Sony XM-GS6DSP User manual

•
•
SONY.
6/5 Channel
Class-D Amplifier
with
DSP
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. XM-GS6DSP
Serial No.
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To use the unit safely, see "Installation and
Connections" (page
6) for details.
The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc., is
located on the bottom of the chassis.
Warning
FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE USA. NOT
APPLICABLE IN
CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE
PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.
POUR
LES CLIENTS AUX ETATS-UNIS. NON
APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y COMPRIS LA
PROVINCE
DE QUEBEC.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital 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.
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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.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio
transmitter may only operate using
an antenna of a
type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for
the transmitter by Industry Canada.
To reduce
potential radio interference to other users, the
antenna type and its gain should be
so chosen that
the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.)
is not more than that necessary for successful
communication.
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
IN
NO
EVENT
S.HALL
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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Features
• Sony 5-speaker system
with
4.1ch
DSP
connection
supported.
• Sony 3-way
component
speaker connection
supported.
• Bluetooth® connection
with
your
iPhone/
Android™
smartphone
supported.
•
Maximum
power
output
of
100 W per channel
(FRONT
/REAR at4
Q)
and 300 W
per
channel
(SUB
at
2
Q).
• This
unit
can be used
as
a
bridging
amplifier
with
a
maximum
output
of1,100 W
(SUB
at 2
Q).
• Built-in
LPF
(low-pass filter) (REAR/SUB),
HPF
(high-pass filter)
(FRONT
/REAR), and Low
boost
circuit
(SUB).
• Protection circuit and indicator provided.
• Direct connection can be
made
with
the
speaker
output
of
your
car
audio
unit
if
that
is
not
equipped
with
the
line
output
(High level
input
connection).
• Hi-level Sensing Power
On
feature allows this
unit
to
be activated
without
the
need for a
REMOTE
connection.
• Pulse
power
supply*
for
stable and regulated
output
power.
* Pulse
power
supply
This
unit
has
a built-in power regulator which
converts the power supplied by the
12
V
DC
car
battery into high speed pulses using asemiconductor
switch.
These
pulses
are
stepped up by the built-in
pulse transformer and separated into both positive
and negative power supplies before being converted
into direct current again.
This
is
to regulate
fluctuating voltage from the
car
battery.
This
light-
weight power supply system provides a highly
efficient power supply with a low impedance output.
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Table
of
Contents
Warning
...................................
2
Features
...................................
4
Operation
Location and Function
of
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation and Connections
Parts
for
Installation and Connections
..........
6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Power connections
.......................
8
REMOTE
connections
.....................
9
Input
connections
.......................
10
Speaker connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14
BLUETOOTH
Preparing a
BLUETOOTH
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15
Pairing and connecting
with
a
BLUETOOTH
device
................................
15
Connecting
with
a paired
BLUETOOTH
device
................................
16
Playing a
BLUETOOTH
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16
Settings
DSP
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17
Sony I Music Center
with
iPhone/
Android
smartphone
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17
Establishing
the
Sony
1
Music Center
connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17
Configuring
the
DSP
settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17
Additional Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18
About
iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19
Maintenance.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19
Fuse
replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19
Specifications
.............................
20
Copyrights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21
Support
Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23

Operation
Location and Function of Controls
Control panel side
Connector panel side
[I] POWER/PROTECTOR indicator {green)
-Lights up when the unit is turned on.
-Flashes
when the unit detects an abnormality.
See "Troubleshooting" (page 21) for solutions
to problems.
[2] -PAIRING button
Press and hold for 2 seconds to enter the pairing
standby mode.
Press and hold for 7 seconds to turn off the
BLUETOOTH functions {BLUETOOTH off mode).
(Available only
when the SELECT switch is set to
the "2V" or "SV" position.)
~ 0 {BLUETOOTH} indicator {blue)
-Flashes quickly in pairing standby mode.
-Flashes slowly
in BLUETOOTH standby mode.
-Lights
up when BLUETOOTH connection is
established.
@] RESET button
Resets the unit to the factory defaults (the DSP
settings and BLUETOOTH pairing information
stored on the unit are also erased).
Press with a pointed object such as a ballpoint
pen.
[ID SELECT (input select) switch
Selects "2ch/BT" or "6ch" mode depending on
the use/non-use of the DSP. When selecting the
"2ch/BT" mode, also select
the sensitivity "2V"
or
"SV" depending on the pre-output level of
your car audio unit (page 10).
