Sony MEX-M71BT Operating Instructions Manual

4-597-144-11(4)

Bluetooth®
Audio System

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. MEX-M71BT

Serial No.

To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see
page 23.

To switch the FM/AM tuning step, see page 10.
For the connection/installation, see page 39.

Pour annuler l’affichage de démonstration (DEMO),
reportez-vous à la page 26.

Pour commuter l’intervalle de syntonisation FM/AM,
reportez-vous à la page 9.
Pour le raccordement/l’installation, reportez-vous à
la page 44.

Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (DEMO),
consulte la página 24.

Para cambiar el paso de sintonización de FM/AM,
consulte la página 9.
Para la conexión/instalación, consulte la página 41.

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

Manual de instrucciones

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MEX-M71BT

For safety, be sure to install this unit in the
dashboard of the boat as the rear side of
the unit becomes hot during use.
For details, see “Connection/Installation”
(page 39).

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).

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.

For the State of California, USA only

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

Made in Thailand

Laser Diode Properties

 Emission Duration: Continuous
 Laser Output: Less than 53.3 W

(This output is the value measurement at a
distance of 200 mm from the objective lens
surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7
mm aperture.)

Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this
equipment is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
For details, please access the following URL:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Notice for customers: the following
information is only applicable to
equipment sold in countries applying
EU Directives

Manufacturer: Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan
For EU product compliance: Sony Belgium,
bijkantoor van Sony Europe Limited, Da
Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Zaventem, Belgium

Disposal of waste batteries
and electrical and electronic
equipment (applicable in
the European Union and
other European countries

with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product, the battery or
on the packaging indicates that the product
and the battery shall not be treated as
household waste. On certain batteries this
symbol might be used in combination with a
chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for
mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the
battery contains more than 0.0005%
mercury or 0.004% lead.
By ensuring these products and batteries
are disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potentially negative consequences
for the environment and human health
which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling. The recycling
of the materials will help to conserve natural
resources.
In case of products that for safety,
performance or data integrity reasons

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require a permanent connection with an
incorporated battery, this battery should be
replaced by qualified service staff only.
To ensure that the battery and the electrical
and electronic equipment will be treated
properly, hand over these products at end­of-life to the applicable collection point for
the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. For all other batteries, please
view the section on how to remove the
battery from the product safely. Hand the
battery over to the applicable collection
point for the recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about
recycling of this product or battery, please
contact your local Civic Office, your
household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product or
battery.

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
children. 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
swallowed 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.

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.

Warning if your boat’s ignition has no
ACC position

Be sure to set the AUTO OFF function
(page 24). 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.

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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
transmitter.
According to UNECE Regulation no. 10,
vessel manufacturers may impose specific
conditions for installation of radio
transmitters into boats. Please check your
boat’s operation manual or contact the
manufacturer or your boat dealer, before
you install this product.

Emergency calls

This BLUETOOTH boat 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 wirel ess
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Getting Started

Detaching the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Resetting the Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Switching the FM/AM Tuning Step . . . . . . 10

Setting the Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting Other Portable Audio

Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Listening to the Radio

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

Using Radio Data System (RDS). . . . . . . . . 14

Listening to the SiriusXM Radio

(US/Canada only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Playback

Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Playing a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Playing a BLUETOOTH Device . . . . . . . . . . 16

Searching and Playing Tracks . . . . . . . . . . 17

Listening to Pandora®

Setting up Pandora®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Streaming Pandora®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Available Operations in Pandora®. . . . . . . 18

Settings

Canceling the DEMO Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Basic Setting Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

General Setup (GENERAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Sound Setup (SOUND) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Display Setup (DISPLAY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

BLUETOOTH Setup (BLUETOOTH) . . . . . . . 26

SongPal Setup (SONGPAL). . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Additional Information

Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Connection/Installation

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Parts List for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Handsfree Calling (via
BLUETOOTH only)

Receiving a Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Making a Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Available Operations during Call . . . . . . . . 20

Useful Functions

SongPal with iPhone/Android smartphone

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using Siri Eyes Free. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Guide to Parts and Controls

Main unit

 Front panel release button
 SRC (source)

Turn on the pow 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.
Press SRC, rotate then press to change
the source (timeout in 2 seconds).

