Sony MEX-BT3800U In-Dash CD Receiver MP3/WMA/AAC Player with Bluetooth | 
| Brand: Sony
Category: Car Audio or Theater
List Price: $199.95
Buy New: $119.75
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Rating:  39 reviews
Sales Rank: 693
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 4.4 x 10.2
MPN: MEX-BT3800U
Model: MEX-BT3800U
UPC: 027242773967
EAN: 0027242773967
ASIN: B0032FOJPM
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | AM/FM radio, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3/WMA/AAC receiver with Bluetooth | | • | 52 Watts x 4 peak power | | • | Detachable face with 1-line, 13-segment LCD display | | • | Includes front panel auxiliary input, USB port, iPod control; SAT/HD Radio ready with Sony Bus | | • | One-year limited warranty |
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Product Description
Take control of your car audio system with the MEX-BT3800U XplÅd Bluetooth CD receiver. Combining cutting-edge sound quality with Bluetooth connectivity, this Bluetooth CD receiver is the ideal car audio solution. This in-dash head unit features USB 1-wire functionality which provides nearly universal connection and control of USB devices, as well as wireless music streaming and hands-free calling from Bluetooth enabled devices. Additionally, it's packed with popular features supporting a wide range of auxiliary devices, 52W x 4 high power outputs and a detachable faceplate. Plus, Zappin technology along with Passenger Control, give you and your friends convenient access to all your music, including MP3, WMA and AAC song files. MP3/WMA playback
Multi-format playback lets you play CDs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs loaded with hundreds of MP3 or WMA songs1. Multiple Bluetooth profile support
The MEX-BT3800U includes HFP, A2DP, and AVRCP Bluetooth profile suppor
Amazon.com Product Description
Sony's MEX-BT3800U is a great way to add Bluetooth and media power to your vehicle, with 52 Watts through four channels. Make hands-free calls or stream audio from your compatible devices. You can also play back CDs and CD-R/RWs, along with MP3/WMA/AAC files. A front auxiliary input is great for connecting external devices, and you can enjoy full iPod control right from the receiver.  A Bluetooth receiver that will play your digital music files. Click to enlarge. |  Detachable faceplate for added security. |  Front panel auxiliary input and USB port. | Detachable Faceplate
The MEX-BT3800U features a detachable faceplate for added security, with a 1-line, 13-segment LCD display and blue control illumination. Bluetooth Functionality
The MEX-BT3800U features Bluetooth hands-free with an integrated microphone (or through an external microphone), as well as audio streaming functionality using your compatible Bluetooth music device. USB 1-Wire for iPod, iPhone, and Other USB Devices
USB 1-Wire lets you directly connect, charge, and control your digital music player via the USB jack in the front of the unit, as well as view metadata like song title and artist on the front display. Quick-Browzer Technology With Jump Mode and ZAPPIN Features
Quick-BrowZer lets you search and select songs by category, including artist, album, genre, or playlist. Jump Mode gets you closer to the song you want by allowing you to fast forward through a music category in 10 percent increments. With Zappin, you can play music in six-, nine-, or 30-second clips until you find the song you're looking for. MP3/WMA/AAC Playback With DM+
Multi-format playback lets you play CDs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs loaded with hundreds of MP3, AAC, or WMA songs. Hear the music on your recorded CDs and MP3s in their original vibrancy with DM+ (Digital Music Plus), an original Sony codec enhancer that reproduces detailed and high-frequency sound from compressed audio. Satellite and HD Radio Ready
The MEX-BT3800U integrates seamlessly with satellite radio Sony Bus adaptors (sold separately) so you can receive digital satellite radio broadcasts. HD Radio capability lets you receive digital audio broadcasts when used with an optional HD Radio tuner. Radio Data System (RDS)
The Radio Data System (RDS) feature displays radio broadcast information such as artist, title, and album. Front Auxiliary Input
The front auxiliary input lets you connect almost any portable audio device to your car's sound system. EQ3
Customize the sound with Sony's EQ3 feature, which includes 7 preset tone curves and a 3-band equalizer. What's in the Box
MEX-BT3800U, Installation Hardware, User's Manual
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 AWESOME RADIO February 27, 2010
M. Hagler
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
I needed a radio to control my 2nd gen Ipod Touch and my Samsung Blackjack via bluetooth, and this radio does both and provides excellent sound quality in a sleek looking package with intuitive controls. Installing was a breeze (my previous radio was a Sony so I did not have to install the wiring harness). Ipod controls sort your music by album, artist, genre, etc. on the radio display. Not something you want to do while driving, but navigating to another song or album at a stop light is a breeze. After connecting the phone via bluetooth, answering was simple. Just push a button. I purchased the external microphoneSony XAMC10 External Mic for BT (Black) as well as the radio so I can't speak to the internal mic's quality, but with the external mic I had no ptoblems. Includes a remote with the simpler functions on it. This radio also controls my Sony disc changer I have been using since the 90's. I've always loved Sony products, and this radio just supports my choice in equipment. Great price too; Sony lists this unit for $199. Only con so far is no built-in HD radio tuner, but until that tech takes off I wouldn't worry about it.
