Bluetooth Receiver with Pandora
Model number:
MEX-BT4100P
Model Features: Bluetooth® with simple secure pairing, App Remote and Pandora® internet radio control and for Android™ and iPhone® smartphones, front USB 1-wire input, Dynamic Color Illuminator™, SiriusXM™ satellite radio ready
Simplify your ride with integrated Bluetooth featuring simple secure pairing and start using the App Remote feature to safely control select smartphone apps or have incoming Android™ text messages read aloud. Display icons will even light up to indicate incoming text messages, signal strength and battery level of your connected smartphone. Stream Pandora internet radio from your smartphone™, pop in a CD or using the USB 1-wire™ to connect with an iPod, Walkman or other compatible portable audio device. Trust the Advanced Sound Engine to make your favorite songs sound their best. Add intrigue to your interior by matching the illumination of the receiver to your dash with the Dynamic Color Illuminator or use the Sound Synchronization function to sync fun color changes to the beat.
Take calls and stream audio with the MEX-BT4100P receiver’s Bluetooth® technology9. Connect to compatible devices and choose from hands free phone access, phonebook access, Pandora® internet radio control4 or streaming audio. Display icons light up to indicate incoming text messages, signal strength and battery level of your connected smartphone.
Pandora® is the leading internet radio service, giving people music they love anytime, anywhere, through personalized radio stations. The MEX-BT4100P provides complete access to your Pandora account using your iPhone®, Android™ or Blackberry® smartphones4.
The on-board SiriusXM™ connector5 simplifies satellite radio installation by eliminating compatibility issues and providing direct connection to the new platform of tuners.
The Advanced Sound Engine uses EQ7 equalizer, adjustable LPF/HPF crossovers, Listener Position calibration, DM+ advanced sound restoration, Rear Bass Enhancer, and Dynamic Loudness volume leveler to deliver an impressive listening experience.
The internal Dynamic Reality Amp delivers 52 watts x 4 to your interior speakers, allowing you to crank up the volume while maintaining low distortion, low noise levels and smooth frequency response. Your music isn’t just louder, its clearer too.
Control your receiver while keeping your eyes on the road with the included wireless card remote (RM-X231).
Connect, control and charge your Walkman®, iPod®3, iPhone®3, Android™6, Blackberry®6, or other compatible USB device2 while accessing your digital music files via the front USB input. You can also view metadata like song title and artist on the front display.
When you’re ready to expand your system, the MEX-BT4100P offers 2 volt front, rear and subwoofer pre-amp RCA outputs for external amplifiers. The adjustable subwoofer level control also lets you dial in the bass when you’re ready to pump it up.
Multi-format playback lets you play your MP3, WMA, or AAC songs1. Hear digital music files in their original vibrancy with DM+ (Digital Music Plus), a Sony® codec enhancer that reproduces detailed frequencies from compressed audio files.
The easy-to-read single line LCD display shows source information, clock, station ID and track data when playing back digital files from CD, streaming audio or external USB devices. Front auxiliary input lets you connect almost any portable audio device to your car's sound system.
The included hands-free microphone and integrated echo and noise canceling circuitry assure your conversations are clear.
Sony’s exclusive App Remote feature combines music and select smartphone apps8 into a single source list that can be safely displayed and controlled directly from your receiver. Application content is displayed on your smartphone while audio content plays through your speakers. App Remote can also read incoming text messages aloud through your speakers.
Match your radio’s illumination with over 35,000 colors to complement your existing vehicle lighting components with the Dynamic Color Illuminator™. With selectable Sound Synchronization, the timing of the color change is synchronized with the audio source.
Use Quick-BrowZer® to find music by artist, album, genre, song or playlist. Jump Mode allows you to fast forward through a category in 10% increments while the ZAPPIN™ feature can play a 6, 9, or 30 second intro clip to help you find a specific song.
Automatic Level Optimizer analyzes each tracks playback levels and adjusts output level to optimize transitions between tracks and sources.
The Digital Clarity Tuner delivers industry leading signal to noise ratios, lower interference, better multipath rejection and better stereo separation. The RDS feature displays broadcast information when listening to compatible AM/FM stations.
This receiver is compatible with aftermarket remote control adapters7 designed to utilize the vehicles existing, primary radio controls directly from the steering wheel. The 1/8” rear panel mounted remote input jack allows for simple connectivity.
