock cable; as
well as view metadata like song title and artist on the front display. The
DSX-S300BTX's integrated USB ports and included iPod/iPhone adapter allows you to
connect your iPod or iPhone to the receiver for music playback. The head unit
will allow audio playback, control, information display, and charging of your
connected iPod or iPhone.
Note: Your docked iPhone must be in Airplane mode, which
means you will not be able to receive calls.
Bypass iPod DAC: The USB connection allows your
iPod/iPhone's stored music to be loaded instantly to the head unit and sound
quality to be maximized through the head unit's 24-bit D/A converter (bypassing
iPod/iPhone DAC), allowing for a Signal to Noise ratio up to 120dB.
Audio Playback: The Sony head unit supports audio playback of
music, podcast, and audiobook files stored on your iPod or iPhone.
Music Navigation: You can control your connected iPod/iPhone
from the head unit. You can also operate your iPod/iPhone which is connected to
the front-panel USB input directly from its touchscreen or clickwheel. Your
iPod/iPhone's controls will be locked during connection to the Tune Tray USB
input.
- Zappin: With the Zappin feature, you can play music
(files or folders) in 6, 15, or 30-second clips until you find the song you
are looking for on your connected iPod/iPhone.
- Quick-BrowZer: The unit's Quick-BrowZer feature allow
you to search for a track on docked iPod/iPhone Device easily by category
(Artist, Album, Genre, Track, Podcast, or Playlist).
- Jump Mode: Jump Mode gets you closer to the song you
want by allowing you to fast forward through a music category on your
iPod/iPhone in 10 percent increments.
- Repeat & Shuffle Play: The DSX-S300BTX offers Repeat
(Track/Album/Podcast/Artist/Playlist/Genre) and Shuffle
(Album/Podcast/Artist/Playlist/Genre/Device) playback modes for your
connected iPod/iPhone
Information Display: The head unit will also display your
iPod/iPhone's music file information, including - Track number, Elapsed playing
time, Song Title, Artist Name, and Album Title.
Charging: While connected and the ignition switch is set to
ACC or ON, the head unit's USB connection will power and charge your iPod/iPhone.
Note: If your iPod/iPhone has no initial battery charge,
then this unit will not recognize it.
iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: The Sony DSX-S300BTX is "Made
for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model
features (as of December 2011):
|
iPod/iPhone Model |
Generation |
Tested Version |
Media Type |
Control Type |
Display Type |
Charge |
|
Audio |
Video |
Headunit |
iPod/iPhone |
Song/Artist Text |
Track Info |
|
dock connector |
3rd |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
clickwheel
color |
4th |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
mini |
1st |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| 2nd |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
video |
5th |
1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
classic |
80GB |
1.1.2 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
120GB |
2.0.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
160GB |
2.0.4 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
nano |
1st |
1.3.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
2nd |
1.1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3rd |
1.1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4th |
1.0.4 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
5th |
1.0.2 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
6th |
1.1 PC |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
touch |
1st |
2.2.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
2nd |
4.2.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3rd |
5.0.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4th |
5.0.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
iPhone |
2G |
3.1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3G |
4.2.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3GS |
4.3.5 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4 |
5.0.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4S |
5.0.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change
functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may
need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain
functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to revert to the older
software version or wait until a newer software update is available.
Sony Walkman Compatible: The optional Sony Walkman USB
Adapter (158XA50WM, sold separately) lets you connect your compatible Sony
Walkman music player to the Sony digital media receiver's USB port. Using the
optional adapter, the Sony digital media receiver supports X & S series Walkman
players. The unit offers audio playback, basic control, and battery charging of
your compatible Sony Walkman music player.
Wireless Communication
Built-in Bluetooth: The Sony DSX-S300BTX has built-in
Bluetooth hardware to integrate with Bluetooth-enabled cellular phones and audio
players. Bluetooth (version 2.1 + EDR) is a two-way wireless communication
system allowing you to make and receive cell phone calls, and listen to a
Bluetooth audio device. Bluetooth wireless technology operates on a 2.4GHz
frequency band within a range of about 10 meters (about 33 feet).
Pairing: Up to 9 phones or audio devices can be registered with the
DSX-S300BTX (only one device can be used at a time). The unit can be set to
automatically reconnect to the last connected Bluetooth device when the ignition
is turned on. You can adjust the volume for each connected Bluetooth audio
device from -8 to +18dB.
