Sony XAV-AX200C2 Users guide [it, es]

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AV RECEIVER

Operating Instructions

Manual de instrucciones

Istruzioni per l’uso

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IT

To cancel the demonstration (Demo) display, see page 13.

For the connection/installation, see page 26.

Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (Demostración),
consulte la página 15.

Para la conexión/instalación, consulte la página 29.

Per annullare la dimostrazione (Dimostrazione), vedere a
pagina 15.

Per l’installazione e i collegamenti, consultare pagina 29.

XAV-AX200C2

For safety, be sure to install this unit in the
dashboard of the car as the rear side of the unit
becomes hot during use.
For details, see “Connection/Installation”
(page 26).

Laser Diode Properties

 Emission Duration: Continuous
 Laser Output: Less than 390 W

(This output is the value measurement at a distance
of 70 mm from the objective lens surface on the
Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture.)

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

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.

Made in China

Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that this
equipment is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/
EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is
available at the following internet address:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/

This equipment is intended to be used with the
approved version(s) of software that are indicated
in the EU Declaration of Conformity.
The software loaded on this equipment is verified
to comply with the essential requirements of the
Directive 2014/53/EU.
The software version can be checked in the
firmware setup item of the general setup menu.

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

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

This product has been manufactured by or on
behalf of Sony Corporation.
EU Importer: Sony Europe Limited.
Inquiries to the EU Importer or related to product
compliance in Europe should be sent to the
manufacturer’s authorized representative, Sony
Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe Limited, Da
Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Zaventem, Belgium.

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

This symbol on the product, the battery or on the
packaging indicates that the product and the
battery shall not be treated as household waste. On
certain batteries this symbol might be used in
combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical
symbol for lead (Pb) is added if the battery contains
more than 0.004% lead. By ensuring that these
products and batteries are disposed of correctly,
you will help to prevent potentially negative
consequences for the environment and human
health which could be caused by inappropriate
waste handling. The recycling of the materials will
help to conserve natural resources. In case of
products that for safety, performance or data
integrity reasons require a permanent connection
with an incorporated battery, this battery should be
replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure
that the battery and the electrical and electronic
equipment will be treated properly, hand over
these products at end-of-life to the appropriate
collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please
view the section on how to remove the battery from
the product safely. Hand the battery over to the
appropriate collection point for the recycling of
waste batteries. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product or battery, please
contact your local Civic Office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product or battery.

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Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC
position

After turning the ignition off, be sure to press
and hold HOME on the unit until the display
disappears.
Otherwise, the display does not turn off and this
causes battery drain.

Disclaimer regarding services offered by third
parties

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

Important notice

Caution

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

Dear customer, this product includes a radio
transmitter.
According to UNECE Regulation no. 10, a vehicle
manufacturers may impose specific conditions for
installation of radio transmitters into vehicles.
Please check your vehicle operation manual or
contact the manufacturer of your vehicle or your
vehicle dealer, before you install this product into
your vehicle.

Emergency calls

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

On BLUETOOTH communication

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

train, airplane, or petrol station

– near automatic doors or a fire alarm

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

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

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

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Table of Contents

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

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

Getting Started

Performing Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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

Connecting Cameras. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Listening to the Radio

Listening to the Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using Tuner Option Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Playback

Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Playing a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Playing a BLUETOOTH Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Searching and Playing Tracks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Other Settings During Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Handsfree Calling

Receiving a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Available Operations During a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Useful Functions

Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using Gesture Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connection/Installation

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Parts List for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Settings

Basic Setting Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Visual Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Additional Information

Updating the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Guide to Parts and Controls

Main unit

 HOME

–Open the HOME menu.
– Turn on the power.
– Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to

turn off the unit.

ATT (attenuate)

Press and hold for 1 second (less than 2 seconds)
to attenuate the sound.
To cancel, press and hold again, or rotate the
volume control dial.

 (disc eject)
 Receptor for the remote commander
 Volume control dial

Rotate to adjust the volume when the sound is
output.

OPTION

Press to open the OPTION screen (page 6).

VOICE

Press and hold to activate the voice command
function for Android Auto™.

 Display/touch panel
 Disc slot

/ (previous/next)

– Move to the previous/next item.
– Press and hold to fast-reverse/fast-forward.

 Reset button

Use a pointed object such as a ballpoint pen.

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Screen displays

Playback screen:

HOME screen:

OPTION screen:

 Status indication

Lights up when the sound is attenuated.

Lights up when AF (Alternative
Frequencies) is available.

Lights up when the current traffic
information (TA: Traffic Announcement)
is available.

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

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

Indicates the signal strength status of
the connected cellular phone.

Indicates the remaining battery status of
the connected cellular phone.

Lights up when the Bluetooth® signal is
on. Flashes when the connection is in
progress.

 (source option)

Open the source option menu. The available
items differ depending on the source.

 Application specific area

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

 Clock (page 13)
 (return to the playback screen)

Switch from the HOME screen to the playback
screen.

 Sources and Settings select keys

Change the source or make various settings.

 Sources select keys

Change the source.

 (EXTRA BASS)

Change the EXTRA BASS setting (page 14).

 (EQ10/Subwoofer)

Change the EQ10/Subwoofer setting (page 14).

 (monitor off)

Turn off the monitor. When the monitor is turned
off, touch any part of the display to turn it back
on.

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Getting Started

[0000]

Input passkey

Performing Initial Settings

You need to perform initial settings before
operating the unit for the first time, after replacing
the car battery, or changing connections.
If the initial settings screen does not appear when
you turn on the unit, perform the factory reset
(page 14) to initialize the unit.

1 Touch [Language], then set the display

language.

2 Touch [Demo], then touch and select [OFF]

to disable the demonstration mode.

3 Touch [Set Date/Time], then set the date

and time.

4 After setting the date and time, touch [OK].

The startup caution appears.

5 Read through the startup caution, then if

you accept all conditions, touch [Close].

The setting is complete.

This setting can be further configured in the setting
menu (page 13).

Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device

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

3 Tou c h .
4 Touch [Bluetooth Connection], then set the

signal to [ON].

The BLUETOOTH signal is turned on and lights
up on the status bar of the unit.

5 Touch [Pairing].

flashes while the unit is in pairing standby

mode.

6 Perform pairing on the BLUETOOTH device

so it detects this unit.

7 Select [XAV-AX200] shown in the display of

the BLUETOOTH device.

