Sony XAV-AX5600, XAV-AX5650 User Manual

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In-Car Receiver

XAV-AX5600/XAV-AX5650

Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions.

Note: The picture above is for the North America region. Actual product may vary depending on the region.

Getting Started

Guide to Parts and Controls

Main Unit and Remote Commander

Screen Displays

Performing Initial Settings

Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device

Preparing a Bluetooth® Device

Pairing and Connecting with a BLUETOOTH Device

Connecting with a Paired BLUETOOTH Device

Connecting Rear View Camera

Radio

Listening to the Radio

Tuning

Using Radio Option Functions

Listening to the SiriusXM Radio (XAV-AX5600(UC))

Listening to the SiriusXM Radio

Tuning Channels for SiriusXM

Tuning the Channel by Inputting its Channel Number

Tuning the Channel from the Channel List or Category List

Setting a Parental Control

Using SXM Option Functions

Listening to the DAB/DAB+ Radio (XAV-AX5650(EUR))

Listening to the DAB/DAB+ Radio

Searching for Station by Station Group

Searching for Station by Station Name

Using DAB Option Functions

Playback

Playing a USB Device

USB Port 1 and USB Port 2

Playing an HDMI™ Device

Playing a BLUETOOTH Device

Searching and Playing Tracks

Repeat Play and Shuffle Play

Searching for a File from the List Screen

Other Settings during Playback

Handsfree Calling

Preparing a Mobile Phone

Receiving a Call

Making a Call

Available Operations during a Call

Useful Functions

Apple CarPlay

Android Auto™

WebLink™

Using Gesture Command

Settings

Basic Setting Operation

General Settings (General)

Sound Settings (Sound)

Visual Settings (Visual)

BLUETOOTH Settings (Bluetooth)

Additional Information

Canceling the Demonstration Mode

Updating the Firmware

Precautions

Supported Formats for USB Playback

About iPhone

Notice on License

Maintenance

Specifications

Copyrights

Troubleshooting

General

There is no beep sound.

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

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

Menu items cannot be selected.

The USB

functions do not work properly.

The unit cannot be operated.

The clock set automatically is not accurate.

Touch Screen

The touch screen does not react to your touch correctly.

Multi-touch is not recognized.

Radio

The radio reception is poor. / Static noise occurs.

RDS

PTY displays [PTY not found.].

Seek starts after a few seconds of listening. (XAV-AX5650(EUR))

There are no traffic announcements. (XAV-AX5650(EUR))

DAB/DAB+ radio (XAV-AX5650(EUR))

Stations cannot be received.

No traffic announcements.

Picture

There is no picture or picture noise occurs.

The picture does not fit in the screen.

Sound

There is no sound, sound skips, or sound cracks.

Sound is noisy.

USB playback

Items cannot be played.

The USB device takes longer to play.

Audio files cannot be played.

Operations cannot be performed.

HDMI playback

The connected HDMI device cannot be played.

BLUETOOTH

The other BLUETOOTH device cannot detect this unit.

Connection is not possible.

The name of the detected device does not appear.

There is no ringtone.

The talker’s voice volume is low.

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

Echo or noise occurs during call conversations.

The phone sound quality is poor.

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

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

The connected BLUETOOTH device cannot be controlled during audio streaming.

Some functions do not work.

A call is answered unintentionally.

Pairing failed due to time out.

Cannot pair.

The BLUETOOTH function cannot be operated.

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

SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner (XAV-AX5600(UC))

A mature channel is not blocked although parental control setting has been made.

Apple CarPlay

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

Android Auto

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

WebLink™

WebLink™ cannot be used.

There is no sound. / The sound is low.

Messages

General

BLUETOOTH

SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner (XAV-AX5600(UC))

WebLink™

DAB

radio (XAV-AX5650(EUR))

Support Websites

Customer Support Websites

About the “Support by Sony” App

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Main Unit and Remote Commander

Main unit

The VOL (volume) + button has a tactile dot.

