Sony DSX-M80 User Manual

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Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions.

Getting Started

Guide to Parts and Controls

Detaching the Front Panel

Initializing the Unit

Switching the FM/AM Tuning Step

Setting the Clock

Checking the Battery Voltage

Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device

Preparing a Bluetooth® Device

Pairing and Connecting with a BLUETOOTH Device

Connecting with a Paired BLUETOOTH Device

Connecting with an iPhone/iPod (BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing)

Connecting a USB Device

Connecting Other Portable Audio Device

Radio

Listening to the Radio

Using Radio Data System (RDS)

Selecting Program Types (PTY)

SiriusXM Radio

Listening to the SiriusXM Radio

Selecting Channels for SiriusXM

Selecting Channels from Categories

Setting a Parental Control

Playback

Playing a USB Device

Playing a BLUETOOTH Device

Searching and Playing Tracks

Repeat Play and Shuffle Play

Searching a Track by Name (“Quick-BrowZer”)

Searching by Skipping Items (Jump mode)

Pandora®

About Pandora®

Setting up Pandora®

Streaming Pandora®

Available Operations in Pandora®

“Thumbs” Feedback

Using the Station List

Bookmarking

Handsfree Calling

Preparing a Mobile Phone

Receiving a Call

Making a Call

Making a Call from the Phonebook

Making a Call from the Call History

Making a Call by Phone Number Input

Making a Call by Redial

Making a Call by Voice Tags

Available Operations during Call

Useful Functions

“Sony | Music Center” with iPhone/Android™ Smartphone

Establishing the “Sony | Music Center” Connection

Selecting the Source or Application

Using Voice Recognition (Android Smartphone Only)

Using “Siri Eyes Free”

Settings

Basic Setting Operation

General Setup (GENERAL)

Sound Setup (SOUND)

Display Setup (DISPLAY)

BLUETOOTH Setup (BLUETOOTH)

“Sony | Music Center” Setup (SONY APP)

Additional Information

Canceling the Demonstration Mode

Updating the Firmware

Precautions

Maintenance

Specifications

Copyrights

Troubleshooting

General

No power is being supplied to the unit.

The unit is turned off when playing at a high volume.

No sound or the sound is very low.

No beep sound.

The settings in the memory have been erased.

The fuse has blown. / Makes a noise when the position of the ignition is switched.

During playback or reception, the demonstration mode starts.

The display disappears from/does not appear in the display window.

The display/illumination flashes.

The operation buttons do not function.

The clock set automatically is not accurate.

Radio

The radio reception is poor. / Static noise occurs.

The stations cannot be received.

Preset tuning is not possible.

RDS

PTY displays [- - - - - - - -].

USB playback

A USB device takes longer to play.

The audio file cannot be played.

Operations for skipping an album, skipping items (Jump mode), and searching a track by name (“Quick-BrowZer”) cannot be performed.

The sound cannot be output during playback in Android mode.

BLUETOOTH

The connecting device cannot detect this unit.

Connection is not possible.

The name of the detected device does not appear.

No ringtone.

The talker’s voice cannot be heard.

A call partner says that the volume is too low or high.

Echo or noise occurs in phone call conversations.

The phone is not connected.

The phone sound quality is poor.

The volume of the connected audio device is low (high).

The sound skips during playback of a BLUETOOTH audio device.

The connected BLUETOOTH audio device cannot be controlled.

Some functions do not work.

A call is answered unintentionally.

Pairing failed due to a timeout.

Cannot pair.

BLUETOOTH function cannot operate.

No sound is output from the boat speakers during handsfree call.

“Siri Eyes Free” is not activated.

“Sony | Music Center” operation

Application name is mismatched with the actual application in “Sony | Music Center”.

While running the “Sony | Music Center” application via BLUETOOTH, the display automatically switches to [BT AUDIO].

The “Sony | Music Center” application is automatically disconnected when the display switches to [IPD].

The “Sony | Music Center” connection is automatically disconnected when the USB mode of the unit is changed to [ANDROID].

Pandora® operation

Pandora® connection is not possible.

Messages

General

USB Device Playback

BLUETOOTH Function

“Sony | Music Center” Operation

Pandora® Operation

SiriusXM Operation

Firmware Update Operation

Customer Support Websites

About the “Support by Sony” App

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Guide to Parts and Controls

Main unit

Front panel removed

Remote commander

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

Remove the insulation film before use.

