Sony DSX-A405BT Operating Instructions

4-591-961-11(1)

FM/AM
Digital Media
Player

The warranty for this product is included in this manual
(page 37, 38).

La garantie de ce produit est inclus dans le présent manuel
(page 39).

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Record the serial number in the spaces provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.

Model No. DSX-A405BT

Serial No.

To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 20.

For the connection/installation, see page 32.

Pour annuler l’affichage de démonstration (DEMO),
reportez-vous à la page 21.

Pour le raccordement/l’installation, reportez-vous à la page 34.

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

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FR

DSX-A405BT

For safety, be sure to install this unit in the
dashboard of the car as the rear side of the unit
becomes hot during use.
For details, see “Connection/Installation”
(page 32).

The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc., is
located on the bottom of the chassis.

Warning

FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE USA. NOT
APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE
PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.

POUR LES CLIENTS AUX ÉTATS-UNIS. NON
APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y COMPRIS LA
PROVINCE DE QUÉBEC.

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules
and Industry Canada's licence-exempt RSSs.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated
in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.

Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio
transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a
type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for
the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce
potential radio interference to other users, the
antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that
the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.)
is not more than that necessary for successful
communication.

This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency
(RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC
radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This
equipment has very low levels of RF energy that is
deemed to comply without maximum permissive
exposure evaluation (MPE).

For the State of California, USA only

Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply,
See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

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 21).
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

Warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Getting Started

Detaching the Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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

Listening to the SiriusXM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Playback

Playing a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Playing a BLUETOOTH Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Searching and Playing Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Listening to Pandora®

Setting up Pandora® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Streaming Pandora®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Available Operations in Pandora®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Handsfree Calling (via BLUETOOTH
only)

Receiving a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Available Operations during Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Settings

Canceling the DEMO Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Basic Setting Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

General Setup (GENERAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Sound Setup (SOUND) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Display Setup (DISPLAY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

BLUETOOTH Setup (BT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Additional Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Connection/Installation

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Parts List for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Important notice

The warranty for this product is included in this
manual (page 37, 38). Keep this manual for future
use.

Useful Functions

Using Siri Eyes Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Guide to Parts and Controls

Main unit

 Front panel release button
 SRC (source)

Turn o n t he p ow er.
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 18, 19)

Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to
activate voice dial or the Siri function (iPhone
only).

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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 13, 15, 16, 17)

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, 15, 17, 19)

(back)

Return to the previous display.

 Receptor for the remote commander

 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.
Press  to thumbs up, or  to thumbs down in
Pandora® (page 17).

(repeat)

(shuffle)
MIC (page 19)
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.

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Attaching the front panel

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.

Make sure th at lights up on the displ ay of th e
unit.

To disconnect by One touch

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 this unit and other devices
to recognize each other.

1 Place the BLUETOOTH device within 1 m

(3 ft) of this unit.

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2 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to

[0000]

Input passkey

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 15).

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.

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.

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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 22).

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 9).

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.

Connecting a USB Device

1 Turn down the volume on the unit.

4 Press SRC to select [AUX].

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 22).

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Listening to the Radio

Listening to the Radio

To listen to the radio, press SRC to select [TUNER].

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.

Receiving the stored stations

1 Select the band, then press a number

button (1 to 6).

Using Radio Data System (RDS)

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 p rogram s

NEWS (News), INFORM (Information), SPORTS

(Sports), TA LK (Talk), ROCK (Rock), CLS ROCK
(Classic Rock), ADLT HIT (Adult Hits), SOFT RCK (Soft
Rock), TOP 40 (Top 40), COUNTRY (Country),
OLDIES (Oldies), SOFT (Soft), NOSTALGA
(Nostalgia), JAZZ (Jazz), CLASSICL (Classical),
R & B (Rhythm and Blues), SOFT R&B (Soft Rhythm
and Blues), LANGUAGE (Foreign Language), REL

MUSC (Religious Music), REL TALK (Religious Talk),
PERSNLTY (Personality), PUBLIC (Public), COLLEGE

(College), HABL ESP (Spanish Talk), MUSC ESP
(Spanish Music), HIP HOP (Hip-Hop), WEATHER
(Weather)

Setting clock time (CT)

The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the
clock.

