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Bluetooth®
Audio System

The warranty for this product is included in this manual
(page 35, 36).

La garantie de ce produit est inclus dans le présent manuel
(page 40).

Owner’s Record

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

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

GB

FR

Model No. WX-900BT

Serial No.

To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 18.

For the connection/installation, see page 31.

Pour le raccordement/l’installation, reportez-vous à la
page 35.

Pour annuler l’affichage de démonstration (DEMO), reportez­vous à la page 20.

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F

or safety, be sure to install this unit in the
dashboard of the car as the rear side of the unit
becomes hot during use.
For details, see “Connection/Installation”
(page 31).

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:

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

equipment and receiver.

ˋ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.

ˋ 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.

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). But it is desirable that it
should be installed and operated keeping the
radiator at least 20 cm or more away from person’s
body.

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

Note on the lithium battery

Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as
direct sunlight, fire or the like.

Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC
position

Be sure to set the AUTO OFF function (page 19).
The unit will shut off completely and
automatically in the set time after the unit is
turned off, which prevents battery drain. If you
do not set the AUTO OFF function, press and hold
OFF until the display disappears each time you
turn the ignition off.

Disclaimer regarding services offered by third
parties

Services offered by third parties may be changed,
suspended, or terminated without prior notice.
Sony does not bear any responsibility in these sorts
of situations.

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Important notice

Caution

IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF
REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF USE OF THE
PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT,
DOWNTIME, AND PURCHASER’S TIME RELATED TO
OR ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, ITS
HARDWARE AND/OR ITS SOFTWARE.

Dear customer, this product includes a radio
transmitter.
Please check your vehicle operation manual or
contact the manufacturer of your vehicle or your
vehicle dealer, before you install this product into
your vehicle.

Emergency calls

This BLUETOOTH car handsfree and the electronic
device connected to the handsfree operate using
radio signals, cellular, and landline networks as well
as user-programmed function, which cannot
guarantee connection under all conditions.
Therefore do not rely solely upon any electronic
device for essential communications (such as
medical emergencies).

A

On BLUETOOTH communication

ˎ 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.
ˋ where inflammable gas is present, in a hospital,

train, airplane, or petrol station

ˋ near automatic doors or a fire alarm

ˎ This unit supports security capabilities that

comply with the BLUETOOTH standard to provide
a secure connection when the BLUETOOTH
wireless technology is used, but security may not
be enough depending on the setting. Be careful
when communicating using BLUETOOTH wireless
technology.

ˎ 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Getting Started

Resetting the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting Other Portable Audio Device . . . . . . . . 9

Listening to the Radio

Listening to the Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Listening to the SiriusXM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Playback

Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Playing a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Playing a BLUETOOTH Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Searching and Playing Tracks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Listening to Pandora®

Setting up Pandora® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Streaming Pandora® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Available Operations in Pandora® . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Additional Information

Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Connection/Installation

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Parts List for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Important notice

The warranty for this product is included in this
manual (page 35, 36). Keep this manual for
future use.

Handsfree Calling (via BLUETOOTH
only)

Receiving a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Available Operations during Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Useful Functions

SongPal with iPhone/Android smartphone . . . . . 16

Using Siri Eyes Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Settings

Canceling the DEMO Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Basic Setting Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

General Setup (GENERAL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Sound Setup (SOUND) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Display Setup (DISPLAY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

BLUETOOTH Setup (BT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

SongPal Setup (SONGPAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Guide to Parts and Controls

Main unit

ȩ (browse) (page 11, 13, 14)

Enter the browse mode during playback.

PTY (program type)

Select PTY in RDS.

Ȫ SOURCE

Turn on the power.
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.

ȫ Control dial

Rotate to adjust the volume.

PUSH ENTER

Enter the selected item.
Press SOURCE, rotate then press to change the
source.

MENU*

Open the setup menu.

* Not available when the BT phone is selected.

VOICE (page 16, 17, 18)

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

N-Mark

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

Ȭ Reset button (page 7)
ȭ DSPL (display)

Press to change display items.

SCRL (scroll)

Press and hold to scroll a display item.

Ȯ Disc slot
ȯ Display window
Ȱì (disc eject)
ȱ MEGA BASS

Reinforces bass sound in synchronization with
the volume level. Press to change the MEGA
BASS setting: [1], [2], [OFF].
Automatically sets to [OFF] when [C.AUDIO+] is
set to [ON].