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Great radio March 12, 2010
Matt (Minnesota)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I wanted a stereo to pair with my Palm Pre, primarily so I can listen to music and podcasts via bluetooth. This does that wonderfully. I can even answer calls to my phone by pressing the main dial button and hear the caller over the car's stereo speakers. The built-in microphone on the stereo works OK while driving around town, but at highway speeds the engine noise, road noise, and wind noise make it so the caller on the other end can barely hear me unless I shout. I will be purchasing the Sony XAMC10 External Mic and expect that to take care of the problem, based on reviews for that product.
My only complaint is about the LCD display. It works great for most things, but when listening to the radio, there isn't enough room for the RDS information to display, so you'll quite often see words truncated and then the 2nd half of the word displays when the display moves to the next bit of info. It's a minor thing since I spend most of my time listening to bluetooth audio, but thought I'd mention it in case anybody else cares a lot about that.
Recommendable March 23, 2010
A. Perry
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
FM: Excellent reception. Has 'RDS' Radio Data System. Name of song and station info for many stations displayed. Not many have this. CD: Excellent. Quick-BrowZer® with Jump Mode and Zappin(tm) technology is cool. BT: Easy initial sync, auto sync everytime. Auto sync with last device connected. My phone S.E. w518a, always great connection. BT AUDIO: Great sound quality. Hit seek (on radio or steering wheel) and jog to next song on phone. COOL. BT PHONE: Excellent. Hear everybody great. Turn up or down volume of stereo as needed. Comfortably interrupts any music source to let you know incoming call. Push of button answers, push hangs up, two pushes redials last #. Does NOT have Phone Book Access Profile. No caller ID or even calling # displayed. To see who it is, you look at your phone or answer without knowing. Dial from phone. MIC: external mic a MUST, however, it works EXCELLENT and you are clearly heard. AUX: Great. Sounds fine for music and voice. IPOD use fine. NO rear AUX but they say you can buy adapter to change your CD changer control to a rear AUX. Have not tried USB. DISPLAY: Face lights too bright. You can dim display, but not face lights. You can shut radio off to standby, showing time with lights on, or you can easily power it completely off and no light at all shows. Face lights don't bother me anymore & I do a lot of night driving. REMOTE: Good. Basic controls.
Does everything! May 17, 2010
mondele (Rockford, IL USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was a little bit worried by some negative comments, but the combination of features at this price was too much to pass up. Installation was a breeze once I realized that all three red wires from the Stereo Wire Harness Saturn ION 03 2003 had to be connected to the one red wire from the radio's harness. Then, I had to actually read the instructions to figure out how to turn on Bluetooth pairing. After that, everything was slick. I haven't had much time to test the built-in microphone, so I can't say whether I'll need the external microphone. iPod and iPhone control through the USB connector work perfectly, and connection via the AUX connector works as expected. I haven't succeeded with Bluetooth audio from my iPhone, since I use my Motorola Razr as my connected phone, but I was able to play music from the Razr! In short, in spite of some frustration with connecting the wire harness I am delighted with my new sound box!
UPDATE 5/21/2010: So far I have had no problems with the built-in microphone as speakerphone. I have had several conversations while driving and heard no complaints. The unit flawlessly pauses the playing iPod when a call comes in, and resumes it when the call is over. I have also switched over to using my iPhone (first generation) and only miss my voice controls from the Razr.
Brilliant! May 14, 2010
Mattan Biran (Israel)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Just got my Sony mex-bt3800u headunit...
I'm very happy with it. After searching for the nicest headunit for me
I'm glad I chose this one.
First of all the design is slick and shiny and the blue lighting gives the unit
a really nice touch.
It's got all the vital features you can expect from a headunit:
USB, Aux, cd/mp3/wma... and offcourse bluetooth connection
which works absolutely great. I can hear the person who calls very clearly
driving on the highway or inside the city and people say they can hear me well.
I'm unsing the built in mic integrated to the panel and so far don't
see any reason to connect an external mic.
Bluetooth audio also works quite well but I'm not really using it
because my 16gb Disc-on-key holds lots of music and the sound quality
is awesome, even when connected to my old original 2002 speakers that
came with the car. It's really convinient to browse the different
music libraries. Names of albums and songs appear correctly.
The remote has all the important functions on it.
Bottom line:
Best value for such a great price.
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