Sony XAV-712BT, XAV-612BT, XAV-602BT User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Manual de instrucciones

XAV-712BT/XAV-612BT/XAV-602BT

Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of the car for safety. For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.

About this manual

 This manual contains instructions for XAV-

712BT, XAV-612BT and XAV-602BT.

 XAV-602BT is the model representatively used

for illustration purposes.

Notes on BLUETOOTH function

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.

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.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this CD/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

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.)

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 23). The unit will turn off automatically in the set time when no source is selected, which prevents battery drainage. If you do not set the Auto OFF function, press and hold OFF until the display disappears each time you turn the ignition off.

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE!

Safe and efficient use

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Sony may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Please check for exceptions, due to national requirement or limitations, in usage of BLUETOOTH equipment before using this product.

Driving

Check the laws and regulations on the use of cellular phones and handsfree equipment in the areas where you drive. Always give full attention to driving and pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require.

Connecting to other devices

When connecting to any other device, please read its user guide for detailed safety instructions.

Radio frequency exposure

RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in cars, such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic antiskid (antilock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems or air bag systems. For installation or service of this device, please consult with the manufacturer or its representative of your car. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty that may apply to this device. Consult with the manufacturer of your car to ensure that the use of your cellular phone in the car will not affect its electronic system. Check regularly that all wireless device equipment in your car is mounted and operating properly.

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.

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Therefore do not rely solely upon any electronic device for essential communications (such as medical emergencies). Remember, in order to make or receive calls, the handsfree and the electronic device connected to the handsfree must be switched on in a service area with adequate cellular signal strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on all cellular phone networks or when certain network services and/or phone features are in use. Check with your local service provider.

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Table of Contents

Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Getting Started

Resetting the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Performing Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Detaching the front panel

(XAV-612BT/602BT only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Listening to the Radio

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

Storing and Receiving Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Playback

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

Playing an iPod/USB Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Playing a BLUETOOTH Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Searching and Playing Tracks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Enjoying Music According to Your Mood

(SensMe™). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Available Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

[DVD Audio Level] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

[CSO (Center Speaker Organizer)] . . . . . . . . . . 16

EQ7 / Subwoofer Level Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Balance / Fader Level Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

RBE (Rear Bass Enhancer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

4.1ch Speaker Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Visual Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Picture EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Source Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Auto Input Change(MHL)

(XAV-712BT/612BT only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Additional Information

Auxiliary Audio/Video Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Rear View Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

For details on smartphone connectivity and battery charge capability, see “Summary of Useful Functions for Smartphone” on the pages at the end of these operating instructions.

Handsfree Calling

Receiving a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Available Operations During a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Phonebook Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Call Data Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Phone Option Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Useful Functions

App Remote with iPhone/Android Phone . . . . . . 19

Duplicating the Smartphone’s Display

(MirrorLink™) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Enjoying Different Sources in Front and Rear

(Zone × Zone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Enjoying high quality image

(XAV-712BT/612BT only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using Gesture Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Settings

General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Touch Panel Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Bluetooth Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

USB Battery Charge Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Guide to Parts and Controls

Main unit

XAV-712BT

There is a tactile dot to the right of the VOLUME + button.

XAV-612BT/602BT

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 Disc slot

(XAV-712BT: located behind the front panel)

 VOLUME –/+  DSPL (display)

Change the display items.

-M.OFF (monitor off)

Press and hold to turn off the monitor and the button illumination. Touch anywhere on the display to turn back on.

 Reset button

(XAV-612BT/602BT: located behind the front panel)

 Display/touch panel  Receptor for the remote commander  HOME

Open the HOME menu.

-VOI CE

Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to activate the voice command function. When the App Remote function is on, voice recognition (Android phone only) and voice dial is activated. When the App Remote function is off, only voice dial is available.

-ATT (attenuate) (XAV-712BT only)

Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to attenuate the sound. To assign the ATT function to the HOME button, select [ATT ON/OFF] in [HOME Key Function (hold 2sec push)] (page 22).

 SOURCE

Turn on the power. Change the source. Each press displays a selectable source in a popup on the current display.

-OFF

Press and hold for 1 second to exit the source. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn off the unit. When the unit is turned off, remote commander operation is not available.

Volume control dial (XAV-612BT/602BT only)

Rotate to adjust the volume.

 (disc eject)

-TI LT (X AV-712BT only )

Press and hold to adjust the monitor angle.

 USB port (XAV-612BT/602BT only)

Open the cover to connect a USB device.

 Front panel release button (XAV-612BT/602BT

only)

RM-X271 remote commander

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

Remove the insulation film before use.

 POSITION

Switch the listening position.

 (return)

Return to the previous display/return to the menu on a Video CD (VCD).

 EQ (equalizer)

Select an equalizer curve.

 Number buttons (0 - 9)  CLEAR  Z×Z (Zone × Zone) (page 20)  (play/pause)

/ (previous/next)  DVD playback setting buttons  ZAP (zappin) (page 14) /// (cursor)/ENTER  MODE

Select the radio band/auxiliary device.

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Screen displays

Status bar:

Notification panel:

Tap on the status bar to open the notification panel.

Home screen:

 Indications

Lights up when the sound is attenuated.

Lights up when the Zone × Zone function is on.

Lights up when the App Remote function is on.

 BLUETOOTH status indications

Lights up when the BLUETOOTH signal is on.

Lights up when a device is connected to the unit for audio streaming. Flashes when the connection is in progress.

Lights up when a cellular phone is connected to the unit for handsfree calling. Flashes when the connection is in progress.

Indicates the signal strength status of the connected cellular phone.

Indicates the remaining battery status of the connected cellular phone.

Lights up when a connected cellular phone has unread SMS message(s).

 Application specific area

Display playback controls/indications or show the unit’s status. Displayed items differ depending on the source.

 Common area

Accesses the EQ7/subwoofer settings menu directly (page 24).

Activates the voice command function.



Switch from the HOME screen to the playback screen.

 (option)

Open the HOME option menu. Press HOME, then touch .

[Icon Priority]

Changes the order of icons.

[Background Theme]

Changes the wallpaper.

[Icon View]

Switches between 2D and 3D icon display. You can also switch the icon view by touching and holding anywhere on the display.

[Touch Effect]

Displays a light trail where you have touched the display.

To return to the home screen, touch .

 Source select keys

Change the source.

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Getting Started

Resetting the Unit

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

1 Press the reset button on the unit.

Use a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen.

Note

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

Performing Initial Settings

After resetting, the initial setting display appears.