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Ȳ MODE (page 10, 11, 12, 14, 16)

(back)

Return to the previous display.

ȳ SEEK +/–

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

Ã/Ñ (prev/next)
ù/ß (fast-reverse/fast-forward)

ȴ CALL

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

ȵ Number buttons (1 to 6)

Receive stored radio stations. Press and hold to
store stations.
Call a stored phone number. Press and hold to
store a phone number.

ALBUM è/Ă

Skip an album for audio device. Press and hold
to skip albums continuously.
Press Ă to thumbs up, or è to thumbs down in
Pandora® (page 14).

(repeat)

(shuffle)
MIC (page 16)
PAU SE

ȶ AUX input jack
ȷ USB port
ȸ Receptor for the remote commander

RM-X231 Remote commander

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

Ƚ SOUND*

Open the SOUND menu directly.

MENU*

Press and hold to open the setup menu.

* Not available when the BT phone is selected.

ȾR/a/{/C

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.

Ã/Ñ (prev/next)
+/– (album +/–)

ȿ VOL (volume) +/–

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Remove the insulation film before use.

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Getting Started

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time, after
replacing the car battery, or changing the
connections, you must reset the unit. Press the
reset button with a ball-point pen, etc.

Note

Pressing the reset button will erase the clock setting
and some stored contents.

Setting the Clock

1 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to

select [SET GENERAL], then press it.

2 Rotate the control dial to select [SET

CLOCK-ADJ], then press it.

The hour indication flashes.

3 Rotate the control dial to set the hour

and minute.

To move the digital indication, press SEEK +/–.

4 After setting the minute, press MENU.

The setup is complete and the clock starts.

To display the clock

Press DSPL.

Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device

You can enjoy music, or perform handsfree calling
depending on the BLUETOOTH compatible device
such as a smartphone, cellular phone and audio
device (hereafter “BLUETOOTH device” if not
otherwise specified). For details on connecting,
refer to the operating instructions supplied with the
device.
Before connecting the device, turn down the
volume of this unit; otherwise, loud sound may
result.

Connecting with a Smartphone by One
touch (NFC)

By touching the control dial on the unit with an
NFC* compatible smartphone, the unit is paired and
connected with the smartphone automatically.

* NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology

enabling short-range wireless communication
between various devices, such as mobile phones and
IC tags. Thanks to the NFC function, data
communication can be achieved easily just by
touching the relevant symbol or designated location
on NFC compatible devices.

For a smartphone with Android OS 4.0 or lower
installed, downloading the app “NFC Easy Connect”
available at Google Play™ is required. The app may
not be downloadable in some countries/regions.

1 Activate the NFC function on the

smartphone.

For details, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the smartphone.

2 Touch the N-Mark part of the unit with

the N-Mark part of the smartphone.

Make sure that lights up on the display of the
unit.

To disconnect by One touch

Touch the N-Mark part of the unit with the N-Mark
part of the smartphone again.

Notes

ˎ When making the connection, handle the

smartphone carefully to prevent scratches.

ˎ One touch connection is not possible when the unit is

already connected to another NFC compatible device.
In this case, disconnect the other device, and make
connection with the smartphone again.

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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.

1 Place the BLUETOOTH device within 1 m

(3

ft) of this unit.

2 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to

select [SET PAIRING], then press it.

flashes while the unit is in pairing standby

mode.

3 Perform pairing on the BLUETOOTH

device so it detects this unit.

4 Select [WX-XXXX] (your model name)

shown in the display of the BLUETOOTH
device.

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

To start playback

For details, see “Playing a BLUETOOTH Device”
(page 12).

To cancel pairing

Perform step 2 to cancel the pairing mode after this
unit and the BLUETOOTH device are paired.

Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH
device

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

1 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to

select [SET BT SIGNL], then press it.

Make sure that lights up.

2 Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the

BLUETOOTH device.

3 Operate the BLUETOOTH device to

connect to this unit.

or lights up.

5 If passkey* input is required on the

BL

UETOOTH device, input [0000].

* Passkey may be called “Passcode,” “PIN code,”

“PIN number” or “Password,” etc., depending on
the device.

Input passkey

[0000]

When pairing is made, stays lit.

6 Select this unit on the BLUETOOTH device

to establish the BLUETOOTH connection.

or lights up when the connection is made.