TWEETER/FRONT (tweeter /front speaker)
section:
[§] HIGH PASS FILTER switch
Turns the high-pass filter on/off.
[1] HIGH PASS FILTER control
Adjusts the cut-off frequency {500 Hz- 4kHz).
[ID LEVEL control
Adjusts the input level {0.3 V- 6 V). Turn it
clockwise when the output level of the audio
device seems low.
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MID/REAR
{midrange/rear
speaker)
section:
[ID
FILTER
switch
Selects "HPF" (high-pass filter)
or
"HPF+LPF"
(high-pass and low-pass filters) according
to
the
speaker system.
[Nj
LOW
PASS
FILTER
control
Adjusts the
cut-off
frequency
(SOO
Hz
- 4 kHz).
ITIJ
HIGH
PASS
FILTER
control
Adjusts the
cut-off
frequency
(SO
Hz-
SOO
Hz}.
[12.]
LEVEL
control
Adjusts the
input
level (0.3
V-
6
V}.
Turn
it
clockwise when
the
output
level
of
the
audio
device seems low.
WOOFER/SUBWOOFER
{woofer
/subwoofer)
section:
~
LOW
PASS
FILTER
switch
Turns the low-pass filter
on/off.
[H)
LOW
PASS
FILTER
control
Adjusts the
cut-off
frequency
(SO
Hz-
SOO
Hz).
M)
LOW
BOOST
control
Boosts the frequencies around 40
Hz
to
a
maximum
of
10
dB
(O
dB
-10
dB}.
[1§]
LEVEL
control
Adjusts the
input
level (0.3
V-
6
V}.
Turn
it
clockwise when
the
output
level
of
the
audio
device seems low.
[IT]
LINE
INPUT
connector
MHIGH
LEVEL
INPUT
connector
~
REMOTE
IN
jack
For
a wired remote control (not supplied}
SPEAKER
OUT section:
[gQj
TWEETER/FRONT
/MID/REAR
connector
[g1]
WOOFER/SUBWOOFER
terminals
POWER
section:
~
Fuse {30 A)
~
ACC
{accessary)
terminal
+12V
terminal
GND
{ground
{earth}}
terminal
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Installation
and
Connections
Parts
for
Installation
and
Connections
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This parts list does
not
include all the package
contents.

Installation
• Select
the
mounting
location where
it
is
easy to
press
the
PAIRING
button
on the unit.
• Choose the
mounting
location carefully
so
the
unit
will
not
interfere
with
the
normal movements
of
the driver and it will
not
be exposed
to
direct
sunlight
or
hot
air
from
the
heater.
• Do
not
mount
the
unit
in a confined space such
as
under
the
floor
carpet
that
will obstruct heat
dissipation.
Mounting the unit
First, place the
unit
where you plan
to
install it, and
mark
the
positions
of
the 4 screw holes on a
mounting
board (not supplied). Then drill a 3
mm
(1/s in)
pilot
hole at each mark and
mount
the
unit
onto
the board
with
the
supplied
mounting
screws.
The
mounting
screws are all 20
mm
(13/16
in) long,
so make sure
that
the
mounting
board
is
thicker
than 20
mm
(13/16
in).
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Connections
• Before making any connections, disconnect the
ground
(earth) terminal
of
the car battery
to
avoid
short circuits.
•
Be
sure
to
use speakers
with
an
adequate
power
rating.
If
you use small capacity speakers, they
may
be damaged.
• Do
not
connect the 8 terminal
of
the speaker
system
to
the
car chassis, and do
not
connect the
8 terminal
of
the
right speaker
with
that
of
the
left
speaker.
• Install
the
input
and
output
cords away from the
power
supply wire. Running
them
close
together
may
generate interference noise.
• This
unit
is
a high powered amplifier. Therefore,
it
may
not
perform
to
its full potential
if
used
with
the
speaker cords supplied
with
the
car.
•
If
your
car
is
equipped
with
a computer system
for
navigation or some other purpose,
do
not
remove
the
ground (earth) wire
from
the car battery.
If
you
disconnect
the
wire,
the
computer
memory
may
be erased.
To
avoid short circuits when making
connections, disconnect
the
+12
V
power
supply
wire until all
the
other
wires have been
connected.
Making
the
terminal connections
Pass
the wires
through
the cap, connect
the
wires,
then
cover the terminals
with
the cap.
Note
When you tighten a screw, be careful not
to
apply
too
much torque
as
doing
so
may damage the screw {the
torque value should be less than 1N•m).