MENU

Open the setup menu.

VOICE (page 20, 22)

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

N-Mark

Touch the control dial with Android
smartphone to make BLUETOOTH
connection.

 Disc slot
 Display window
 / (SEEK –/+)

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

/ (prev/next)

/ (fast-reverse/fast-forward)
 (disc eject)
 PTY (program type)

Select PTY in RDS.

(browse) (page 15, 17, 18)

Enter the browse mode during playback.

(Not available when a USB device in

Android mode or iPod is connected.)

 CALL

Enter the call menu. Receive/end a call.

Press and hold for more than 2 seconds

to switch the BLUETOOTH signal.

 (back)

Return to the previous display.

MODE (page 10, 13, 15, 18, 20)

 Receptor for the remote commander
 Number buttons (1 to 6)

Receive stored radio stations. Press and

hold to store stations.

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ALBUM /

Skip 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® (page 18).

(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 (page 20)

 (play/pause)

 EXTRA BASS

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

 AUX input jack
 DSPL (display)

Change display items.

SCRL (scroll)

Press and hold to scroll a display item.

 USB port

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.

///

Select a setup item, etc.

ENTER

Enter the selected item.

Press and hold for more than 2 seconds

to establish or terminate the “SongPal”

function.

/ (prev/next)

+/– (album +/–)
 VOL (volume) +/–

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Remove the insulation film before use.

RM-X11M Marine remote
commander (not supplied)

 VOL (volume) +/–
 GP (group)/ALBM (album) +/–

Receive stored stations.

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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Resetting the Unit

Before operating the unit for the first time,
or after replacing the boat battery or
changing connections, you must reset the
unit.

1 Press DSPL and (back)/MODE for

more than 2 seconds.

Note

Resetting the unit will erase the clock setting and
some stored contents.

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.

1 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to

select [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 [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 d isp lay the clo ck

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

[0000]

Input passkey

of the unit.

To d isconnect by One tou ch

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 two NFC compatible
devices. In t his case, disconnect either d evice, 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. This unit can connect two BLUETOOTH
devices (two cellular phones, or a cellular
phone and an audio device).

1 Place the BLUETOOTH device within

1 m (3 ft) of this unit.

2 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to

select [BLUETOOTH], then press it.

3 Rotate the control dial to select [SET

PAIRING], then press it.

4 Rotate the control dial to select [SET

DEVICE 1]* or [SET DEVICE 2]*, then
press it.

flashes while the unit is in pairing

standby mode.

* [SET DEVICE 1] or [SET DEVICE 2] will be

changed to the paired device name after
pairing is complete.

5 Perform pairing on the BLUETOOTH

device so it detects this unit.

6 Select [MEX-XXXX] (your model

name) shown in the display of the
BLUETOOTH device.

If your model name does not appear,
repeat from step 2.

7 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.

8 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 16).

To disconnect the paired device

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

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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.

1 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to

select [BLUETOOTH], then press it.

2 Rotate the control dial to select [SET

BT SIGNL], then press it.

Make sure that lights up.

3 Activate the BLUETOOTH function on

the BLUETOOTH device.

4 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.
To connect with the audio device, press SRC
to select [BT AUDIO] and press  (play/
pause).
To connect with the cellular phone, press
CALL.

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 last-connected cellular phone.

To install the microphone

For details, see “Installing the microphone”
(page 41).

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 [SET AUTOPAIR] in [BLUETOOTH] is set
to [ON] (page 26).

1 Activate the BLUETOOTH function on

the iPhone/iPod.

2 Connect an iPhone/iPod to the USB

port.

Make s ure t hat lights up on the disp lay
of the unit.

Notes

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

• If BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing is not established, see
“Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device” (page 10).

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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.

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 [SOUND]  [SET AUX
VOL] (page 25).

Listening to the Radio

Listening to the Radio

Tuning step setting is required (page 10).
To listen to the radio, press SRC to select
[TUNER].

