Sony DSX-GS80 Operating Instructions

5-006-640-12(1)

FM/AM Bluetooth® Car Audio

Owner’s Record

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

Model No. DSX-GS80

Serial No.

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 8.

For the connection/installation, see page 13.

Pour annuler l’affichage de démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à la page 7.

Pour le raccordement/l’installation, reportez-vous à la page 13.

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Warning

For safety, be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of the car as the left side of the unit becomes hot during use. For details, see “Connection/Installation” (page 13).

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

The validity of the CE marking is restricted to onl

y those countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the countries EEA (European Economic Area) and Switzerland.

WARNING

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

POUR LES CLIENTS AUX ÉTATS-UNIS.

N APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y

NO 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 r

easonable 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 i

nterference 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

ntenna.

– Increase the separation between the

uipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet

n a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced

adio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or m

odifications 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 FCC Rules and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful i

nterference, and (2) this device must accept any interference r

eceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This transmitter must not be co-located or oper

ated in conjunction with any other

antenna or transmitter.

This equipment complies with FCC/ISED r

adiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the ISED radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules as this equipment has very low levels of RF energy.

If you have any questions about this product:

Visit: https://www.sony.com/electronics/

support Contact: Sony Customer Information Service Center at Write: Sony Customer Information Service Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913 Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: DSX-GS80 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 921 Telephone Number: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful i (2) this device must accept any interference re including interference that may cause u

1-800-222-7669

27 U.S.A.

858-942-2230

nterference, and

ceived,

ndesired operation.

For the State of California, USA only

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

WARNING: Do not ingest battery, Chemical Burn Hazard.

The remote commander contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from c

hildren. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children. If you think batteries might have been s

wallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

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. The

unit will shut off completely and

automatically in the set time after the unit

is turned off and the clock is displayed

(i.e. press and hold OFF for 1 second),

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 PURCHASE R’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 tr

ansmitter. Please check your vehicle operation manual or c

ontact 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 e

lectronic 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

ospital, train, airplane, or petrol station

– near automatic doors or a fire alarm

 T

his 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 wirel ess technology.

 W

e do not take any responsibility for the leakage of information during BLUETOOTH communication.

If you have any questions or problems c

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

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Guide to Parts and Controls

Main Unit and Remote Commander

Main unit

Front panel removed (inner panel)

 PTY (program type)

Selects PTY in RDS.

(browse)

Enters the browse mode during playback. (Not available when a USB device in An

droid™ mode or iPod is connected.)

 F

ront panel release button

 SRC (

source)

Turns on the power. Changes the source.

OFF

Press and hold for 1 second to turn the s

ource off and display the clock. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds t

o turn off the power and the display.

If the unit is turned off and the display

isappears, operation by the remote

d commander is not available.

 Co

ntrol dial

Adjusts the volume.

PUSH ENTER

Enters the selected item. Press SRC, rotate then press to change t

he source (timeout in 2 seconds).

Opens the setup menu.

VOICE

Press and hold for more than 2 seconds t

o activate voice dial, voice recognition (Android smartphone only), or the Siri function (iPhone only).

 Di

splay window

 USB

port

 / (SEEK –/+)

Tunes in radio stations automatically. P

ress and hold to tune manually.

/ (p / (f

rev/next)

ast-reverse/fast-forward)

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 (back)

Returns to the previous display.

MODE

Selects the radio bands or function mod

es.

 CALL

Enters the call menu. Receive/end a call. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds t

o switch the BLUETOOTH signal.

 Re

ceptor for the remote commander

 N

umber buttons (1 to 6)

Receives preset radio stations. Press and hold to store stations.

ALBUM /

Skips an album for audio device. Press and hold to skip albums c

ontinuously. (Not available when a USB device in An

droid mode or iPod is connected.)

Press  to down in Pandora®.

(Not available when a USB device in An

MIC

Adjusts the microphone settings.