Note: Not all Bluetooth mobile phones will be
compatible.
Hands-Free Talk (HFP 1.5):
The Sony DSX-S300BTX supports Bluetooth hands-free calling from your Bluetooth
enabled cellular phone. The DSX-S300BTX has a built-in microphone with
echo/noise cancellation and adjustable volume (Low/Mid/Hi) located behind the
detachable faceplate, or you can purchase an external microphone (158XAMC10,
sold separately) for added clarity. You can make and receive phone calls from
the DSX-S300BTX in the following manner.
- Receiving Calls: Incoming calls can be received through this
head unit (manually or automatically), and the ring tone is output from your
car speakers. Incoming calls can be rejected if desired. The name and the
phone number of the caller will appear on the head unit's display. The
caller's voice will be heard over your vehicle's speakers. You can adjust
the volume level of the ringtone and caller's voice independently. The Sony
digital media players also informs you if you have an incoming or unread SMS
message (these messages will need to read from your phone).
- Making Calls: The Sony DSX-S300BTX offers various dialing
functions. You can make a call from your downloaded phonebook (up to 500
contacts) or from a call history log (up to 20) using the Sony digital media
player. You can also store up to 6 contacts as presets for quick dialing. In
addition, you can make a call by direct phone number entry using the
included remote control's numbered (0-9) keypad. The Sony DSX-S300BTX even
support voice dialing, so you can make a call by using the voice tags stored
in your Bluetooth enabled cellular phone.
Music Streaming (A2DP/AVRCP): You can listen to music from
an audio device that supports A2DP Bluetooth technology. Cellular phones that
support A2DP and have music stored in its memory can be played through this
head unit. You can listen to and perform basic playback operations from an audio
device that supports AVRCP Bluetooth technology. The DSX-S300BTX provides Play,
Pause, Fast-Forward/Rewind, Skip (Next/Previous), and Random/Repeat playback
functions. The volume level of a connection Bluetooth audio device can be
independently adjust from -8dB to +18dB.
Wireless Remote Control: The head unit comes supplied with an
IR wireless remote control (RM-X172) for easy operation. The included wireless
remote allows you to control the major
functions of the Sony Xplod head unit, Bluetooth operation, and basic features of your connected devices while keeping your eyes on the road.
Steering Wheel Remote Compatibility: The head unit features
an OEM steering wheel remote control input on the rear of the unit to allow you
to keep your vehicle's radio steering wheel remote controls when used with the
optional PAC SWI-PS Steering Wheel Control Interface Adapter (127SWIPS,
sold separately); or the optional Metra ASWC Steering Wheel Control Interface
Adapter (120ASWC,
sold separately).
Note: Please consult the
Crutchfield Car Selector to see if your vehicle is compatible.
Included Software
Content Transfer/SensMe Setup Application: The Content
Transfer/SensMe Setup Application can organize your music into playlists that
perfectly match your mood, scene, and location, making it easier to choose the
music that fits the moment. SensMe actually looks at the beats-per-minute and
automatically groups your music (stored on your windows-based computer) into
channels, making listening and managing all of your content even simpler. Once
you have used the SensMe software to organize your PC's music, you can then
transfer that music to your USB device (Not iPod/iPhone) for playback on the Sony head unit. You
can select and play a channel that fits your mood from the following categories.
- Time of Day: Tracks are recommended for each time of
day. Choose from Morning, Daytime, Evening, Night, or Midnight.
- Music Type: Plays tracks according to the music type.
Choose from Energetic, Relax, Upbeat, Mellow, Lounge, Emotional, Dance, and
Extreme.
- Driving Type: Plays track that are suitable for type of
driving. Choose from Freeway, Chillout Drive, Weekend Trip, Midnight Cruise,
Party Ride, Morning Commute, and Going Home.
Note: Use of the supplied software (Content Transfer/SensMe
Setup) is required to enable the SensMe function on this head unit. The
software must be downloaded to your PC and then music content must be
transferred to a USB (MSC) device. The SensMe software is not compatible
with iPod or iPhone.
System Requirements:
| CPU |
Intel Pentium III Processor 450 MHz or higher |
| OS |
Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP |
| RAM |
256 MB or more (for Windows XP), 512 MB or more
(For Windows Vista or later) |
| Drive |
CD-ROM |
| Port |
USB |
| Monitor |
High color (16-bit) or more, 800 x 600 dots or
more |
| Connection |
Internet |