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• Connect
the+
12
V
power
supply wire only after all
the other wires have been connected.
•
Be
sure
to
connect
the
ground (earth) wire
of
the
unit
securely
to
a metal
point
of
the
car.
A loose
connection may cause a malfunction
of
the
amplifier.
• When using a car audio
unit
without
a remote
output
(REMOTE
OUT}
for
the
amplifier, connect
the remote
input
(REM}
terminal
to
the accessory
power supply.
•
Use
a
power
supply wire
with
a fuse {60
A)
attached.
• All
power
wires connected
to
the positive battery
post should be fused within 450
mm
{17
3/4
in}
of
the battery post, and before
they
pass
through
any metal.
• Make sure
that
the car's battery wires connected
to
the
car (ground (earth}
to
chassis) are
of
a wire
gauge at least equal
to
that
of
the main
power
wire connected from the battery
to
the
amplifier.
• During
full-power
operation, a current
of
more
than 60 A will run
through
the
system. Therefore,
make sure
that
the
wires
to
be connected
to
the
+12
V and
GND
terminals
of
this
unit
are at least
8-Gauge {AWG-8} or have a sectional area
of
more than 8
mm
2
(11/32
in
2
}.
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Making power connections
Power connection wires
(not
supplied} are required.
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~
..
~
to ametal point ofthe
car
less
than
450
mm
(17
3/4
in)
r6
=
+12
V
car
battery
....
to the
car's
ACC
power line
* Ground (earth)
to
chassis.

For
the
line
input
connections
[AI
(page
10},
[6]
(page
11)
or
[Q]
(page
11)
only.
Connect
the
remote
out
(REMOTE
OUT)
from your
car audio
unit
to
the
appropriate position.
When
your
car's
ignition
has
an
ACC
position
Connect
the
remote
out
(REMOTE
OUT)
from
your
car audio
unit
to
the
remote
input
(REM)
terminal
via the high level connector@) (sky blue
lead<±>),
and connect the
ACC
terminal
to
the car's
ACC
power
line.
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car's
ACC
power
line
*
The
REMOTE
connection
is
not
necessary when
making
the
high level
input
connection
[Q]
(page
12),
~(page
12)
and
[EJ
(page
13).
If
your
car audio
unit
has no REMOTE OUT
Connect
the
ACC
terminal
to
the
car's
ACC
power
line, and connect
the
remote
input
(REM)
terminal
to
the
car's
ACC
power
line via the high level
input
connector@) (sky blue lead
<±>).
When
your
car's
ignition
has
no
ACC
position
* With this connection, a
BLUETOOTH
device cannot be
played while the car audio
unit
is
turned off.
If
your car audio
unit
has no
REMOTE
OUT
Connect the high level
input
connector@).*
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With this connection, a
BLUETOOTH
device cannot be
played while the car audio unit
is
turned off.
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Set
the
SELECT
switch
to
the
appropriate
position
according
to
the
speaker system.
2ch/BT mode and
6ch
mode
Select "2ch/BT"
or
"6ch"
mode
depending
on
the
use/non-use
of
the
DSP.
When selecting
the
"2ch/BT" mode, also select
the
sensitivity "2V"
or
"SV"
depending
on
the
pre-
output
level
of
your
car
audio
unit.
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~
using this
unit
as
a 6ch
amplifier
(no
built-in
DSP
is
used)*1.
For
details on
the
connections, see:
-
"[6)
Line
input
connection (for
Subwoofer
BTL
system/6ch
mode)"
(page
11
).
-
"~
High level
input
connection {for
Subwoofer
BTL
system/6ch
mode)"
(page
12)
.
~
using this
unit
with
a
3-way
speaker
system. With this connection, a 3-ways
speaker system can be driven
without
a crossover network.
For
details on
the
connections, see:
-
"[QJ
Line
input
connection (for
3-way
speaker
system/6ch
mode)"
(page
11).
-"[£]
High level
input
connection (for
3-way
speaker
system/6ch
mode)"
(page
13).
~
encoding 2ch
input
signals
into
4.1ch
output
signals (the
built-in
DSP
is
used). For details on
the
connections,
see:
-
"[A)
Line
input
connection
(with
DSP
enabled/2ch
mode)"
(page 10).
-
"[QJ
High level
input
connection
(with
DSP
enabled/2ch
mode)" (page
12).