 (p

 EX

Reinforces bass sound in synchronization w Press to change the EXTRA BASS setting: [1], [2],

 AU  DS

Changes display items.

Press and hold to scroll a display item.

 RE

Restarts the unit (press with a ballpoint pe

thumbs up, or  to thumbs

(repeat)

droid mode is connected.)

(shuffle)

droid mode is connected.)

lay/pause)

TRA BASS

ith the volume level.

[OFF].

X input jack

PL (display)

SCRL (scroll)

SET (inner panel)

n, etc.).

RM-X231 Remote commander

The VOL (volume) + button has a tactile dot.

 SOU

Opens the SOUND menu directly.

Press and hold to open the setup menu.

///

Selects a setup item, etc.

ENTER

Enters the selected item. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to

establish or terminate the “Sony |

Music Center” function.

/ (p +/– (album +/–)

 VO

Remove the insulation film before use.

rev/next)

L (volume) +/–

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Basic Operations

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.

Attaching the front panel

Pairing 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. This unit can connect two BLUETOOTH devices (two mobile phones, or a mobile phone and an audio device).

1 Press MENU, then rotate and press

the control dial to select [BLUETOOTH]  [PAIRING]  [DEVICE 1]/[DEVICE 2]*.

flashes while the unit is in pairing

standby mode.

* [DEVICE 1] or [DEVICE 2] will be changed to the

paired device name after pairing is complete.

2 Perform pairing on the BLUETOOTH

device so it detects this unit.

3 Select your model name shown in the

display of the BLUETOOTH device*.

When pairing is made, stays lit.

* If passkey input is required on the BLUETOOTH

device, input [0000].

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Canceling the

Folde r (alb um)

Audio file (track)

Demonstration 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 [GENERAL], then press it.

2 Rotate the control dial to select

[DEMO], then press it.

3 Rotate the control dial to select

[DEMO-OFF], then press it.

The setting is complete.

4 Press (back) twice.

The display returns to normal reception/ play mode.

Updating the Firmware

To update the firmware, visit the support site on the back cover, then follow the online instructions.

Note

During the update, do not remove the USB device.

Additional Information

Precautions

•Do not leave the front panel or audio devices on the dashboard.

•When the unit is turned on, the power a

ntenna (aerial) extends automatically.

• Do not splash liquid onto the unit.

Playback order of audio files

Initializing the Unit

Initializing the unit will erase the clock settings and all your settings stored in the backup memory. [INITIALIZE] appears is off and the clock is displayed.

1 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to

select [GENERAL], then press it.

2 Rotate the control dial to select

[INITIALIZE], then press it.

3 Rotate the control dial to select

[INIT-YES], then press it.

Note

Initialize the unit before discarding the unit to prevent the leakage of phone information.

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only while the source

About iPod

•You can connect to the following iPod m

odels. Update your iPod devices to the

latest software before use.

Compatible iPhone/iPod models

Compatible Model

iPhone XR   iPhone Xs max   iPhone Xs   iPhone X   iPhone 8   iPhone 8 Plus   iPhone 7   iPhone 7 Plus   iPhone SE   iPhone 6s  

Bluetooth® USB

Compatible

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Lithium battery (CR202 5)

del

Mo iPhone 6s Plus   iPhone 6   iPhone 6 Plus   iPhone 5s   iPhone 5c   iPhone 5   iPhone 4s   iPod touch

(6th generation) iPod touch

(5th generation) iPod nano

(7th generation)

Bluetooth® USB

 

Maintenance

Replacing the lithium battery (CR2025) of the remote commander

When the battery becomes weak, the range of the remote commander becomes shorter.

CAUTION

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



• Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to connect specifically to the Apple product(s) identified in the badge, 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 w

ith an Apple product may affect wireless

performance.

If you have any questions or problems c

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

Note on the lithium battery

Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.

Cleaning the connectors

Avoid touching the connectors directly. 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 7) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab. Do not a

pply too much force. Otherwise, the

connectors may be damaged.