Storing automatically (BTM)

1 Pre ss MODE to cha nge t he band (FM1 ,

FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2).

2 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to

select [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 Pre ss MODE to cha nge t he 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
finely 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).

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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.

Type of p rogra ms (tuner step: 200 kHz/
10 kHz)

NEWS (News), INFORM (Information), SPORTS
(Sports), TAL K (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

TAL K (Religious Talk), PERSNLTY (Personality),
PUBLIC (Public), COLLEGE (College), HABL ESP
(Spanish Talk), MUSC ESP (Spanish Music), HIP
HOP (Hip-Hop), WEATHER (Weather)

Type of p rogra ms (tuner step: 100 kHz/

10 kHz, 50 kHz/9 kHz)

NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs), INFO
(Information), SPORT (Sports), EDUCATE
(Education), DRAMA (Drama), CULTURE
(Culture), SCIENCE (Science), VARIE D (Varied),

POP M (Pop Music), ROCK M (Rock Music),
EASY M (M.O.R. Music), LIGHT M (Light
classical), CLASSICS (Serious classical), OTHER
M (Other Music), WEATHER (Weather),

inanc

e), CHILDREN (Children’s program),

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SOCIAL A (Social Affairs), RELIGION (Religion),
PHONE IN (Phone In), TRAVEL (Travel), LEISURE

(Leisure), JAZZ (Jazz Music), COUNT RY (Country
Music), NATION M (National Music), OLDIES
(Oldies Music), FOLK M (Folk Music),

DOCUMENT (Documentary)

FINANCE

Setting clock time (CT)

The CT data from the RDS transmission sets
the clock.

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

(page 24).

Listening to the SiriusXM
Radio (US/Canada only)

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

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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.

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

Press (browse).

1
2 Rotate the control dial to se lect [CATEGORY],

then press it.

3 Rotate the control dial to select the desired

category, then press it.

The channel list appears.

4 Rotate the control dial to select the desired

channel, 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 [GENERAL]  [SXM PARENTAL] 

[LOCK SELECT]  [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 [LOCK-OFF].

To chan ge t he p ass co de
1

Press MENU and rotate the control dial.

2 Select [GENERAL]  [SXM PARENTAL] 

[CODE EDIT].

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 chan ge d isp lay items

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

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Playback

Playing a Disc

1 Insert the disc (label side up).

Playback starts automatically.

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 28) or visit the
support site on the back cover.

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.

* e.g., a USB flash drive, digital media player,

Android smartphone

Notes

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

• 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 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

Before making a connection, select the USB
mode (Android mode or MSC/MTP mode)
depending on the USB device (page 24).

1 Connect a USB device to the USB port

(page 13).

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 pla yback

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.

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 10).

To select the audio device, press MENU,
then select [BLUETOOTH]  [SET
AUDIODEV] (page 26).

2 Press SRC to select [BT AUDIO].
3 Operate the audio device to start

playback.

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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.

• [BT AUDIO] does not appear in the display while
running the “SongPal” application via the
BLUETOOTH function.

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 [SOUND]  [SET BTA
VOL] (page 25).

Searching and Playing
Tracks

Repeat play and shuffle play

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

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.

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 Quick-BrowZer mode

Press (browse).

Searching by skipping items
(Jump mode)

Not available when a USB device in Android
mode or iPod is connected.

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.

Searching a track by name (Quick­BrowZer™)

Not available when a USB device in Android
mode or iPod is connected.

1 During CD or 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.

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Listening to Pandora®

Pandora® is available to stream music
through your iPhone and Android
smartphone. You can control Pandora® on a
BLUETOOTH connected iPhone/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 Make BLUETOOTH connection with

the audio device (page 10).

To select the audio device, press MENU,
then select [BLUETOOTH]  [SET
AUDIODEV] (page 26).

2 Press SRC to select [PANDORA].
3 Launch Pandora® application on your

mobile device.

4 Press  (play/pause) to start

playback.

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 [SOUND]  [SET BTA
VOL] (page 25).

Available Operations in
Pandora®

“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.