If your model name does not appear, repeat
from step 5.

8 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.

When pairing is made, stays lit.

9 Select this unit on the BLUETOOTH device to

establish the BLUETOOTH connection.

or lights up when the connection is made.

Notes

• The unit can only be connected with one BLUETOOTH
device at a time.

• To disconnect the BLUETOOTH connection, turn the
connection off from either the unit or the BLUETOOTH
device.

1 Place the BLUETOOTH device within 1 m

(3 ft) of this unit.

2 Press HOME, then touch [Settings].

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Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH
device

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

1 Press HOME, then touch [Settings].
2 To u c h .
3 Touch [Bluetooth Connection], then touch

[ON].

Make sure that lights up on the status bar of
the unit.

4 Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the

BLUETOOTH device.

5 Operate the BLUETOOTH device to connect

to this unit.

or lights up on the status bar.

To connect the last-connected device from
this unit

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.

Note

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

To install the microphone

For details, see “Installing the microphone”
(page 29).

Connecting Cameras

By connecting the optional cameras to the CAMERA
IN terminals, you can display pictures from the
cameras. For details, see “Connection/Installation”
(page 26).

To display pictures from the cameras

Press HOME, touch [Camera], then touch [1], [2] or
[Rear].

Listening to the Radio

Listening to the Radio

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

Reception controls/indications

 Current band

Change the band (FM or AM).

 Current frequency, program service name*,

RDS (Radio Data System) indication*

* During RDS reception.

 (tuner option)

Open the tuner option menu.

 SEEK-/SEEK+

Tune i n au tomatica lly.

 /

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

 Preset numbers

Select a preset station. Swipe right/left to show
the other preset stations.
Touch and hold to store the current frequency in
that preset.

Tuning

1 Select the desired band (FM or AM).
2 Perform tuning.

To t u ne au tomati cal ly

Touch SE EK- /SEE K+.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a station.

To tune manually

Touch and hold / to locate the approximate
frequency, then touch / repeatedly to fine
adjust to the desired frequency.

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Storing manually

1 While receiving the station that you want to

store, press and hold the desired preset
number.

Receiving stored stations

1 Select the band, then touch the desired

preset number.

Using Tuner Option Functions

The following functions are available by touching

.

BTM

Stores stations in order of frequency on the
preset numbers. 18 stations can be stored for FM
and 12 stations for AM as preset stations.

Local

Select [ON] to tune only to stations with strong
signals. To tune normally, select [OFF].

AF*

Select [ON] to continuously retune the station to
the strongest signal in a network.

TA*

Select [ON] to receive current traffic information
or traffic programs (TP) if available.

Regional*

Select [ON] to stay with the station you are
receiving while the AF function is set to on. If you
leave this regional program’s reception area,
select [OFF]. This function does not work in the
UK and some other areas.

PTY*

Select a program type from the PTY List to search
for a station broadcasting the selected program
type.

* Only available during FM reception.

To receive emergency announcements

With the AF or TA function on, emergency
announcements will automatically interrupt the
currently selected source.

Playback

Playing a Disc

Depending on the disc type, some operations may
be different or restricted.

1 Insert the disc (label side up).

Playback starts automatically.

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 to confirm.

Example of playback indications (DVD)

 Title number, chapter number, audio format
 Progress bar, elapsed playback time

Touch the display if the indications are not
displayed.

Note

To switch to the DVD playback screen while displaying the
screen of the Android Auto, etc., press HOME, then touch
[Disc].

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Changing the audio language/format

When playing a DVD video, 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, then .
Touch Audio repeatedly until the desired audio
language/format appears.

Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

 Audio language
 Audio format/channel numbers

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

Playing a USB Device

MSC (Mass Storage Class) type USB devices (such as
a USB flash drive, digital media player) compliant
with the USB standard can be used.

Notes

• USB devices formatted with file systems FAT12/16/32 are
supported.

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

• For details on the supported file formats, see “Supported
formats for USB playback” (page 18).

1 Turn down the volume on the unit.
2 Connect the USB device to the USB port.
3 Press HOME, then touch [USB].

Playback starts.

To remove the device

Turn the unit off or turn the ignition switch to the
ACC off position, then remove the USB device.

Playing a BLUETOOTH Device

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

1 Make a BLUETOOTH connection with the

audio device (page 8).

2 Press HOME, then touch [BT Audio].
3 Operate the audio device to start playback.

Notes

• Depending on the audio device, information such as title,
track number/time, and playback status may not be
displayed on this unit.

• Even if the source is changed on this unit, playback of the
audio device does not stop.

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 , then set [Input Level]
between –8 and +8.

Searching and Playing Tracks

Repeat play and shuffle play

1 During playback, touch (repeat) or

(shuffle) repeatedly until the desired play
mode appears.

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

Available play modes differ depending on the
selected sound source and connected device.

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Searching for a file from the list screen

1 During CD-DA or USB playback, touch .

The list screen from the currently played item
appears.

Furthermore, touch (audio) or (video) to
list up by file type. (Available only when USB is
played.)

2 Touch the desired item.

Playback starts.

Other Settings During Playback

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

Picture EQ

Adjusts the picture quality according to your
taste: [Dynamic], [Standard], [Theater], [Custom].
(Available only when the parking brake is applied
and USB video or DVD video is played back.)

Aspect

Selects an aspect ratio for the screen of the unit.
(Available only when the parking brake is applied
and USB video or DVD video is played back.)

Normal

Displays a 4:3 picture in its original size, with side
bars to fill the 16:9 screen.

Zoom

Displays a 16:9 picture that has been converted
into 4:3 letter box format.

Full

Displays a 16:9 picture in its original size.

Captions

Enlarges the picture horizontally, while fitting
captions in the screen.

DVD Audio Level

Adjust the audio output level between –8 and +8
for a DVD recorded in Dolby Digital format to
balance the volume level between discs.
(Available only when DVD is played.)

Handsfree Calling

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

Note

The handsfree calling functions explained below are
available only when the Android Auto function is
deactivated. When the Android Auto function is activated,
use the handsfree calling functions on its application.

Receiving a Call

1 Touch when a call is received.

The phone call starts.

Note

The ringtone and talker’s voice are output only from the
front speakers.

To reject/end a call

Tou ch .

Making a Call

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

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 (phonebook)*

Select a contact from the name list/number
list in the phonebook. To search for the
desired contact in alphabetical order from
the name list, touch .

