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FM/AM
Digital Media
Player
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 18.
To switch the FM/AM tuning step, see page 8.
For the connection/installation, see page 28.
Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (DEMO), consulte
la página 18.
Para cambiar el paso de sintonización de FM/AM, consulte la
página 8.
Para la conexión/instalación, consulte la página 29.
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
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ES
DSX-A400BT
For safety, be sure to install this unit in the
(For Singapore models only)
dashboard of the car as the rear side of the unit
becomes hot during use.
For details, see “Connection/Installation”
(page 28).
The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc., is
located on the bottom of the chassis.
Note on the lithium battery
Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as
direct sunlight, fire or the like.
Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC
position
Be sure to set the AUTO OFF function (page 18).
The unit will shut off completely and
automatically in the set time after the unit is
turned off, which prevents battery drain. If you
do not set the AUTO OFF function, press and hold
OFF until the display disappears each time you
turn the ignition off.
Disclaimer regarding services offered by third
parties
Services offered by third parties may be changed,
suspended, or terminated without prior notice.
Sony does not bear any responsibility in these sorts
of situations.
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Important notice
Caution
IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF
REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF USE OF THE
PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT,
DOWNTIME, AND PURCHASER’S TIME RELATED TO
OR ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, ITS
HARDWARE AND/OR ITS SOFTWARE.
Dear customer, this product includes a radio
transmitter.
Please check your vehicle operation manual or
contact the manufacturer of your vehicle or your
vehicle dealer, before you install this product into
your vehicle.
Emergency calls
This BLUETOOTH car handsfree and the electronic
device connected to the handsfree operate using
radio signals, cellular, and landline networks as well
as user-programmed function, which cannot
guarantee connection under all conditions.
Therefore do not rely solely upon any electronic
device for essential communications (such as
medical emergencies).
On BLUETOOTH communication
Microwaves emitting from a BLUETOOTH device
may affect the operation of electronic medical
devices. Turn off this unit and other BLUETOOTH
devices in the following locations, as it may cause
an accident.
where inflammable gas is present, in a hospital,
train, airplane, or petrol station
near automatic doors or a fire alarm
This unit supports security capabilities that
comply with the BLUETOOTH standard to provide
a secure connection when the BLUETOOTH
wireless technology is used, but security may not
be enough depending on the setting. Be careful
when communicating using BLUETOOTH wireless
technology.
We do not take any responsibility for the leakage
of information during BLUETOOTH
communication.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit that are not covered in this manual,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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Table of Contents
Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Getting Started
Detaching the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Switching the FM/AM Tuning Step (except for
Argentine models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting Other Portable Audio Device . . . . . . . 11
Listening to the Radio
Listening to the Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Playback
Playing a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Playing a BLUETOOTH Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Searching and Playing Tracks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Handsfree Calling (via BLUETOOTH
only)
Receiving a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Available Operations during Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Useful Functions
Using Siri Eyes Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Additional Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connection/Installation
Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Parts List for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Settings
Canceling the DEMO Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Basic Setting Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
General Setup (GENERAL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Sound Setup (SOUND) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Display Setup (DISPLAY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
BLUETOOTH Setup (BT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Guide to Parts and Controls
Main unit
Front panel release button
SRC (source)
Turn o n the p owe r.
Change the source.
OFF
Press and hold for 1 second to turn the source
off and display the clock.
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn
off the power and the display.
If the unit is turned off and the display
disappears, operation by the remote
commander is not available.
Control dial
Rotate to adjust the volume.
PUSH ENTER
Enter the selected item.
MENU*
Open the setup menu.
VOICE (page 16, 17)
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to
activate voice dial or the Siri function (iPhone
only).
N-Mark
Touch the control dial with Android™
smartphone to make Bluetooth® connection.
* Not available when the BT phone is selected.
Display window
SEEK +/–
Tune in radio stations automatically. Press and
hold to tune manually.
/ (prev/next)
/ (fast-reverse/fast-forward)
PTY (program type)
Select PTY in RDS.
(browse) (page 14)
Enter the browse mode during playback.
CALL
Enter the call menu. Receive/end a call.