1 Touch [No] on the demo setting display. 2 Touch [Idioma] to set the display

language.

Move the scrollbar up and down, then select the desired language.

3 Touch [Subwoofer] to set the subwoofer

connection status.

Set to [ON] if a subwoofer is connected, or [OFF] if not.

4 Touch [Listening Position] to set the

listening position.

Set to [Front L] if your listening position is front left, or [Front R] if front right. To return to the initial setting display, touch .

5 Touch [OK].

The setting is complete.

This setting can then be further configured in the setting menu (page 22).

Setting the Clock

1 Press HOME, then touch [Settings]. 2 Touch , then touch [Date & Time]. 3 Touch [Select Time Zone].

The setting display appears.

To return to the [Date & Time] display, touch

4 Touch [Set Date], then set the year,

month and day.

5 Touch [Set Time], then set the hour and

minute.

6 Touch [AM] or [PM]. 7 Touch [OK].

The setting is complete.

To delete an entered number, touch [Clear].

To activate/deactivate the CT function (page 11), touch [CT] in step 4.

Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device

You can enjoy music, or perform handsfree calling, by connecting a suitable BLUETOOTH device (cellular phone, audio device, etc.). For details on connecting a BLUETOOTH device, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the device. Before connecting, turn down the volume of this unit; otherwise, loud sound may result.

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 Press HOME, then touch [Settings]. 2 Touch , and move the scrollbar up and

down.

3 Touch [Bluetooth Connection], then set

the signal to [ON].

The BLUETOOTH signal of this unit is activated

and appears on the status bar.

4 Touch [Pairing >].

The unit enters pairing standby mode.

5 Perform the pairing procedure on the

BLUETOOTH device to detect this unit.

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6 Select [Sony Car Audio] shown in the

display of the BLUETOOTH device.

7 If passkey* input is required on the

BLUETOOTH device, input [0000].

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

“PIN number,” “password,” etc., depending on the BLUETOOTH device.

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 by another device. To enable detection, terminate the current connection.

Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device

This chapter explains how to connect manually to registered BLUETOOTH devices.

1 Make sure that the BLUETOOTH signals

both on this unit (page 24) and the BLUETOOTH device are activated.

on the status bar indicates that the

BLUETOOTH signal on this unit is on.

2 Operate the BLUETOOTH device to

connect to this unit.

or appears.

When the ignition is turned to on with the BLUETOOTH signal activated, this unit searches for the last-connected BLUETOOTH device, and connection is made automatically if possible.

Note

If this unit cannot detect the last-connected BLUETOOTH device, touch [Reconnect] to search for the last-paired device again. If the problem is not solved, follow the pairing procedure.

Detaching the front panel (XAV612BT/602BT only)

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

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.

To deactivate the caution alarm, set [Front Panel Caution Alarm] to [OFF] (page 23).

1 Press and hold OFF for more than 2

seconds to turn off the unit.

2 Press . 3  Lift the left side of the front panel.

 Pull it off towards you.

Note

Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front panel and display window.

Attaching the front panel

Engage part  of the front panel with part  of the unit, as illustrated, and push the left side into position until it clicks.

To install the microphone

To capture your voice during handsfree calling, you need to install the microphone (supplied). For details on how to connect the microphone, refer to the supplied “Installation/Connections” guide.

Note

Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel.

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Listening to the Radio







Listening to the Radio

To listen to the radio, press HOME then touch [Tuner].

Reception controls/indications

Reception controls ( to )

 Current band icon

Opens the band list.

 [PTY] (Program Types) (FM only)

Opens the PTY list (page 11).



Registers the current band as a preset item.



Changes the pattern of the visualizer.

 /

Tunes in automatically.

 /

Tunes in manually. Touch and hold to continuously skip frequencies.

 [1] to [6]

Selects a preset station. Touch and hold to store the currently displayed frequency in that preset.

Reception indications ( and )

 Current source icon  Frequency/status

Storing and Receiving Stations

Caution

When tuning to stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.

Storing automatically (BTM)

1 Select the desired band ([FM1], [FM2],

[FM3], [AM1], or [AM2]).

2 Touch . 3 Touch [BTM].

The unit stores the first six available stations in

presets ([1] to [6]).

To return to the playback screen, touch .

Tuning

1 Touch the current band.

The band list appears.

2 Touch the desired band ([FM1], [FM2],

[FM3], [AM1], or [AM2]).

3 Perform tuning.

To tune automatically

Touch / .

Scanning stops when the unit receives a station.

Repeat this procedure until the desired station

is received.

To tune manually

Touch / repeatedly until the desired

frequency is received.

To skip frequencies continuously, touch and

hold / .

Storing manually

1 While receiving the station that you want

to store, touch , then touch the desired

preset number ([1] to [6]).

To return to the playback screen, touch .

Receiving stored stations

1 Select the band. 2 Touch the desired preset number ([1] to

[6]).

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Using Radio Data System (RDS)





Display items

 Band name, RDS*  Program service name, frequency  Preset number

* During RDS reception.

RDS services

This unit automatically provides RDS services as follows:

PTY (Program Types)

Displays the currently received program type. Also searches for a designated program type.

CT (Clock Time)

The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the clock.

Type of programs

News (News), Current Affairs (Current Affairs), Information (Information), Sport (Sports), Education (Education), Drama (Drama), Cultures

(Culture), Science (Science), Varied Speech (Varied), Pop Music (Pop Music), Rock Music (Rock Music), Easy Listening (M.O.R. Music), Light Classics M (Light classical), Serious Classics (Serious classical), Other Music (Other Music),

Weather & Metr (Weather), Finance (Finance), Children’s Progs (Children’s program), Social Affairs (Social Affairs), Religion (Religion), Phone In (Phone In), Travel & Tou ring (Travel), Leisure & Hobby (Leisure), Jazz Music (Jazz Music), Country Music (Country Music), National Music (National

Music), Oldies Music (Oldies Music), Folk Music (Folk Music), Documentary (Documentary)

Note

You cannot use this function in countries/regions where no PTY data is available.

Selecting program types (PTY)

1 During FM reception, touch [PTY].

To scroll the list, move the scrollbar up and down.

2 Touch the desired program type.

The unit searches for a station broadcasting the selected program type.

To close the PTY list, touch .

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Playback





Audio language

Audio format/ channel numbers*



To change the visualizer settings, touch

For playable discs or file types, see page 30.

Playing a Disc

Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the disc.

XAV-712BT

1 Press  on the unit to open the front

panel.

2 Insert the disc (label side up), then

playback starts.