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Handsfree Calling (via
BLUETOOTH only)

To use a cellular phone, connect it with this
unit. You can connect two cellular phones to
the unit. For details, see “Preparing a
BLUETOOTH Device” (page 10).

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 rej ect the call

Press and hold OFF for 1 second.

To e nd t he c all

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.
When two cellular phones are connected to
the unit, select either phone.

From the phonebook

1 Press CALL.

When two cellular phones are connected
to the unit, rotate the control dial to
select either phone, then press it.

2 Rotate the control dial to select

[PHONE BOOK], then press it.

3 Rotate the control dial to select an

initial from the initial list, then press
it.

4 Rotate the control dial to select a

name from the name list, then press
it.

5 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.

When two cellular phones are connected
to the unit, rotate the control dial to
select either phone, then press it.

2 Rotate the control dial to select

[RECENT CALL], then press it.

A list of the call history appears.

3 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.

When two cellular phones are connected
to the unit, rotate the control dial to
select either phone, then press it.

2 Rotate the control dial to select [DIAL

NUMBER], then press it.

3 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.

When two cellular phones are connected
to the unit, rotate the control dial to
select either phone, then press it.

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2 Rotate the control dial to select

[REDIAL], then press it.

The phone call starts.

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.

When two cellular phones are connected
to the unit, rotate the control dial to
select either phone, then press it.

2 Rotate the control dial to select

[VOICE DIAL], then press it.

Alternatively, press and hold VOICE for
more than 2 seconds.

3 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], [MIC­MID], [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

SongPal with iPhone/
Android smartphone

Downloading the latest
version of “SongPal”
application is required
from the App Store for
iPhone or from Google
Play for Android
smartphone.

Notes

• For your safety, follow your
local waterways laws and
regulations, and do not
operate the application
while driving.

• “SongPal” is an app for controlling Sony audio
devices which are compatible with “SongPal”, by
your iPhone/Android smartphone.

• What you can control with “SongPal” varies
depending on the connected device.

• To make use of “SongPal” features, see the details
on your iPhone/Android smartphone.

• For further details on “SongPal,” visit the following
URL: http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/songpal/

• Visit the website below and check the compatible
iPhone/Android smartphone models.
For iPhone: visit the App Store
For Android smartphone: visit Google Play

If the device number appears

Make sure that the number is displayed
(e.g., 123456), then select [Yes] on the
iPhone/Android smartphone.

To terminate connection
1

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

2 Rotate the control dial to select [CONNECT],

then press it.

Selecting the source or application

You can operate to select the desired source
or application on iPhone/Android
smartphone.

To sele ct t he s ource

Press SRC repeatedly. Alternatively, press
SRC, rotate the control dial to select the
desired source, then press ENTER.

To display the source list

Press SRC.

Establishing the SongPal
connection

1 Make the BLUETOOTH connection

with iPhone/Android smartphone
(page 10).

To select the audio device, press MENU,
then select [BLUETOOTH]  [SET
AUDIODEV] (page 26).

2 Launch the “SongPal” application.
3 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to

select [SONGPAL], then press it.

4 Rotate the control dial to select

[CONNECT], then press it.

Connection to iPhone/Android
smartphone starts.
For details on the operations on iPhone/
Android smartphone, see the help of the
application.

Announcement of various
information by voice guide
(Android smartphone only)

When SMS, Twitter/Facebook/Calendar
notifications, etc., are received, they are
automatically announced through the boat’s
speakers.

For details on settings, refer to the help of the
application.

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Activating voice recognition
(Android smartphone only)

By registering applications, you can control
an application by voice command. For
details, refer to the help of the application.

To activate voice recognition
1

Press and hold VOICE to activate voice
recognition.

2 Say the desired voice command into the

microphone when [Say Source or App]
appears on the Android smartphone.

Notes

• Voice recognition may not be available in some
cases.

• Voice recognition may not work properly
depending on the performance of the connected
Android smartphone.

• Operate under conditions where noise such as
engine sound is minimized during voice
recognition.

Replying a message of SMS
(Android smartphone only)

You can reply a message by voice
recognition.