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to
switch the BLUETOOTH signal.
MODE (page 12, 13, 16)
(back)
Return to the previous display.
Receptor for the remote commander
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Number buttons (1 to 6)
Receive stored radio stations. Press and hold to
store stations.
Call a stored phone number. Press and hold to
store a phone number.
ALBUM /
Skip an album for audio device. Press and hold
to skip albums continuously.
(repeat)
(shuffle)
MIC (page 16)
PAU SE
MEGA BASS
Reinforces bass sound in synchronization with
the volume level. Press to change the MEGA
BASS setting: [1], [2], [OFF].
AUX input jack
DSPL (display)
Press to change display items.
SCRL (scroll)
Press and hold to scroll a display item.
USB port
Microphone (inner panel)
In order for the handsfree function to work
properly, do not cover the microphone with
tape, etc.
RM-X231 Remote commander
The VOL (volume) + button has a tactile dot.
CALL
Enter the call menu. Receive/end a call.
SOUND*
Open the SOUND menu directly.
MENU*
Press and hold to open the setup menu.
* Not available when the BT phone is selected.
///
Select a setup item, etc.
ENTER
Enter the selected item.
/ (prev/next)
+/– (album +/–)
VOL (volume) +/–
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Remove the insulation film before use.
Getting Started
Detaching the Front Panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
prevent theft.
1 Press and hold OFF until the unit turns
off, press the front panel release button
, then pull the panel towards you to
remove.
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position
without detaching the front panel, the caution
alarm will sound for a few seconds. The alarm will
only sound if the built-in amplifier is used.
Serial numbers
Make sure the serial numbers on the bottom of the
unit and the back of the front panel are matched
correctly. Otherwise you cannot make BLUETOOTH
pairing, connection and disconnection by NFC.
Attaching the front panel
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Switching the FM/AM Tuning
Step
(except for Argentine models)
Set the FM/AM tuning step of your country. This
setting appears only while the source is off and
the clock is displayed.
1 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to
select [SET GENERAL], then press it.
2 Rotate the control dial to select [SET
TUNER-STP], then press it.
3 Rotate the control dial to select from [SET
50K/9K], [SET 100K/10K] or [SET 200K/
10K], then press it.
Setting the Clock
1 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to
select [SET GENERAL], then press it.
2 Rotate the control dial to select [SET
CLOCK-ADJ], then press it.
The hour indication flashes.
3 Rotate the control dial to set the hour
and minute.
To move the digital indication, press SEEK +/–.
4 After setting the minute, press MENU.
The setup is complete and the clock starts.
To display the clock
Press DSPL.
Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device
You can enjoy music, or perform handsfree calling
depending on the BLUETOOTH compatible device
such as a smartphone, cellular phone and audio
device (hereafter “BLUETOOTH device” if not
otherwise specified). For details on connecting,
refer to the operating instructions supplied with the
device.
Before connecting the device, turn down the
volume of this unit; otherwise, loud sound may
result.
Connecting with a Smartphone by One
touch (NFC)
By touching the control dial on the unit with an
NFC* compatible smartphone, the unit is paired and
connected with the smartphone automatically.
* NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology
enabling short-range wireless communication
between various devices, such as mobile phones and
IC tags. Thanks to the NFC function, data
communication can be achieved easily just by
touching the relevant symbol or designated location
on NFC compatible devices.
For a smartphone with Android OS 4.0 or lower
installed, downloading the app “NFC Easy Connect”
available at Google Play™ is required. The app may
not be downloadable in some countries/regions.
1 Activate the NFC function on the
smartphone.
For details, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the smartphone.
2 Touch the N-Mark part of the unit with
the N-Mark part of the smartphone.
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Make sure that lights up on the display of the
unit.
To disconnect by One touch
[0000]
Input passkey
Touch the N-Mark part of the unit with the N-Mark
part of the smartphone again.
Notes
When making the connection, handle the
smartphone carefully to prevent scratches.
One touch connection is not possible when the unit is
already connected to another NFC compatible device.
In this case, disconnect the other device, and make
connection with the smartphone again.