XAV-612BT/602BT

1 Insert the disc (label side up), then

playback starts.

If a DVD menu appears

Touch the desired item in the DVD menu. You can also use the menu control panel, which can be displayed by touching the screen anywhere except the DVD menu items. Touch /// to move the cursor, then touch [ENTER] to confirm. If the menu control panel does not appear by touching the display, use the remote commander.

Example of playback indications (DVD)

Using PBC (playback control) functions

The PBC menu interactively assists with operations while a PBC-compatible VCD is played.

1 Start playing a PBC-compatible VCD.

The PBC menu appears.

2 Press the number buttons on the remote

commander to select the desired item,

then press ENTER.

3 Follow the instructions in the menu for

interactive operations.

To return to the previous display, press  on

the remote commander.

To deactivate PBC functions, set [Video CD PBC] to [OFF] (page 27).

Notes

 During PBC playback, the track number, playback

item, etc., do not appear on the playback display.

 Resume playback is unavailable during playback with

PBC.

Configuring audio settings

To change the audio language/format

The audio language can be changed if the disc is recorded with multilingual tracks. You can also change the audio format when playing a disc recorded in multiple audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital). During playback, touch the screen and then . Touch repeatedly until the desired audio language/format appears.

 Current source icon, format, chapter/title

number, audio format

 Playback status, elapsed playback time

Touch the display if the indications are not displayed. For audio discs, some indications are always displayed during playback.

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* The format name and channel numbers appear as

follows: Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

 Front channel × 2 + Center channel × 1  Rear channel × 2

If the same language is displayed two or more times, the disc is recorded in multiple audio formats.

To change the audio channel

When playing a VCD, you can listen to both left and right channels, right channel only or left channel only, via both right and left speakers. During playback, touch repeatedly until the desired audio channel appears. The options are indicated below.

[Stereo]: Standard stereo sound (default) [1/Left]: Left channel sound (monaural) [2/Right]: Right channel sound (monaural)

Caution for iPhone

When you connect an iPhone via USB, telephone volume is controlled by the iPhone itself. In order to avoid sudden loud sound after a call, do not increase the volume on the unit during a call.

About resuming mode

When the iPod currently playing is connected to the dock connector, the mode of this unit changes to resuming mode and playback starts in the mode set by the iPod. In resuming mode, repeat/shuffle play are not available.

Playing an iPod/USB Device

In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is used as a general reference for the iPod functions on the iPod and iPhone, unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations. For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see “About iPod” (page 33) or visit the support site on the back cover.

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

1 Reduce the volume on this unit.

If the device is turned off, turn it on.

2 Connect the iPod or the USB device to

the USB port.

3 Press HOME, then touch [USB Music],

[USB Video], [USB Photo] or [iPod].

In the case of [USB Music], [USB Video] or [iPod], playback starts. In the case of [U SB Photo], touch [All pictures] or [Folders], then select the picture or folder to start photo file playback.

To stop playback

Press and hold OFF for 1 second.

Listen and watch contents with direct operation of iPod (Passenger App Control)

1 During playback, touch .

To deactivate Passenger App Control

During [Passenger App Control], touch screen and then [Cancel]. The play mode changes to resuming mode.

Notes

 App image and video can only be displayed on this

unit while the parking brake is applied.

 Apps compatible with Passenger App Control are

limited.

 The volume can be adjusted only by this unit.  The repeat and shuffle settings will be off if the

Passenger App Control mode is canceled.

Playing a BLUETOOTH Device

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

To remove the device

Stop playback, then disconnect. Do not disconnect during playback, as data in the device may be damaged.

Notes

 If you connect an iPod or MSC device to a USB port

while the same type of device is already connected to the other USB port, the unit will not recognize the latest device.

 The signal of USB Video or USB Photo playback is not

output from the video output terminal (rear).

 The signal of iPod video playback is not output from

the video output terminal (rear).

1 Make BLUETOOTH connection with the

audio device (page 9).

2 Reduce the volume on this unit. 3 Press HOME, then touch [BT Audio]. 4 Operate the audio device to start

playback.

5 Adjust the volume on this unit.

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Playback controls

If the BLUETOOTH device supports AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile), you can control playback via this unit in the same way as disc playback.

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

You can reduce the volume level differences between this unit and the BLUETOOTH device. During playback, touch . Select a level from –8 to +18.

Searching and Playing Tracks

 The tracks in the iPod are played back from 1 minute

into each song.

1 During audio playback, touch [ZAP].

In the case of USB Music, ZAP mode starts from

the currently playing track.

In the case of iPod, ZAP mode starts from a

passage in the next track.

2 Touch [ZAP] when a track you want to

listen to is played.

In the case of USB Music, playback returns to

normal from the current position until the end

of the track.

In the case of iPod, the selected track plays from

the beginning.

To search for a track via the ZAPPIN mode again, repeat steps 1 and 2.

Using repeat play and shuffle play

1 During playback, touch (repeat) or

(shuffle) repeatedly until the desired option appears.

Repeat or shuffle play starts.

Available play modes differ depending on the selected sound source.

Note

Shuffle play is not available for the following discs:

 DVD-R/DVD-R DL/DVD-RW in VR mode.  version 2.0 VCD with PBC function.

Using direct search play

1 During playback, press the number

buttons on the remote commander to enter an item (track, chapter, etc.) number, then press ENTER.

Playback starts from the beginning of the selected point.

Note

During VCD playback, this function is available only when playing a VCD without PBC functions.

Searching for a track by the main chorus part (ZAPPIN™)

ZAPPIN helps you to find desired song by playing back only the main chorus part of that song in a playlist of the iPod/USB device. The playback time can be adjusted in the option menu (page 16). This function is convenient, for example, when searching for a track in shuffle or shuffle repeat mode.

Notes

 The tracks in the USB device need to be analyzed by

12 TONE ANALYSIS.

Searching for a file from the list screen

1 During playback, touch .

The list screen from the currently played item

appears.

Furthermore, touch or to list up by the

file type (audio/video).

2 Touch the desired item.

Playback starts.

In the case of the USB photo file, touch to

start the slideshow.

To change the display format for video/ photo files

While the list screen appears, touch then select the desired option.

: Grid view

Displays the files as a grid.

: List view

Displays the files as a list.

: Cover art view

Displays the files as angled graphics.

: Date view (all pictures only)

Displays the photo files in order of date.

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: Expanded view (folders only)

Displays the photo folders, below which are displayed subfolders, and any photo file images that are contained.