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Accessory Information :
Yes
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CODEC (for iPod) :
Depend on iPod® content
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List Browsing (Folders / Files) :
Quick-BrowZer®
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Pandora Link (USB) :
Yes
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Passenger Control :
Yes
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Pause :
Yes
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Repeat :
Track, Album, Artist, Playlist, Genre, Podcast
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Resume Play :
Yes
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Shuffle :
Track, Album, Artist, Playlist, Genre, Podcast
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ZAPPIN :
Yes
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Audio Codec :
SBC/MP3
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Audio Level Adjustment :
-8dB - +18dB
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CUE/REV :
Yes
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Meta Data Indication :
Yes
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PAUSE :
Yes
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TRACK +/- :
Yes
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A2DP :
Version1.2
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AVRCP :
Version1.3
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HFP 1.5 :
Yes
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PBAP :
Yes
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SPP :
Yes
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Device Name :
Sony Automotive
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Network Carrier Information :
Yes
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Pandora Link (BT) :
Yes
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SMS Indication :
Yes
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Secure Simple Pairing :
Yes
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Version :
Bluetooth Version 2.1
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# of records connected :
9 (HFP+Audio)
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Call History (# of) :
20 numbers
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Call Volume Level Control :
Yes
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Call history browse with PBAP :
Yes
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Connection Status (maximum #) :
(1) HFP/PBAP+ (1) Audio
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Echo/Noise Canceller :
Mode 1 or 2
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Internal Ringtone :
1 (Sony Ericsson PCM)
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Last dialed call :
Yes
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MIC GAIN Adjustment :
Low/Mid/Hi
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Phonebook Access via PBAP :
Yes
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RF ON/OFF :
Yes
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ring alert select :
Internal/Cellular
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ring volume level control :
Yes
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speed dial :
6x1=6 memories
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CODEC (for USB) :
MP3, WMA, AAC
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Jump Mode :
Yes
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List Browsing (Folders/Files) :
Yes
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Pause :
Yes
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Repeat :
OFF/ TRACK/ ALBUM
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Resume Play :
Yes
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Shuffle :
OFF/ALBUM/DEVICE
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ZAPPIN :
Yes
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USB Mass Storage Device :
Yes
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Ant connector :
JASO
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Connector type :
16 Pin wiring harness
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Cover for USB terminal :
Yes
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Trim Ring (Color) :
Black
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English :
Yes
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French :
Yes
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Automatic Level Optimizer :
Yes
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Aux-In :
Front
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DM+ (Codec enhancer) :
Yes (Gen2.1)
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EQ :
EQ7: 7 band EQ with +/- 6 dB adjustment at 63 Hz, 160 Hz, 400 Hz, 1000 Hz, 2.5 kHz, 6.3 kHz and 16 kHz.
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High Pass Filter :
Selectable on/off at: 50, 60, 80, 100 or 120 Hz.
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Loudness :
Dynamic
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Low Pass Filter :
Selectable on/off at: 50, 60, 80, 100 or 120 Hz.
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Output Power (4ohm, 1kHz,16V)(W) :
52 watts x 4
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Pre Out :
(3) Front, Rear and Sub
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Rear Bass Enhancer :
Yes
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Sirius/XM Connector :
Yes
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Sub Out :
Yes
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Subwoofer Direct Connection :
Yes
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Time Alignment Custom :
Adjustable
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Time Alignment Preset :
Yes
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USB :
Front
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Auto off mode :
Yes
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Dimmer Adjust :
Auto
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Key Illumination Initial :
Variable
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Preset :
FM18/AM12
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RDS/EON (NA Only:RBDS, Others:RDS) :
RBDS
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CD lock mode :
Yes
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Card Remote ( ): Option :
RM-X231
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Clock :
12H
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Rotary commander ( ):Option :
Optional wired remote input
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Security :
Detachable
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Level Adjustment :
-8dB / +18dB
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Display Device (LCD/FL/OEL/TFT) :
LCD
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Display color (Color Variation/Nega or Posi) :
Black color/Negative
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Key Illumination :
Variable
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Panel finish color :