1 Activate voice recognition, then input

“Reply.”

The message input display appears on the
“SongPal” application.

2 Input a reply message by voice recognition.

The list of message candidates appears on the
“SongPal” application.

3 Rotate the control dial to select the desired

message, then press it.

The message is sent out.

Making sound and display settings

You can adjust the settings relating to sound
and display via iPhone/Android
smartphone.

For details on settings, refer to the help of the
application.

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 to 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 10). To select the iPhone, press MENU,
then select [BLUETOOTH]  [SET AUDIODEV]
(page 26).

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 boat.)

• 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.

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• 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.

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 [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 (BLUETOOTH), SongPal
setup (SONGPAL)

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 10)

TUNER-STP (tuner step) (page 10)

(Available only while the source is off and
the clock is displayed.)

CAUT ALM (caution alarm)

Activates the caution alarm: [ON], [OFF]
(page 9).
(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: [ON]
(30 minutes), [OFF].

USB MODE

Changes the USB mode: [ANDROID],
[MSC/MTP].
(Available only when the USB source is
selected.)

CT (clock time)

Activates the CT function: [ON], [OFF].

BTM (best tuning memory) (page 13)

(Available only when the tuner is
selected.)

SXM PARENTAL

Sets the parental lock to [ON], [OFF], and
edits the passcode (page 15).
(Available only when SiriusXM is
selected.)

SXM RESET

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

FIRMWARE

(Available only while the source is off and
the clock is displayed.)
Checks/updates the firmware version. For
details, visit the support site on the back
cover.
FW VERSION (firmware version)
Displays current firmware version.
FW UPDATE (firmware update)
Enters firmware update process: [YES],
[NO].
Updating the firmware takes a few
minutes to complete. During the update,
do not turn the ignition to the OFF
position, nor remove the USB device.

Sound Setup (SOUND)

This setup menu is not available when the
source is off and the clock is displayed.

EQ10 PRESET

Selects an equalizer curve from 10
equalizer curves or off:
[OFF], [R&B], [ROCK], [POP], [HIP-HOP],
[ELECTRONICA], [JAZZ], [SOUL],
[COUNTRY], [KARAOKE]*, [CUSTOM].
The equalizer curve setting can be
memorized for each source.

* [KARAOKE] reduces the vocal sound but

cannot fully remove it during playback. Also,
using a microphone is not supported.

EQ10 CUSTOM

Sets [CUSTOM] of EQ10.
Selects the equalizer curve: [BAND1] 32
Hz, [BAND2] 63 Hz, [BAND3] 125 Hz,
[BAND4] 250 Hz, [BAND5] 500 Hz,
[BAND6] 1 kHz, [BAND7] 2 kHz, [BAND8] 4
kHz, [BAND9] 8 kHz, [BAND10] 16 kHz.
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB
steps, from -6 dB to +6 dB.

BALANCE

Adjusts the sound balance: [RIGHT-15] –
[CENTER] – [LEFT-15].

FADER

Adjusts the relative level: [FRONT-15] –
[CENTER] – [REAR-15].

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S.WOOFER (subwoofer)

SW LEVEL (subwoofer level)
Adjusts the subwoofer volume level:
[+6 dB] – [0 dB] – [-6 dB].
([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].

HPF FREQ (high pass filter frequency)

Selects the front/rear speaker cut-off
frequency: [OFF], [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.
(Available only when the AUX is selected.)

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.
(Available only when the BT audio,
application or Pandora® is selected.)

Display Setup (DISPLAY)

DIMMER

Changes the display brightness: [OFF],
[ON], [AT] (auto), [CLK].
([AT] is available only when the
illumination control lead is connected,
and the head light is turned on.)
To set this function to be active only
during a fixed period, select [CLK], then
set the start and end times.
– To set the brightness when the dimmer

function is activated:
Set [DIMMER] to [ON], then adjust
[BRIGHTNESS].

– To set the brightness when the dimmer

function is deactivated:
Set [DIMMER] to [OFF], then adjust

[BRIGHTNESS].
The brightness setting is stored and
applied when the dimmer function is
activated or deactivated.

