When you drive in a car, nothing improves your mood like beautiful music. Radio Sony DSX-A30E is able to give unforgettable moments of acoustic accompaniment. It has a stylish and modern design. It looks presentable in any car and has all the functions necessary for a good radio.
Sony DSX-A30E: Specifications
This radio tape recorder has an RDS tuner with auto-tuning, the range parameters of which are FM / MW / SW. You can connect a USB drive to the device from which MP3 / WMA / AAC formats are played . The device supports ID3 tags.
The car radio is equipped with an eight-character liquid crystal display. There is support for Russian text, front input AUX and USB, as well as an RCA output for the preamplifier, as well as a three-band graphic equalizer. The device can be controlled both by buttons from the panel, and from the remote control.
The product runs on a 12 V car battery. The external panel is removable and the backlight is green. The maximum power of the sound channel is 50 watts.
Instrument parameters (width / height / depth): 17850120 mm. Product weight - about 0.7 kg.
The radio remote control RM-X211 comes with the radio, as well as the parts necessary for installing and connecting this equipment. Made in black color device Sony DSX-A30E.
How to turn on bluetooth? This question is asked by many users of this radio. The answer is simple: there is no bluetooth in this device, so you cannot turn it on.
Getting started
At the very beginning of the operation of the Sony DSX-A30E product, you should cancel the DEMO mode that will appear each time the device is turned off. To do this, press the selection button and hold it until the settings are displayed. Then rotate the rotary encoder to the inscription on the screen - "DEMO". Then press the dial again to confirm the function and select the “DEMO-OFF” parameter, then press the selection button again. After that, press the “BACK” button, which means “back”, and the normal operation of the device will appear on the LCD.
The next step is to set the time correctly on the clock. They have a 24-hour display. To do this, click on the round selection button and hold it until the settings are displayed on the screen. Turn the knob to select the “CLOCK-ADJ” function, and the clock will blink. To change the data, click on "SEEK +/-". The action is confirmed by pressing the select button, after which the clock setting will be completed. To display the clock, press the "DSPL" indicator.
To prevent the radio from being stolen, you need to remove the front panel before closing the car and leaving. To do this, press the "SOURCE / OFF" button and turn off the device. Next, press the button with the up arrow, which is located in the lower left corner, and pull the panel towards you.
Display buttons
The main menu of the car radio is equipped with the following buttons:
- BROWSE with a magnifying glass. Used to switch to Quick-BrowZer operating mode, where the main search for works takes place.
- "SOURCE / OFF". With its help, they turn on the device, switch to an alternative playback source, and when it is held for a long time, the device is completely turned off.
- Dial, or select button. Helps adjust the volume. When it is pressed, a transition is made to the menu area where multimedia settings are configured.
- "MODE". Used to select a suitable radio band.
- "BACK". Go back to the main menu.
- Button with up arrow. Used to remove the front panel.
- "SEEK - / +". Search for radio stations, both automatic and manual. When playing from a USB flash drive, it helps to skip a song and moves forward and backward by one song.
- AF / TA. With its help, the channels of the radio station are reconfigured, and messages about the current situation on the roads come.
- "ALBUM". Allows you to skip the whole album.
- "PAUSE". Stop playback for a while.
- "SHUF." Re-enable the composition.
- "DSPL / SCRL". Change of indication on the screen and its scrolling.
These and other buttons on the remote control and panel control the Sony DSX-A30E. Connecting and disconnecting the device can be done both from the panel and from the remote control.
Radio
Sony DSX-A30E allows you to save in memory and receive the desired radio stations. To avoid an accident, while driving, you should not search for radio stations yourself, but rather use the “BTM” memory tuning function. To do this, for a long time, press the “SOURCE / OFF” button until “TUNER” appears on the screen. To select the desired range, you should use the "MODE" button, where you can stop your choice on the desired wavelength. This is FM1, FM2, MW or LW, in some places FM3 reception is possible. Next, press the selection button and do not release it until the settings are displayed. Turn the dial to select “BTM”. The action is confirmed by pressing the rotary knob. So the radio station will have an automatic number and will be stored in the device’s memory.
Radio numbers can be assigned manually. To do this, during playback of a radio station, press any number button from 1 to 4 and hold it until “MEMORY” is displayed. To play a saved radio station, you must first select the desired band, and then click on the corresponding button.
To perform automatic tuning of radio stations, select the desired band and press the "SEEK +/-" button to search for channels. The search process will be stopped when the radio detects a radio station. The procedure should be carried out until the desired playback point is found.
About USB devices
The car radio allows the use of USB devices such as MSC, which are compatible with the USB standard. Playable codecs include:
- MP3 (.mp3).