Note

While connecting to a BLUETOOTH device, this unit
cannot be detected from another device. To enable
detection, enter the pairing mode and search for this
unit from another device.

Icons in the display:

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

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

To connect the last-connected device from
this unit

Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the
BLUETOOTH device.
Press SOURCE, then select [BT PHONE] or [BT
AUDIO].
Press ENTER to connect with the cellular phone, or
PAUSE to connect with the audio device.

Note

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

Tip

With BLUETOOTH signal on: when the ignition is turned
to on, this unit reconnects automatically to the last­connected cellular phone.

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To install the microphone

For details, see “Installing the microphone”
(page 33).

Connecting a USB Device

1 Turn down the volume on the unit.

Connecting with an iPhone/iPod
(BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing)

When an iPhone/iPod with iOS5 or later installed is
connected to the USB port, the unit is paired and
connected with the iPhone/iPod automatically.
To enable BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing, make sure
[AUTOPAIR] in [BT] is set to [ON] (page 21).

2 Connect the USB device to the unit.

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

1 Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the

iPhone/iPod.

2 Connect an iPhone/iPod to the USB port.

Connecting Other Portable
Audio Device

1 Turn off the portable audio device.

Make sure that lights up on the display of the
unit.

Notes

ˎ BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing is not possible if the unit is

already connected to another BLUETOOTH device. In
this case, disconnect the other device, then connect
the iPhone/iPod again.

ˎ If BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing is not established, see

“Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device” for details (page 7).

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 SOURCE to select [AUX].

To match the volume level of the connected
device to other sources

Start playback of the portable audio device at a
moderate volume, and set your usual listening
volume on the unit.
Press MENU, then select [SET SOUND] q [SET AUX
VOL] (page 20).

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Listening to the Radio

Listening to the Radio

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

Storing automatically (BTM)

1 Press MODE to change the band (FM1,

FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2).

2 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to

select [SET GENERAL], then press it.

3 Rotate the control dial to select [SET

BTM], then press it.

The unit stores stations in order of frequency on
the number buttons.

Tuning

1 Press MODE to change the band (FM1,

FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2).

2 Perform tuning.

To tune manually

Press and hold SEEK +/– to locate the
approximate frequency, then press SEEK +/–
repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired
frequency.

To tune automatically

Press SEEK +/–.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a station.

Using Radio Data System (RDS)

Selecting program types (PTY)

1 Press PTY during FM reception.
2 Rotate the control dial until the desired

program type appears, then press it.

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

Typ e of programs

NEWS (News), INFORM (Information), SPORTS

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

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

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

Setting clock time (CT)

The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the
clock.

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

(page 19).

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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Listening to the SiriusXM Radio

Activating your SiriusXM Subscription

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

After installing your SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner
and antenna, press 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

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number to activate your subscription. Write the
number down for reference.

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

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

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

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

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

Notes

ˎ The activation process usually takes 10 to 15 minutes,

but may take up to an hour.

ˎ 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 set a parental control

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

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

[SET LOCK SEL] q [SET LOCK-ON].

3 Enter the passcode by rotating the control dial on

the unit or pressing a/{ on the remote
commander.

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

4 After entering the passcode, press ENTER.

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

To c han ge the pass cod e

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

CODEEDIT].

3 Enter the current passcode on the current passcode

input display, then press ENTER.

The initial passcode is [0000].

4 Enter your new 4-digit passcode on the new

passcode input display, then press ENTER.

To c han ge display items

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

To select channels from categories

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

press it.

3 Rotate control dial to select the desired category,

then press it.

To store channels

1 While receiving the channel that you want to store,

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

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

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To stop playback

Press and hold OFF for 1 second.

Playback

Playing a Disc

1 Insert the disc (label side up).

To remove the device

Stop playback, then remove the device.

Caution for iPhone

When you connect an iPhone via USB, phone call
volume is controlled by the iPhone, not the unit. Do
not inadvertently increase the volume on the unit
during a call, as a sudden loud sound may result
when the call ends.

Operating an iPod directly (Passenger
control)

1 During playback, press and hold MODE

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

MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media Transfer
Protocol) type USB devices (such as a USB flash
drive, digital media player, Android smartphone)
compliant with the USB standard can be used.
Depending on the digital media player or Android
smartphone, setting the USB connection mode to
MTP is required.

Notes

ˎ For details on the compatibility of your USB device,

visit the support site on the back cover.