BRIGHTNESS

Adjusts the display brightness. The
brightness level is adjustable: [1] – [10].

BUTTON-C (button color)

Sets a preset color or customized color for
the buttons.

COLOR

Selects from 15 presets colors, 1
customized color.
CUSTOM-C (custom color)
Registers a customized color for the
buttons.

RGB RED, RGB GRN, RGB BLUE

Adjustable color range: [0] – [32] ([0]
cannot be set for all color ranges).

DSPL-C (display color)

Sets a preset color or customized color for
the display.

COLOR

Selects from 15 presets colors, 1
customized color.
CUSTOM-C (custom color)
Registers a customized color for the
display.

RGB RED, RGB GRN, RGB BLUE

Adjustable color range: [0] – [32] ([0]
cannot be set for all color ranges).

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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.)

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.)

BLUETOOTH Setup
(BLUETOOTH)

PAI RIN G (page 11)

Connects up to two BLUETOOTH devices:
[DEVICE 1], [DEVICE 2].
[D EVIC E 1] o r [DEVI CE 2] wi ll be ch anged t o
the paired device name after pairing is
complete.

AUDIODEV (audio device)

Selects the audio device.
[*] appears on the device paired with
[DEVICE 1] or the current A2DP compatible
audio device.

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)

Starts BLUETOOTH pairing automatically
when iOS device version 5.0 or later is
connected via USB: [ON], [OFF].

BT SIGNL (BLUETOOTH signal) (page 12)

Activates/deactivates the BLUETOOTH
function.

SongPal Setup (SONGPAL)

AUTO LAUNCH

Activates the “SongPal” auto launch:
[ON], [OFF].
When [ON] is selected, “SongPal” will
automatically connect after the
BLUETOOTH connection is complete.

CONNECT (page 21)

Establish and terminate “SongPal”
function (connection).

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Additional Information

Folder (album)

Audio file (track)

Updating the Firmware

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

Notes

• Using a USB device (not supplied) is required for
updating the firmware. Store the updater in the
USB device, and connect the device to the USB
port, then perform the update operation.

• Updating the firmware takes a few minutes to
complete. During the update, do not turn the
ignition to the OFF position, nor remove the USB
device.

Precautions

• Cool off the unit beforehand if your boat
has been moored in direct sunlight.

• Do not leave the front panel or audio
devices brought in inside the boat, or it
may cause malfunction due to high
temperature in direct sunlight.

• Power antenna (aerial) extends
automatically.

Moisture condensation

Should moisture condensation occur inside
the unit, remove the disc and wait for about
an hour for it to dry out; otherwise the unit
will not operate properly.

To maintain high sound quality

Do not splash liquid onto the unit or discs.

•This unit is designed to play discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
standard. DualDiscs and some of the music
discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies do not conform to the
Compact Disc (CD) standard, therefore,
these discs may not be playable by this
unit.

•Discs that this unit CANNOT play
– Discs with labels, stickers, or sticky tape

or paper attached. Doing so may cause a
malfunction, or may ruin the disc.

– Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g.,

heart, square, star). Attempting to do so
may damage the unit.

–8 cm (3

1

/4 in) discs.

Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs

• If the multi-session disc begins with a CD­DA session, it is recognized as a CD-DA
disc, and other sessions are not played.

•Discs that this unit CANNOT play
– CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality.
– CD-R/CD-RW recorded with an

incompatible recording device.

– CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized

incorrectly.

– CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded

in music CD format or MP3 format
conforming to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2,
Joliet/Romeo or multi-session.

Playback order of audio files

Notes on discs

• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor
leave it in a boat moored in direct sunlight.

• Before playing, wipe
the discs with a
cleaning cloth from the
center out. Do not use
solvents such as
benzine, thinner,
commercially available
cleaners.

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About iPod

+ side up

• You can connect to the following iPod
models. Update your iPod devices to the
latest software before use.

Compatible iPhone/iPod models

Compatible
Model

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

(6th generation)
iPod touch

(5th generation)
iPod nano

(7th 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.