RM-X11M Marine remote commander (not supplied)

PTY (program type)

Selects PTY in RDS.

(browse)

Enters the browse mode during playback. (Not available when a USB device in Android mode or iPod is connected.)

Front panel release button2. SRC (source)

Turns on the power. Changes 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

Adjusts the volume.

PUSH ENTER

Enters the selected item. Press SRC, rotate then press to change the source (timeout in 2 seconds).

Opens the setup menu.

VOICE

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

Display window5. USB port6.

/ (SEEK –/+)

Tunes in radio stations automatically. Press and hold to tune manually.

/ (prev/next)

/ (fast-reverse/fast-forward)

(back)

Returns to the previous display.

MODE

Selects the radio bands or function modes.

CALL

Enters the call menu. Receive/end a call. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to switch the BLUETOOTH signal.

Receptor for the remote commander10. Number buttons (1 to 6)

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

ALBUM

11.

Skips an album for audio device. Press and hold to skip albums continuously. (Not available when a USB device in Android mode or iPod is connected.) Press

to thumbs up, or to thumbs down in Pandora®.

(repeat)

(Not available when a USB device in Android mode is connected.)

(shuffle)

(Not available when a USB device in Android mode is connected.)

MIC

Adjusts the microphone settings.

(play/pause)

EXTRA BASS

Reinforces bass sound in synchronization with the volume level. Press to change the EXTRA BASS setting: [1], [2], [OFF].

12.

AUX input jack13. DSPL (display)

Changes display items.

SCRL (scroll)

Press and hold to scroll a display item.

14.

RESET (inner panel)

Restarts the unit (press with a ballpoint pen, etc.).

15.

SOUND

Opens the SOUND menu directly.

Press and hold to open the setup menu.

16.

/ / /

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.

/ (prev/next)

+/– (album +/–)

17.

VOL (volume) +/–18. GP (group)/ALBM (album) +/–

Receives stored stations.

19.

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Detaching the Front Panel

You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft.

Attaching the front panel

Press and hold OFF

until the unit turns off, press the front panel release button , then pull the panel

towards you to remove.

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Initializing the Unit

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

only while the source is off and the clock is displayed.

Note

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

Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [GENERAL], then press it.

Rotate the control dial to select [INITIALIZE], then press it.

Rotate the control dial to select [INIT-YES], then press it.

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Switching the FM/AM Tuning Step

Set the FM/AM tuning step of your country. This setting appears only while the source is off and the clock is displayed.

Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [GENERAL], then press it.

Rotate the control dial to select [TUNING STEP], then press it.

Rotate the control dial to select from [FM50K/AM9K], [FM100K/AM10K] or [FM200K/AM10K], then press it.

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Setting the Clock

To display the clock

Press DSPL (display).

To set the clock automatically

Select [AUTO <RDS>] in step 3.

Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [GENERAL], then press it.

Rotate the control dial to select [CLOCK], then press it.

Rotate the control dial to select [MANUAL], then press it.

The hour indication flashes.

Rotate the control dial to set the hour and minute.

To move the digital indication, press

/ (SEEK –/+).

After setting the minute, press MENU.

The setup is complete and the clock starts.

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Checking the Battery Voltage

You can check the current battery voltage. (Not available while the source is off and the clock is displayed.)

Press DSPL (display) repeatedly until the battery voltage display appears.

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Preparing a Bluetooth® Device

You can enjoy music, or perform handsfree calling depending on the BLUETOOTH compatible device such as a smartphone, mobile 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.

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

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

Press SRC (source) to select [BT AUDIO].

Place the BLUETOOTH device within 1 m (3 ft) of this unit.

Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [BLUETOOTH], then press it.

Rotate the control dial to select [PAIRING], then press it.

Rotate the control dial to select [DEVICE 1]* or [DEVICE 2]*, then press it.

(BLUETOOTH) 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.

Perform pairing on the BLUETOOTH device so it detects this unit.

Select your model name shown in the display of the BLUETOOTH device.

Repeat from step 2 if your model name does not appear.

If passkey* input is required on the BLUETOOTH device, input [0000].

When pairing is made,

(BLUETOOTH) stays lit.

Passkey may be called “Passcode”, “PIN code”, “PIN number” or “Password”, etc., depending on the device.

Select this unit on the BLUETOOTH device to establish the BLUETOOTH connection.