RM-X170 remote commander (XAV-AX5600(UC))

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

Note

The white buttons in the illustration above are not supported.

Remove the insulation film before use.

Display/touch screen1. HOME

Displays the HOME screen.

ATT (attenuate)

Press and hold for 1 second to attenuate the sound. To cancel, press and hold again, or press VOL +.

VOL (volume) +/–3. Receptor for the remote commander4.

/ (previous/next)

Functions differently depending on the selected source: [Radio]: select a preset station. [SXM] (SiriusXM): select a preset channel. (XAV-AX5600(UC)) [DAB+]: select a preset station. (XAV-AX5650(EUR)) [USB port 1]/[USB port 2]: move to the previous/next file. [Bluetooth]: move to the previous/next file. Press and hold to: [Radio]: tune into a station automatically (SEEK+/SEEK–). [DAB+]: select a station (when [Seek By] is set to [A-Z])/search for a station (when [Seek By] is set to [Station Gp]). (XAV-AX5650(EUR)) [USB port 1]/[USB port 2]: fast-reverse/fast-forward. [Bluetooth]: fast-reverse/fast-forward.

OPTION

Displays the OPTION screen.

VOICE

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

OFF

Turns the source off.

MONITOR OFF

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

EQ (equalizer)

Selects an equalizer curve.

Number buttons (0 to 9)10. CLEAR11. ATT (attenuate)

Attenuates the sound. Press again to cancel the attenuation.

12.

(play/pause)13.

/ (previous/next)

/ (fast-reverse/fast-forward)

14.

/ / / (left/up/down/right)

Functions differ depending on the selected source.

15.

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Screen Displays

[Radio]: select a preset station or tune into a station automatically. [SXM] (SiriusXM): select a preset channel or move to the previous/next channel. (XAV-AX5600(UC)) [USB port 1]/[USB port 2]: select a folder or move to the previous/next file.

ENTER

Enters the selected item. SRC (source) Changes the source. Each time you press this button, a selectable source is displayed in a popup on the current display.

16.

MODE

Selects the radio band.

17.

VOL (volume) +/–18.

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Screen Displays

Playback screen:

HOME screen:

OPTION screen:

1. Status indication

Icon in the display Detail

(attenuate)

Lights up when the sound is attenuated.

(Alternative Frequencies)

Lights up when AF (Alternative Frequencies) is available. (XAV-AX5650(EUR))

2. (source option) Opens the source option menu. The available items differ depending on the source.

3. Application specific area

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

4. Clock

Displays the time which are set on the Date/Time setting.

(instruction for smartphone connection) (XAV-AX5600(UC))

Displays the instruction for connecting Apple CarPlay, Android Auto or WebLink™.

(return to the playback screen)

Switches from the HOME screen to the playback screen.

7. Sources and Settings select keys

Changes the source or make various settings. Flick to select the setting icon and other icons. Touch the source icon you want to select.

XAV-AX5600(UC):

Icon in the display Detail

(Traffic Announcement)

Lights up when the current traffic information (TA: Traffic Announcement) is available. (XAVAX5650(EUR))

(DAB announcement)

Lights up when a DAB announcement is available. (XAV-AX5650(EUR))

(DAB)

Indicates the signal strength status of the DAB radio. (XAV-AX5650(EUR))

(SiriusXM)

Indicates the signal strength status of the connected SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner. (XAVAX5600(UC))

(BLUETOOTH)

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

(audio)

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

(mobile phone)

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

(antenna)

Indicates the signal strength status of the connected mobile phone.

(battery)

Indicates the remaining battery status of the connected mobile phone.

Icon in the display Name

Android Auto

Apple CarPlay

Radio

SXM

XAV-AX5650(EUR):

8. Sound select keys

Changes the sound.

(standby)

Turns the unit in standby mode (USB charging is still available). To resume, press any buttons.

10.

(monitor off)

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

11.

(EXTRA BASS)

Changes the EXTRA BASS setting.

12.

