MEX-XB100BT - Sony Car Audio Service Manual (repair manual). Page 2

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NOTES  ON  CHIP  COMPONENT  REPLACEMENT
• 

Never reuse a disconnected chip component.

• 

Notice that the minus side of a tantalum capacitor may be dam-
aged by heat.

FLEXIBLE  CIRCUIT  BOARD  REPAIRING
• 

Keep the temperature of soldering iron around 270 °C during 
repairing.

• 

Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the 
circuit board (within 3 times).

• 

Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering 
or unsoldering.

Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB
Frequency response: 10 – 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
The maximum number of: (CD-R/CD-RW only)

Corresponding codec: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) 

and AAC (.m4a)

Interface: USB (High-speed)
Maximum current: 1.5 A
The maximum number of recognizable tracks: 

10,000

Corresponding codec: 

MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), WAV (.wav), AAC 
(.m4a), AAC (.mp4) and FLAC (.flac)

Communication System: 

BLUETOOTH Standard version 3.0

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) 1.3
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) 1.5
HFP (Handsfree Profile) 1.6
PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile)
SPP (Serial Port Profile)
MAP (Message Access Profile)
HID (Human Interface Device Profile)

Corresponding codec: 

SBC (.sbc) and AAC (.m4a)

*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 (aerial)’s performance, 
operating system, software application, etc.

*2 BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate the purpose 

of BLUETOOTH communication between devices.

Output: Speaker outputs
Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output: 100 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

Outputs:

Audio outputs terminal: front, rear, sub
Power antenna (aerial)/Power amplifier control 

terminal (REM OUT)

Inputs:

SiriusXM input terminal
(US and Canadian models only)
Remote controller input terminal
Antenna (aerial) input terminal
MIC input terminal
AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)
USB port

Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery (negative 

ground (earth))

Rated current consumption: 10 A
Dimensions: 

Approx. 178 mm × 50 mm × 178 mm 
(7 

1

/

8

 in × 2 in × 7 

1

/

8

 in) (w/h/d)

Mounting dimensions: 

Approx. 182 mm × 53 mm × 161 mm 
(7 

1

/

4

 in × 2 

1

/

8

 in × 6 

3

/

8

 in) (w/h/d)

Mass: Approx. 1.3 kg (2 lb 14 oz)
Package contents:

Remote commander (1): RM-X231
(Except AEP and UK models only)
Microphone (1)
Parts for installation and connections (1 set)

Design and specifications are subject to change 
without notice.

folders (albums): 150 (including root folder)
files (tracks) and folders: 300 (may less than 300 
if folder/file names contain many characters)
displayable characters for a folder/file name: 32 
(Joliet)/64 (Romeo)

CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures 
other than those specifi ed herein may result in hazardous radia-
tion exposure.

US and Canadian models:

Saudi Arabia model:

CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will 
increase eye hazard.

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This product is classified as a Class 1 Laser product 
under IEC 60825-1:2007.

This label is located on bottom surface of the 
product.