(mobile phone) or (audio) lights up when the connection is made.

To disconnect the paired device

Perform steps 2 to 4 to disconnect after this unit and the BLUETOOTH device are paired.

Related Topic

Playing a BLUETOOTH Device

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Connecting with a Paired BLUETOOTH Device

To use a paired device, connection with this unit is required. Some paired devices will connect automatically.

To connect the last-connected device from this unit

Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the BLUETOOTH device. To connect with the audio device, press SRC (source) to select [BT AUDIO] and press

(play/pause). To connect with the mobile phone, press CALL (only available when there is no audio device or mobile phone connected to the unit).

Hint

With BLUETOOTH signal on: when the ignition is turned to on, this unit reconnects automatically to the last-connected mobile phone.

Note

While streaming BLUETOOTH audio, you cannot connect from this unit to the mobile phone. Connect from the mobile phone to this unit instead.

To capture your voice during handsfree calling

Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [BLUETOOTH], then press it.

Rotate the control dial to select [BT SIGNAL], then press it.

Make sure that

(BLUETOOTH) lights up.

Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the BLUETOOTH device.

Operate the BLUETOOTH device to connect to this unit.

(mobile phone) or (audio) lights up.

Icon in the

display

Detail

(mobile phone)

Lights up when handsfree calling is available by enabling the HFP (Handsfree Profile).

(audio)

Lights up when the audio device is playable by enabling the A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile).

You need to install the microphone (supplied).

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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 [AUTO PAIRING] in [BLUETOOTH] is set to [ON].

Note

BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing is not possible if the unit is already connected to two BLUETOOTH devices. In this case, disconnect one of the devices, then connect the iPhone/iPod again.

If BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing is not established, perform pairing and make the BLUETOOTH connection with the iPhone/iPod, as with other BLUETOOTH device.

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BLUETOOTH Setup (BLUETOOTH)

Preparing a Bluetooth® Device

Pairing and Connecting with a BLUETOOTH Device

Connecting with a Paired BLUETOOTH Device

Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the iPhone/iPod.

Connect the iPhone/iPod to the USB port.

Make sure that (BLUETOOTH) lights up on the display of the unit.

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Connecting a USB Device

Turn down the volume on the unit.

Connect the USB device to the unit.

To connect an iPod/iPhone, use the USB connection cable for iPod (not supplied).

The USB port on the rear is also available.

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Connecting Other Portable Audio Device

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 [SOUND]

[AUX VOLUME].

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Sound Setup (SOUND)

Turn off the portable audio device.

Turn down the volume on the unit.

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.

Press SRC (source) to select [AUX].

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Listening to the Radio

Make sure that the tuning step is properly set according to your area/region. Press SRC (source) to select [RADIO].

To preset stations automatically (BTM)

To tune to a station

To preset a station

While receiving the station that you want to preset, press and hold a number button (1 to 6) until [MEM] appears.

To receive preset stations

Select the band, then press a number button (1 to 6).

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Switching the FM/AM Tuning Step

General Setup (GENERAL)

Press MODE to change the band*.1. Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [GENERAL], then press it.2. Rotate the control dial to select [BTM], then press it. The unit presets stations in order of frequency on the number buttons.

The following bands can be selected: FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, AM2.

Press MODE to change the band*.1. Perform tuning. To tune manually Press and hold

/ (SEEK –/+) to locate the approximate frequency, then press / (SEEK –/+)

repeatedly to finely adjust to the desired frequency. To tune automatically Press

/ (SEEK –/+).

Scanning stops when the unit receives a station.

The following bands can be selected: FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, AM2.

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Selecting Program Types (PTY)

Type of programs

Tuning step: 50 kHz/9 kHz, 100 kHz/10 kHz

Tuning step: 200 kHz/10 kHz

Press PTY during FM reception.

Rotate the control dial to select [PTY MUSIC] or [PTY TALK], then press it.

The unit starts to search for a station broadcasting the selected program type.