Pairing and connecting with a
BLUETOOTH device
When connecting a BLUETOOTH device for the first
time, mutual registration (called “pairing”) is
required. Pairing enables thi s unit and other devices
to recognize each other.
1 Place the BLUETOOTH device within 1 m
(3 ft) of this unit.
2 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to
select [SET PAIRING], then press it.
flashes while the unit is in pairing standby
mode.
3 Perform pairing on the BLUETOOTH
device so it detects this unit.
4 Select [DSX-XXXX] (your model name)
shown in the display of the BLUETOOTH
device.
If your model name does not appear, repeat
from step 2.
5 If passkey* input is required on the
BLUETOOTH device, input [0000].
* Passkey may be called “Passcode,” “PIN code,”
“PIN number” or “Password,” etc., depending on
the device.
When pairing is made, stays lit.
6 Select this unit on the BLUETOOTH device
to establish the BLUETOOTH connection.
or lights up when the connection is made.
Note
While connecting to a BLUETOOTH device, this unit
cannot be detected from another device. To enable
detection, enter the pairing mode and search for this
unit from another device.
To start playback
For details, see “Playing a BLUETOOTH Device”
(page 13).
To cancel pairing
Perform step 2 to cancel the pairing mode after this
unit and the BLUETOOTH device are paired.
Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH
device
To use a paired device, connection with this unit is
required. Some paired devices will connect
automatically.
1 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to
select [SET BT SIGNL], then press it.
Make sure that lights up.
2 Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the
BLUETOOTH device.
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3 Operate the BLUETOOTH device to
connect to this unit.
or lights up.
Icons in the display:
Lights up when handsfree calling is
available by enabling the HFP (Handsfree
Profile).
Lights up when the audio device is
playable by enabling the A2DP
(Advanced Audio Distribution Profile).
To connect the last-connected device from
this unit
Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the
BLUETOOTH device.
Press SRC to select [BT PHONE] or [BT AUDIO].
Press ENTER to connect with the cellular phone, or
PAUSE to connect with the audio device.
Note
While streaming BLUETOOTH audio, you cannot
connect from this unit to the cellular phone. Connect
from the cellular phone to this unit instead.
Tip
With BLUETOOTH signal on: when the ignition is turned
to on, this unit reconnects automatically to the lastconnected cellular phone.
Connecting with an iPhone/iPod
(BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing)
When an iPhone/iPod with iOS5 or later installed is
connected to the USB port, the unit is paired and
connected with the iPhone/iPod automatically.
To enable BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing, make sure
[AUTOPAIR] in [BT] is set to [ON] (page 20).
1 Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the
iPhone/iPod.
2 Connect an iPhone/iPod to the USB port.
Make sure that lights up on the display of the
unit.
Notes
BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing is not possible if the unit is
already connected to another BLUETOOTH device. In
this case, disconnect the other device, then connect
the iPhone/iPod again.
If BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing is not established, see
“Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device” for details (page 8).
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Connecting a USB Device
1 Turn down the volume on the unit.
2 Connect the USB device to the unit.
To connect an iPod/iPhone, use the USB
connection cable for iPod (not supplied).
Connecting Other Portable
Audio Device
1 Turn off the portable audio device.
2 Turn down the volume on the unit.
3 Connect the portable audio device to the
AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the
unit with a connecting cord (not
supplied)*.
* Be sure to use a straight type plug.
To match the volume level of the connected
device to other sources
Start playback of the portable audio device at a
moderate volume, and set your usual listening
volume on the unit.
Press MENU, then select [SET SOUND] [SET AUX
VOL] (page 19).
4 Press SRC to select [AUX].
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Listening to the Radio
Listening to the Radio
Tuning step setting is required (except for Argentine
models) (page 8).
To listen to the radio, press SRC to select [TUNER].
Receiving the stored stations
1 Select the band, then press a number
button (1 to 6).
Using Radio Data System (RDS)
Storing automatically (BTM)
1 Press MODE to change the band (FM1,
FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2).
2 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to
select [SET GENERAL], then press it.
