Sony XAV-AX205DB Users guide

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Operating Instructions

To cancel the demonstration (Demo) display, see page 15.

For the connection/installation, see page 28.

XAV-AX205DB

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 28).

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.

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).

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.

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

WARNING: Do not ingest battery, Chemical Burn Hazard.

The remote commander contains a coin/ button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

Note on the lithium battery

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

Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position

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.

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Important notice

Caution

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

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

Emergency calls

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

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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

Connecting Cameras. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Listening to the Radio

Listening to the Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Using Tuner Option Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Listening to the DAB/DAB+ Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using DAB Options Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Playback

Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

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

Searching and Playing Tracks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Other Settings During Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Handsfree Calling

Receiving a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Available Operations During a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Useful Functions

Apple CarPlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Android Auto™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using Gesture Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connection/Installation

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Parts List for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Settings

Basic Setting Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Visual Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Additional Information

Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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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. When the unit is turned off, remote commander operation is not available.

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 di al

Rotate to adjust the volume when the sound is output.

OPTION

Press to open the OPTION screen (page 7).

VOICE

Press and hold to activate the voice command function for Apple CarPlay and 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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RM-X170 remote commander

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

Note

The white buttons in the illustration above are not supported.

///

Functions differ depending on the selected source.

– Tuner/DAB+: select a preset station or tune

into a station automatically.

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

next file. – CD: move to the previous/next track. – DVD: move the cursor.

ENTER

Enter the selected item.

 SRC (source)

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

 MODE

Select the radio band.

 VOL (volume) +/–

Remove the insulation film before use.

 OFF

– Turn the source off. – Press and hold for 1 second to turn off the

power and display.

 MONITOR OFF

Turn off the monitor. To turn back on, press again.

 EQ (equalizer)

Select an equalizer curve.

 Number buttons (0 – 9)  CLEAR  (play/pause) / (previous/next)

/ (fast-reverse/fa st-forward)

 DVD playback setting buttons

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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 a DAB announcement is available.

Indicates the signal strength status of the DAB tuner.

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 15)  (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 16).

 (EQ10/Subwoofer)

Change the EQ10/Subwoofer setting (page 16).

 (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 16) 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 15).

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 Touch . 4 Touch [Bluetooth Connection], then set the

signal to [ON].

The BLUETOOTH signal is turn ed 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-AX205DB] 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 Touch . 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 30).

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 28).

To display pictures from the cameras

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

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 in automatically.

 /

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 tune automatically

Touch SEEK-/SEEK+. 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.

Listening to the DAB/DAB+ Radio

To listen to the DAB/DAB+ radio, press HOME then touch [DAB+].

Tips

• Set [Antenna Power] to [ON] (default) or [OFF] depending on the type of DAB antenna (aerial) (not supplied) (page 11).

• When [DAB+] is selected for the first time after performing the factory reset, the auto tune starts automatically. Allow the auto tune to finish. (If interrupted, the auto tune will start again the next time you select [DAB+].) If no DAB station is stored by the auto tune, tune by touching [Auto Tune] of (list).

Reception controls/indications

 (list)

Open the station list.

 Station group name, station name  (DAB Options)

Open the DAB Options menu.

 SEEK–/SEEK+

Search for stations.

 /

Search for station groups.

 Preset numbers

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

Searching for a station manually

1 Touch SEEK +/– to search for a station; touch

/ to search for different station groups.

Scanning stops when the unit receives a station/ station group. Search until the desired station is received.

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Storing a station manually

1 While receiving the station that you want to

store, touch and hold the desired preset number.

Receiving stored stations

1 Touch the desired preset number.

Playback

Searching for a station by name

1 Touch .

The station list appears.

2 Touch the desired station.

To refresh the station list

Touch [Auto Tune].

Using DAB Options Functions

The following functions are available by touching

Announce

Enables DAB announcements with interrupting the currently selected source: [ON], [OFF]. During a DAB announcement, the volume is adjusted to the level set for TA in RDS (page 10).

Soft Link

Searches for and tunes to the same or similar program automatically when the signal of the current program is too weak to receive: [ON], [OFF]. “Hard Link” follows the same program, and “Soft Link” follows a similar program.

DAB FM

Soft Link

OFF  -  -

(Available only during DAB reception.)

Information

Displays the currently selected station group name, station name, PTY type of the station, etc.

Antenna Power

Supplies power to the DAB antenna (aerial) input terminal: [ON], [OFF].

Hard

Link

ON 

Soft Link

Hard

Link

Soft Link

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. If the menu control panel does not appear by touching the display, use the remote commander.

