How to Access MP3s in a Sony Car Stereo

There are many ways to access MP3s using your Sony car stereo.

Sony manufactures aftermarket car stereo receivers equipped to handle MP3s and other forms of digital audio from many different sources. You’ll need to reference the manual for your specific Sony car stereo to find out which MP3 sources it supports. Visit Sony’s car audio support site and search for your model number to download a digital copy of your product manual. Your model number is listed somewhere on the exterior of your receiver, often on the front panel.

Instructions

1. Burn MP3s onto a recordable CD and insert the finished disc into your CD receiver. Compatible receivers will be able to navigate the disc and play the tracks.

2. Connect a USB device to the USB input on your receiver. Compatible receivers will be able to read all the MP3s on your device. USB flash drives as well as some MP3 players use a USB connection.

3. Connect an MP3 player with a 3.5-mm TRS output to the 3.5mm TRS input on your receiver. You’ll need to use either the MP3 player’s interface or your receiver’s interface to control playback.

4. Pair your Bluetooth-capable MP3 player with your Sony receiver and stream MP3s from the player to the receiver wirelessly. Refer to your MP3 player’s documentation for pairing and streaming instructions.

Resources

• Sony: eSupport Cars