3 Rotate the control dial to select [SET
BTM], then press it.
The unit stores stations in order of frequency on
the number buttons.
Tuning
1 Press MODE to change the band (FM1,
FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2).
2 Perform tuning.
To tune manually
Press and hold SEEK +/– to locate the
approximate frequency, then press SEEK +/–
repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired
frequency.
To tune automatically
Press SEEK +/–.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a station.
Storing manually
1 While receiving the station that you want
to store, press and hold a number button
(1 to 6) until [MEM] appears.
Selecting program types (PTY)
1 Press PTY during FM reception.
2 Rotate the control dial until the desired
program type appears, then press it.
The unit starts to search for a station
broadcasting the selected program type.
Typ e of programs
NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs), INFO
(Information), SPORT (Sports), EDUCATE
(Education), DRAMA (Drama), CULTURE (Culture),
SCIENCE (Science), VARI ED (Varied), POP M (Pop
Music), ROCK M (Rock Music), EASY M (M.O.R.
Music), LIGHT M (Light classical), CLASSICS (Serious
classical), OTH ER M (Other Music), WEATHER
(Weather), FINANCE (Finance), CHILDREN
(Children’s program), SOCIAL A (Social Affairs),
RELIGION (Religion), PHONE IN (Phone In), TRAVEL
(Travel), LEISURE (Leisure), JAZZ (Jazz Music),
COUNTRY (Country Music), NATION M (National
Music), OLDIES (Oldies Music), FOLK M (Folk Music),
DOCUMENT (Documentary)
Setting clock time (CT)
The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the
clock.
1 Set [SET CT-ON] in [SET GENERAL]
(page 18).
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Playback
Playing a USB Device
In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is used as a
general reference for the iPod functions on an iPod
and iPhone, unless otherwise specified by the text
or illustrations.
For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see
“About iPod” (page 21) or visit the support site on
the back cover.
MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media Transfer
Protocol) type USB devices (such as a USB flash
drive, digital media player, Android smartphone)
compliant with the USB standard can be used.
Depending on the digital media player or Android
smartphone, setting the USB connection mode to
MTP is required.
Notes
For details on the compatibility of your USB device,
visit the support site on the back cover.
Playback of the following files is not supported.
MP3/WMA/FLAC:
copyright-protected files
DRM (Digital Rights Management) files
Multi-channel audio files
MP3/WMA:
lossless compression files
1 Connect a USB device to the USB port
(page 11).
Playback starts.
If a device is already connected, to start
playback, press SRC to select [USB] ([IPD]
appears in the display when the iPod is
recognized).
2 Adjust the volume on this unit.
To stop playback
Press and hold OFF for 1 second.
To remove the device
Stop playback, then remove the device.
Caution for iPhone
When you connect an iPhone via USB, phone call
volume is controlled by the iPhone, not the unit. Do
not inadvertently increase the volume on the unit
during a call, as a sudden loud sound may result
when the call ends.
Operating an iPod directly (Passenger
control)
1 During playback, press and hold MODE
until [MODE IPOD] appears.
Operations of the iPod become available.
Note that the volume can be adjusted only by
the unit.
To exit passenger control
Press and hold MODE until [MODE AUDIO] appears.
Playing a BLUETOOTH Device
You can play contents on a connected device that
supports BLUETOOTH A2DP (Advanced Audio
Distribution Profile).
1 Make BLUETOOTH connection with the
audio device (page 9).
2 Press SRC to select [BT AUDIO].
3 Operate the audio device to start
playback.
4 Adjust the volume on this unit.
Notes
Depending on the audio device, information such as
title, track number/time and playback status may not
be displayed on this unit.
Even if the source is changed on this unit, playback of
the audio device does not stop.
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To match the volume level of the BLUETOOTH
device to other sources
Start playback of the BLUETOOTH audio device at a
moderate volume, and set your usual listening
volume on the unit.
Press MENU, then select [SET SOUND] [SET BTA
VOL] (page 19).
Searching and Playing Tracks
Repeat play and shuffle play
1 During playback, press (repeat) or
(shuffle) repeatedly to select the desired
play mode.