Selecting songs from the library

1 While the list screen appears, touch .

The menu list appears.

2 Select the desired category.

The selected list appears.

3 Touch the desired track.

Playback starts.

If a message appears, follow the on-screen instructions to proceed.

2 Drag and drop tracks from Windows

Explorer or iTunes, etc., to “Media Go.”

The analysis and transfer of tracks starts.

For details on operations, refer to the help of “Media Go.”

Selecting an album by cover art

1 While the list screen appears, touch . 2 Touch the cover art of the album you

want to play.

Playback starts.

Enjoying Music According to Your Mood (SensMe™)

Sony’s unique “SensMe™ channels” feature automatically group tracks by channel or mood, and allow you to enjoy music intuitively.

Installing “Media Go” on your computer

Software (“Media Go”) is required to enable the SensMe™ function on this unit.

1 Download “Media Go” software from the

support site on the back cover.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions to

complete the installation.

Transferring tracks to a USB device using “Media Go”

To enable the Sens Me™ function on th is unit , tracks need to be analyzed and transferred to a registered USB device using “Media Go.”

1 Connect the registered USB device to

your computer.

For “WALKMAN,” connect via MTP mode. For USB devices other than “WALKMAN,” connect via MSC mode. “Media Go” starts automatically.

Playing tracks in channels (SensMe™ channels)

“SensMe™ channels” automatically group tracks into channels by their tunes. You can select and play a channel that fits your mood, activity, etc.

1 Connect a USB device set up for the

SensMe™ function.

2 Press HOME, then touch [USB Music]. 3 Touch , then . 4 Flick the channel list left or right.

Playback of the first track in the current channel starts from the track’s most melodic or rhythmical section*.

* May not be detected correctly.

5 Touch the desired channel.

Playback of tracks in the selected channel starts.

Channel list

 Basic channels

Plays tracks according to the music type.

[Energetic], [Emotional], [Lounge], [Dance], [Extreme], [Upbeat], [Relax], [Mellow]

 Recommended

[Morning], [Daytime], [Evening], [Night], [Midnight]

 Shuffle All

Plays all analyzed tracks in random order.

Available Options

Various settings are available in each source by touching . The available items differ depending on the situation.

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iPod

Options Details

[ZAPPIN Time]

- Selects the playback time for the ZAPPIN function: [6 sec], [15 sec], [30 sec]

USB Music

Options Details

[ZAPPIN Time] Selects the playback

[Update database]

[About Music player]

[List view], [Grid view]

[Sort by album], [Sort by artist]

[Gate], [Balloon], [Glow], [Animal], [Albums], [Graffiti], [Ink], [Random]

time for the ZAPPIN function: [6 sec], [15 sec], [30 sec]

Searches for music files and adds them to the database.

Displays the application version.

Changes the album display format while selecting [Albums] in library.

Changes the cover art sort order.

Changes the visualizer settings.

[Oldest first], [Newest first], [A to Z], [Z to A]

Changes the video list sort order.

USB Photo

Options Details

[Slideshow interval settings]

[Play continuously]

[Update database]

[About Photo viewer]

–Plays a slideshow.

– Sets a photo file as

– Displays detailed

– Deletes the file.

[Oldest first], [Newest first], [A to Z], [Z to A]

Adjusts the time interval: [0.5 sec.] – [20.0 sec.].

Sets continuous playback (slideshow).

Searches for picture files and adds them to the database.

Displays the application version.

wallpaper.

information.

Changes the photo list order.

Disc

USB Video

Options Details

[Zoom settings] Adjusts the video

[Update database]

[About Video player]

– Displays the audio

– Displays detailed

– Deletes the file.

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display: [Normal mode], [Full mode], [Off]

Searches for video files and adds them to the database.

Displays the application version.

option menus.

information.

Options Details

[DVD Audio Level]

[CSO (Center Speaker Organizer)]

– Adjusts the audio

output level between –10 and +10 for a DVD recorded in Dolby Digital format, to balance the volume level between discs.

–Creates a virtual

center speaker even though a real center speaker is not connected. Select from [CSO1], [CSO2] or [CSO3]. This function is effective only when [Multi Channel Output] is set to [Multi] in Source Settings (page 27).

Handsfree Calling





Before handsfree calling, make sure that and are in the display. If the indications do not appear, perform the BLUETOOTH connection procedure (page 8).

Receiving a Call

1 Touch when a call is received.

The phone call starts.

Notes

 You cannot receive a call when the unit enters the

MirrorLink™ mode.

 The ringtone and talker’s voice are output only from

the front speakers.

To adjust the ringtone volume

The level of ringtone volume will be stored into memory, independently from the regular volume level.

XAV-712BT

Press VOLUME +/– while receiving a call.

XAV-612BT/602BT

Rotate the volume control dial while receiving a call.

To rej ect/end a ca ll

Touch .

Making a Call

1 Press HOME, then touch [Phone]. 2 Touch one of the icons on the

BLUETOOTH phone display.

 (call history)*

Select a contact from the call history list. The unit stores the last 20 calls.

 (redial)

Make a call automatically to the last contact you made.

 (phonebook)*

Select a contact from the name list/ number list in the phonebook. To search the desired contact by alphabetical order in the name list, touch . For details on how to manage the phonebook data, see “Phonebook Management” (page 18).

 (voice dial)*

Say a voice tag stored on the cellular phone.

 (phone number input)

Enter the phone number.

 Preset number

Touch a preset number ([1] to [6]). The unit stores up to 6 contacts in the list. For details on how to store, see “Presetting phone numbers” (page 18).

*1 The cellular phone needs to support PBAP

(Phone Book Access Profile).

*2 Do not use the voice dial function on the cellular

phone while it is connected to this unit.

*3 Voice dial may not work depending on the

recognition specification of the cellular phone. For details, visit the support site on the back cover.

2*3

3 Touch .

The call is made and the calling display appears until the other party answers.

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Available Operations During a Call

To adjust the talker’s voice volume

The level of the talker’s voice volume will be stored into memory, independently from the regular volume level.

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Press VOLUME +/– during a call.

XAV-612BT/602BT

Rotate the volume control dial during a call.

To send DTMF (Dual Tone Multiple Frequency) tones

Touch , then the required number keys.

To transfer the current call to the cellular phone

Tou ch . To transfer back to handsfree calling, touch

again.

Available options

During a handsfree call, press .

[Speech Quality] Reduces echo and noise during

a call. For normal use, set to [Mode 1]. If the outgoing sound quality is unsatisfactory, set to [Mode 2].