 (phone number input)

Enter the phone number.

 Preset phone number list

Select the stored contact.
To store the contact, see “Presetting phone
numbers” (page 12).

* The cellular phone needs to support PBAP (Phone

Book Access Profile).

3 To u c h .

The phone call starts.

Presetting phone numbers

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

1 In the phone screen, select a phone number

that you want to store in the preset dial
from the phonebook.

The confirmation display appears.

2 Touch [Add to Preset].
3 Select the preset phone number list where

the phone number is stored.

The contact is stored in the preset phone
number list.

Available Operations During a
Call

Useful Functions

Android Auto

Android Auto extends the Android™ platform into
the car in a way that’s purpose-built for driving.

Notes on using Android Auto

•Android phone with Android 5.0 or higher is
required. Update to the latest OS version before
use.

•Your Android phone needs to support Android
Auto. For details on compatible models, refer to
the compatibility list on the support site on the
back cover.

•Download the Android Auto app on Google
Play™.

•For details about Android Auto, refer to the
manual supplied with your Android phone, or visit
the website of Android Auto.

•Since the GPS on your Android phone is used,
place your Android phone where it can easily
receive a GPS signal.

• Android Auto may not be available in your country
or region.

1 Connect your Android phone to the USB

port.

2 Press HOME, then touch the Android Auto

icon.

The Android Auto interface will be displayed full­screen on the display of the unit. Touch and
control the applications.

To adjust the ringtone volume

Rotate the volume control dial while receiving a call.

To adjust the talker’s voice volume

Rotate the volume control dial during a call.

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

During a handsfree call, touch , then set [MIC
Gain] to [High], [Middle], or [Low].

To switch between handsfree mode and
handheld mode

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

Note

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

To answer an incoming call automatically

Touch , then set [Auto Answer] to [ON].

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Using Gesture Command

You can perform frequently-used operations by
swiping your finger on the reception/playback
display.

Note

The gesture commands explained below are not available
on the screen of Android Auto.

Do this To

Radio reception:

seek forward stations.
(The same as pressing and
holding .)

Swipe left to right

Swipe right to left

Swipe upwards

Swipe downwards

Video/audio playback:
skip forward a file/track.
(The same as .)

Radio reception:
seek backward stations.
(The same as pressing and
holding .)

Video/audio playback:
skip backward a file/track.
(The same as .)

Radio reception:
receive stored stations (go
forward).

USB video/USB audio playback:

move to the next folder.

Radio reception:
receive stored stations (go
backward).

USB video/USB audio playback:

move to the previous folder.

Settings

Basic Setting Operation

You can set items in the following setup categories:

General Settings, Sound Settings,

Visual Settings

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

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

3 Move the scrollbar up and down to select

the desired item.

To return to the previous display

Tou ch .

To switch to the playback screen

Tou ch .

General Settings

Language

Selects the display language: [English],
[Español], [Français], [Deutsch], [Italiano],
[Nederlands], [Português], [], [ ],
[], [], [].

Demo

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

Date/Time

Date Format

Selects the format: [DD/MM/YY], [MM/DD/YY],
[YY/MM/DD].

Time Format

Selects the format: [12-hour], [24-hour].

Set Date/Time

Sets the date and clock time manually.

Beep

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

Dimmer

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

Dimmer Level

Adjusts the brightness level when the dimmer is
activated: –5 to +5.

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Touch Panel Adjust

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

Camera Input

Selects the cameras connected to the camera
input terminals: [Rear], [1], [2].
It also selects the view from the cameras: [OFF],
[Normal], [Reverse] (mirror image).

Rear Camera Line Setting

Adjusts the length and/or position of the marker
lines on the picture from the rear view camera by
touching the arrow marks.
To hide the marker lines, touch repeatedly
until the marker line disappears.

Steering Control

Selects the input mode for the connected remote
control. To prevent a malfunction, be sure to
match the input mode with the connected
remote control before use.

Custom

Input mode for the steering wheel remote
control (follow the procedures of [Steering
Control Custom] to register functions on the
connected remote control).

Preset

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

Steering Control Custom

The steering button panel appears.
 Press and hold the button you want to assign

to the steering wheel.
The button on the panel lights up (standby).

 Press and hold the button on the steering

wheel you want to assign the function to.
The button on the panel will change the color
(highlighted or encircled by an orange line).

 To register other functions, repeat steps 

and .

(Available only when [Steering Control] is set to
[Custom].)

Notes

• While making settings, the connected remote control
cannot be used even though some functions have
already been registered. Use the buttons on the unit.

• If an error occurs while registering, all the registered
information is cleared. Restart registration from the
beginning.

• This function may not be available on some vehicles.
For details on the compatibility of your vehicle, visit the
support site on the back cover.

Bluetooth Connection

Activates the BLUETOOTH signal: [OFF], [ON],
[Pairing] (enters into pairing standby mode).

Bluetooth Device Info

Displays the information of the device connected
to the unit.
(Available only when [Bluetooth Connection] is
set to [ON] and a BLUETOOTH device is
connected to the unit.)

Clock Time

Sets the clock time by the RDS data: [OFF], [ON].

Bluetooth Reset

Initializes all BLUETOOTH-related settings such as
pairing information, call history, history of
connected BLUETOOTH devices, etc.

Factory Reset

Initializes all the settings to the factory settings.

Firmware Version

Updates and confirms the firmware version.

Open Source Licenses

Displays the software licenses.

Sound Settings

EXTRA BASS

Reinforces bass sound in synchronization with
the volume level: [OFF], [1], [2].

EQ10/Subwoofer

Selects an equalizer curve and adjusts the
subwoofer level.

EQ10

Selects the equalizer curve: [OFF], [R&B], [Rock],
[Pop], [Dance], [Hip-Hop], [Electronica], [Jazz],
[Soul], [Country], [Custom].
[Custom] adjusts the equalizer curve: –6 to +6.

Subwoofer

Adjusts the volume level of the subwoofer:
[OFF], –10 to +10.

Balance/Fader

Adjusts the balance/fader level.

Balance

Adjusts the sound balance between the left and
right speakers: [L15] to [R15].

Fader

Adjusts the sound balance between the front
and rear speakers: [Front 15] to [Rear 15].

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Crossover

Adjusts the cut-off frequency and subwoofer
phase.

