Sony MEX-BT3900U
In-Dash CD, MP3, WMA, ACC Receiver with Built-in Bluetooth, Front Aux-input, and USB Port
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General Features:
- In-Dash CD, MP3, and WMA Receiver with Remote
- Built-in Bluetooth technology supports hands-free calling with a compatible Bluetooth phone
- Engineered for control and playback of iPod, iPhone, and Sony Walkman devices
- Detachable face
- White fluorescent LCD text display
- Wireless remote control included
- Switchable Blue and Red button lighting
- CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
- Power Output:
- Peak: 52 watts x 4 channels
- RMS: 17 watts x 4 channels
- CD Text Display
- MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
- 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty
Playback and Audio Features:
- Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and WMA
- Tuner with 18FM/12AM presets
- EQ7 (7-band parametric equalizer with 7 preset tone curves)
- Quick-Browzer feature with jump mode
- Zappin feature plays small clips of songs to help you quickly search your music library for a particular song
- Loudness feature
- High pass and low pass filters
- DM+Advanced is Sony's original codec enhancer technology that can optimize the reproduction of digitally compressed music
- Supports HFP 1.5, HSP, A2DP, and AVRCP Bluetooth profiles
- Newly developed sound processor for less distortion
- S-MOSFET IC for smooth signal transmission
- Internal large-sized capacitor for deep bass sound
- Advanced Sound Engine includes a time alignment and listening position setting
Expandability Options:
- 3 Sets of 2V preamp outputs (front, rear, and subwoofer)
- Built-In Bluetooth: Two-way wireless communication system allowing you to make and receive cell phone calls, and listen to a streaming Bluetooth audio device
- SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio Ready: Sony SIRIUS Radio package or Sony XM Radio Package required and sold separately
- HD Radio Ready: The HD Tuner is required and sold separately
- iPod Ready: Connect, control, and charging available via the front USB and a iPod-to-USB cable
- Front-panel auxiliary input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
- Front-panel USB input: USB 1-wire jack allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, iPods, iPhones, flash drives, etc.
- Steering Wheel Control Ready: PAC SWI-PSv1 or the Axxess ASWC required and sold separately
Bluetooth Features:
- Built-in Bluetooth technology for hands-free talking and audio streaming
- Bluetooth version 2.1 +EDR certified
- Bluetooth range up to 32.8 ft.
- Supports A2DP audio streaming
- Bluetooth profiles supported:
- HFP: Hands Free Profile allows a hands-free car kit to connect to a compatible mobile phone
- PBAP: Phone Book Access Profile allows the car stereo to display the name of the incoming caller, as well as access the contact list of the mobile phone directly from the car stereo
- A2DP: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile allows high quality audio to be streamed from an audio device to the car stereo
- AVRCP: Audio/Video Remote Control Profile supports basic remote control functions (play, pause, etc) via Bluetooth
- OPP: Object Push Profile for sending basic "objects" such as pictures and other virtual material
- Works with most Bluetooth enabled cell phones
| In-Dash Receiver Specifications |
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| Receiver Size | Single DIN |
| Faceplate Security | Detachable |
| Motorized Faceplate | No |
| Remote Control | Yes |
| Peak Power Output | 52 watts x 4 channels |
| RMS Power Output | 17 watts x 4 channels |
| Preamp RCA Outputs | 3 Pairs (Front, Rear, and Subwoofer) |
| Sub Preamp RCA Output | Yes |
| Preamp Voltage | 2 volts |
| Built-In Equalizer | EQ7 |
| Display Type | LCD Text Display |
| Display Color | White |
| Button Color | Blue and Red |
| CD Signal-to-Noise | 120 dB |
| CEA-2006 Compliant | Yes |
| | Playback Features |
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| AM/FM Tuner | Yes |
| FM Presets | 18 |
| AM Presets | 12 |
| CD-R/RW Playback | Yes |
| MP3 Playback | Yes |
| WMA Playback | Yes |
| DVD / Video Playback | No |
| DVD Region Number | N/A |
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| Navigation | No |
| Audio/Video Inputs | Front 3.5mm |
| Audio/Video Outputs | No |
| USB Input | Front |
| iPod Audio Connection | Yes (via iPod USB Cable or Accessory Cable Below) |
| iPod Video Connection | No |
| Satellite Radio | Optional - SIRIUS (Accessory required and sold separately) |
| HD Radio | Optional (Accessory required and sold separately) |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Yes (Built-in/Included Bluetooth Controls, Adapter and Microphone Included) |
| Steering Wheel Control Compatible | Yes (Accessory required and sold separately) |
| CD Changer Controls | No |
| Rear View Camera Input | No |
| Memory Card Reader | No |
| | iPod Information |
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| Compatible Apple Devices | 5G iPod Video (30, 60, & 80GB)
iPod Classic (120GB)
iPod Classic (80 &160GB)
iPod Nano 1st Generation (1, 2, & 4GB)
iPod Nano 2nd Generation (4 & 8GB)
iPod Nano 3rd Generation (4 & 8GB)
iPod Nano 4th Generation (8 & 16GB)
iPod Nano 5th Generation (8 & 16GB)
iPod Touch 1st Generation (8, 16 & 32GB)
