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Sony MEXBT3800U Bluetooth CD Radio with iPod Connection

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Sony MEXBT3800U Bluetooth CD Radio with iPod Connection

Sony MEX-BT3800U bluetooth CD head unit with USB and iPod/iPhone/Walkman connection. Talk hands-free and stream music wirelessly.
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Questions & Answers for Sony Sony MEXBT3800U Bluetooth CD Radio with iPod Connection

Question
dose this stereo come with the i pod cable
asked 1 year, 7 months ago
by
deansp8
 - hull
on Sony MEXBT3800U Bluetooth CD Radio with iPod Connection
4 answers
Answers
answer 1
No it doesn't, but it just needs the normal sync cable which you can buy from various outlets for pretty cheap
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answered 1 year, 5 months ago
by
ParaG
 - Bristol, England
answer 2
No it doesn't
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
by
sgdebra
 - Birmingham
answer 3
Yes
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
by
Evs1
 - South Wales
answer 4
No the iPod cable is not supplied.
Staff Answer
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
by
HalfordsWebTeam
Question
Will the Sony MEXBT3800U Bluetooth CD Radio with ipod connection be compatible with the new iphone 4G?
asked 1 year, 10 months ago
by
Tomba1
on Sony MEXBT3800U Bluetooth CD Radio with iPod Connection
3 answers
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answer 1
Yes

checked it this week for both handsfree and bluetooth audio.
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
by
SeanOD
 - Ipswich
answer 2
I have a 2G iPod Touch running iOS4 and it works sporadically. Occasionally it will give a hiss of static and cut out all audio playback (even though the track is playing on the iPod). This is sporadic as a fault, but annoying when it affects me!
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
by
spoonofmilk
 - Exeter, Devon
answer 3
The MEXBT3800U will be compatible with the new iPhone 4G.
Staff Answer
answered 1 year, 10 months ago
by
HalfordsWebTeam
Question
Will this operate a powered arial?
asked 1 year, 9 months ago
by
Telboy60
on Sony MEXBT3800U Bluetooth CD Radio with iPod Connection
3 answers
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answer 1
Yes.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
by
Parker2
 - London
answer 2
Most definitely yes!
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
by
JamButty
 - Southampton
answer 3
Yes this Sony head unit does support a powered aeriel. It has an eletric aeriel trigger wire on Pin 5.
Staff Answer
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
by
HalfordsWebTeam
Question
Is this unit fully compatible with ios4.1?
asked 1 year, 8 months ago
by
Anonymous
on Sony MEXBT3800U Bluetooth CD Radio with iPod Connection
3 answers
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answer 1
I've got an iPhone 3G on iOS 4.1 and the bluetooth works fine for handfree calling and music streaming. Also works well through the USB cable, plus track names come up on the unit itself.
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answered 1 year, 5 months ago
by
ParaG
 - Bristol, England
answer 2
Works great with my iPhone 4 on ios 4.1
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
by
Cjtodd
 - Lancashire, England
answer 3
Yes, just bought and installed mine today and it works flawlessly.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
by
Stuuw
Question
Does the Sony MEXBT3800U have DAB digital radio?
asked 1 year, 3 months ago
by
1808
on Sony MEXBT3800U Bluetooth CD Radio with iPod Connection
3 answers
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answer 1
It is a great machine and I am very happy with it!