1 Set [SET CT-ON] in [SET GENERAL]

(page 21).

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Listening to the SiriusXM Radio

Activating your SiriusXM Subscription

Only SiriusXM brings you more of what you love to
listen to, all in one place. Get over 140 channels,
including commercial-free music plus the best
sports, news, talk, comedy and entertainment.
Welcome to the world of satellite radio. A SiriusXM
Connect Vehicle Tuner and Subscription are
required. For more information, visit
www.siriusxm.com

After installing your SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner
and antenna, press SRC to select [SIRIUSXM]. You
should be able to hear the SiriusXM preview
channel on Channel 1. After verifying that you can
hear the preview channel, select Channel 0 to find
the Radio ID of your tuner. In addition, the Radio ID
is located on the bottom of the SiriusXM Connect
Vehicle Tuner and its packaging. You will need this
number to activate your subscription. Write the
number down for reference.

In the USA, you can activate online or by calling
SiriusXM Listener Care:

 Online: Visit www.siriusxm.com/activatenow
 Phone: Call 1-866-635-2349

In Canada, you can activate online or by calling
SiriusXM Listener Care:

 Online: Visit www.siriusxm.ca/activatexm
 Phone: Call 1-877-438-9677

As part of the activation process, the SiriusXM
satellites will send an activation message to your
tuner. When your radio detects that the tuner has
received the activation message, your radio will
display: [SUBSCRIPTION UPDATED - ENTER TO
CONTINUE]. Once subscribed, you can tune to
channels in your subscription plan.

Notes

 The activation process usually takes 10 to 15 minutes,

but may take up to an hour.

 Your radio will need to be turned on and receiving the

SiriusXM signal to receive the activation message.

Selecting channels for SiriusXM

1 Press (browse).
2 Rotate the control dial to select

[CHANNEL], then press it.

3 Rotate the control dial to select the

desired channel, then press it.

To select channels from categories

1 Press (browse).
2 Rotate the control dial to select [CATEGORY], then

press it.

3 Rotate the control dial to select the desired

category, then press it.

To store channels

1 While receiving the channel that you want to store,

press and hold a number button (1 to 6) until [MEM]
appears.

To receive the stored channel, press MODE to select
[SX1], [SX2] or [SX3], then press a number button (1
to 6).

To set a parental control

The parental control feature allows you to limit
access to SiriusXM channels with mature content.
When enabled, the parental control feature requires
you to enter a passcode to tune to the locked
channels. Information on setting up the passcode
and locking channels can be found below.

1 Press MENU and rotate the control dial.
2 Select [SET GENERAL]  [SET PARENTAL] 

[SET LOCK SEL]  [SET LOCK-ON].

3 Enter the passcode by rotating the control dial on

the unit or pressing / on the remote
commander.

To move the entry position, press SEEK +/– on the
unit or / on the remote commander.
The initial passcode is [0000].

4 After entering the passcode, press ENTER.

To unlock the channels, select [SET LOCK-OFF].

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To change the passcode

1 Press MENU and rotate the control dial.
2 Select [SET GENERAL]  [SET PARENTAL] 

[SET CODEEDIT].

3 Enter the current passcode on the current passcode

input display, then press ENTER.

The initial passcode is [0000].

4 Enter your new 4-digit passcode on the new

passcode input display, then press ENTER.

To change display items

Press DSPL to change as follows:
Channel Number (Default)  Channel Name  Artist
Name  Song Title  Content Info  Category Name
 Clock

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 23) 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.

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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 pass enge r con tro l

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.

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 22).

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 exit the Q uick-BrowZer mo de

Press (browse).

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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.

Listening to Pandora®

Pandora® is available to stream music through your
iPhone and Android smartphone. You can control
Pandora® on a USB-connected iPhone or
BLUETOOTH-connected Android smartphone from
this unit.
Pandora® is only available in certain countries.
Please visit
http://www.pandora.com/legal
for more information.

Setting up Pandora®

1 Check the compatibility of your mobile

device by visiting the support site on the
back cover.

2 Download the latest version of the

Pandora® application from your
smartphone’s app store. A list of
compatible devices can be found at
www.pandora.com/everywhere/mobile

Streaming Pandora®

1 Connect this unit with the mobile device.

 iPhone via USB (page 11)
 Android smartphone via BLUETOOTH function

(page 9)

2 Press SRC to select [PANDORA USB] or

[BT PANDORA].

