SERVICE MANUAL
Sony Corporation
Audio&Video Business Group
Published by Sony Techno Create Corporation
SPECIFICATIONS
9-889-696-01
2009K0500-1
©
2009.11
US Model
MEX-BT38UW/BT3800U
Canadian Model
AEP Model
UK Model
MEX-BT3800U
Russian Model
MEX-BT3807U
E Model
MEX-BT3850U
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism
MEX-BT3700U/BT3750U/BT4700U
CD Mechanism Type
MG-101Z-188//Q
Optical Pick-up Name
DAX-25A
Photo: MEX-BT3800U
AUDIO SYSTEM
MEX-BT38UW/BT3800U/
BT3807U/BT3850U
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range:
87.5 – 107.9 MHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency:
150 kHz
Usable sensitivity:
10 dBf
Selectivity:
75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio:
70 dB (mono)
Separation:
40 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response:
20 – 15,000 Hz
AM
Tuning range:
530 – 1,710 kHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency:
25 kHz
Sensitivity:
26 μV
Tuner section
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FM
Tuning range:
87.5 – 108.0 MHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency:
150 kHz
Usable sensitivity:
10 dBf
Selectivity:
75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio:
70 dB (mono)
Separation:
40 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response:
20 – 15,000 Hz
MW/LW
Tuning range:
MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz
LW: 153 – 279 kHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency:
25 kHz
Sensitivity:
MW: 26 μV, LW: 45 μV
Tuner section
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FM
Tuning range:
87.
5
– 108.0 MHz (at
5
0 kHz step)
87.
5
– 107.9 MHz (at 200 kHz step)
FM tuning interval:
5
0 kHz/200 kHz swit
c
hable
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
E
x
ternal antenna (aerial)
c
onne
c
tor
Intermediate frequency:
1
5
0 kHz
Usable sensitivity:
10
d
Bf
Selectivity:
7
5
d
B at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio:
70
d
B (
m
ono)
Separation:
40
d
B at 1 kHz
Frequency response:
20 – 1
5
,000 Hz
AM
Tuning range:
53
1 – 1,602 kHz (at 9 kHz step)
53
0 – 1,710 kHz (at 10 kHz step)
AM tuning interval:
9 kHz/10 kHz swit
c
hable
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
E
x
ternal antenna (aerial)
c
onne
c
tor
Intermediate frequency:
2
5
kHz
Sensitivity:
26
μ
V
CD Player section
Signal-to-noise ratio:
120 dB
Frequency response:
10 – 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter:
Below measurable limit
USB Player section
Interface:
USB (Full-speed)
Maximum current:
500 mA
Wireless Communication
Communication System:
Bluetooth Standard version 2.0
Output:
Bluetooth Standard Power Class 2 (Max. +4 dBm)
Maximum communication range:
Line of sight approx. 10 m (33 ft)*
1
Frequency band:
2.4 GHz band (2.4000 – 2.4835 GHz)
Modulation method:
FHSS
Compatible Bluetooth Profiles
*
2
:
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)
HFP (Handsfree Profile) 1.5
HSP (Headset Profile)
*1
The actual range will vary depending on factors
such as obstacles between devices, magnetic
fields around a microwave oven, static electricity,
reception sensitivity, antenna’s performance,
operating system, software application, etc.
*2
Bluetooth standard profiles indicate the purpose of
Bluetooth communication between devices.
Power amplifier section
Output:
Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance:
4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output:
52 W
u
4 (at 4 ohms)
General
Outputs:
Audio outputs terminal (front/rear)
Subwoofer output terminal (mono)
Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal
Power amplifier control terminal
Inputs:
BUS control input terminal
BUS audio input terminal
Telephone ATT control terminal
Remote controller input terminal
Antenna (aerial) input terminal
MIC input terminal
AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)
USB signal input connector
Tone controls:
Low: ±10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD)
Mid: ±10 dB at 1 kHz (XPLOD)
High: ±10 dB at 10 kHz (XPLOD)
Power requirements:
12 V DC car battery
(negative ground (earth))
Dimensions:
Approx. 178
u
50
u
179 mm
(7
1
/
8
u
2
u
7
1
/
8
in) (w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions:
Approx. 182
u
53
u
162 mm
(7
1
/
4
u
2
1
/
8
u
6
1
/
2
in) (w/h/d)
Mass:
Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 11 oz)
Supplied accessories:
Card remote commander: RM-X304
Parts for installation and connections (1 set)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
CEA2006 Standard
Power Output: 17 Watts RMS
4 Ohms < 1% THD+N
SN Ratio: 82 dBA
(reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms)
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
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Tuner section
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FM
Tuning range:
87.5 – 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step)
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency:
150 kHz
Usable sensitivity:
10 dBf
Selectivity:
75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio:
70 dB (mono)
Separation:
40 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response:
20 – 15,000 Hz
AM
Tuning range:
531 – 1,602 kHz (at 9 kHz step)
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency:
25 kHz
Sensitivity:
26 μV
Tuner section
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Tuning range:
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Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency:
150 kHz
Usable sensitivity:
10 dBf
Selectivity:
75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio:
70 dB (mono)
Separation:
40 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response:
20 – 15,000 Hz
MW/LW
Tuning range:
MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz
LW: 153 – 279 kHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency:
25 kHz
Sensitivity:
MW: 26 μV, LW: 45 μV