High Pass Filter

Selects the cut-off frequency of the front/rear
speakers: [OFF], [50Hz], [60Hz], [80Hz], [100Hz],
[120Hz].

Low Pass Filter

Selects the cut-off frequency of the subwoofer:
[50Hz], [60Hz], [80Hz], [100Hz], [120Hz].

Subwoofer Phase

Selects the subwoofer phase: [Normal],
[Reverse].

DSO (Dynamic Stage Organizer)

Enhances audio output: [OFF], [Low], [Middle],
[High].

Visual Settings

Wallpaper

Changes the wallpaper by touching the desired
color or sets your favorite photo data in a MSC
(Mass Storage Class) type USB device as a
wallpaper.

DVD Menu Language

Selects the default language for the disc’s menu:
[English], [Chinese], [German], [French], [Italian],
[Spanish], [Portuguese], [Dutch], [Danish],
[Swedish], [Finnish], [Norwegian], [Russian],
[Other].
(Available only when no source is selected.)

DVD Audio Language

Selects the default language for the soundtrack:
[English], [Chinese], [German], [French], [Italian],
[Spanish], [Portuguese], [Dutch], [Danish],
[Swedish], [Finnish], [Norwegian], [Russian],
[Other].
(Available only when no source is selected.)

DVD Subtitle Language

Selects the default subtitle language for DVD:
[English], [Chinese], [German], [French], [Italian],
[Spanish], [Portuguese], [Dutch], [Danish],
[Swedish], [Finnish], [Norwegian], [Russian],
[Other].
(Available only when no source is selected.)

Output Color System

Changes the color system according to the
connected monitor (SECAM is not supported):
[NTSC], [PAL].
(Available only when no source is selected.)

Rear Monitor Type

Selects an aspect ratio suitable for the connected
monitor.
(Available only while the source is off.)

16:9

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

Letterbox

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

Pan Sca n

Displays a wide picture on the entire screen and
automatically cuts off the portions that do not fit.

Album artwork display

Displays the album artwork on the background
while USB music plays back: [OFF], [ON].

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Additional Information

Updating the Firmware

To update the firmware, visit the support site on the
back cover, then follow the online instructions.
Updating the firmware takes a few minutes to
complete. During the update, do not turn the
ignition to the OFF position.

Precautions

•Cool off the unit beforehand if your car has been
parked in direct sunlight.

• Power antenna (aerial) extends automatically.

•When you transfer ownership or dispose of your
car with the unit installed, initialize all the settings
to the factory settings by performing the factory
reset (page 14).

To maintain high sound quality

Do not splash liquid onto the unit.

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 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

objects 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 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 following caution is displayed and you
cannot watch the video.

[Video blocked for your safety.]

The monitor connected to the VIDEO OUT is
active while the car is in motion.
You cannot watch the video, but you can hear
audio.

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

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 14.

Notice on GNU GPL/LGPL applied
software

This product contains software that 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 accord ance with t he term s 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-AX200.”
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.

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Notes on LCD panel

•Do not get the LCD panel wet or expose it to
liquids. This may cause a malfunction.

• Do not press down hard 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 the panel with objects other than
with your 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 the unit outside the temperature range
0 ºC – 40 ºC (32 ºF – 104 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.

•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.

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, or commercially
available cleaners.

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

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

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

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

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

–8 cm (3

1

/4 in) discs.

Playable discs

Discs

 DVD*: DVD VIDEO
 CD: CD-DA

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

general term for DVD VIDEOs.

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Supported formats for USB playback

 WMA (.wma)*1*

Bit rate: 48 kbps – 192 kbps (Supports variable bit
rate (VBR))*
Sampling frequency*4: 44.1 kHz

 MP3 (.mp3)*

Bit rate: 48 kbps – 320 kbps (Supports variable
bit rate (VBR))*
Sampling frequency*4: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

 AAC (.m4a)*

Bit rate: 40 kbps – 320 kbps (Supports variable
bit rate (VBR))*
Sampling frequency*4: 8 kHz – 48 kHz
Bit per sample (Quantization bit): 16 bits

 FLAC (.flac)*

Sampling frequency*4: 8 kHz – 96 kHz
Bit per sample (Quantization bit): 8 bits, 12 bits,
16 bits, 20 bits, 24 bits

 WAV (. wav)*

Sampling frequency*4: 8 kHz – 48 kHz
Bit per sample (Quantization bit): 16 bits, 24 bits

 Xvid (.avi)

Video codec: MPEG-4 Advanced Simple Profile
Audio codec: MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer3)
Bit rate: Max. 4 Mbps
Frame rate: Max. 30 fps (30p/60i)
Resolution: Max. 720 × 576*

 MPEG-4 (.mp4)

Video codec: MPEG-4 Advanced Simple Profile,
AVC Baseline Profile
Audio codec: AAC
Bit rate: Max. 4 Mbps
Frame rate: Max. 30 fps (30p/60i)
Resolution: Max. 720 × 576*

 WMV (.wmv, .avi)*

Video codec: WMV3, WVC1
Audio codec: MP3, WMA
Bit rate: Max. 6 Mbps
Frame rate: Max. 30 fps
Resolution: Max. 720 × 576*

 FLV (.flv)

Video codec: Sorenson H.263, AVC Baseline
Profile
Audio codec: MP3, AAC
Bit rate: Max. 660 kbps
Frame rate: Max. 30 fps
Resolution: Max. 720 × 480*

 MKV (.mkv)

Video codec: MPEG-4 Advanced Simple Profile,
AVC Baseline Profile
Audio codec: WMA, MP3, AAC
Bit rate: Max. 5 Mbps
Frame rate: Max. 30 fps
Resolution: Max. 720 × 576*

2

3

1*2

3

1*2

3

1

1

5

5

1

5

5

5

*1 Copyright-protected files and multi-channel audio files

cannot be played back.

*2 DRM (Digital Rights Management) files cannot be played

back.

*3 Non-standard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates are

included depending on the sampling frequency.
*4 Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders.
*5 These numbers indicate the maximum resolution of

playable video and do not indicate the player’s display

resolution. The display resolution is 800 × 480.

Note

Some files may not be played back even though their file
formats are supported by the unit.