ˎ Playback of the following files is not supported.

MP3/WMA/AAC/FLAC:

ˋ copyright-protected files
ˋ DRM (Digital Rights Management) files
ˋ Multi-channel audio files

MP3/WMA/AAC:
ˋ lossless compression files
WAV:
ˋ Multi-channel audio files

1 Connect a USB device to the USB port

(page 9).

Playback starts.
If a device is already connected, to start
playback, press SOURCE to select [USB] ([IPD]
appears in the display when the iPod is
recognized).

until [MODE IPOD] appears.

Operations of the iPod become available.
Note that the volume can be adjusted only by
the unit.

To exit passenger control

Press and hold MODE until [MODE AUDIO] appears.

Playing a BLUETOOTH Device

You can play contents on a connected device that
supports BLUETOOTH A2DP (Advanced Audio
Distribution Profile).

1 Make BLUETOOTH connection with the

audio device (page 8).

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

playback.

4 Adjust the volume on this unit.

Notes

ˎ Depending on the audio device, information such as

title, track number/time and playback status may not
be displayed on this unit.

ˎ Even if the source is changed on this unit, playback of

the audio device does not stop.

ˎ [BT AUDIO] does not appear in the display while

running the “SongPal” application via the BLUETOOTH
function.

2 Adjust the volume on this unit.

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To match the volume level of the BLUETOOTH
device to other sources

Start playback of the BLUETOOTH audio device at a
moderate volume, and set your usual listening
volume on the unit.
Press MENU, then select [SET SOUND] q [SET BTA
VOL] (page 21).

Searching and Playing Tracks

Repeat play and shuffle play

1 During playback, press (repeat) or

(shuffle) repeatedly to select the desired
play mode.

Playback in the selected play mode may take
time to start.

Available play modes differ depending on the
selected sound source.

Searching a track by name (Quick­BrowZer™)

1 During CD, USB or BT AUDIO*

2

press (browse)*
search categories.

When the track list appears, press (back)
repeatedly to display the desired search
category.

*1 Available only for audio devices supporting

AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) 1.4
or above.

*2 During USB playback, press (browse) for

more than 2 seconds to directly return to the
beginning of the category list.

to display the list of

2 Rotate the control dial to select the

desired search category, then press it to
confirm.

1

playback,

Searching by skipping items
(Jump mode)

1 Press (browse).
2 Press SEEK +.
3 Rotate the control dial to select the item.

The list is jumped in steps of 10% of the total
number of items.

4 Press ENTER to return to the Quick-

BrowZer mode.

The selected item appears.

5 Rotate the control dial to select the

desired item, then press it.

Playback starts.

3 Repeat step 2 to search the desired track.

Playback starts.

To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode

Press (browse).

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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 Connect the mobile device with this unit

(pa

ge 7).

2 Press SOURCE to select [PANDORA].

Available Operations in
Pandora®

“Thumbs” feedback

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

1 During playback, press Ă (Thumbs Up) or

è (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

[B

Y 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.

3 Launch Pandora® application on your

mobil

e device.

4 Press 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 [SET SOUND] q [SET BTA
VOL] (page 21).

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From the call history

Handsfree Calling (via BLUETOOTH
only)

To use a cellular phone, connect it with this unit. For
details, see “Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device”
(page 7).

1 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to

select [RECENT CALL], then press it.

A list of the call history appears.

2 Rotate the control dial to select a name

or phone number from the call history,
then press it.

The phone call starts.

By phone number input

1 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to

select [DIAL NUMBER], then press it.

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 cal l

Press and hold OFF for 1 second.

To end the call

Press CALL again.

2 Rotate the control dial to enter the

phone number, and lastly select [ ]
(space), then press ENTER*.

The phone call starts.

* To move the digital indication, press SEEK +/–.

Note

[_] appears instead of [#] on the display.

By redial

1 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to

select [REDIAL], then press it.

The phone call starts.

Making a Call

You can make a call from the phonebook or call
history when a cellular phone supporting PBAP
(Phone Book Access Profile) is connected.

From the phonebook

1 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to

select [PHONE BOOK], then press it.

2 Rotate the control dial to select an initial

from the initial list, then press it.

3 Rotate the control dial to select a name

from the name list, then press it.

4 Rotate the control dial to select a

number from the number list, then press
it.

The phone call starts.

