Sony XAV-3500 Users guide

5-010-467-11(1)

AV RECEIVER

Operating Instructions

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To cancel the demonstration (Demo) display, see page 7.

To switch the FM/AM tuning step, see page 7.
For the connection/installation, see page 11.
To use smartphones with “WebLink Apps” installed, visit the Help

Guide on the back cover.

XAV-3500

Warning

For safety, be sure to install this unit in the
dashboard of the car as the rear side of the unit
becomes hot during use.
For details, see “Connection/Installation”
(page 11).

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

The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only
those countries where it is legally enforced, mainly
in the countries EEA (European Economic Area) and
Switzerland.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.

Disposal of waste batteries and
electrical and electronic
equipment (applicable in the
European Union and other
countries with separate collection
systems)

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.

Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC
position

Do not install this unit in a car that has no ACC
position. The display of the unit does not turn off
even after turning the ignition off, and this
causes battery drain.

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 OTH ER DAMAGES INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF
REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF USE OF THE
PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT,
DOWNTIME, AND PURCHASER’S TIME RELATED TO
OR ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, ITS
HARDWARE AND/OR ITS SOFTWARE.

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

Emergency calls

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

On BLUETOOTH communication

• Microwaves emitting from a BLUETOOTH device
may affect the operation of electronic medical
devices. Turn off this unit and other BLUETOOTH
devices in the following locations, as it may cause
an accident.
– where inflammable gas is present, in a hospital,

train, airplane, or petrol station

– near automatic doors or a fire alarm

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

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

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

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Guide to Parts and Controls

Main Unit and Remote Commander

Main unit

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

 Display/touch screen
 HOME

Displays the HOME screen (page 6).

ATT (attenuate)

Press and hold for 1 second to attenuate the
sound.
To cancel, press and hold again, or press VOL +.

 VOL (volume) +/–
 Receptor for the remote commander

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/ (previous/next)

Functions differently depending on the selected
source:

– Radio: select a preset station.
– USB/BT Audio: move to the previous/next file.

Press and hold to:

– Radio: tune into a station automatically

(SEEK+/SEEK–).

– USB/BT Audio: fast-reverse/fast-forward.

 OPTION

Displays the OPTION screen (page 6).

RM-X170 remote commander

The remote commander can be used to operate the
audio controls. For menu operations, use the touch
screen.

Note

The white buttons in the illustration above are not
supported.

/ (previous/next)

/ (fast-reverse/fast-forward)

Functions differently depending on the selected
source:

– Radio: select a preset station.
– USB/BT Audio: move to the previous/next file.

Press and hold to:

– Radio: tune into a station automatically

(SEEK+/SEEK–).

– USB/BT Audio: fast-reverse/fast-forward.

///

Functions differ depending on the selected
source.

– Radio: select a preset station or tune into a

station automatically.

– USB: select a folder or move to the previous/

next file.

ENTER

Enters the selected item.

 SRC (source)

Changes the source. Each time you press this
button, a selectable source is displayed in a
popup on the current display.

 MODE

Selects the radio band.

 VOL (volume ) +/–

Remove the insulation film before use.

 OFF

Turns the source off.

 MONITOR OFF

Turns o ff t he monito r.
To t urn ba ck on , press aga in .

 EQ (equalizer)

Selects an equalizer curve.

 Number buttons (0 to 9)
 CLEAR
 ATT (attenuate)

Attenuates the sound. Press again to cancel the
attenuation.

 (play/pause)

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