~
playing a
BLUETOOTH
device
by
operating
the
"Sony
I
Music Center"
application. For details, see "Playing a
BLUETOOTH
Device" (page 16).
Setting
the
sensitivity "2V"
or
"SV"
of
the
~
I
"2ch/BT" mode. Normally, use this
unit
set
to
"2V".
When using a car audio
unit
with
a high
>
1
pre-output
level, set
to
"SV"
if
the
sound
1..{')
is
distorted while increasing
the
volume.
*1
While a bridged subwoofer connection
is
made, this
unit functions
as
a
5ch
amplifier.
*2
When adjusting the volume balance
of
the front
speakers,
rear
speakers and subwoofer while the
unit
is
in
2ch
mode
(DSP
mode), operate your
iPhone/Android smartphone to adjust the [Fader],
[Balance] and [Subwoofer Level] settings
of
the
"Sony I Music Center" application.
*3
The
sound settings
of
the
DSP
(page
17)
can
be
made
by the "Sony
1
Music Center" application on the
iPhone/Android smartphone. Before setting,
operate your iPhone/Android smartphone to
establish the
BLUETOOTH
connection with this unit
(page
15).
[A]
Line
input
connection
(with
DSP
enabled/2ch
mode)
With
the
speaker connection
D
(page
14)
SELECT
(][)
sv'2v6ch
2ch
/
BT
Notes
• When making this connection, set the
SELECT
switch
to the "2V" position.
•
Set
the
SELECT
switch to the "5V" position
if
the
sound
is
distorted when increasing the volume
of
the
car
audio unit (only for
car
audio unit with a pre-
output level
of
5
V).

[6]
Line
input
connection
(for
Subwoofer
BTL
system/6ch
mode)
With the speaker connection D
or
fl
(page
14}
•
.
Notes
••
•
•
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5V
2V
6ch
2ch/BT
• When making this connection, set the
SELECT
switch
to
the
"6ch" position.
• Make sure
the
signal
to
SUB
AUDIO
IN
is
monaural.
SUB
AUDIO
IN
of
this
unit
does
not
support
stereo
signal input.
[QJ
Line
input
connection
(for
3-way
speaker
system/6ch
mode)
With
the
speaker connection
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(page
15}
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2ch
/
BT
When making this connection, set
the
SELECT
switch
to
the
"6ch" position.
*
Use
an
RCA
splitter cable (not supplied) to branch the
signals from
REAR
AUDIO
OUT
to
REAR
AUDIO
IN
and
SUB
AUDIO
IN.
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[Q] High level input connection
(with DSP enabled/2ch mode)
With the speaker connection D (page 14)
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If subwoofer outputs are not equipped to your car
audio unit, use this
unit as a 4ch amplifier, or make the
connection in 2ch
mode ([QJ) instead.

[f]
High
level input
connection
(for
3-way
speaker
system/6ch
mode)
With
the
speaker connection
BJ
(page
15)
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level input
cord
connection
Connect
the
cords properly
to
speakers.
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11
HIGH
LEVEL
INPUT
2 4 6 8 1012
<±>
White
1
FL
Front speaker (left}
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2
3
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Front speaker (right}
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4
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5
RL
Rear speaker (left} Green/striped
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Purple
7
RR
Rear speaker (right) Purple/striped
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Brown
-
Brown/(
black}
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Subwoofer (left)
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10
striped
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blue
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blue)
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striped
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Set
the
HIGH
PASS
FILTER
switch,
FILTER
switch and
LOW
PASS
FILTER
switch on
the
control panel
to
the
appropriate positions according
to
the
speaker
system.
Also, refer
to
the
manual supplied
with
your
speakers
for
further
details.
D
4.1ch
speaker
system
with
a
bridged
subwoofer
connection
With
the
input
connection
[8]
or
[61
(page 10,
11)
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speaker
(min.
40} l
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speaker
(min.
40}
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PASS
FILTER
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FILTER
OFF
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HP"FHP!:
LPF
LOW
PASS
FILTER
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ON
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Subwoofer
(min.
211)
j
• When
making
this connection, set
the
filter
switches
to
the
following
positions:
-
HIGH
PASS
FILTER:
OFF
-
FILTER:
OFF
-
LOW
PASS
FILTER:
ON
• When adjusting
the
volume
balance
of
the
front
speakers, rear speakers and
subwoofer
while
the
unit
is
in 2ch
mode
(DSP
mode), operate
your
iPhone/
Android
smartphone
to
adjust
the
[Fader], [Balance]
and [Subwoofer Level] settings
of
the
"Sony
1
Music
Center" application.