[MIC Gain] Adjusts the microphone volume

for the other party: [Low], [Middle], [High].

2 Touch , then [Phonebook Select]. 3 Touch the desired item.

To store phonebook data (When [Internal] has been selected from [Phonebook Select])

You can send phonebook data from the connected cellular phone to this unit. Press HOME, then touch [Phone]   [Receive Phonebook]. The unit is ready to receive the phonebook data. Send the phonebook data by operating the connected cellular phone. If data is stored successfully, the BLUETOOTH device name appears on the display of the unit.

Deleting phonebook data

1 Press HOME, then touch [Phone].

The BLUETOOTH phone display appears.

2 Touch .

The phonebook appears.

3 Touch .

The confirmation display appears.

4 Touch [OK].

All phonebook data on this unit is deleted.

To delete an individual contact from the phonebook

Follow steps 1 to 2 above, then select the contact. To search the desired contact by alphabetical order, touch then select alphabet. Touch  [OK].

Phonebook Management

Note

Prior to disposal or changing ownership of your car with this unit still installed, be sure to erase all the phonebook data in this unit to prevent possible unauthorized access, by doing any of the following:

 Delete the phonebook data by initializing (page 24).  Press the reset button.  Disconnect the power supply lead.

Selecting phonebook data

You can access the phonebook data of a cellular phone or this unit’s internal data to make a call.

1 Press HOME, then touch [Phone].

The BLUETOOTH phone display appears.

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Call Data Management

Deleting call history

1 Press HOME, then touch [Phone].

The BLUETOOTH phone display appears.

2 Touch .

The call history list appears.

3 Touch .

The confirmation display appears.

4 Touch [OK].

All items in the call history are deleted.

Presetting phone numbers

1 Press HOME, then touch [Phone].

The BLUETOOTH phone display appears.

2 Touch .

The phonebook appears.

3 Select the contact to store in the preset

dial.

 In the name list, touch the name of

the contact.

To search the desired contact by alphabetical order, touch , then select alphabet.

 In the number list, touch the phone

number.

The contact confirmation display appears.

4 Touch [Preset], then the desired preset

number ([1] to [6]).

The contact is stored to the selected preset number.

To change the registration of the preset dial

Follow the procedure above and overwrite a registered preset dial.

Phone Option Menu

1 Press HOME, then touch [Phone]. 2 Touch .

The phone option menu appears.

[Ringtone]

Uses the ringtone of this unit or the connected cellular phone: [Internal], [Cellular].

[Auto Answer]

Answers an incoming call automatically.

 [OFF]: to not answer automatically.  [3 sec]: to answer automatically after 3

seconds.

 [10 sec]: to answer automatically after 10

seconds.

[Phonebook Select]

Browses the phonebook data on this unit or cellular phone: [Internal], [Cellular].

[Receive Phonebook]

Receives phonebook data from the connected cellular phone. When receiving is complete, BLUETOOTH device name appears.

[Background Visualizer]

Sets background visualizer: [ON], [OFF].

Useful Functions

For details on smartphone connectivity with the following operations and battery charge capability, see “Summary of Useful Functions for Smartphone” on the pages at the end of these operating instructions.

App Remote with iPhone/ Android Phone

Downloading the App Remote application is required from App Store Google Play for Android phone. The App Remote function provides the following features:

 Operate the unit to launch and control

compatible applications on an iPhone/Android phone.

 Operate iPhone/Android phone with simple

finger gestures to control the source of the unit.

 Read out incoming text messages/SMS/

reminders. (Android phone only)

 Launch an application/audio source or search

the keyword on the web by saying a word or phrase into the microphone. (Android phone only)

 Adjust the sound settings (EQ7, Balance/Fader,

Listening Position) of the unit via a mobile device.

Available operations differ depending on the application. For details on available applications, visit the support site on the back cover.

Notes

 For your safety, follow your local traffic laws and

regulations, and do not operate the application while driving.

 The App Remote application on the smartphone

needs to be Version 2 or higher.

 The App Remote function via USB is only available for

iPhones with iOS 5 installed.

 The App Remote function via the BLUETOOTH

function is only available for Android phones with Android 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 or 4.0 installed.

 Automatic reading of the SMS function is only

available for Android phones with TTS Engine installed.

 The following functions disable the App Remote

function.

 BT Audio (Android phone only)  MirrorLink™  HDMI/MHL (XAV-712BT/612BT only)

 The App Remote function is not available when

[Receiver Audio Pl ayback during MirrorLink™] is set to [ON].

for an iPhone, or from

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1 Connect the iPhone to the USB port, or

Android phone via the BLUETOOTH function.

2 Launch the App Remote application. 3 Press HOME, then touch [App Remote].

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

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 MENU on this unit and select Yes on the mobile device.

To terminate connection

Touch in the upper right of the display.

Duplicating the Smartphone’s Display (MirrorLink™)

MirrorLink™ compatibility depends on smartphones and its application. For details on compatible models, refer to the compatible list on the support site on the back cover.

Notes on using the MirrorLink™ function

 Your smartphone needs to support the MirrorLink™

function.

 Depending on the smartphone, you may need to

download an application to use the MirrorLink™ function.

 Available operations differ depending on the

smartphone. Refer to the manual supplied with the smartphone, or consult the manufacturer of the smartphone for details.

1 Connect your smartphone to the USB

port.

2 Press HOME, then touch [MirrorLink™].

The smartphone’s display appears on the display of the unit. Touch and control the applications in the same way as you do on your smartphone.

Tip

Setting [Receiver Audio Playback during MirrorLink™] to [ON] allow the unit to playback an audio source under the MirrorLink™ function (page 22). This setting is useful when you use a navigation application on your smartphone via the MirrorLink™ function.

Note

For your safety, when the parking brake is not engaged, some smartphone screen content may not be displayed on the unit.

Enjoying Different Sources in Front and Rear (Zone × Zone)

You can simultaneously enjoy different sources in the front and rear of the car. Selectable sources for this unit (front) and the rear monitor (rear) are indicated below. Front: Any source. Rear: Disc inserted in this unit.

1 Press HOME, then touch [Settings]. 2 Touch , then touch [Zone × Zone]. 3 Touch [ON].

To operate the source in the front, use the touch panel and buttons on the unit. To operate the source in the rear, use the remote commander.

To deactivate Zone × Zone

Press OFF on the unit/remote commander or select [OFF] in step 3 above.