PTY TALK

NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs), INFO (Information), SPORT (Sport), EDUCATE (Education), DRAMA (Drama), CULTURE (Culture), SCIENCE (Science), VARIED (Varied), WEATHER (Weather), FINANCE (Finance), CHILDREN (Children’s Programmes), SOCIAL (Social Affairs), RELIGION (Religion), PHONE IN (Phone In), TRAVEL (Travel), LEISURE (Leisure), DOCUMENT (Documentary)

PTY MUSIC

POP M (Pop Music), ROCK M (Rock Music), EASY M (Easy Listening Music), LIGHT M (Light Classical Music), CLASSICS (Serious Classical Music), OTHER M (Other Music), JAZZ (Jazz Music), COUNTRY (Country Music), NATION M (National Music), OLDIES (Oldies Music), FOLK M (Folk Music)

PTY TALK

NEWS (News), INFORM (Information), SPORTS (Sports), TALK (Talk), LANGUAGE (Foreign Language), REL TALK (Religious Talk), PERSNLTY (Personality), PUBLIC (Public), COLLEGE (College), HABL ESP (Spanish Talk), WEATHER (Weather)

PTY MUSIC

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), REL MUSC (Religious Music), MUSC ESP (Spanish Music), HIP HOP (Hip-Hop)

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Listening to the SiriusXM Radio

To activate 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 (aerial), press SRC (source) 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.

Note

The SiriusXM Radio ID does not include the letters I, O, S or F.

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 PRESS ENT TO CONTINUE]. Once subscribed, you can tune to channels in your subscription plan.

Note

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.

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Selecting Channels for SiriusXM

To select channels with rapid browse mode

Press and hold

(up) or (down) of remote commander for more than 2 seconds after [CHANNEL] selected, then

press ENTER.

Press

(browse).

Rotate the control dial to select [CHANNEL], then press it.

Rotate the control dial to select the desired channel, then press it.

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Selecting Channels from Categories

To preset channels

While receiving the channel that you want to preset, press and hold a number button (1 to 6) until [MEM] appears.

To receive the preset channel, press MODE to select the Band you want ([SX1], [SX2] or [SX3]), then press a number button (1 to 6). (Each Band can preset up to 6 channels.)

Press

(browse).

Rotate the control dial to select [CATEGORY], then press it.

Rotate the control dial to select the desired category, then press it.

The channel list appears.

Rotate the control dial to select the desired channel, then press it.

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Setting a Parental Control

The parental control feature allows you to limit the 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.

To unlock the channels

To change the passcode

To change display items

Press DSPL (display) repeatedly until the desired display items appear.

Press MENU and rotate the control dial.

Select [GENERAL]

[SXM PARENTAL] [LOCK SELECT] [LOCK-ON].

Enter the passcode by rotating the control dial on the unit or pressing

/ (up/down) on the remote

commander.

To move the entry position, press

/ (SEEK –/+) on the unit or / (left/right) on the remote commander. The initial passcode is [0000].

After entering the passcode, press ENTER.

Press MENU and rotate the control dial.1. Select [GENERAL]

[SXM PARENTAL] [LOCK SELECT] [LOCK-OFF].2.

Press MENU and rotate the control dial.1. Select [GENERAL]

[SXM PARENTAL] [CODE EDIT].2.

Enter the current passcode on the current passcode input display, then press ENTER. The initial passcode is [0000].

Enter your new 4-digit passcode on the new passcode input display, then press ENTER.4.

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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” or visit the support site.

AOA (Android Open Accessory) 2.0, MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) type USB devices* compliant with the USB standard can be used. Depending on the USB device, the Android mode or MSC/MTP mode can be selected on the unit. Some digital media players or Android smartphones may require setting to MTP mode.

Note

For details on the compatibility of your USB device, visit the support site.

Smartphones with Android OS 4.1 or higher installed support Android Open Accessory 2.0 (AOA 2.0). However, some smartphones may not fully support AOA 2.0 even if Android OS 4.1 or higher is installed. For details on the compatibility of your Android smartphone, visit the support site.

Playback of the following files is not supported. MP3/WMA/AAC/FLAC:

MP3/WMA/AAC:

lossless compression files

WAV:

Multi-channel audio files

Before making a connection, select the USB mode (Android mode or MSC/MTP mode) depending on the USB device.

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.

e.g., a USB flash drive, digital media player, Android smartphone

Connect a USB device to the USB port. Playback starts. If a device is already connected, to start playback, press SRC

(source) to select [USB1] for the USB port on the front, [USB2] for the USB port on the rear. ([IPD] appears in the display when the iPod is recognized.)

Adjust the volume on this unit.2.

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Precautions

Connecting a USB Device

General Setup (GENERAL)

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