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6
2-way
speaker
system
with
a
bridged
subwoofer
connection
With
the
input
connection
[8]
or
[61
(page 10,
11)
Tweeter
(min.
40} )
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(min.
411)
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PASS
FILTER
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CiFF'oN
FILTER
OFF
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LPF
LOW
PASS
FILTER
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OFF
ON
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(min.
20} J
When
making
this connection, set
the
filter
switches
to
the
following
positions:
-
HIGH
PASS
FILTER:
ON
-
FILTER:
HPF+LPF
-
LOW
PASS
FILTER:
ON

m
3-way
speaker
system
With
the
input
connection
[Q]
(page
11)
Using Sony 3 Way
Component
Speaker System
XS-GS1631C
is
recommended.
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HIGH
PASS
FILTER
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(min.
20)
1
Note
When making this connection, set the filter switches to
the following positions:
-
HIGH
PASS
FILTER:
ON
-
FILTER:
HPF+LPF
-
LOW
PASS
FILTER:
ON
Speaker
cord
connection
Connect
the
cords
properly
to
speakers.
1 3 5 7
•
TWEETER/FRONT
MID/REAR
2 4 6 8
I 1 I
-
FL
Front speaker (left)
2
-
3
FR
Front speaker (right)
r-
4
5
RL
Rear speaker (left)
-
6
7
RR
Rear speaker (right)
r--
I
8
I
- - - -
--
-
I
(±)
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White
---:
8
White/striped
-
<±>
Gray -
8
Gray/striped
-
<±>
Green -
8
Green/striped
-
<±>
Purple
8
Purple/striped_
BLUETOOTH
Preparing
a
BLUETOOTH
Device
You can
enjoy
music on a
BLUETOOTH
compatible
device such an
iPhone/
Android
smartphone
(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
the
BLUETOOTH
device; otherwise, a
loud
sound
may
result.
(Available
only
when
the
SELECT
switch
is
set
to
the
"2V" or "SV" position.)
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.
+T+
1
Place
the
BLUETOOTH
device
within
1m
(3ft)
of
this
unit.
2 Press and
hold
PAIRING
for
2 seconds.
The
0
indicator
flashes quickly
while
the
unit
is
in pairing
standby
mode
.
3
Perform
pairing
on
the
BLUETOOTH
device so
it
detects this unit.
4
Select [XM-GS6DSP]
shown
in
the
display
of
the
BLUETOOTH
device.
If
your
model
name
does
not
appear, repeat
from
step
2.
5
If
passkey
input
is
required on
the
BLUETOOTH
device,
input
[0000].
When pairing
is
made,
the
0
indicator flashes
slowly.
6
Select this
unit
on
the
BLUETOOTH
device
to
make
the
BLUETOOTH
connection.
The
0
indicator
lights
up
when
the
connection
is
established.
Note
While connected to a
BLUETOOTH
device, this unit
cannot
be
detected from another device.
To
enable
detection,
press
PAIRING
to enter the pairing standby
mode and search for this unit from another device.
15GB

To
start
playback
For
details,
see
"Playing a
BLUETOOTH
Device"
(page
16).
To
disconnect
the
paired
device
Perform step
2.
To
use this unit
with
BLUETOOTH,
connection
with
a
paired device
is
required. Some paired devices will
connect to this
unit
automatically.
>)))
((<<
Operate
the
BLUETOOTH
device
to
make the
BLUETOOTH
connection
with
this
unit
(page
15).
Playing
a
BLUETOOTH
Device
You
can play contents on a connected
BLUETOOTH
device
that
supports
BLUETOOTH
A2DP
(Advanced
Audio Distribution Profile).
(Available only when the
SELECT
switch
is
set
to
the
"2V" or
"SV"
position.)
~)
>)))
((<<
To
play the
BLUETOOTH
device, installing the
"Sony
1
Music Center" application
to
your
iPhone/
Android smartphone
is
required.
Download the latest version
of
"Sony
1
Music
Center" application from the App Store
for
iPhone
or from Google Play for Android smartphone.
1
Operate
the
BLUETOOTH
device
to
make
the
BLUETOOTH
connection
with
this
unit
(page
15}.
2
Launch
the
"Sony
1
Music Center"
application.
3
Start
up
your
audio
playback
application
on
the
BLUETOOTH
device.
4
Operate
the
BLUETOOTH
device
to
start
playback.