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 Apple CarPla y, An droid 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” (p age 19).

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 9).

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.

Direct search play

1 During DVD playback, press the number

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

Playback starts from the beginning of the selected point.

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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 8).

Note

The handsfree calling functions explained below are available only when the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto function is deactivated. When the Apple CarPlay or 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 c h .

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 14).

* The cellular phone needs to support PBAP (Phone

Book Access Profile).

3 Tou 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

Apple CarPlay

Apple CarPlay lets you use your iPhone in the car in a way that allows you to stay focused on the road.

Notes on using Apple CarPlay

• iPhone with iOS 7.1 or later is required. Update to the latest iOS version before use.

• Apple CarPlay can be used on iPhone 5 or later.

• For details on compatible models, refer to the compatibility list on the support site on the back cover.

• For details about Apple CarPlay, refer to the manual supplied with your iPhone, or visit the website of Apple CarPlay.

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

1 Connect your iPhone to the USB port. 2 Press HOME, then touch the Apple CarPlay

icon.

Your iPhone’s display appears on the display of the unit. Touch and control the applications.

Use of the Apple CarPlay logo means that a vehicle user interface meets Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this vehicle or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this product with iPhone may affect wireless performance.

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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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.

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 screens of Apple CarPlay and 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 c h .

To switch to the playback screen

Tou c h .

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. Resta rt registration f rom 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 Re set

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], [Electronica], [Regueton], [Country], [R&B], [Pop], [Rock], [HipHop], [Jazz], [Dance], [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.

Key Il lumination

Registers a customized color for the buttons. [Red]: [0] to [32] [Green]: [0] to [32] [Blue]: [0] to [32]

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 16).

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 16.

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-AX205DB.” URL: http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ Please note that Sony cannot answer or respond to any inquiries regarding the content of the source code.

Notes on LCD panel

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

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• 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 p anel.

• 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.

Playable discs

Discs

 DVD*: DVD VIDEO  CD: CD-DA

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

general term for DVD VIDEOs.

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

/4 in) discs.

Supported formats for USB playback

 WMA (.wma)*

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 Pro fi le 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 Pro fi le Audio codec: WMA, MP3, AAC Bit rate: Max. 5 Mbps Frame rate: Max. 30 fps Resolution: Max. 720 × 576*

1*2

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

+ side up



cannot be played back.

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

back.

*3 Non-standard bit rates or no n-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 vi deo 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.

About iPhone

• For details on compatible iPhone models, visit the

support site on the back cover.

• Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an

accessory has been designed to connect specifically to the Apple product(s) identified in the badge, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with an Apple product may affect wireless performance.

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

Maintenance

Replacing the lithium battery of the remote commander

Under normal conditions, the battery will last approximately 1 year. (The service life may be shorter depending on the conditions of use.) When the battery becomes weak, the range of the remote commander becomes shorter.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

Notes on the lithium battery

• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.

• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to ensure good contact.

• Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the battery.

• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may occur.

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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

DAB/DAB+

Tuning range: 174.928 MHz – 239.200 MHz Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

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

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 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 syste m, software application, etc.

*2 BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate the purpose of

BLUETOOTH communication between devices.

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 DAB antenna (aerial) input terminal FM/AM 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

/8 in × 4 1/8 in × 6 5/8 in) (w/h/d)

Mounting dimensions:

Approx. 178 mm × 100 mm × 164 mm

/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) Remote Commander (1): RM-X170

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Microphone (1)

Optional accessories/equipment:

Cable for steering wheel remote input: RC-SR1

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

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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.

Apple, iPhone, and Lightning are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc.

IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.

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 28). 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 15).  The display disappears if you press and hold

HOME. – Press HOME on the unit.

 The monitor off function is activated (page 6, 7).

– 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 16).  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 10).

There are no traffic announcements.

 Activate TA (page 10).  The station does not broadcast any traffic

announcements despite being TP. – Tune into another station.

DAB/DAB+ radio reception

Stations cannot be received.

 See [No Station] (page 26) for details when the

DAB signal cannot be received.

No traffic announcements.

 Disable DAB announcements (page 11).

– Traffic announcements are not available while

DAB announcements are enabled.

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.

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 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.

There is no picture/picture noise occurs in the rear mon itor.

 The color system setting is incorrect.

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

according to the connected monitor (page 17).

 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 13).  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 19).

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 19).

 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, FAT 16 or FAT 32 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.

BLUETOOTH function

The other BLUETOOTH device cannot detect this unit.