Notes

 The Zone × Zone function disables remote

commander operation of the source in the front.

 The following buttons on the remote commander

become inactive under the Zone × Zone function: SRC, MODE, ATT, VOL +/–, CLEAR, number buttons.

 The following settings become inactive under the

Zone × Zone function:

 EQ7 / Subwoofer Level Adjust (page 24)  Balance / Fader Level Adjust (page 24)  Listening Position (page 25)  CSO (page 16)  HPF, LPF (page 25)  Rear Bass Enhancer (page 25)

Enjoying high quality image (XAV-712BT/612BT only)

The unit automatically selects the HDMI in/MHL in as the source when the MHL device is connected to the unit, and [Auto Input Change(MHL)] is set to [ON] (page 28).

1 Connect a device via the supplied HDMI

or MHL connection cable.

Use the appropriate cable for your device.

Notes

 Do not disconnect the device during playback.  The MHL connection cable can be used as a power

source for recharging the connected device’s battery when the ignition switch is turned to the accessory position.

 To connect an iPod via the HDMI connection cable,

Apple Digital AV Adapter or Lightning Digital AV Adapter is required.

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 An iPod is charged when it is connected to the unit via

the appropriate adaptor. In this case, USB connection is also required.

 The supplied remote commander works for some of

the operations on the unit and the connected MHL compatible device.

 For HDMI connection, the supplied remote

commander only works for this unit.

 The image may show up differently on the unit’s

display compared to the one on the display of the connected HDMI/MHL device.

 This unit is compatible with 480p and VGA.

Using Gesture Command

You can perform frequently-used operations by drawing the following command strokes on the reception/playback display.

Do this To

Radio reception:

seek forward stations. Draw a horizontal line (left to right)

Draw a horizontal line (right to left)

Draw a vertical line (upwards)

(The same as .)

DVD/VCD playback:

skip forward a chapter/track.

(The same as .)

Xvid/MPEG-4/audio

playback:

skip forward a file/track.

(The same as .)

Radio reception:

seek backward stations.

(The same as .)

DVD/VCD playback:

skip backward a chapter/track.

(The same as .)

Xvid/MPEG-4/audio

playback:

skip backward a file/track.

(The same as .)

Radio reception:

receive stored stations (go

forward).

DVD/VCD/Xvid/MPEG-4

playback:

fast-forward the video.

Audio playback:

skip forward an album (folder).

Radio reception: receive stored stations (go

backward). Draw a vertical line (downwards)

DVD/VCD/Xvid/MPEG-4

playback:

reverse the video.

Audio playback:

skip backward an album

(folder).

Tips

 In the case of USB Video, you can change the playing

speed dynamically by dragging the screen of the video file left or right.

 In the case of USB Photo, you can reverse/fast-

forward a photo file by flicking the photo list left or right.

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Settings

Select [Settings] in the HOME menu when you need to change the settings of the unit. “” in the table below indicates the default setting.

1 Press HOME, then touch [Settings]. 2 Touch one of the setup category icons.

: General Settings (page 22)

: Sound Settings (page 24)

: Visual Settings (page 25)

: Source Settings (page 26)

3 Move the scrollbar up and down to

select the desired item.

To return to the previous display, touch .

To switch from the HOME screen to the playback screen, touch .

General Settings

MirrorLink™ Full Screen

Unit status: Any status

Option Purpose

ON (), OFF To duplicate the smartphone’s

display on the display of the unit, in full screen mode.

Receiver Audio Playback during MirrorLink™

Unit status: Any status

Option Purpose

ON, OFF () To enable playback of an audio

source under the MirrorLink™ function. In this mode, [MirrorLink™] can be selected by pressing the DSPL button. The following sources are not selectable when the function is set to [ON].

-BT Audio

-App Remote

HOME Key Function (hold 2sec push) (XAV-712BT only)

Unit status: Any status

Option Purpose

Voice Command (), ATT ON/ OFF

To assign the voice command function or the ATT function to the HOME button.

Zone × Zone

Unit status: Any status

Option Purpose

ON, OFF () To activate the Zone × Zone

function.

Date & Time

Unit status: Any status

Option Purpose

Select Time Zone, Set Date, Set Time

To set time zone, date and time.

Language

Unit status: Any status

Option Purpose

English, Français, Español (), Português, Русский, Nederlands, Deutsch, Italiano,

To select the display language.

, , ,

Name Characters

Unit status: Any status

Option Purpose

Latin Characters (), Russian Characters, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean Characters, Thai Characters

To select character encoding. Some characters may not be displayed correctly, depending on the encoding method.

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Auto OFF

Shuts off automatically after a desired time when no source is selected.

Unit status: Any status

Option Purpose

OFF (), 30 sec, 30 min, 60 min

To select the desired time to shut off the unit or deactivate the Auto OFF function.

Demo

Unit status: Any status

Option Purpose

ON (), OFF To activate the demonstration.

Beep

Unit status: Any status

Option Purpose

ON (), OFF To activate the operation sound.

Front Panel Caution Alarm (XAV-612BT/602BT only)

Unit status: Any status

Option Purpose

ON (), OFF To activate the caution alarm.

Rotary Commander

Changes the operative direction of rotary commander controls.

Unit status: Any status

Option Purpose

Default () To use in the factory-set

Reverse To use on the right side of the

position.

steering column.

Key Illumination

Unit status: Any status

Option Purpose

Rainbow () (12 preset colors, customized color and 5 preset patterns)

To change the color of the buttons on the unit to match the car’s interior.

Touch Panel Adjust

Unit status: Any status

Option Purpose

– To adjust the touch panel

calibration if the touching position does not correspond with the proper item.

Camera Input

Unit status: Any status

Option Purpose

OFF To deactivate the input.

Normal () To display the picture from the

rear view camera.

Reverse To flip the picture from the rear

view camera horizontally.

Rear View Camera Setting

Displays setting items on the picture from the rear view camera to assist driving. This setting is available only when:

 [Camera Input] is set to [Normal] or [Reverse].  the parking brake is applied.

Unit status: Any status

Option Purpose

To display the marker lines. Touch again to hide the marker lines.

To adjust the length and/or position of the marker lines.

Output Color System

Unit status: No source selected

Option Purpose

NTSC (), PAL To change the color system

according to the connected monitor. (SECAM is not supported.)

Bluetooth Connection

Unit status: Any status

Option Purpose

ON, OFF () To activate the BLUETOOTH

signal.