3 Launch Pandora® application on your

mobile device.

4 Press PAUSE to start playback.

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If the device number appears

Make sure that the same numbers are displayed
(e.g., 123456) in this unit and the mobile device,
then press ENTER on this unit and select [Yes] on
the mobile device.

When activating the BLUETOOTH function

You can adjust the volume level.
Press MENU, then select [SET SOUND]  [SET BTA
VOL] (page 22).

Available Operations in
Pandora®

Handsfree Calling (via BLUETOOTH
only)

To use a cellular phone, connect it with this unit. For
details, see “Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device”
(page 9).

“Thumbs” feedback

“Thumbs Up” or “Thumbs Down” feedback allows
you to personalize stations.

1 During playback, press  (Thumbs Up) or

 (Thumbs Down).

Using the station list

The station list allows you to easily select a desired
station.

1 During playback, press (browse).
2 Press SEEK + to select the sorting order

[BY DATE] or [A TO Z].

3 Rotate the control dial to select the

desired station, then press it.

Playback starts.

Bookmarking

The track currently being played can be
bookmarked and stored in your Pandora® account.

1 During playback, press MODE.

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 reje ct th e ca l l

Press and hold OFF for 1 second.

To end the 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.

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4 Rotate the control dial to select a

number from the number list, then press
it.

The phone call starts.

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.

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.

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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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.

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 9).

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

2seconds.

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.

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 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.

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).

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General Setup (GENERAL)

DEMO (demonstration)

Activates the demonstration: [ON], [OFF].

CLOCK-ADJ (clock adjust) (page 9)

CAUT ALM (caution alarm)

Activates the caution alarm: [ON], [OFF]
(page 8).
(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.)

PAR ENTA L

Sets the parental lock to [ON], [OFF], and edits
the passcode (page 14).
(Available only when SiriusXM is selected.)

SXMRESET (SiriusXM reset)

Initializes the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner
settings (preset channels/parental lock): [YES],
[NO].
(Available only when SiriusXM is selected.)

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],
[SOUL], [COUNTRY], [CUSTOM].
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].

FADER

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].

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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.

Display Setup (DISPLAY)

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.)

BLUETOOTH Setup (BT)

PAIRING (page 10)

PHONE BOOK (page 17)

REDIAL (page 18)

RECENT CALL (page 18)

VOICE DIAL (page 18)

DIAL NUMBER (page 18)

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 10)

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 (albu m)

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.

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 
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)

 “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.

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If you have any questions or problems concerning

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your unit that are not covered in this manual,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Maintenance

Replacing the lithium battery of the remote
commander

Under normal conditions, the battery will last
approximately 1 year. (The service life may be
shorter, depending on the conditions of use.)
When the battery becomes weak, the range of the
remote commander becomes shorter.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replaced only with the same or
equivalent type.

Notes on the lithium battery

 Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.

Should the battery be swallowed, immediately
consult a doctor.

 Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to ensure a good

contact.

 Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing

the battery.

 Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,

otherwise a short-circuit may occur.

Cleaning the connectors

The unit may not function properly if the
connectors between the unit and the front panel
are not clean. In order to prevent this, detach the
front panel (page 8) and clean the connectors with
a cotton swab. Do not apply too much force.
Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

Notes

 For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the

connectors, and remove the key from the ignition
switch.

 Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers

or with any metal device.

Specifications

FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE USA. NOT
APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE
PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.

POUR LES CLIENTS AUX ÉTATS-UNIS. NON
APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y COMPRIS LA
PROVINCE DE QUÉBEC.

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

Tuner section

FM

Tuning range: 87.5 – 107.9 MHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:

Intermediate frequency:

Usable sensitivity: 7 dBf
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 73 dB
Separation: 50 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response: 20 – 15,000 Hz

AM

Tuning range: 530 – 1,710 kHz

CEA2006 Standard
Power Output: 17 Watts RMS × 4 at 4
Ohms < 1% THD+N
SN Ratio: 80 dBA
(reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms)

External antenna (aerial) connector

FM CCIR: -1,956.5 to -487.3 kHz and

+500.0 to +2,095.4 kHz

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