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AV RECEIVER
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. XAV-AX210
Serial No.
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Manual de instrucciones
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FR
ES
To cancel the demonstration (Demo) display, see page 17.
For the connection/installation, see page 31.
Pour annuler l’affichage de demonstration (Démo), reportezvous a la page 00.
Pour le raccordement/l’installation, reportez-vous à la page 00.
Para cancelar la pantalla de demostracion (Demostración),
consulte la página 00.
Para la conexión/instalación, consulte la página 00.
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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 31).
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.
FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE USA. NOT
APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE
PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.
POUR LES CLIENTS AUX ÉTATS-UNIS. NON
APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y COMPRIS LA
PROVINCE DE QUÉBEC.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules
and Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference,
including Interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated
in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency
(RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC
radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This
equipment has very low levels of RF energy that is
deemed to comply without maximum permissive
exposure evaluation (MPE).
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.
For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply,
See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
WARNING: Do not ingest battery,
Chemical Burn Hazard.
The remote commander contains a coin/
button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is
swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just
2 hours and can lead to death.
Keep new and used batteries away from children. If
the battery compartment does not close securely,
stop using the product and keep it away from
children.
If you think batteries might have been swallowed or
placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate
medical attention.
Note on the lithium battery
Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as
direct sunlight, fire or the like.
Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC
position
Do not install this unit in a car that has no ACC
position. The display of the unit does not turn off
even after turning the ignition off, and this
causes battery drain.
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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.
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 SiriusXM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using SXM Option Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Playback
Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Playing a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Playing a BLUETOOTH Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Searching and Playing Tracks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Other Settings During Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Handsfree Calling
Receiving a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Available Operations During a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Useful Functions
Apple CarPlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
iDataLink Maestro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using Gesture Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connection/Installation
Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Parts List for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Settings
Basic Setting Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Visual Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Additional Information
Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Guide to Parts and Controls
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HOME
Open the HOME menu.
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 con trol dial
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: select a preset station or tune into a
station automatically.
– SiriusXM: select a preset channel or move to
the previous/next channel.
– 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
Tur n the s ource off.
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/fast-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.
Indicates the signal strength status of
the connected SiriusXM Connect Vehicle
Tun er.
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 17)
(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.
Display the setting icon and other icons by
flicking the bottom of this area.
Sources select keys
Change the source.
(EXTRA BASS)
Change the EXTRA BASS setting (page 18).
(EQ10/Subwoofer)
Change the EQ10/Subwoofer setting (page 18).
(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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3 Touch .
Getting Started
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 18) 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.
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-AX210] shown in the display of
the BLUETOOTH device.
If your model name does not appear, repeat
from step 5.
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 17).
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.
8 To allow the connection, operate the
BLUETOOTH device to make the approval,
and touch [OK] on the unit.
9 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.
10Select 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.
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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.
Listening to the Radio
Listening to the Radio
To listen to the radio, press HOME then touch
[Tuner].
Reception controls/indications
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 33).
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 31).
To display pictures from the cameras
Press HOME, touch [Camera], then touch [1], [2] or
[Rear].
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].
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 d i splay th e Sirius XM R a dio ID
1
Press HOME, then touch [SXM].
2 Touch , then select [Channel Direct Select].
3 Input [000], then touch [OK].
In the USA, you can activate online or by calling
SiriusXM Listener Care:
• Online: Visit www.siriusxm.com/activatenow
• Phone: Call 1-866-635-2349
In Canada, you can activate online or by calling
SiriusXM Listener Care:
• Online: Visit www.siriusxm.ca/activatexm
• Phone: Call 1-877-438-9677
As part of the activation process, the SiriusXM
satellites will send an activation message to your
tuner. When your radio detects that the tuner has
received the activation message, your radio will
display: [Subscription Updated. Press Enter to
Continue.]. Once subscribed, you can tune to
channels in your subscription plan.
Notes
• The activation process usually takes 10 to 15 minutes, but
may take up to an hour.
• Your radio will need to be turned on and receiving the
SiriusXM signal to receive the activatio n message.
Listening to the SiriusXM Radio
To listen to the SiriusXM radio, press HOME then
touch [SXM].
Activating your SiriusXM Subscription
Only SiriusXM brings you more of what you love to
listen to, all in one place. Get over 140 channels,
including commercial-free music plus the best
sports, news, talk, comedy and entertainment.
Welcome to the world of satellite radio. A SiriusXM
Connect Vehicle Tuner and Subscription are
required. For more information, visit
www.siriusxm.com
After installing your SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner
and antenna (aerial), press HOME, then touch
[SXM]. You should be able to hear the SiriusXM
preview channel on Channel 1. After verifying that
you can hear the preview channel, select Channel 0
to find the Radio ID of your tuner. In addition, the
Radio ID is located on the bottom of the SiriusXM
Connect Vehicle Tuner and its packaging. You will
need this number to activate your subscription.
Write the number down for reference.
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Tuning channels for SiriusXM
Reception controls/indications
(list)
Open the channel list or category list.
CH- (previous channel) /CH+ (next channel)
Select the channel.
Channel number, channel name, artist name,
song title
(information)
Switch the channel information.
(SXM option)
Open the SXM option menu.
Preset numbers
Select a preset channel. Swipe right/left to show
the other preset channels. Touch and hold to
store the current channel in that preset.
Channel number, channel name, category
name, content information
To tune the channel from the channel list or
category list
1 Touch .
2 Touch [Channel List].
Alternatively, touch [Category List], then touch the
desired category item.
The channel list appears.
3 Touch the desired channel.
To s tore chann e l s
1
While receiving the channel that you want to store,
touch and hold a number key (1 to 6).
To receive the stored channel, touch a number key
(1 to 6).
To set a parental control
The parental control feature allows you to limit
access to SiriusXM channels with mature content.
When enabled, the parental control feature requires
you to enter a passcode to tune to the locked
channels. Information on setting up the passcode
and locking channels can be found below.
1 Touch , then touch [Parental Control].
The passcode input display appears.
2 Enter your 4-digit passcode by touching the
number keys, then touch [OK].
The passcode confirmation display appears.
3 Enter the 4-digit passcode again, then touch [OK].
The parental control is applied, and the channels are
locked.
To unlock the channels/To lock the channels
again
Touch , then touch [Parental Control].
1
The passcode input display appears.
2 Enter your 4-digit passcode by touching the
number keys, then touch [OK].
To ch ange the p a ssco d e
1
Touch , touch [Pass Code Change], then enter
your current passcode.
2 Enter your new passcode.
Using SXM Option Functions
The following functions are available by touching
.
Channel Direct Select
Tune the desired channel by inputting its
channel number directly. Use the number
buttons (0 – 9) and press ENTER on the remote
commander.
Parental Control
Set the parental lock to on or off, and edit the
passcode.
Pass Code Change
Change the passcode for the Parental Control
feature.
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