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Bluetooth Reset

Unit status: Any status

Option Purpose

– To initialize all BLUETOOTH-

related settings such as pairing information, phonebook data, call history, preset dial, history of connected BLUETOOTH devices, etc.

USB Battery Charge Mode

Unit status: Any status

Option Purpose

High (), Standard

To switch the current (mA) capacity of the USB rear cable labeled “HIGH CHARGE”. Set to [Standard] if the connected device is not to be recharged.

Firmware Version

Unit status: Any status

Option Purpose

– To update the Firmware version.

Open Source Licenses

Unit status: Any status

Option Purpose

– To display the software licenses.

Sound Settings

The following settings are not available during USB Video playback.

EQ7 / Subwoofer Level Adjust

Unit status: During reception/playback

Option Purpose

OFF (), R&B, Pop, Rock, HipHop, Dance, Regueton, Custom

Subwoofer: (–6 - +6) : 0

Balance / Fader Level Adjust

Unit status: During reception/ playback

Option Purpose

Balance : (–15 - +15) : 0

Fader : (–15 - +15) : 0

To select the equalizer curve; customize the equalizer curve.

To adjust the volume level of the subwoofer. (Available only when [Subwoofer] is set to [ON].)

To adjust the sound balance between left and right speakers.

To adjust the sound balance between front and rear speakers.

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Listening Position

Sets the listening position and subwoofer position.

Unit status: Any status

Option Purpose

Front L () To set to front left.

Front R To set to front right.

Front To set to center front.

All To set to the center of your car.

OFF To not set the listening position.

Subwoofer: Near, Normal (), Far

Custom To precisely calibrate the

To select the subwoofer position. (Available only when [Subwoofer] is set to [ON], and the listening position is set to [Front L], [Front R], [Front], or [All].)

listening position. Before starting, measure the distance between your listening position and each speaker.

():

Front left

():

Front right

():

Center front

():

In the center of your car

RBE (Rear Bass Enhancer)

Unit status: During reception/ playback

Option Purpose

OFF (), RBE1, RBE2, RBE3

To select the mode to use the rear speakers as subwoofers.

Crossover Filter

Unit status: During reception/ playback

Option Purpose

LPF: 50 Hz, 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz (), 120 Hz

HPF: OFF (), 50 Hz, 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz

Subwoofer Phase: Normal (), Reverse

To select the cut-off frequency of the subwoofer. (Available only when [Subwoofer] is set to [ON].)

To select the cut-off frequency of the front/rear speakers.

To select the subwoofer phase. (Available only when [Subwoofer] is set to [ON].)

Subwoofer

Unit status: No source selected

Option Purpose

ON (), OFF To set the subwoofer connection

status.

4.1ch Speaker Level

Unit status: No source selected

Option Purpose

– To adjust the volume level of

each connected speaker.

Visual Settings

Dimmer

Unit status: Any status

Option Purpose

OFF To deactivate the dimmer.

Auto () To dim the display automatically

ON To dim the display.

Dimmer Level

Unit status: Any status

Option Purpose

(–5 - +5) : 0

Picture EQ

Adjusts the picture to suit the interior brightness of the car. This setting is available only when the parking brake is set.

Unit status: During video playback except USB Video

Option Purpose

Dynamic (), Standard, Theater, Sepia

Custom 1, Custom 2

when you turn lights on. (Available only when the illumination control lead is connected.)

To select the brightness level when the dimmer is activated.

To select the picture quality.

To customize the picture quality.

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Aspect

The screen aspect ratio of USB Video can only be changed by the option menu (page 16). This setting is available only when the parking brake is set.

Unit status: During video playback

Option Purpose

Normal To display a picture with 4:3

aspect ratio (regular picture).

Wide To display a picture with 4:3

aspect ratio enlarged to the left and right edges of the screen, with overflowing parts of the top and bottom cut off to fill the screen.

Full () To display a picture with 16:9

aspect ratio.

Zoom To display a picture with 4:3

aspect ratio enlarged to the left and right edges of the screen.

Source Settings

DVD Direct Search

Sets the search item for DVD direct search play.

Unit status: Any status

Option Purpose

Chapter () To search for a chapter.

Title To search for a title.

DVD Menu Language

Unit status: No source selected

Option Purpose

English (), Chinese, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Russian, Other

To select the default language for the disc's menu.

DVD Audio Language

Unit status: No source selected

Option Purpose

English (), Chinese, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Russian, Other

To select the default language for the soundtrack.

DVD Subtitle Language

Unit status: No source selected

Option Purpose

English (), Chinese, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Russian, Other

To select the default subtitle language for DVD.

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Audio DRC

Makes the sound clear when the volume is low. Only for a DVD* conforming to Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control). * Excluding DVD-R/DVD-R DL/DVD-RW in VR mode.

Unit status: No source selected

Option Purpose

Standard () To select the standard setting.

Wide To obtain the feeling of being at

a live performance.

Multi Channel Output

Switches the method of outputting multi channel sources.

Unit status: Any status

Option Purpose

Multi () To output in 4.1 channels.

Stereo To do wn mi x to 2 channel s.

Monitor Type

Selects an aspect ratio suitable for the connected monitor. (The screen aspect ratio of this unit also changes.) Depending on the disc, [4:3 Letter Box] may be selected automatically instead of [4:3 Pan Scan], and vice versa.

Unit status: No source selected

Option Purpose

16:9 () To display a wide picture.

Suitable when connecting to a wide-screen monitor or a monitor with a wide mode function.

4:3 Letter Box To display a wide picture with

bands on the upper and lower positions of the screen. Suitable when connecting to a 4:3 screen monitor.

4:3 Pan Scan To display a wide picture on the

entire screen and automatically cut off the portions that do not fit.

DVD Playlist Play

(For DVD-R/DVD-R DL/DVD-RW in VR mode only)

Unit status: No source selected

Option Purpose

Original () To play titles as they were

Playlist To play an edited playlist.

originally recorded.

Video CD PBC

Unit status: No source selected

Option Purpose

ON (), OFF To play a VCD with PBC

functions.

Multi Disc Resume

Unit status: Any status

Option Purpose

ON () To store the resume settings in

OFF To not store the resume settings

memory for up to 5 video* discs. * DVD VIDEO/VCD/Xvid/MPEG-4 only.

in memory. Resume playback is available only for the current disc in the unit.

FM Tuning Interval

Unit Status: No source selected

Option Purpose

100 kHz, 200 kHz ()

To change the unit of FM frequency.

Source Skip

Unit status: Any status

Option Purpose

– To reduce the number of presses

required to change sources (page 6). Check any unused sources in the Source skip screen.