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

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Specifications

Monitor section

Display type: Wide LCD color monitor
Dimensions: 6.4 in
System: TFT active matrix
Number of pixels:

1,152,000 pixels (800 × 3 (RGB) × 480)

Color system:

PAL/NTSC/SECAM/PAL-M automatic select for
CAMERA IN terminal

Tuner section

FM

Tuning range: 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 150 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 10 dBf
Selectivity: 70 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 70 dB (mono)
Separation at 1 kHz: 30 dB
Frequency response: 20 Hz – 15,000 Hz

AM

Tuning range: 531 kHz – 1,602 kHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency:

9,267 kHz or 9,258 kHz/4.5 kHz
Sensitivity: 44 µV

DVD/CD Player section

Signal-to-noise ratio: 80 dB
Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
Harmonic distortion: 0.05%
Region code: Labeled on the bottom of the unit

USB player section

Interface: USB (High-speed)
Maximum current: 1.5 A

Wireless communication

Communication System:

BLUETOOTH Standard version 2.1
Output:

BLUETOOTH Standard Power Class 2

(Max. +4 dBm)
Maximum communication range*

Line of sight approx. 10 m (33 ft)
Frequency band:

2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz – 2.4835 GHz)

Modulation method: FHSS

1

:

Compatible BLUETOOTH Profiles*

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) 1.2
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) 1.5
HFP (Handsfree Profile) 1.6
PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile) 1.1

Corresponding codec: SBC (.sbc)

*1 The actual range will vary depending on factors such as

obstacles between devices, magnetic fields around a
microwave oven, static electricity, reception sensitivity,
antenna (aerial)’s performance, operating system,
software application, etc.

*2 BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate the purpose of

BLUETOOTH communication between devices.

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:

Power amplifier section

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

General

Outputs:

Audio output terminals (FRONT, REAR, SUB)
Power antenna (aerial)/Power amplifier control
terminal (REM OUT)

Inputs:

Illumination control terminal
Steering control input terminal
Antenna (aerial) input terminal
Microphone input terminal
Parking brake control terminal
Reverse input terminal
Camera input terminals
USB port
External input terminal

Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery

(negative ground (earth))
Rated current consumption: 10 A
Dimensions: Approx. 178 mm × 102 mm × 168 mm

1

(7

/8 in × 4 1/8 in × 6 5/8 in) (w/h/d)

Mounting dimensions:

Approx. 178 mm × 100 mm × 164 mm

1

(7

/8 in × 4 in × 6 1/2 in) (w/h/d)
Mass: Approx. 1.7 kg (3 lb 12 oz)
Package contents:

Main unit (1)
Parts for installation and connections (1 set)
Microphone (1)

Optional accessories/equipment:

Cable for steering wheel remote input: RC-SR1
Navigation Module: XA-NV400

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

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

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Region code

The region system is used to protect software
copyrights.
The region code is located on the bottom of the
unit, and only DVDs labeled with an identical region
code can be played on this unit.

DVDs labeled can also be played.

If you try to play any other DVD, the message [Disc
playback prohibited by region code.] will appear on
the monitor screen. Depending on the DVD, no
region code may be labeled even though playing
the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.

Copyrights

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories.

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

Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and
any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under
license. Other trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.

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

This product is protected by certain intellectual
property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or
distribution of such technology outside of this
product is prohibited without a license from
Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

“DVD VIDEO” is a trademark.

Android, Android Auto, Google and Google Play are
trademarks of Google LLC.

This product uses font data which is licensed to
Sony owned by Monotype Imaging Inc.
Such font data shall be used solely in connection
with this product.

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4
VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE
PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A
CONSUMER FOR DECODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4
VIDEO”) THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER
ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL
ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO
PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE
MPEG-4 VIDEO.
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR
ANY OTHER USE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT
RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND
COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE
OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, LLC. SEE
HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT
PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON­COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO
(i)ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC
STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”)
AND/OR
(ii)DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A
CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND
NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS
OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO
PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR
SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED
FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE
HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT
PORTFOLIO LICENSE AND VC-1 PATENT PORTFOLIO
LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON­COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO DECODE
VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD
(“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR THE VC-1 STANDARD (“VC-1
VIDEO”) THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER
ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL
ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO
PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO AND/
OR VC-1 VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL
BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA,
L.L.C. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM

All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners.

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Troubleshooting

The following checklist will help you remedy
problems you may encounter with your unit.
Before going through the checklist below, check
the connection and operating procedures.
For details on using the fuse and removing the unit
from the dashboard, see “Connection/Installation”
(page 26).
If the problem is not solved, visit the support site on
the back cover.

General

No power is being supplied to the unit.

 Check the fuse.
 The connection is not correct.

– Connect the yellow and red power supply

leads.

There is no beep sound.

 An optional power amplifier is connected and

you are not using the built-in amplifier.

The contents of the memory have been erased.

 The power supply lead or battery has been

disconnected or it is not connected properly.

The fuse has blown.
The unit makes noise when the position of the
ignition is switched.

 The leads are not matched correctly with the car’s

accessory power connector.

The display disappears from/does not appear on
the monitor.

 The dimmer is set to [ON] (page 13).
 The display disappears if you press and hold

HOME.
– Press HOME on the unit.

 The monitor off function is activated (page 6).

– Touch anywhere on the display to turn the

display back on.

The display does not respond to your touch
correctly.

 Touch one part of the display at a time. If two or

more parts are touched simultaneously, the
display will not operate correctly.

 Calibrate the touch panel of the display (page 14).
 Touch the pressure sensitive panel firmly.

Menu items cannot be selected.

 Unavailable menu items are displayed in gray.

The operation buttons do not function.

 Press the reset button (page 5).

Radio reception

The stations cannot be received.
The sound is hampered by noise.

 The connection is not correct.

– Connect the REM OUT lead (blue/white striped)

or accessory power supply lead (red) to the
power supply lead of a car’s antenna (aerial)
booster (only when your car has built-in radio
antenna (aerial) in the rear/side glass).

– Check the connection of the car antenna

(aerial).

– If the auto antenna (aerial) will not extend,

check the connection of the power antenna
(aerial) control lead.

Preset tuning is not possible.

 The broadcast signal is too weak.

RDS

PTY displays [PTY not found.].

 The current station is not a RDS station.
 RDS data has not been received.
 The station does not specify the program type.

Seek starts after a few seconds of listening.

 The station is non-TP or has a weak signal.

– Deactivate TA (page 9).

There are no traffic announcements.

 Activate TA (page 9).
 The station does not broadcast any traffic

announcements despite being TP.
– Tune into another station.