 Set [Bluetooth Connection] to [ON] (page 16).  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 8).

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 14).

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 12).

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 14).

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.

Apple CarPlay

The Apple CarPlay icon does not appear on the HOME screen.

 Your iPhone is not compatible with Apple

CarPlay. – Refer to the compatibility list on the support

site on the back cover.

 Disconnect your iPhone from the USB port and

reconnect it again.

 Apple CarPlay may not be available in your

country or region.

 Make sure a certified Lightning cable is used to

connect your iPhone and the unit.

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.

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 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.

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 19).

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 8).

Handsfree device is not available.

 A cellular phone is not connected.

– Connect a cellular phone (page 9).

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 19).

DAB/DAB+ radio reception

No Station

 The DAB signal cannot be received.

– Perform an auto tune (page 11). – Check the connection of the DAB antenna

(aerial) (not supplied).

– Check that [Antenna Power] is set to [ON]

(page 11).

Receiving

 The unit is waiting to receive a DAB station.

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)







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 yellow and red power supply leads only after all other leads have been connected.

• 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.

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Connection

Subwoofer*

Power amplifier*

*



Smartphone*7, iPhone*8, USB device

from a wired remote control (not supplied)

*5*

White

White/black striped

Gray

Gray/black striped

Green

Green/black striped

Purple

Purple/black striped Black

Yellow Red

Blue/white striped

Orange/white striped

Light green

Purple/white striped

from a car antenna (aeri al)

Rear view camera*

For details, see “Making connections” (page 30).

Front speaker*1*

Rear speaker*1*



Camera*

Monitor*

from DAB antenna (aerial) (not supplied)*

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*1 Not supplie d



Parking brake switch cord

Hand brake type Foot brake type





Clip (not supplied)



*2 Spe aker 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 31).

*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 30).

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

appropriate cable (not suppl ied) is required.

*8 To connect an iPhone, use the USB connection cable for

iPhone (not supplied).

*10Set [Antenna Power] to [ON] (default) or [OFF] depending

on the type of DAB antenna (aerial) (not supplied) (page 11). Max. supply current 0.1 A

Making connections

 To a common ground (earth) point

First connect the black ground (earth) lead then connect the yellow and red power supply leads.

 To the +12 V power terminal which is

energized at all times

Be sure to first connect the black ground (earth) lead to a common ground (earth) point.

 To the +12 V power terminal which is

energized when the ignition switch is set to the accessory position

If there is no accessory position, connect to the +12 V power (battery) terminal which is energized at all times. Be sure to first connect the black ground (earth) lead to a common ground (earth) point.

 To the power antenna (aerial) control lead or

the power supply lead of the antenna (aerial) booster

It is not necessary to connect this lead if there is no power antenna (aerial) or antenna (aerial) booster, or with a manually-operated telescopic antenna (aerial).

To AMP REMOTE IN of an optional power amplifier

This connection is only for amplifiers and a power antenna (aerial). Connecting any other system may damage the unit.

Note

It will take about 10 seconds to shut down the output of REM OUT after the unit is turned off.

 To a car’s illumination signal

Be sure to first connect the black ground (earth) lead to a common ground (earth) point.

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 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.

 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).

Installing the microphone

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

Cautions



To the dashboard/center console

Parts supplied with your car



Bracket

Fuse (10 A)

• 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 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 the registration (page 16).

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 details then connect each lea d properly to the appropriate le ads. 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 t he wired remote cont rol, set [Steering Control] in [General Settings] to [Preset] (page 16).

Using the rear view camera

Installation of the rea r view camera (not suppl ied) 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 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 .

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.

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Sony XAV-AX205DB Users guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Warning

Guide to Parts and Controls

Getting Started

Performing Initial Settings

Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device

Connecting Cameras

Listening to the Radio

Listening to the Radio

Using Tuner Option Functions

Listening to the DAB/DAB+ Radio

Playback

Using DAB Options Functions

Playing a Disc

Playing a USB Device

Playing a BLUETOOTH Device

Searching and Playing Tracks

Other Settings During Playback

Handsfree Calling

Receiving a Call

Making a Call

Available Operations During a Call

Useful Functions

Apple CarPlay

Android Auto™

Using Gesture Command

Settings

Basic Setting Operation

General Settings

Sound Settings

Visual Settings

Additional Information

Updating the Firmware

Precautions

Maintenance

Specifications

Troubleshooting

Messages

Language Code List

Connection/Installation

Cautions

Parts List for Installation

Connection

Installation