iPod Touch 2nd Generation (8, 16 & 32GB)
iPod Touch 3nd Generation (8, 32 & 64GB)
iPhone
iPhone 3G
iPhone 3GS |
| iPod Charging Adapter Required | No |
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| Warranty and Return Policy |
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| Return Policy | Standard Return Policy |
| Parts Warranty Duration | 1 year |
| Labor Warranty Duration | 1 year |
| Warranty Provider | Sonic Electronix |
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Average Customer Rating is 4.6 out of 5 stars:
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Average Attributes Rating:
| Durability | | 4.6 |
| Value | | 4.9 |
| Features | | 4.8 |
| Design | | 4.4 |
| Usability | | 4.1 |
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Bradley from Covington, LA
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I've been running the Sony for about 6 months now and I couldn't be happier. This is my first BT stereo so I wouldn't call myself an expert but the audio streaming and BT calls work fantastic. I do wish I would have gotten the external mic as sometimes people say it sounds like I'm under water. I think its just because the stereo is far from me. Some have complained about the beeping when you turn your car off and I can't say it bothers me one bit. I don't even hear it anymore. Lots of power for the money!!!
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casysdavid from Carson City, NV
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Bought one of these about 6 months ago and installed quickly and easily in our old Saturn SL2, where it's also married to a Sirius tuner and Sony adapter. Worked so well that I've installed a second unit in another car and totally love it - except for occasional Bluetooth issues. Occasionally it locks up the phone's Bluetooth when streaming audio. Music simply stops playing and the phone needs to be powered down and restarted. Once, I needed to pull the phone's battery to reset. Another is that Bluetooth seems to always automatically connect to the phone functionality, but I usually have to stop and restart the Bluetooth transmission on the phone end to be recognized for audio play - this is no big deal. I don't know if this is the LG Optimus phone or player. All in all, I'm thrilled with the purchase - features abound, strong tuner and great sound. When coupled with the remote mic, telephone conversation is so good that most callers won't know that it's hands-free.
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Drew from Germantown, IL
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Takes a while to get used to the interface. Bluetooth works great. Wish it had parametric equalizer.
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Cynthia from Hinsdale, MA
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Pros:
Quality of music is excellent, Versatile, Once paired to a device, It will always search for it as soon as you turn on the ignition. Examples like GPS unit and my cell phone using an android Atrix. It will also find whatever music I have on my phone and play it. I also purchased an optional microphone for it. It will automatically connect me to whatever phone call I may have. It shuts the volume off on the radio automatically.
Cons:
I have had this unit six months. I have yet to figure out everything it does. It's a bit complicated to use Due to the fact that the labels for each of the buttons are labeled so tiny you can't really see them. It would be handy here if the labels were Lighted. Mind you I'm an old fart! Not sure on how long it will last, as it's a throwaway society nowadays and most everything electronically seems to Die early.
If it lasts as long as the car I'll be happy. All in all, I really love this unit!
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Paul S from BOTHELL, WA
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I received the unit quickly and in good condition. I also ordered the seperate mic and was able to almost hide it in my headliner. The head unit works really nice and was easy to program all the PH stuff into. Mic operation is good but not great (my Prius factory system is better). I also really like the eq section which made my system sound better than the old head. The only really negative thing I have to say about this deck is in regards to the annoying beeps you have to listen to every time the key is turned off. Every other unit I've looked at allowed you to turn off this "feature" but this one won't.
The one bright white button is really out of place and is distracting but I have gotten somewhat used to it. Selecting specific music from the Ipod connection is complicated and using the genre selection portion just doesn't work from what I have found.
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Product Summary
| Manufacturer: |
Sony
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| Model number: |
MEX-BT3900U |
| UPC: |
027242796010 |
| Weight: |
4.03 lbs |
| Internal SKU: |
mexbt3900u |
| Internal product ID: |
34172 |
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I ordered a subwoofer and amp. The shipping time was fast. The box was packaged well. The products were beyond my expectation. Everything was awesome.
Thank you
- Angie from Nashville, TN
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