Picture

There is no picture/picture noise occurs.

 A connection has not been made correctly.
 Check the connection between this unit and

other equipment and set the input selector of the
equipment to the source corresponding to this
unit.

 The disc is defective or dirty.
 Installation is not correct.

– Install the unit at an angle of less than 45° in a

sturdy part of the car.

 The parking cord (light green) is not connected to

the parking brake switch cord, or the parking
brake is not applied.

The picture does not fit in the screen.

 The aspect ratio is fixed on the playback source.

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There is no picture/picture noise occurs in the
rear monitor.

 The color system setting is incorrect.

– Set the color system to [PAL] or [NTSC]

according to the connected monitor (page 15).

 A picture from the camera is displayed on this

unit.
– No picture appears in the rear monitor if a

picture from the camera is displayed on this
unit.

 Only DVD/USB video playing on this unit can be

displayed in the rear monitor.

 While displaying the picture from the cameras or

car navigation system on this unit, the picture
from DVD/USB video is not displayed in the rear
monitor.

Sound

There is no sound/sound skips/sound cracks.

 A connection has not been made correctly.
 Check the connection between this unit and the

connected equipment and set the input selector
of the equipment to the source corresponding to
this unit.

 The disc is defective or dirty.
 Installation is not correct.

– Install the unit at an angle of less than 45° in a

sturdy part of the car.

 The unit is in pause/reverse/fast-forward mode.
 The settings for the outputs are not made

correctly.

 The DVD audio level is too low (page 11).
 The volume is too low.
 The ATT function is activated.
 The format is not supported.

– Check if the format is supported by this unit

(page 18).

Sound is noisy.

 Keep cords and cables away from each other.

Disc operation

The disc does not play.

 The disc is defective or dirty.
 The disc is not playable.
 The DVD is not playable due to the region code.
 The disc format and file version are incompatible

with this unit (page 17).

 Press  to remove the disc.

Certain functions cannot be performed.

 Depending on the disc, you may not be able to

perform operations such as stop, search, or
repeat/shuffle play. For details, refer to the
manual supplied with the disc.

The soundtrack/subtitle language or angle
cannot be changed.

 During playback, touch , then make the

desired settings.

 Multilingual tracks, multilingual subtitles, or

multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD.

 The DVD prohibits changing.

The disc will not eject.
The disc will not insert.

 Press and hold the disc eject button.

USB playback

Items cannot be played via a USB hub.

 Connect USB devices to this unit without a USB

hub.

Items cannot be played.

 Reconnect the USB device.

The USB device takes longer to play.

 The USB device contains large-sized files or files

with a complicated tree structure.

The sound is intermittent.

 The sound may be intermittent at a high-bit-rate.

Audio files cannot be played.

 USB devices formatted with file systems other

than FAT1 2, FAT16 or FAT32 are un suppo rted.*

* This unit supports FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32, but some USB

device may no t support all of the se. For details, refer to the
operating instructions of each USB device or contact the
manufacturer.

The smartphone connected to the USB port
cannot be played.

 The USB connection is only available for Android

phones and USB devices in MSC mode.
When using a smartphone other than an Android
phone, make a BLUETOOTH connection (page 7).

BLUETOOTH function

The other BLUETOOTH device cannot detect this
unit.

 Set [Bluetooth Connection] to [ON] (page 14).
 While connecting to a BLUETOOTH device, this

unit cannot be detected by another device.
Terminate the current connection and search for
this unit from the other device.

 Depending on your smartphone or cellular

phone, you may need to delete this unit from the
history of the connected smartphone or cellular
phone then pair them again (page 7).

Connection is not possible.

 Check the pairing and connection procedures in

the manual of the other device, etc., and perform
the operation again.

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The name of the detected device does not
appear.

 Depending on the status of the other device, it

may not be possible to obtain the name.

There is no ringtone.

 Raise the volume while receiving a call.

The talker’s voice volume is low.

 Raise the volume during a call.

The other party says that the volume is too low
or high.

 Adjust the [MIC Gain] level (page 12).

Echo or noise occurs during call conversations.

 Reduce the volume.
 If ambient noise other than the phone call sound

is loud, try reducing this noise.
– Shut the window if road noise is loud.
– Lower the air conditioner if the air conditioner is loud.

The phone sound quality is poor.

 Phone sound quality depends on reception

conditions of the cellular phone.
– Move your car to a place where you can

enhance the cellular phone’s signal if the
reception is poor.

The volume of the connected BLUETOOTH device
is low or high.

 Volume level will differ depending on the

BLUETOOTH device.
– Reduce the volume level differences between

this unit and the BLUETOOTH device (page 10).

The sound skips during audio streaming or the
BLUETOOTH connection fails.

 Reduce the distance between the unit and the

BLUETOOTH device.

 If the BLUETOOTH device is stored in a case whic h

interrupts the signal, remove the case while
using the device.

 Several BLUETOOTH devices or other devices (e.g.

ham radio devices) which emit radio waves are
used nearby.
– Turn off the other devices.
– Increase the distance between the unit and

other devices.

 Playback sound stops momentarily when this

unit is connecting to a cellular phone. This is not
a malfunction.

The connected BLUETOOTH device cannot be
controlled during audio streaming.

 Check that the connected BLUETOOTH device

supports AVRCP.

Some functions do not work.

 Check that the connecting device supports the

functions in question.

A call is answered unintentionally.

 The connecting phone is set to start a call

automatically.

 [Auto Answer] of this unit is set to [ON] (page 12).

Pairing failed due to time out.

 Depending on the connecting device, the time

limit for pairing may be short. Try completing the
pairing within the time.

Cannot pair.

 The unit may not be able to pair with a previously

paired BLUETOOTH device after initializing the
unit if the pairing information of the unit is on the
BLUETOOTH device. In this case, delete the
pairing information of the unit from the
BLUETOOTH device, and then pair them again.

The BLUETOOTH function cannot be operated.

 Turn the ignition off. Wait for a while, then turn

the ignition to the ACC position.

No sound is output from the car speakers during
a handsfree call.

 If the sound is output from the cellular phone, set

the cellular phone to output the sound from the
car speakers.

Android Auto

The Android Auto icon does not appear on the
HOME screen.

 Check your Android phone and accept the

disclaimers and permission requests required to
use Android Auto on your Android phone.