By preset number

1 Press SOURCE, rotate the control dial to

select [BT PHONE], then press it.

2 Press a number button (1 to 6) to select

the contact you want to call.

3 Press ENTER.

The phone call starts.

Presetting phone numbers

You can store up to 6 contacts in the preset dial.

1 Select a phone number that you want to store in

the preset dial, from the phonebook, call history or
by inputting the phone number directly.

The phone number appears in the display of this
unit.

2 Press and hold a number button (1 to 6) until [MEM]

appears.

The contact is stored in the selected preset number.

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By voice tags

You can make a call by saying the voice tag stored
in a connected cellular phone that has a voice
dialing function.

1 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to

select [VOICE DIAL], then press it.

Alternatively, press and hold VOICE while the
“SongPal” function is off.

2 Say the voice tag stored on the cellular

phone.

Your voice is recognized, and the call is made.

To ca n cel vo i ce dia l ing

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.

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

ˎ For your safety, follow your local

traffic laws and regulations, and
do not operate the application
while driving.

ˎ “SongPal” is an app for

controlling Sony audio devices
which are compatible with “SongPal”, by your iPhone/
Android smartphone.

ˎ What you can control with “SongPal” varies

depending on the connected device.

ˎ To make use of “SongPal” features, see the details on

your iPhone/Android smartphone.

ˎ For further details on “SongPal,” visit the following

URL: http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/songpal/

To adjust the volume for the other party (Mic
gain adjustment)

Press MIC.
Adjustable volume levels: [MIC-LOW], [MIC-MID],
[MIC-HI].

To reduce echo and noise (Echo Canceler/
Noise Canceler Mode)

Press and hold MIC.
Settable mode: [EC/NC-1], [EC/NC-2].

To switch between handsfree mode and
handheld mode

During a call, press MODE to switch the phone call
audio between the unit and cellular phone.

Note

Depending on the cellular phone, this operation may
not be available.

Establishing the SongPal connection

1 Make the BLUETOOTH connection with

iPhone/Android smartphone (page 7).

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

select [SET SONGPAL], then press it.

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

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

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

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Selecting the source or application

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

To select the source

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

To display the source list

Press SOURCE.

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 unit
speakers.

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

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

ˎ Voice recognition may not be available in some cases.
ˎ Voice recognition may not work properly depending

on the performance of the connected Android
smartphone.

ˎ 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.

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Using Siri Eyes Free

Siri Eyes Free allows you to use an iPhone
handsfree by simply speaking into the microphone.
This function requires you to connect an iPhone to
the unit via BLUETOOTH. Availability is limited
iPhone 4s or later. Make sure that your iPhone is
running the latest iOS version.
You must complete BLUETOOTH registration and
connection configurations for the iPhone with the
unit in advance. For details, see “Preparing a
BLUETOOTH Device” (page 7).

1 Activate the Siri function on the iPhone.

For details, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the iPhone.

2 Press and hold VOICE.

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

ˎ The iPhone may not recognize your voice depending

on usage conditions. (For example, if you are in a
moving car.)

ˎ Siri Eyes Free may not function properly, or the

response time may lag in locations where iPhone
signals are difficult to receive.

ˎ Depending on the iPhone’s operating condition, Siri

Eyes Free may not function properly, or may quit.

ˎ 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.

ˎ 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.

ˎ When connecting the iPhone to the USB port, Siri Eyes

Free may not function properly, or may quit.

ˎ When connecting the iPhone to the unit, do not

activate Siri with the iPhone. Siri Eyes Free may not
function properly, or may quit.

ˎ There is no audio sound while Siri Eyes Free is

activated.

Settings

Canceling the DEMO Mode

You can cancel the demonstration display which
appears when the source is off and the clock is
displayed.

1 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to

select [SET GENERAL], then press it.

2 Rotate the control dial to select [SET

DEMO], then press it.

3 Rotate the control dial to select [SET

DEMO-OFF], then press it.

The setting is complete.

4 Press (back) twice.

The display returns to normal reception/play
mode.

Basic Setting Operation

You can set items in the following setup categories:
General setup (GENERAL), Sound setup (SOUND),
Display setup (DISPLAY), BLUETOOTH setup (BT),
SongPal setup (SONGPAL)
(Not available when the BT phone is selected.)

1 Press MENU.
2 Rotate the control dial to select the setup

category, then press it.

The items that can be set differ depending on
the source and settings.