Playback in the selected play mode may take
time to start.
Available play modes differ depending on the
selected sound source.
Searching a track by name (QuickBrowZer™)
1 During USB playback, press (browse)*
to display the list of search categories.
When the track list appears, press (back)
repeatedly to display the desired search
category.
* During USB playback, press (browse) for more
than 2 seconds to directly return to the beginning
of the category list.
2 Rotate the control dial to select the
desired search category, then press it to
confirm.
3 Repeat step 2 to search the desired track.
Playback starts.
To ex it the Quick- B row Z e r m o d e
Press (browse).
Searching by skipping items
(Jump mode)
1 Press (browse).
2 Press SEEK +.
3 Rotate the control dial to select the item.
The list is jumped in steps of 10% of the total
number of items.
4 Press ENTER to return to the Quick-
BrowZer mode.
The selected item appears.
5 Rotate the control dial to select the
desired item, then press it.
Playback starts.
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Handsfree Calling (via BLUETOOTH
only)
4 Rotate the control dial to select a
number from the number list, then press
it.
The phone call starts.
To use a cellular phone, connect it with this unit. For
details, see “Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device”
(page 8).
Receiving a Call
1 Press CALL when a call is received with a
ringtone.
The phone call starts.
Note
The ringtone and talker’s voice are output only from the
front speakers.
To reject the call
Press and hold OFF for 1 second.
To e nd th e call
Press CALL again.
Making a Call
You can make a call from the phonebook or call
history when a cellular phone supporting PBAP
(Phone Book Access Profile) is connected.
From the phonebook
1 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to
select [PHONE BOOK], then press it.
2 Rotate the control dial to select an initial
from the initial list, then press it.
3 Rotate the control dial to select a name
from the name list, then press it.
From the call history
1 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to
select [RECENT CALL], then press it.
A list of the call history appears.
2 Rotate the control dial to select a name
or phone number from the call history,
then press it.
The phone call starts.
By phone number input
1 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to
select [DIAL NUMBER], then press it.
2 Rotate the control dial to enter the
phone number, and lastly select [ ]
(space), then press ENTER*.
The phone call starts.
* To move the digital indication, press SEEK +/–.
Note
[_] appears instead of [#] on the display.
By redial
1 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to
select [REDIAL], then press it.
The phone call starts.
By preset number
1 Press SRC to select [BT PHONE].
2 Press a number button (1 to 6) to select
the contact you want to call.
3 Press ENTER.
The phone call starts.
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Presetting phone numbers
You can store up to 6 contacts in the preset dial.
1 Select a phone number that you want to store in
the preset dial, from the phonebook, call history or
by inputting the phone number directly.
The phone number appears in the display of this
unit.
2 Press and hold a number button (1 to 6) until [MEM]
appears.
The contact is stored in the selected preset number.
By voice tags
You can make a call by saying the voice tag stored
in a connected cellular phone that has a voice
dialing function.
1 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to
select [VOICE DIAL], then press it.
Alternatively, press and hold VOICE for more
than 2 seconds.
2 Say the voice tag stored on the cellular
phone.
Your voice is recognized, and the call is made.
To cancel voice dialing
Press VOICE.
Available Operations during
Call
To adjust the ringtone volume
Rotate the control dial while receiving a call.
To adjust the talker’s voice volume
Rotate the control dial during a call.
To adjust the volume for the other party (Mic
gain adjustment)
Press MIC.
Adjustable volume levels: [MIC-LOW], [MIC-MID],
[MIC-HI].
To reduce echo and noise (Echo Canceler/
Noise Canceler Mode)
Press and hold MIC.
Settable mode: [EC/NC-1], [EC/NC-2].
To switch between handsfree mode and
handheld mode
During a call, press MODE to switch the phone call
audio between the unit and cellular phone.
Note
Depending on the cellular phone, this operation may
not be available.
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Useful Functions
Using Siri Eyes Free
Siri Eyes Free allows you to use an iPhone
handsfree by simply speaking into the microphone.