(EQ10/Subwoofer)

Changes the EQ10/Subwoofer setting.

Icon in the display Name

Bluetooth

HDMI

Rear Camera

USB port 1

WebLink

USB port 2

Phone

Settings

Icon in the display Name

Android Auto

Apple CarPlay

Radio

DAB+

Bluetooth

Phone

USB port 1

WebLink

USB port 2

HDMI

Rear Camera

Settings

Related Topic

General Settings (General)

Sound Settings (Sound)

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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 to initialize the unit.

This setting can be further configured in the setting menu.

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General Settings (General)

Sound Settings (Sound)

Visual Settings (Visual)

BLUETOOTH Settings (Bluetooth)

Touch [Language], then set the display language.

Touch [Demo] repeatedly to select [OFF] to disable the demonstration mode.

Touch [Set Date/Time], then set the date and time.

XAV-AX5650(EUR): skip to step 5.

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

To return to the previous display, touch

(back), then touch [OK].

The startup caution appears.

Read through the startup caution, then if you accept all conditions, touch [Close].

The setting is complete.

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Preparing a Bluetooth® Device

You can enjoy music or perform handsfree calling depending on the BLUETOOTH compatible device such as smartphones, mobile 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.

Related Topic

Pairing and Connecting with a BLUETOOTH Device

Connecting with a Paired BLUETOOTH Device

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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.

Note

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.

BLUETOOTH pairing is not possible while Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is running.

Place the BLUETOOTH device within 1 m (3 ft) of this unit.

Press HOME, then touch [Settings].

Touch [Bluetooth].

Touch [Bluetooth Connection], then touch [ON].

The BLUETOOTH signal is turned on and

(BLUETOOTH) lights up on the status bar of the unit.

Touch [Pairing].

(BLUETOOTH) flashes while the unit is in pairing standby mode.

Perform pairing on the BLUETOOTH device so it detects this unit.

Select your model name shown in the display of the BLUETOOTH device.

Repeat from step 5 if your model name does not appear. If the connection confirmation display appears, operate the BLUETOOTH device to approve the connection, then touch [OK] on the unit and/or the BLUETOOTH device.

If passkey* input is required on the BLUETOOTH device, input [0000].

When pairing is made,

(BLUETOOTH) stays lit.

Passkey may be called “passcode”, “PIN code”, “PIN number”, “password”, etc., depending on the BLUETOOTH device.

Select this unit on the BLUETOOTH device to establish the BLUETOOTH connection.

(mobile phone) or (audio) lights up when the connection is made.

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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.

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 mobile phone. Connect from the mobile phone to this unit instead.

To capture your voice during handsfree calling

You need to install the microphone (supplied).

Press HOME, then touch [Settings].

Touch [Bluetooth].

Touch [Bluetooth Connection], then touch [ON].

Make sure that

(BLUETOOTH) lights up on the status bar of the unit.

Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the BLUETOOTH device.

Operate the BLUETOOTH device to connect to this unit.

(mobile phone) or (audio) lights up on the status bar.

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Connecting Rear View Camera

By connecting the optional rear view camera to the CAMERA IN terminal, you can display the picture from the rear view camera.

To display the picture from the rear view camera

Press HOME, then touch [Rear Camera].

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Listening to the Radio

Press HOME, then touch [Radio].

Reception controls/indications

A. Current band

Change the band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2).

B. Current frequency, program service name*, RDS (Radio Data System) indication*

(radio option)

Open the radio option menu.

D. SEEK－/SEEK+

Tune in automatically.

/ (left/right)

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

F. 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.

Only available during RDS reception.

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Tuning

To store manually

While receiving the station that you want to store, touch and hold the desired preset number.

To receive stored stations

Select the band, then touch the desired preset number.

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Listening to the Radio

Select the desired band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2).

Perform tuning.

To tune automatically

Touch SEEK–/SEEK+. Scanning stops when the unit receives a station.