 There is no Android Auto application installed on

your Android phone.
– Download and install the Android Auto

application onto your Android phone.

 Your Android phone is not compatible with

Android Auto.
– Android phone with Android 5.0 or higher is

required. Refer to the compatibility list on the
support site on the back cover.

 Disconnect your Android phone from the USB

port and reconnect it again.

 Android Auto may not be available in your

country or region.

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Messages

General

Cannot play this content.

 The currently selected content cannot be played

back, or skipped to the next one.
– The content is not in a supported file format.

Check supported file formats (page 18).

Device no response

 The unit does not recognize the connected USB

device.
– Reconnect the USB device.
– Check that the USB device is supported by the

unit.

No Playable Data

 The USB device has no playable data.

– Load music data/files into the USB device.

Overcurrent caution on USB.

 The USB device is overloaded.

– Disconnect the USB device.
– Indicates that the USB device is out of order, or

an unsupported device is connected.

USB device not supported

 For details on the compatibility of your USB

device, visit the support site on the back cover.

USB hub not supported

 USB hubs are not supported on this unit.

BLUETOOTH

Bluetooth device is not found.

 The unit cannot detect a connectable

BLUETOOTH device.
– Check the BLUETOOTH setting of the

connecting device.

 No device is in the list of registered BLUETOOTH

devices.
– Perform pairing with a BLUETOOTH device

(page 7).

Handsfree device is not available.

 A cellular phone is not connected.

– Connect a cellular phone (page 8).

For disc operation

Disc Error

 The unit cannot read the data due to some

problem.

 The data is damaged or corrupted.
 The disc is corrupted.
 The disc is incompatible with this unit.
 The disc is dirty or inserted upside down.

– Clean or insert the disc correctly.

 The disc cannot play due to a problem.

–Insert another disc.

 The disc is not compatible with this unit.

– Insert a compatible disc.

 Press  to remove the disc.

Disc playback prohibited by region code.

 The DVD’s region code differs from the unit’s

region code.

The sound in audio format is not audible.

 Discs in DTS format are not supported. Sound is

not output if the DTS format is selected.
– DTS formatted discs are not playable on this

unit. Use a compatible disc format (page 17).

Steering wheel remote control

Please retry

 An error occurs while registering and all the

registered information is cleared.
– Restart registration from the beginning.

If these solutions do not help improve the situation,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.

If you take the unit to be repaired due to disc
playback trouble, bring the disc that was used at
the time the problem began.

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Language Code List

Code Language

1027 Afar
1028 Abkhazian
1032 Afrikaans
1039 Amharic
1044 Arabic
1045 Assamese
1051 Aymara
1052 Azerbaijani
1053 Bashkir
1057 Byelorussian
1059 Bulgarian
1060 Bihari
1061 Bislama
1066 Bengali;

Bangla
1067 Tibetan
1070 Breton
1079 Catalan
1093 Corsican
1097 Czech
1103 Welsh
1105 Danish
1109 German
1130 Bhutani
1142 Greek
1144 English
1145 Esperanto
1149 Spanish
1150 Estonian
1151 Basque
1157 Persian
1165 Finnish
1166 Fiji
1171 Faroese
1174 French
1181 Frisian

1183 Irish
1186 Scots Gaelic
1194 Galician
1196 Guarani
1203 Gujarati
1209 Hausa
1217 Hindi
1226 Croatian
1229 Hungarian
1233 Armenian
1235 Interlingua
1239 Interlingue
1245 Inupiak
1248 Indonesian
1253 Icelandic
1254 Italian
1257 Hebrew
1261 Japanese
1269 Yiddish
1283 Javanese
1287 Georgian
1297 Kazakh
1298 Greenlandic
1299 Cambodian
1300 Kannada
1301 Korean
1305 Kashmiri
1307 Kurdish
1311 Kirghiz
1313 Latin
1326 Lingala
1327 Laothian
1332 Lithuanian
1334 Latvian;

Lettish

1345 Malagasy

Code Language

1347 Maori
1349 Macedonian
1350 Malayalam
1352 Mongolian
1353 Moldavian
1356 Marathi
1357 Malay
1358 Maltese
1363 Burmese
1365 Nauru
1369 Nepali
1376 Dutch
1379 Norwegian
1393 Occitan
1403 (Afan)Oromo
1408 Oriya
1417 Punjabi
1428 Polish
1435 Pashto;

Pushto
1436 Portuguese
1463 Quechua
1481 Rhaeto-

Romance
1482 Kirundi
1483 Romanian
1489 Russian
1491 Kinyarwanda
1495 Sanskrit
1498 Sindhi
1501 Sangho
1502 Serbo-

Croatian
1503 Singhalese
1505 Slovak
1506 Slovenian

Code Language

1507 Samoan
1508 Shona
1509 Somali
1511 Albanian
1512 Serbian
1513 Siswati
1514 Sesotho
1515 Sundanese
1516 Swedish
1517 Swahili
1521 Tamil
1525 Telugu
1527 Tajik
1528 Thai
1529 Tigrinya
1531 Turkmen
1532 Tagalog
1534 Setswana
1535 Tonga
1538 Turkish
1539 Tsonga
1540 Tatar
1543 Twi
1557 Ukrainian
1564 Urdu
1572 Uzbek
1581 Vietnamese
1587 Volapük
1613 Wolof
1632 Xhosa
1665 Yoruba
1684 Chinese
1697 Zulu

1703 Not specified

Code Language

Language code list

The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.

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Connection/Installation



× 4

5 × max. 8 mm
(7/32 × max. 5/16 in)











× 2

Cautions

• Run all ground (earth) leads to a common
ground (earth) point.

•Do not get the leads trapped under a screw or
caught in moving parts (e.g., seat railing).

•Before making connections, turn the car ignition
off to avoid short circuits.

• Connect the power supply lead  to the unit and
speakers before connecting it to the auxiliary
power connector.

•Be sure to insulate any loose unconnected leads
with electrical tape for safety.

Precautions

•Choose the installation location carefully so that
the unit will not interfere with normal driving
operations.

•Avoid installing the unit in areas subject to dust,
dirt, excessive vibration, or high temperature, such
as in direct sunlight or near heater ducts.

•Use only the supplied mounting hardware for a
safe and secure installation.

Note on the power supply lead (yellow)

When connecting this unit in combination with other stereo
components, the amperage rating of the car circuit to which
the unit is connected must be higher than the sum of each
component’s fuse amperage rating.