This function requires you to connect an iPhone to
the unit via BLUETOOTH. Availability is limited
iPhone 4s or later. Make sure that your iPhone is
running the latest iOS version.
You must complete BLUETOOTH registration and
connection configurations for the iPhone with the
unit in advance. For details, see “Preparing a
BLUETOOTH Device” (page 8).
1 Activate the Siri function on the iPhone.
For details, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the iPhone.
2 Press and hold VOICE for more than
2 seconds.
The voice command display appears.
3 After the iPhone beeps, speak into the
microphone.
The iPhone beeps again, then Siri starts
responding.
To deactivate Siri Eyes Free
Press VOICE.
Notes
The iPhone may not recognize your voice depending
on usage conditions. (For example, if you are in a
moving car.)
Siri Eyes Free may not function properly, or the
response time may lag in locations where iPhone
signals are difficult to receive.
Depending on the iPhone’s operating condition, Siri
Eyes Free may not function properly, or may quit.
If you play a track with an iPhone using the
BLUETOOTH audio connection, when the track starts
playback via BLUETOOTH, Siri Eyes Free automatically
quits and the unit switches to the BLUETOOTH audio
source.
When Siri Eyes Free is activated during audio
playback, the unit may switch to the BLUETOOTH
audio source even if you do not specify a track to play.
When connecting the iPhone to the USB port, Siri Eyes
Free may not function properly, or may quit.
When connecting the iPhone to the unit via USB, do
not activate Siri with the iPhone. Siri Eyes Free may
not function properly, or may quit.
There is no audio sound while Siri Eyes Free is
activated.
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Settings
Canceling the DEMO Mode
You can cancel the demonstration display which
appears when the source is off and the clock is
displayed.
1 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to
select [SET GENERAL], then press it.
2 Rotate the control dial to select [SET
DEMO], then press it.
3 Rotate the control dial to select [SET
DEMO-OFF], then press it.
The setting is complete.
4 Press (back) twice.
The display returns to normal reception/play
mode.
Basic Setting Operation
You can set items in the following setup categories:
General setup (GENERAL), Sound setup (SOUND),
Display setup (DISPLAY), BLUETOOTH setup (BT)
(Not available when the BT phone is selected.)
1 Press MENU.
2 Rotate the control dial to select the setup
category, then press it.
The items that can be set differ depending on
the source and settings.
3 Rotate the control dial to select the
options, then press it.
To return to the previous display
Press (back).
General Setup (GENERAL)
DEMO (demonstration)
Activates the demonstration: [ON], [OFF].
CLOCK-ADJ (clock adjust) (page 8)
TUNER-STP (tuner step) (page 8) (except for
Argentine models)
(Available only while the source is off and the
clock is displayed.)
CAUT ALM (caution alarm)
Activates the caution alarm: [ON], [OFF] (page 7).
(Available only while the source is off and the
clock is displayed.)
BEEP
Activates the beep sound: [ON], [OFF].
AUTO OFF
Shuts off automatically after a desired time
when the unit is turned off: [NO], [30S] (30
seconds), [30M] (30 minutes), [60M] (60
minutes).
CT (clock time)
Activates the CT function: [ON], [OFF].
BTM (best tuning memory) (page 12)
(Available only when the tuner is selected.)
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Sound Setup (SOUND)
This setup menu is available when any source
except for the BT phone is selected.
EQ5 PRESET
Selects an equalizer curve from 10 equalizer
curves or off:
[OFF], [R&B], [ROCK], [POP], [DANCE], [HIP-HOP],
[ELECTRONICA], [JAZZ], [REGUETON], [SALSA],
[CUSTOM].
For India models:
[BOLLYWOOD], [R&B], [ROCK], [POP], [DANCE],
[HIP-HOP], [ELECTRONICA], [JAZZ], [REGUETON],
[CUSTOM], [OFF].
The equalizer curve setting can be memorized
for each source.
EQ5 SETTING
Sets [CUSTOM] of EQ5.
BASE
Selects a preset equalizer curve as a basis for
further customizing: [BAND1] (low frequency),
[BAND2] (mid-low frequency), [BAND3] (mid
frequency), [BAND4] (mid-high frequency),
[BAND5] (high frequency).