If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit that are not covered in
this manual, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.

Bluetooth® USB

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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 9) 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.

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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.
NON APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y
COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE QUÉBEC.

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

CTA2006 Standard
Power Output: 20 Watts RMS × 4
at 4 Ohms < 1% THD+N
SN Ratio: 80 dBA
(reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms)

Tuner section

FM

Tuning range:

87.5 – 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step)

87.5 – 108.0 MHz (at 100 kHz step)

87.5 – 107.9 MHz (at 200 kHz step)

FM tuning step:

50 kHz/100 kHz/200 kHz switchable

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency:

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

+500.0 kHz to +2,095.4 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 8 dBf
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 73 dB
Separation: 50 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response: 20 Hz – 15,000 Hz

AM

Tuning range:

531 – 1,602 kHz (at 9 kHz step)
530 – 1,710 kHz (at 10 kHz step)

AM tuning step:

9 kHz/10 kHz switchable

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Sensitivity: 26 µV

CD Player section

Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB
Frequency response: 10 Hz – 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
The maximum number of: (CD-R/CD-RW

only)

– folders (albums): 150 (including root

folder)

– files (tracks) and folders: 300 (may less

than 300 if folder/file names contain many
characters)

– displayable characters for a folder/file

name: 32 (Joliet)/64 (Romeo)

Corresponding codec: MP3 (.mp3) and WMA

(.wma)

USB Player section

Interface: USB (Full-speed)
Maximum current: 1 A
The maximum number of recognizable

tracks:
–folders (albums): 256
– files (tracks) per folder: 256
Compatible Android Open Accessory

protocol (AOA): 2.0
Corresponding codec:

MP3 (.mp3)

Bit rate: 8 kbps – 320 kbps (Supports

VBR (Variable Bit Rate))

Sampling rate: 16 kHz – 48 kHz

WMA (.wma)

Bit rate: 32 kbps – 192 kbps (Supports

VBR (Variable Bit Rate))

Sampling rate: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,

48 kHz

FLAC (.flac)

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

Wireless Communication

Communication System:

BLUETOOTH Standard version 3.0
Output:

BLUETOOTH Standard Power Class 2

(Max. +4 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

Profile) 1.3

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

1

2

:

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Corresponding codec:

SBC (.sbc), ACC (.m4a)

*1 The actual range will vary depending on factors

such as obstacles between devices, magnetic
fields around a microwave oven, static electricity,
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: 4  – 8 
Maximum power output: 55 W × 4 (at 4 )

General

Outputs:

Audio outputs terminal: FRONT, REAR,

SUB

Power antenna (aerial)/Power amplifier

control terminal (REM OUT)

Inputs:

SiriusXM input terminal (US/Canada only)
Remote controller input terminal
Antenna (aerial) input terminal
MIC input (terminal)
AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)
USB port

Power requirements: 12 V DC boat battery

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

Approx. 178 mm × 50 mm × 177 mm

1

(7

/8 in × 2 in × 7 in) (w/h/d)

Mounting dimensions:

Approx. 182 mm × 53 mm × 160 mm

1

(7

/4 in × 2 1/8 in × 6 5/16 in) (w/h/d)
Mass: Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 11 oz)
Package contents:

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

(1 set)
Optional accessories/equipment*:

SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner: SXV100,

SXV200, SXV300

Marine remote commander: RM-X11M

* Accessories/equipment other than the marine

remote commander RM-X11M are not waterproof.
Do not subject them to water.

Your dealer may not handle some of the
above listed accessories. Please ask the
dealer for detailed information.

Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.

Copyrights

SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner and
Subscription sold separately.
www.siriusxm.com
Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos
are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. All
rights reserved.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are
registered trademarks owned by 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.

The N-Mark is a trademark or registered
trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United
States and in other countries.

Windows Media is either a registered
trademark or trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.

This product is protected by certain
intellectual 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.

iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod
touch, and Siri are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
Thomson.

Pandora®, the Pandora® logo, and the
Pandora® trade dress are trademarks or

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