Note

For safety, do not remove the front panel while driving.

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Specifications

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

POUR LES CLIENTS AUX ÉTATS-UNIS.

N APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y

NO COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE QUÉBEC.

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

Radio section

Tuning range: 87.5 MHz – 107.9 MHz Usable sensitivity: 8 dBf Signal-to-noise ratio: 73 dB Separation: 50 dB at 1 kHz

Tuning range: 530 kHz – 1,710 kHz Sensitivity: 26 μV

USB Player section

Interface:

USB1 port (front): USB (Hi-speed) USB2 port (rear): USB (Hi-speed)

Maximum current:

USB1 port (front): 1 A USB2 port (rear): 1.5 A

The maximum number of recognizable files

(

Compatible Android Open Accessory

Corresponding codec:

MP3 (.mp3)

WMA (.wma)

CTA2006 Standard Power Output: 45 Watts RMS × 4

4 Ohms < 1% THD+N

at SN Ratio: 80 dBA (reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms)

tracks): 10,000

rotocol (AOA): 2.0

Bit rate: 8 kbps – 320 kbps (Supports VBR

ariable Bit Rate))

Sampling rate: 16 kHz – 48 kHz

Bit rate: 32 kbps – 192 kbps (Supports VBR

ariable Bit Rate))

Sampling rate: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,

48 kHz

AAC (.m4a, .mp4)

Bit rate: 8 kbps – 320 kbps Sampling rate: 11.025 kHz – 48 kHz

WAV (.wav)

Bit depth: 16 bit Sampling rate: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

FLAC (.flac)

Bit depth: 16 bit, 24 bit Sampling rate: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

Supported file system: FAT16, FAT32

Wireless Communication

Communication System:

BLUETOOTH Standard version 3.0

Output:

BLUETOOTH Standard Power Class 2

(Max. Conducted +1 dBm)

Maximum communication range*

Line of sight approx. 10 m (33 ft)

Frequency band:

2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz – 2.4835 GHz) Modulation method: FHSS Compatible BLUETOOTH Profiles*

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

1.3

AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control

rofile) 1.5 HFP (Handsfree Profile) 1.6 PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile) SPP (Serial Port Profile)

Corresponding codec:

SBC (.sbc), AAC (.m4a)

*1 The actual range will vary depending on factors

such as obstacles between devices, magnetic fields aroun d a microwave oven, static elect ricity, reception sensitivity, antenna (aerial)’s performance, operating system, software application, etc.

*2 BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate the

purpose of BLUETOOTH communication between devices.

Power amplifier section

Output: Speaker outputs Speaker impedance: 2 Ω/4 Ω – 8 Ω Maximum power output: 100 W × 4 (at 2 Ω/

4 Ω)

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General

Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery

(negative ground (earth)) Rated current consumption: 10 A Dimensions:

Approx. 178 mm × 50 mm × 177 mm

/8 in × 2 in × 7 in) (w/h/d)

Mounting dimensions:

Approx. 182 mm × 53 mm × 160 mm

/4 in × 2 1/8 in × 6 3/8 in) (w/h/d) Mass: Approx. 1.0 kg (2 lb 4 oz) Package contents:

Main unit (1) Remote commander (1): RM-X231 Parts for installation and connections

(1 set)

Optional accessories/equipment:

SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner: SXV100,

XV200, SXV300

Cable for steering wheel remote input:

RC-SR1

Ask the dealer for detailed information.

Design and specifications are subject to c

hange without notice.

Copyrights

SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner and S

ubscription sold separately. www.siriusxm.com Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos a

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are r

egistered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Windows Media is either a registered t

rademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

This product is protected by certain i

ntellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

Apple, iPhone, iPod, iPod nano, iPod touch, a

nd Siri are trademarks of Apple Inc.,

registered in the U.S. and other countries.

PAN DOR A, t he PA NDO RA l ogo, a nd the P

andora trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, LLC. Used with permission.

Android is a trademark of Google LLC.

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