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps,
from -10 dB to +10 dB.
BALANCE
Adjusts the sound balance: [RIGHT-15] –
[CENTER] – [LEFT-15].
FAD ER
Adjusts the relative level: [FRONT-15] – [CENTER]
– [REAR-15].
S.WOOFER (subwoofer)
SW LEVEL (subwoofer level)
Adjusts the subwoofer volume level:
[+6 dB] – [0 dB] – [-6 dB], [ATT].
([ATT] is displayed at the lowest setting.)
SW PHASE (subwoofer phase)
Selects the subwoofer phase: [NORM], [REV].
LPF FREQ (low pass filter frequency)
Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency: [80Hz],
[100Hz], [120Hz].
AUX VOL (AUX volume level)
Adjusts the volume level for each connected
auxiliary device: [+18 dB] – [0 dB] – [-8 dB].
This setting negates the need to adjust the
volume level between sources.
BTA VOL (BLUETOOTH audio volume level)
Adjusts the volume level for each connected
BLUETOOTH device: [+6 dB] – [0 dB] – [-6 dB].
This setting negates the need to adjust the
volume level between sources.
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Display Setup (DISPLAY)
BLUETOOTH Setup (BT)
BLK OUT (black out)
Turns off the illumination automatically for any
source (e.g., during radio reception, etc.) if no
operation is performed for 5 seconds: [ON],
[OFF].
To turn the light back on, press any button on
the unit or the remote commander.
DIMMER
Changes the display brightness: [ON], [OFF].
SND SYNC (sound synchronization)
Activates the synchronization of the illumination
with the sound: [ON], [OFF].
AUTO SCR (auto scroll)
Scrolls long items automatically: [ON], [OFF].
(Not available when the AUX or tuner is
selected.)
PAI RIN G (page 9)
PHONE BOOK (page 15)
REDIAL (page 15)
RECENT CALL (page 15)
VOICE DIAL (page 16)
DIAL NUMBER (page 15)
RINGTONE
Selects whether this unit or the connected
cellular phone outputs the ringtone: [1] (this
unit), [2] (cellular phone).
AUTO ANS (auto answer)
Sets this unit to answer an incoming call
automatically: [OFF], [1] (about 3 seconds), [2]
(about 10 seconds).
AUTOPAIR (auto pairing)
Start BLUETOOTH pairing automatically when
iOS device version 5.0 or later is connected via
USB: [ON], [OFF].
BT SIGNL (BLUETOOTH signal) (page 9)
Activates/deactivates the BLUETOOTH function.
BT INIT (BLUETOOTH initialize)
Initializes all the BLUETOOTH related settings
(pairing information, preset number, device
information, etc.): [YES], [NO].
When disposing the unit, initialize all the
settings.
(Available only while the source is off and the
clock is displayed.)
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Additional Information
Folder (album)
Audio file (track)
Precautions
Cool off the unit beforehand if your car has been
parked in direct sunlight.
Do not leave the front panel or audio devices
brought in inside the car, or it may cause
malfunction due to high temperature in direct
sunlight.
Power antenna (aerial) extends automatically.
To maintain high sound quality
Do not splash liquid onto the unit.
Compatible Model USB
iPhone 5
iPhone 4s
iPhone 4
iPhone 3GS
iPod touch (5th generation)
iPod touch (4th generation)
iPod touch (3rd generation)
iPod classic
iPod nano (7th generation)
iPod nano (6th generation)
iPod nano (5th generation)
Playback order of audio files
About iPod
You can connect to the following iPod models.
Update your iPod devices to the latest software
before use.
Compatible iPhone/iPod models
Compatible Model USB
iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone 6
iPhone 5s
iPhone 5c
“Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone,” mean
that an electronic accessory has been designed to
connect specifically to iPod or iPhone,
respectively, and has been certified by the
developer to meet Apple performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this
device or its compliance with safety and
regulatory standards. Please note that the use of
this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect
wireless performance.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit that are not covered in this manual,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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