3 Rotate the control dial to select the

options, then press it.

To return to the previous display

Press (back).

General Setup (GENERAL)

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DEMO (demonstration)

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

CLOCK-ADJ (clock adjust) (page 7)

BEEP

Activates the beep sound: [ON], [OFF].

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AUTO OFF

Shuts off automatically after a desired time
when the unit is turned off: [ON] (30 minutes),
[OFF].

STEERING

Registers/resets the setting of the steering
wheel remote control.
(Available when connected with the connection
cable (not supplied).) (Available only while the
source is off and the clock is displayed.)
STR CONTROL (steering control)
Selects the input mode of the connected remote
control. To prevent a malfunction, be sure to
match the input mode with the connected
remote control before use.

CUSTOM

Input mode for the steering wheel remote
control (automatically selected when [EDIT
CUSTOM] is complete or [RESET CUSTOM] is
performed)

PRESET

Input mode for the wired remote control
excluding the steering wheel remote control

EDIT CUSTOM

Registers the functions (SOURCE, ATT, VOL +/–,
SEEK +/–, VOICE, ON HOOK, OFF HOOK) to the
steering wheel remote control:
ɞ Rotate the control dial to select the function

you want to assign to the steering wheel
remote control, then press it.

ɟ While [REGISTER] is blinking, press and hold

the button on the steering wheel remote
control you want to assign the function to.
When registration is complete, [REGISTERED]
is displayed.

ɠ To register other functions, repeat steps ɞ

and ɟ.

(Available only when [STR CONTROL] is set to
[CUSTOM].)

RESET CUSTOM

Resets the setting of the steering wheel remote
control: [YES], [NO]. (Available only when [STR
CONTROL] is set to [CUSTOM].)

Notes

ˎ While making settings, only button operation on

the unit is available. For safety, park your car

before making this setting.

ˎ If an error occurs while registering, all the

previously-registered information remains. Restart

registration from the function where the error

occurred.

ˎ This function may not be available on some

vehicles. For details on the compatibility of your

vehicle, visit the support site on the back cover.

CT (clock time)

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

PAR ENTAL

Sets the parental lock to [ON], [OFF], and edits
the passcode (page 11).
(Available only when SiriusXM is selected.)

SXM RESET (SiriusXM reset)

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

FIRMWARE

Checks/updates the firmware version. For
details, visit the following support site:

http://esupport.sony.com/

FW VERSION (firmware version)
Displays current firmware version.
FW UPDATE (firmware update)
Enters firmware update process: [YES], [NO].
(Available only while the source is off and the
clock is displayed.)

Sound Setup (SOUND)

This setup menu is available when any source
except for the BT phone is selected.

C.AUDIO+ (ClearAudio+)

Reproduces sound by optimizing the digital
signal with the Sony recommended sound
settings: [ON], [OFF]. (Automatically sets to [OFF]
when [EQ10 PRESET] is changed and/or
[MEGABASS] is set to [1] or [2] and/or [DSO] is set
to [LOW], [MID] or [HIGH].)

EQ10 PRESET

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

EQ10 CUSTOM

Sets [CUSTOM] of EQ10.
Setting 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.

BTM (best tuning memory) (page 10)

(Available only when the tuner is selected.)

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POSITION (listening position)

F/R POS (front/rear position)
Simulates a natural sound field by delaying the
sound output from speakers to suit your
position:

ɞ [FRONT L] (front left),
ɟ [FRONT R] (front right),
ɠ [FRONT] (center front),
ɡ [ALL] (center of your car),

[CUSTOM] (position set by the advanced car
audio settings on SongPal)
[OFF] (no position set)
ADJ POSITION* (adjust position)
Fine-tunes the listening position setting: [+3] –
[CENTER] – [-3].
SW POS* (subwoofer position)

ʭ [NEAR] (near),
ʮ [NORMAL] (normal),
ʯ [FAR] (far)

DSO (dynamic soundstage organizer)

Creates a more ambient sound as if there were
speakers in the dashboard: [OFF], [LOW], [MID],
[HIGH].

BALANCE

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

FADER

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

DSEE (digital sound enhancement engine)

Improves digitally compressed sound by
restoring high frequencies lost in the
compression process.
This setting can be memorized for each source
other than the tuner.
Selects the DSEE mode: [ON], [OFF].

AAV (advanced auto volume)

Adjusts the playback volume level of all
playback sources to the optimum level: [ON],
[OFF].