however a little dissappointed it doesnt have DAB as I typed digital radio in the search bar when looking to purchase a new stereo and this came up, there is no information available on whether this is analogue or digital so for the less technology savvy so assumed because it came up in the search it would be digital
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
by
1808
answer 2
unfortunately not... this would be the best ICE available if it did
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
by
Homebeat
answer 3
No the Sony unit does not receive DAB radio.
Please try one of these :-
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...
Staff Answer
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
by
HalfordsWebTeam
Question
Do I need to purchase a microphone with the Sony MEXBT3800U?
asked 1 year, 1 month ago
by
Anonymous
on Sony MEXBT3800U Bluetooth CD Radio with iPod Connection
3 answers
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answer 1
No, the head unit has a mic built in, but you can connect an external mic.
answered 11 months ago
by
BobbyBob
 - Bedfordshire
answer 2
Mic is built in, so if using in a car should be ok, is for me in an Astra. If using in a large van or noisier car, you might want / need to plug in an external mic.
answered 1 year ago
by
zangtangtoom
 - London
answer 3
No it usually works fine in most situations with the built in mic.
External microphones are available should you require one.
Staff Answer
answered 1 year ago
by
HalfordsWebTeam
Question
Microphone for Sony MEXBT3800U Bluetooth CD Radio with iPod Connection
Where does the microphone actually attach to on the radio and where does it sit in the car?
asked 1 year, 10 months ago
by
ParkCentral
 - Birmingham
on Sony MEXBT3800U Bluetooth CD Radio with iPod Connection
2 answers
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answer 1
There's an internal microphone on the unit itself, try this first before buying the external mic as I've found the internal mic works just fine. The external mic plugs into the back of the stereo (It'll be obvious which plug it goes in) and the mic itself should be clipped just above you, maybe on the sun visor.
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answered 1 year, 5 months ago
by
ParaG
 - Bristol, England
answer 2
The microphone fits into the rear of the unit and should be placed at a convenient place to speak into.
For more specialist information please contact your local Halfords store who can also advise you further and offer fitting.
Staff Answer
answered 1 year, 10 months ago
by
HalfordsWebTeam
Question
does the bluetooth hands free work with the new iphone 4?
asked 1 year, 8 months ago
by
Broom006
on Sony MEXBT3800U Bluetooth CD Radio with iPod Connection
2 answers
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answer 1
Works perfectly with the iPhone 4 upgraded to the latest software.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
by
Stuuw
answer 2
Works with IPhone 4, but not with IPhone upgraded to 4 software.
Staff Answer
answered 1 year, 8 months ago
by
HalfordsWebTeam
Question
Will the top dash screen still work in my 207?
My 207 uses a screen on top of the dash for the radio - with this Sony HU the radio details will obviously be shown on the new HU screen.

However, normally on the 207 the dash screen also shows trip computer details, mpg etc - will this still work when the new one is plugged in?

If I buy this HU and the trip computer stops displaying, can I return the HU once it has been fitted and removed?

Thanks :)
asked 1 year, 8 months ago
by
andyellis111
 - St. Annes
on Sony MEXBT3800U Bluetooth CD Radio with iPod Connection
2 answers
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answer 1
Mine doesn't on my Modus, and neither does the steering wheel volume control. I know you can by leads for the volume so perhpas can for the upper dash display to, but I didn't ask.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
by
sgdebra
 - Birmingham
answer 2
For more specialist information please contact your local Halfords store who can also advise you further and offer fitting.
Staff Answer
answered 1 year, 8 months ago
by
HalfordsWebTeam
Question
Will passenger mode be available for the new ipod touch 4th gen?
I have the ipod video which doesnt support this feature and was wondering if the new itouch would. Dont want to spend money on one if it doesnt. Thanks
asked 1 year, 7 months ago
by
Nicola28
on Sony MEXBT3800U Bluetooth CD Radio with iPod Connection
2 answers
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answer 1
UPDATE

i had already purchased the stereo and the new itouch (didnt arrive till a week later) but emailed sony asking my question above. they said that it would not work. LIES. passenger mode works perfectly :)
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
by
Nicola28
answer 2
This head unit appers to support Passenger mode.
Please see the Sony site for details :-
http://www.sony.co.uk/product/ica-b...

Sony web site says against the BT3800U :-
Passenger mode lets people travelling with you take charge of track selection, directly via your iPod or iPhone player controls
Staff Answer
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
by
HalfordsWebTeam