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Auto Input Change(MHL) (XAV-712BT/612BT only)

Unit status: Any Status

Option Purpose

ON, OFF () To select HDMI in/MHL in as the

source automatically when the MHL connection cable is connected to the unit. (Depending on the smartphone, this setting may not work.)

Additional Information

Auxiliary Audio/Video Equipment

You can connect up to 2 optional devices, such as a portable media player, game console, etc., to the AUX1 IN and AUX2 IN terminals on the unit.

Selecting an auxiliary device

1 Press HOME, then touch [AUX].

The AUX playback display appears.

2 Touch [AUX1] or [AUX2] to select the

device.

Operate via the portable device itself.

Adjusting the volume level

Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected device before playback. The volume level is common to [AUX1] and [AUX2].

1 Reduce the volume on the unit. 2 Press HOME, then touch [AUX].

The AUX playback display appears.

3 Touch to open the menu, then touch

[Adjust Input Level].

4 Set your usual listening volume on the

unit.

5 Touch –/+ repeatedly to adjust the level.

The level is adjustable in single steps, between –8 and +18.

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Setting the type of device

By setting the type (video or audio) of each connected device, the background screen can be switched accordingly.

1 Press HOME, then touch [AUX]. 2 Touch to open the menu, then touch

[AUX1 Input] or [AUX2 Input].

3 Touch [Audio], [Video] or [Auto

switching].

The default setting is [Auto switching].

To return to the previous display, touch .

Rear View Camera

By connecting the optional rear view camera to the CAMERA terminal, you can display the picture from the rear view camera. The picture from the rear view camera appears when:  the back lamp lights up (or the shift lever is set to

the R (reverse) position).

 you press HOME then touch [Rear Camera].  you press DSPL repeatedly.

For details on the settings of the rear view camera, see page 23.

Updating the Firmware

You can update the firmware of this unit from the following support site: Customers in Latin America:

http://esupport.sony.com/ES/LA/

Customers in Pan Asia:

http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/

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

for your safety, even if the rear view camera is connected. Do not depend on the rear view camera exclusively.

 While operating

 Do not insert your hands, fingers or foreign

object into the unit, as it may cause injury or damage to the unit.

 Keep small articles out of the reach of children.  Be sure to fasten seatbelts to avoid injury in the

event of a sudden movement of the car.

Preventing an accident

Pictures appear only after you park the car and set the parking brake. If the car starts moving during video playback, the picture is automatically switched to the background screen after displaying the caution below.

[Video blocked for your safety.]

The monitor connected to the REAR OUT is active while the car is in motion. The picture on the display is switched to the background screen, but audio source can be heard.

Do not operate the unit or watch the monitor while driving.

Precautions

 Cool off the unit beforehand if your car has been

parked in direct sunlight.

 Power antenna (aerial) extends automatically.  Do not leave the front panel or audio devices

brought in inside the car, or it may cause damage or malfunction due to high temperature in direct sunlight (XAV-612BT/602BT only).

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 safety

 Comply with your local traffic rules, laws and

regulations.

 While driving

 Do not watch or operate the unit, as it may lead

to distraction and cause an accident. Park your car in a safe place to watch or operate the unit.

 Do not use the setup feature or any other

function which could divert your attention from the road.

 When backing up your car, be sure to look

back and watch the surroundings carefully

Notes on installation

 We recommend this unit should be installed by a

qualified technician or service personnel.  If you try to install this unit by yourself, refer to

the supplied “Installation/Connections” guide and install the unit properly.

 Improper installation may cause battery drain

or a short circuit.

 If the unit does not work properly, check the

connections first, referring to the supplied “Installation/Connections” guide. If everything is in order, check the fuse.

 Protect the unit surface from damage.

 Do not expose the unit surface to chemicals,

such as insecticide, hair spray, insect repellent, etc.

 Do not leave rubber or plastic materials in

contact with the unit for a long time. Otherwise, the finish of the unit may be impaired, or deformation may occur.

 When installing, be sure to fix securely.  When installing, be sure to turn the ignition off.

Installing the unit with the ignition on may cause battery drain or a short circuit.

 When installing, be sure not to damage any car

parts such as pipes, tubes, fuel tank or wiring by using a drill, as it may cause a fire or an accident.

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Notice on license

This product contains software that Sony uses under a licensing agreement with the owner of its copyright. We are obligated to announce the contents of the agreement to customers under requirement by the owner of copyright for the software. For details on software licenses, see page 24.

 Some stationary blue, red or green dots may

appear on the monitor. These are called “bright spots,” and can happen with any LCD. The LCD panel is precision-manufactured with more than

99.99% of its segments functional. However, it is possible that a small percentage (typically 0.01%) of the segments may not light up properly. This will not, however, interfere with your viewing.

Notice on GNU GPL/LGPL applied software

This product contains software t hat is subject to the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”). These establish that customers have the right to acquire, modify, and redistribute the source code of said software in accordance with the terms of the GPL or LGPL displayed on this unit. The source code for the above-listed software is available on the Web. To download, please access the following URL then select the model name “XAV-712BT/612BT/602BT.” URL: http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ Please note that Sony cannot answer or respond to any inquiries regarding the content of the source code.

Notes on LCD panel

 Do not wet the LCD panel or expose it to

liquids. This may cause a malfunction.

 Do not press on the LCD panel as doing so can

distort the picture or cause a malfunction (i.e., the picture may become unclear, or the LCD panel may be damaged).

 Do not touch other than with the finger, as it may

damage or break the LCD panel.

 Clean the LCD panel with a dry soft cloth. Do not

use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray.

 Do not use this unit outside the temperature

range 5 – 45 ºC (41 – 113 ºF).

 If your car was parked in a cold or hot place, the

picture may not be clear. However, the monitor is not damaged, and the picture will become clear after the temperature in your car becomes normal.

Playable discs and file types

Discs

DVD* DVD VIDEO

VCD Video CD (Ver. 1.0/1.1/2.0)

CD Audio CD

* “DVD” may be used in these Operating Instructions as

a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs, and DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs.

DVD-R/DVD-R DL/DVD-RW (Video mode/VR mode) DVD+R/DVD+R DL/DVD+RW

CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW

File types

For details on compression formats, see page 31.

Audio MP3 file, WMA file, AAC file,

Video Xvid file, WMV file, MPEG-4 file,

WAVE file

AVC (H.264 baseline) file

Notes on discs

 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.

 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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