RB ENH (rear bass enhancer)

Rear Bass Enhancer enhances the bass sound by
applying a low pass filter setting to the rear
speakers. This function allows the rear speakers
to work as a subwoofer if one is not connected.
(Available only when [SW DIREC] is set to [OFF].)

RBE MODE (rear bass enhancer mode)
Selects the rear bass enhancer mode: [1], [2], [3],
[OFF].
LPF FREQ (low pass filter frequency)
Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency: [50Hz],
[60Hz], [80Hz], [100Hz], [120Hz].
LPF SLOP (low pass filter slope)
Selects the LPF slope: [1], [2], [3].

SW DIREC (subwoofer direct connection)

You can use the subwoofer without a power
amplifier when it is connected to the rear
speaker lead.
(Available only when [RBE MODE] is set to [OFF].)
Be sure to connect a 4 – 8 ohm subwoofer to
either of the rear speaker leads. Do not connect
a speaker to the other rear speaker lead.
SW MODE (subwoofer mode)
Selects the subwoofer mode: [1], [2], [3], [OFF].
SW PHASE (subwoofer phase)
Selects the subwoofer phase: [NORM], [REV].
SW POS* (subwoofer position)
Selects the subwoofer position: [NEAR],
[NORMAL], [FAR].
LPF FREQ (low pass filter frequency)
Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency: [50Hz],
[60Hz], [80Hz], [100Hz], [120Hz].
LPF SLOP (low pass filter slope)
Selects the LPF slope: [1], [2], [3].

S.WOOFER (subwoofer)

SW LEVEL (subwoofer level)
Adjusts the subwoofer volume level:
[+10 dB] – [0 dB] – [-10 dB].
([ATT] is displayed at the lowest setting.)
SW PHASE (subwoofer phase)
Selects the subwoofer phase: [NORM], [REV].
SW POS* (subwoofer position)
Selects the subwoofer position: [NEAR],
[NORMAL], [FAR].
LPF FREQ (low pass filter frequency)
Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency: [50Hz],
[60Hz], [80Hz], [100Hz], [120Hz].
LPF SLOP (low pass filter slope)
Selects the LPF slope: [1], [2], [3].

HPF (high pass filter)

HPF FREQ (high pass filter frequency)
Selects the front/rear speaker cut-off frequency:
[OFF], [50Hz], [60Hz], [80Hz], [100Hz], [120Hz].
HPF SLOP (high pass filter slope)
Selects the HPF slope (effective only when [HPF
FREQ] is set to other than [OFF]): [1], [2], [3].

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.

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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.

* Does not appear when [F/R POS] is set to [OFF].

Display Setup (DISPLAY)

DIMMER

Dims the display: [ON], [OFF], [AT] (auto)
([AT] is available only when the illumination
control lead is connected, and turn on the head
light).

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).

ALL-C (all color)

Sets a preset color or customized color for the
display and buttons.

COLOR

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

RGB RED, RGB GRN, RGB BLUE

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

AUTO SCR (auto scroll)

Scrolls long items automatically: [ON], [OFF].
(Not available when the AUX or tuner is
selected.)

BLUETOOTH Setup (BT)

PAI RING (page 8)

PHONE BOOK (page 15)

REDIAL (page 15)

RECENT CALL (page 15)

VOICE DIAL (page 16)

DIAL NUMBER (page 15)

RINGTONE

Selects whether this unit or the connected
cellular phone outputs the ringtone: [1] (this
unit), [2] (cellular phone).

AUTO ANS (auto answer)

Sets this unit to answer an incoming call
automatically: [OFF], [1] (about 3 seconds), [2]
(about 10 seconds).

AUTOPAIR (auto pairing)

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

BT SIGNL (BLUETOOTH signal) (page 8)

Activates/deactivates the BLUETOOTH function.

BT INIT (BLUETOOTH initialize)

Initializes all the BLUETOOTH related settings
(pairing information, preset number, device
information, etc.): [YES], [NO].
When disposing the unit, initialize all the
settings.
(Available only while the source is off and the
clock is displayed.)

SongPal Setup (SONGPAL)

Establish and terminate “SongPal” function
(connection).

SND SYNC (sound synchronization)

Activates the synchronization of the illumination
with the sound: [ON], [OFF].

M. DISPLAY (motion display)

Shows moving patterns: [LM], [ON], [OFF].