- WMA (.wma).
- AAC (.m4a).
The USB device should be connected after the engine in the car is turned on. Connecting digital media before starting the engine may cause it to malfunction.
In order to listen to music from a USB flash drive, you need to insert a USB drive into the appropriate connector on the car radio. Song playback starts almost immediately. If the USB device is already connected, to listen to the recording, hold down the “SOURCE / OFF” button until USB is displayed. To stop the playback process, you need to press “SOURCE / OFF” for one second. Before removing USB from the device, you must first interrupt playback.
The display will vary depending on the type of USB used and the recording format of the work, as well as other settings used.
The maximum volume of displayed albums is 128, while the tracks in each folder can be no more than 500. With a large amount of data, playback is delayed. DRM files may not be read by the device. The device does not play compressed data and are protected by the rights of the author of the composition.
General setup information
To set up the Sony DSX-A30E (the setup instructions for the device are attached, and it must be followed when using the device) accordingly, press and hold the selection button for some time. The radio settings appear on the display. Rotate the dial until the desired function appears on the screen. To select it, you need to press the dial again. The hardware setup on this will be completed. Then click on "BACK" and return to the back, in the normal menu.
Additional audio equipment
Allows you to connect optional equipment Sony DSX-A30E. The subwoofer and other devices are connected through a special mini AUX connector. This can be done either directly or via cable. After connecting an audio device, you need to select a playback source. Additional equipment should be connected at low volume. The “SOURCE / OFF” button should be held until “AUX” appears on the display. After the desired mode is selected, you should adjust the volume on the radio and optional equipment.
Device Care
Car receiver Sony DSX-A30E does not require any special care. Sometimes it is necessary to change the old lithium battery on the remote control to a new CR2025, since over time it discharges and control of the remote control becomes impossible. An improper battery must not be used, as there is a danger of explosion. The lithium battery should be stored out of the reach of children.
To make contact with the device more reliable, wipe the battery with a dry cloth. When placing the battery in the remote control, the polarity must be observed. Do not take the battery with tweezers or other metal devices, this can cause a short circuit, and it should also be kept away from heat sources.
Failures in the operation of the device can be caused by contamination of the contacts that connect the front panel to the device case. To clean the contacts, you need to remove the front panel and wipe them with cotton. During this process, the ignition must be turned off. Do not touch the contacts with your fingers or metal products.
Precautionary measures
If the machine has warmed up while standing in a hot place, the Sony DSX-A30E cannot be turned on until the cabin has cooled down. Do not leave a removable front panel, as well as portable audio devices inside the car, as strong heat from the sun can damage them. When the device is functioning, an antenna with an electric drive automatically goes out to improve the quality of the reproduced sound. The radio should be protected from moisture.
Trouble-shooting
Before using the device, the instruction manual should be carefully studied. The following are the steps to take when you encounter certain problems with the Sony DSX-A30E:
- Buttons do not work. Such malfunctions occur if the contacts are clogged, experts also recommend turning off the device for several minutes and turning it on. Sometimes rebooting the device helps, for this you should simultaneously press the “DSPL” and “BACK” and “MODE” buttons.
- No power. Check the connection or operation of the fuse. The device may be turned off.
- The antenna does not work. There is no relay.
- There is no sound. The “ATT” function can be enabled. If there is a system with two speakers, then a fader is not installed.
- The data from the device memory has disappeared. The power cord may have been disconnected or was not connected correctly. There are no batteries.
These and other problems can be eliminated by referring to the instructions for use. If all attempts to restore the instrument's operation are in vain, then you should seek help from the nearest service center.
Sony DSX-A30E: price
You can buy a radio tape recorder in a car not only in a car store, but also in hypermarkets of household appliances. It costs around 2000 rubles. The price depending on the margin at the outlet may vary slightly.
Consumer Reviews
Car radio has won many positive reviews. Consumers note good sound quality and fast reproduction of even the most voluminous works. Many people like the stylish design, classic black color, green backlight, as well as the presence of a remote control, clock, equalizer and a removable panel. People claim that the device quickly picks up a radio signal and reminds of the place where the track stopped. The convenient navigation system, which allows you to instantly find the desired track, reading Russian letters, is also pleasing. The owners note that it costs much cheaper compared to peers.
Among the shortcomings, users noted the lack of a slot for headphones and memory cards, small letters on the display that are difficult to read, the lack of a cover for the panel, and a small number of buttons for radio channels. They say that with prolonged use, the radio is very hot. Many lack a CD player and a mute button (“ATT”) on the panel itself. Some say that for such a price you can find a better device.
In general, users were satisfied with this device. It has been working properly for many years and does not cease to delight motorists with its acoustics.