Sony XAV-742, XAV-712BT, XAV-612BT Operating Instruction

4-476-910-51(1)

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Operating Instructions

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XAV-742/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-742,

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

 XAV-602BT is the model representatively used

for illustration purposes.

 BLUETOOTH functions and descriptions apply

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

Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC
position

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

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.)

Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (Applicable
in the European Union and other
European countries with separate
collection systems)

Note on the lithium battery

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

Notes on BLUETOOTH function (XAV­712BT/612BT/602BT only)

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
HAR DWARE AND/OR ITS SOFTWARE.

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

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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.
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

(XAV-712BT/612BT/602BT only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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

(XAV-712BT/612BT/602BT only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 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

Enjoying high quality image

(XAV-712BT/612BT only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using Gesture Command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Settings

General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Touch Panel Adjust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Bluetooth Reset

(XAV-712BT/612BT/602BT only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

USB Battery Charge Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

EQ7 / Subwoofer Level Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Balance / Fader Level Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

RBE (Rear Bass Enhancer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

4.1ch Speaker Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Visual Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Picture EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Source Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Auto Input Change(MHL)

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

Additional Information

Auxiliary Audio/Video Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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

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

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

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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

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

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Listening to Pandora® (Australia and
New Zealand models only)

Preparing for Pandora®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Streaming Pandora® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Available Operations in Pandora® . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Handsfree Calling (XAV-712BT/612BT/
602BT only)

Receiving a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Available Operations During a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Phonebook Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Call Data Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Phone Option Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Useful Functions

App Remote with iPhone/Android Phone . . . . . . 20

Duplicating the Smartphone’s Display

(MirrorLink™) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Enjoying Different Sources in Front and Rear

(Zone × Zone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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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.

Guide to Parts and Controls

Main unit

XAV-742/712BT

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

XAV-612BT/602BT

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 Disc slot

(XAV-742/712BT: 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 ( XAV-71 2BT */612BT/60 2BT onl y)

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-742/712BT* only)

Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to

attenuate the sound.

* You can assign the ATT function to the HOME

button by selecting [ATT ON/OFF] in [HOME Key
Function (hold 2sec push)] (page 23).

 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-74 2/ 71 2B T o nl y)

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 21)
 (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 (XAV-712BT/

612BT/602BT only)

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 25).

(XAV-712BT/612BT/602BT only)

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 [Language] 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 23).

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
(XAV-712BT/612BT/602BT only)

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 d evice, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the device.
Before connecting, turn down the volume of this
unit; other wise, 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.

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5 Perform the pairing procedure on the

BLUETOOTH device to detect this unit.

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 25) 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 24).

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 i n manuall y.
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 31.

Playing a Disc

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

XAV-742/712BT

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 28).

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 34) 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
(XAV-712BT/612BT/602BT only)

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

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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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