To tune manually

Touch and hold

/ (left/right) to locate the approximate frequency, then touch / (left/right) repeatedly to finely

adjust to the desired frequency.

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Using Radio Option Functions

The following functions are available by touching

(option) on the top-right of the screen.

[BTM (Best Tuning Memory)]

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

[AF] (XAV-AX5650(EUR))

Selects [ON] to continuously retune the station to the strongest signal in a network. (Only available during FM reception.)

[TA] (XAV-AX5650(EUR))

Selects [ON] to receive current traffic information or traffic programs (TP) if available. (Only available during FM reception.)

[Regional] (XAV-AX5650(EUR))

Selects [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. (Only available during FM reception.)

[PTY]

Selects 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 (XAV-AX5650(EUR))

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

Related Topic

Listening to the Radio

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Listening to the SiriusXM Radio

Press HOME, then touch [SXM].

To activate 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 radio. 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.

Note

The SiriusXM Radio ID does not include the letters I, O, S or F.

To display the SiriusXM Radio ID

In the USA, you can activate online or by calling SiriusXM Listener Care:

Visit www.siriusxm.com/activatenow Call SiriusXM Listener Care at 1-866-635-2349

For Canadian Subscriptions, please contact:

Visit www.siriusxm.ca/activate Call SiriusXM Customer Care at 1-888-539-7474

As part of the activation process, the SiriusXM satellites will send an activation message to your radio. When your radio detects that the radio 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.

Note

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 activation message.

Press HOME, then touch [SXM].1. Touch

(option), then select [Channel Direct Select].2.

Input [000], then touch [OK].3.

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Tuning Channels for SiriusXM

Reception controls/indications

A. (list)

Open the channel list or category list.

B. CH– (previous channel) /CH+ (next channel)

Select the channel.

C. Channel number, channel name

D. Artist name, song title

(information)

Switch the channel information.

(SXM option)

Open the SXM option menu.

G. 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.

H. Category name, content information

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Tuning the Channel by Inputting its Channel Number

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Tuning Channels for SiriusXM

Touch the area with the channel number and channel name on the SiriusXM radio screen.

Alternatively, press ENTER on the remote commander.

Input the channel number, then touch [OK].

Alternatively, input with the number buttons (0 to 9) and press ENTER on the remote commander.

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Tuning the Channel from the Channel List or Category List

Touch

(list) on the SiriusXM radio screen.

The category list appears.

Touch the desired category.

To tune from the channel list, touch [All Channels].

Touch the desired channel.

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Setting 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.

To unlock the channels/To lock the channels again

To change the passcode

Touch

(option) on the SiriusXM radio screen, then touch [Parental Control].

The passcode input display appears.

Enter your 4-digit passcode by touching the number keys, then touch [OK].

The passcode confirmation display appears.

Enter the 4-digit passcode again, then touch [OK].

The parental control is applied, and the channels are locked.

Touch

(option), then touch [Parental Control].

The passcode input display appears.

Enter your 4-digit passcode by touching the number keys, then touch [OK].2.

Touch

(option), touch [Pass Code Change], then enter your current passcode.1.

Enter your new passcode, then touch [OK]. The passcode confirmation display appears.

Enter your new passcode again, then touch [OK].3.

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Using SXM Option Functions

The following functions are available by touching

(option) on the SiriusXM radio screen.

[Channel Direct Select]

Tunes the desired channel by inputting its channel number directly.

[Parental Control]

Sets the parental lock to on or off.

[Pass Code Change]

Changes the passcode for the Parental Control feature.

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Listening to the DAB/DAB+ Radio

Press HOME, then touch [DAB+].

Hint

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

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

A. (list)

Open the station list.

B. Current band

Change the band (DAB1, DAB2 or DAB3).

C. Station group name, station name

(DAB Options)

Open the DAB Options menu.

E. SEEK–/SEEK+

Search for stations.

/ (left/right)

Search for station groups. (Available only when [Seek By] is set to [Station Gp].)

G. 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.

Related Topic

Using DAB Option Functions

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