Piano Black
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USB Shutter :
Yes
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CEA2006 S/N :
80
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CEA2006 output power :
17
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Dimensions (WxHxD) (mm) :
178x50x177
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Maximum output power (4ohm, 1kHz, 16V)(W) :
52
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Mounting dimensions (WxHxD)(mm) :
182x53x160
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Preout impedance (ohms) :
220
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Preout output level (V) :
2
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Weight (kg) :
1.2
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FM: Channel separation (dB) :
50 dB at 1 kHz
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FM: Frequency response (Hz) :
20 - 15k
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FM: Intermediate frequency (MHz) :
25 KHz
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FM: S/N ratio (mono) (dB) :
80 dB stereo
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FM: Selectivity (400 kHz) (dB) :
75 dB
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FM: Tuning range (MHz) :
87.5-107.9
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FM: Usable sensitivity (75 ohm) (dBf) :
8 dBf
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MW/LW/SW: Sensitivity (75 ohm) MW/LW/SW(uV) :
26/-/-
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MW: Tuning range(kHz) :
530-1710
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Display Color :
Black / Variable Color
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Display Technology :
LCD
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Text Displayed :
Source, artist, track, playback time, menu, clock, Pandora® and Bluetooth® data
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Text Lines :
1 line of information
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Dimensions (Approx) Depth :
7" (177 mm)
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Dimensions (Approx) Height :
2" (50 mm)
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Dimensions (Approx) Width :
7.125" (178 mm)
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Dimensions (Approx.) :
178 x 50 x 177 mm, 7.125 x 2 x 7 inch (w/h/d)
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Weight (Approx.) :
1.2 kg (2 lb. 11 oz.)
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Max power output :
52 watts x 4 at 4 ohms
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Power Ad Hoc :
CEA2006 Standard Power: 17 Watts RMS per channel into 4 Ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with less than 1% THD+N.
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Speaker Impedance :
4-8 Ohms
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Tilt Range :
0-45° mounting angle
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12V Trigger Output(s) :
Power remote on
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Antenna Terminal(s) :
AM/FM Antenna Input Terminal
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Audio In :
Front Aux in with variable level
Front USB input
SiriusXM™ connector
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Digital Audio Input(s) :
Ability to use all forms of USB devices may vary as not all devices are compatible. This unit is compliant with MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) type USB devices compliant with the USB standard. This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB hub.
This unit can be connected to the following iPods. Update your iPod to the latest software before you use it.
iPod Nano 1st - 6th generation
iPod Touch 1st - 4th generation
iPod Classic
iPod with video
iPhone
iPhone 3G
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 4
iPhone 4S
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in the owners manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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Infrared Port :
Wireless remote
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RCA Audio Output(s) :
Front, Rear, and Subwoofer RCA pre-amp outputs
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Remote Jack :
Optional wired remote terminal
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USB Port(s) :
Front
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Compatible Bluetooth® Profiles :
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)1.2
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)1.3
HFP (Handsfree Profile)1.5
PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile)
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Frequency Band :
2.4 GHz band (2.400 - 2.4835 GHz)
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Maximum Range :
Line of sight approx. 10M (33ft)
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Modulation Method :
FHSS
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Output :
Bluetooth Standard Power Class2 (Max. +4 dBm)
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Wireless Connectivity :
Bluetooth Standard version 2.1 + EDR
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Band :
AM / FM
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Equalizer :
EQ7: 7 band EQ with +/- 6 dB adjustment at 63 Hz, 160 Hz, 400 Hz, 1000 Hz, 2.5 kHz, 6.3 kHz and 16 kHz.
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Format(s) Supported :
MP3/WMA/AAC files1
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Preout Impedance :
220 ohms
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Preout Voltage :
2 volt
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S/N Ratio :
Audio Power: CEA2006 S/N 80 dBA
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Signal-to-Noise Ratio (dB) :
CD: 120 dB
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Station Preset(s) :
18 FM / 12 AM
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Tuner Frequency Range :
FM (MHz): 87.5-107.9
AM (kHz): 530-1710
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Tuner Type :
Digital clarity tuner with RDS
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Wow and Flutter :
Below measurable limit
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Dimmer Adjust :
Selectable Auto adjust or manual on/off
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Key Illumination :
Variable color illumination
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On-Screen Clock :
12H
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FM Usable Sensitivity :
8 dBf
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Frequency Response :
FM: 20-15,000 Hz
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S/N Ratio :
80 dB (stereo)
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Selectivity :
75 dB at 400 kHz
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Stereo Separation :
50 dB at 1 KHz
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Parts for installation and connections (1 set)