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ˎ Discs that this unit CANNOT play

ˋ Discs with labels, stickers, or sticky tape or

Additional Information

Updating the Firmware

You can update the firmware of this unit from the
following support site:

http://esupport.sony.com/

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

Precautions

ˎ Cool off the unit beforehand if your car has been

parked in direct sunlight.

ˎ Do not leave the front panel or audio devices

brought in inside the car, or it may cause
malfunction due to high temperature in direct
sunlight.

ˎ Power antenna (aerial) extends automatically.

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

ˋ Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,

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

ˋ 8 cm (3

1

/4 in) discs.

Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs

ˎ If the multi-session disc begins with a CD-DA

session, it is recognized as a CD-DA disc, and
other sessions are not played.

ˎ Discs that this unit CANNOT play

ˋ CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality.
ˋ CD-R/CD-RW recorded with an incompatible

recording device.

ˋ CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly.
ˋ 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 multi­session.

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.

Notes on discs

ˎ Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat

sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight.

ˎ Before playing, wipe the discs

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

ˎ 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.

Playback order of audio files

Fold er (alb um)

Audio file (track)

About iPod

ˎ You can connect to the following iPod models.

Update your iPod devices to the latest software
before use.

Compatible iPhone/iPod models

Compatible Model Bluetooth® USB
iPhone 6 Plus íí
iPhone 6 íí
iPhone 5s íí
iPhone 5c íí
iPhone 5 íí
iPhone 4s íí
iPhone 4 íí
iPhone 3GS íí
iPhone 3G í

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Compatible Model Bluetooth® USB
iPod touch

(5th generation)
iPod touch

(4th generation)
iPod touch

(3rd generation)
iPod touch

(2nd generation)
iPod classic í
iPod nano

(7th generation)
iPod nano

(6th generation)
iPod nano

(5th generation)
iPod nano

(4th generation)
iPod nano

(3rd generation)

ˎ “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.

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.

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Notes on the lithium battery

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

Should the battery be swallowed, immediately
consult a doctor.

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

contact.

ˎ Be sure to observe the correct polarity when i nstalling

the battery.

ˎ Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,

otherwise a short-circuit may occur.

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

CEA2006 Standard
Power Output: 17 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 – 107.9 MHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency:

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

+500.0 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 – 15,000 Hz

AM

Tuning range: 530 – 1,710 kHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Sensitivity: 26 μV

CD Player section

Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB
Frequency response: 10 – 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit

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The maximum number of: (CD-R/CD-RW only)

ˋ folders (albums): 150 (including root folder)
ˋ files (tracks) and folders: 300 (may less than 300

if folder/file names contain many characters)

ˋ displayable characters for a folder/file name: 32

(Joliet)/64 (Romeo)

Corresponding codec: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma)

and AAC (.m4a)

USB Player section

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

10,000

Corresponding codec:

MP3 (.mp3)

Bit rate: 8 - 320 kbps (Supports VBR (Variable

Bit Rate))

Sampling rate: 16 - 48 kHz

WMA (.wma)

Bit rate: 32 - 192 kbps (Supports VBR

(Variable Bit Rate))

Sampling rate: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

AAC (.m4a, .mp4)

Bit rate: 8 - 320 kbps
Sampling rate: 11.025 - 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

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 – 2.4835 GHz)
Modulation method: FHSS
Compatible BLUETOOTH Profiles*

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) 1.3
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) 1.5
HFP (Handsfree Profile) 1.6
PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile)
SPP (Serial Port Profile)
MAP (Message Access Profile)
HID (Human Interface Device Profile)

Corresponding codec:

SBC (.sbc) and AAC (.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.

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2

:

Power amplifier section

Output: Speaker outputs
Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output: 55 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

General

Outputs:

Audio outputs terminal: front, rear, sub
Power antenna (aerial)/Power amplifier control

terminal (REM OUT)

Inputs:

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

Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery (negative

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

Approx. 178 mm × 100 mm × 178 mm

1

(7

/8 in × 4 in × 7 1/8 in) (w/h/d)

Mounting dimensions:

Approx. 182 mm × 111 mm × 159 mm

1

/4 in × 4 3/8 in × 6 3/8 in) (w/h/d)

(7
Mass: Approx. 1.4 kg (3 lb 2 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

Cable for steering wheel remote input: RC-SR1

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.

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