Mounting angle adjustment

Adjust the mounting angle to less than 45°.

Parts List for Installation

•This parts list does not include all the package
contents.

•Keep the release keys  for future use as they are
also necessary if you remove the unit from your
car.

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Connection

*

3

*

3

*

3

Subwoofer*

1

Power amplifier*

1

*

8



Smartphone*7,
USB device

from a wired remote control (not
supplied)

*4

*5*

6

Light green
Purple/white striped

from a car antenna (aeri al)

Rear view
camera*

1

For details, see “Making
connections” (page 28).



*

3

*

3

*

3

*

3

Camera*

1

Camera*

1

Monitor*

1

See “Power connection diagram”
(page 29) for details.

*

2

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*1 Not supplied



Parking brake switch cord

Hand brake type Foot brake type

*2 Speaker impedance: 4  – 8  × 4
*3 RCA pin cord (not supplied)
*4 Depending on the type of car, use an adaptor for a wired

remote control (not supplied).
For details on using the wired remote control, see “Using
the wired remote control” (page 29).

*5 Whether in use or not, route the microphone input cord

so it does not interfere with driving operations. Secure
the cord with a clamp, etc., if it is installed around your
feet.

*6 For details on installing the microphone, see “Installing

the microphone” (page 29).

*7 To connect a smartphone to the main unit, an

appropriate cable (not supplied) is required.

*8

*9 For the navigation module XA-NV400 (not supplied)

Making connections

If you have a power antenna (aerial) without a relay
box, connecting this unit with the supplied power
supply connection cable  may damage the
antenna (aerial).

 To the car’s speaker connector

 To the car’s power connector

continuous power

12

supply
power antenna (aerial) /

13

power amplifier control
(REM OUT)

switched illumination

14

power supply
15 switched power supply Red
16 ground (earth) Black

Yel l ow

Blue/white striped

Orange/white
striped

 To the parking brake switch cord

The mounting position of the parking brake
switch cord depends on your car.
Be sure to connect the parking brake lead (light
green) of the power supply connection cable 
to the parking brake switch cord.

1

Rear speaker
(right)

2 

3

Front speaker
(right)

4

5

Front speaker
(left)

6 

7

Rear speaker
(left)

8 

 Purple

Purple/black
striped

 Gray
 Gray/black striped
 White

White/black
striped

 Green

Green/black
striped

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 To the +12 V power terminal of the car’s rear

lamp lead (only when connecting the rear
view camera)

Memory hold connection

When the yellow power supply lead is connected,
power will always be supplied to the memory
circuit even when the ignition switch is turned off.

Speaker connection

•Before connecting the speakers, turn the unit off.

• Use speakers wi th an impedance o f 4  to 8  and
with adequate power handling capacities to avoid
damage.

Monitor connection

When installing a monitor for the rear seat, connect
its parking brake switch cord to the ground (earth).

Power connection diagram

Auxiliary power connector

Red Red

Yellow Yellow

Red Red

Yellow Yellow

Red

Red

Yel l o w

Yellow





Clip (not supplied)



Check your car’s auxiliary power connector and
match the connections of cords correctly
depending on the car.

Common connection

continuous power

12

supply

15 switched power supply Red

When the positions of the red and yellow
leads are inverted

12 switched power supply Yellow

continuous power

15

supply

For cars without ACC position

After matching the connections and switching
power supply leads correctly, connect the unit to
the car’s power supply. If you have any questions
and problems connecting your unit that are not
covered in this manual, consult the car dealer.

Installing the microphone

To capture your voice during handsfree calling, you
need to install the microphone .

Yellow

Cautions

• It is extremely dangerous if the cord becomes
wound around the steering column or gearstick.
Be sure to keep it and other parts from interfering
with your driving operations.

• If airbags or any other shock-absorbing
equipment are in your car, contact the store where
you purchased this unit or the car dealer before
installation.

Note

Before attaching the double-sided tape , clean the

Red

surface of the dashboard with a dry cloth.

Using the wired remote control

When using the steering wheel remote
control

Installation of the connection cable RC-SR1 (not
supplied) is required before use.

1 To enable the steering wheel remote control, select

[General Settings]  [Steering Control Custom] to
make th e regi stration (page 14).

When the registration is complete, the steering
wheel remote control becomes available.

Notes on installing the connection cable RC-SR1 (not
supplied)

• Refer to the support site on the back cover for d etails then
connect each lead properly to the appropriate leads.
Making an improper connection may damage the unit.

• Consulting the dealer or an experienced technician for
help is recommended.

When using the wired remote control
1

To enable the wired remote con trol, set [Steering
Control] in [General Settings] to [Preset] (page 14).

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Using the rear view camera

Catch



Larger than
182 mm (7 1/4 in)

Larger than
111 mm (4 3/8 in)







To the dashboard/center console

Parts supplied with
your car



Bracket

Bracket

Fuse (10 A)

Installation of the rear view camera (not supplied) is
required before use.
The picture from a rear view camera connected to
the CAMERA IN (REAR) terminal is displayed when:
 the back lamp of your car lights up (or the shift

lever is set to the R (reverse) position).

 you press HOME, touch [Camera], then touch

[Rear].

Installation

Mounting the unit in the dashboard

•Before installing, make sure the catches on both

sides of the bracket  are bent inwards 3.5 mm

5

(

/32 in).

•For Japanese cars, see “Mounting the unit in a
Japanese car” (page 30).

1 Position the bracket  inside the

dashboard, then bend the claws outward
for a tight fit.

Mounting the unit in a Japanese car

You may not be able to install this unit in some
Japanese cars. In such a case, consult your Sony
dealer.

When mounting this unit to the preinstalled
brackets of your car, use the supplied screws  in
the appropriate screw holes based on your car:
T for TOYOTA and N for NISSAN.

Note

To prevent a malfunction, install only with the supplied
screws .

2 Mount the unit onto the bracket .

Notes

• If the catches are straight or bent outwards, the unit will
not be installed securely and may spring out.

• Make sure the 4 catches on the protection collar  are
properly engaged in the slots of the unit.

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Fuse replacement

When replacing the fuse, be sure to
use one matching the amperage
rating stated on the original fuse.
If the fuse blows, check the power
connection and replace the fuse.
If the fuse blows again after
replacement, there may be an
internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.