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To
adjust
the
volume
During playback, adjust the volume
of
your
iPhone/
Android smartphone,
or
adjust the sound settings
of
the "Sony
1
Music Center" application.
To
switch
to
the
line
input
connection
(in 2ch
mode)
Select [Audio In] on
the
"Sony
1
Music Center"
application.
To
turn
off
the
BLUETOOTH
functions
Press
and hold
PAIRING
for 7 seconds.
The
BLUETOOTH
pairing information stored on the
unit
is
erased.
Tip
If
the
car's ignition
is
turned
off
while
the
BLUETOOTH
connection
is
established, this
unit
reconnects
automatically
to
the
last-connected
BLUETOOTH
device
when
the
car's ignition
is
turned
to
on.

Settings
DSP
Settings
You can configure
the
DSP
settings using
the
~~sony
1
Music Centerll application
with
the
~~Advanced
car audio setting
II
app
embedded
in
as
a
plug
-in.
(Available only
when
the
SELECT
switch
is
set
to
the
11
2VII
or
~~sv~~
position.)
Downloading
the
latest version
of
the
"Sony
I
Music Center" application
is
required
from
the
App
Store
for
iPhone
or
from
Google Play
for
Android
smartphone. ·
Notes
•
For
your safety, follow your local traffic laws
and
regulations, and do not operate the application while
driving.
• "Sony I Music Center"
is
an
app for controlling
Sony
audio devices which
are
compatible with "Sony I
Music
Center",
by your iPhone/Android smartphone.
• What you
can
control with "Sony
1
Music Center"
varies depending
on
the connected device.
•
To
make
use
of
"Sony
1
Music Center" features,
see
the details
on
your iPhone/Android smartphone.
•
For
further details
on
"Sony I Music Center," visit the
following
URL:
http:!
/www.sony.net/smcqa/
• Visit the website below and check the compatible
iPhone/Android smartphone models.
For
iPhone: visit the App
Store
For
Android smartphone: visit Google
Play
About
the
"Advanced car audio setting"
application
"Advanced car
audio
setting"
is
a
plug-in
application enabling you
to
configure
further
sound
settings
by
the
"Sony
1
Music Center" application.
Downloading
the
latest version
of
the
"Advanced
car audio
setting"
application
is
required
from
the
App
Store
for
iPhone
or
from
Google Play
for
Android
smartphone.
1
Make
the
BLUETOOTH connection
with
your
iPhone/
Android
smartphone
(page
15).
2 Launch
the
"Sony I Music Center"
application.
Connection
to
iPhone/
Android
smartphone
starts.
For
details on
the
operations on
iPhone/
Android smartphone, see
the
Help
of
the
application.
If
the
device
number
appears
Make sure
that
the
number
is
displayed (e.g.,
123456
),
then
select [Yes] on
the
iPhone/
Android
smartphone.
1
Operate
your
iPhone/
Android
smartphone
to
activate
the
"Sony
I
Music Center" application,
then
touch
the
[Settings] icon.
Alternatively, touch [Advanced car audio
setting]
to
enter
the
setting mode.
2 Tap [Sound].
3 Tap
the
desired set!Jp
item,
then
make
the
sound settings.
The
following
items
can be set.
Equalizer (equalizer)
Selects an equalizer curve
from
10 equalizer
curves
or
off:
[Off], [R&B], [Rock], [Pop], [Hip-Hop], [EDM],
[Jazz], [Soul], [Country], [Karaoke]*, [Custom].
The equalizer curve setting can be memorized
for
each source.
*
[Karaoke] reduces the vocal sound but cannot
fully remove it during playback.
Also,
using a
microphone
is
not supported.
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Listening
Position (listening position)
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Front/Rear Position
(front/rear
position)
Simulates a natural sound field by delaying
the
sound
output
from speakers
to
suit your
position:
0
[Front Left] (front left),
8
[Front Right] (front right),
E)
[Front] (center front),
0
[All] (center
of
your car),
[Custom] (position set by "Advanced car audio
setting"
of
"Sony 1 Music Center")
[OFF]
(no position set)
Adjust
Position (adjust position)
Fine-tunes
the
listening position setting:
[+3]-
[Center]-
[-3].
(Available only when [Front/Rear Position]
is
not
set
to
[Off] or [Custom].)
Subwoofer
Position (subwoofer position)
®[Near]
(near),
®[Normal]
(normal),
©[Far]
(far)
(Available only when [Front/Rear Position]
is
not
set
to
[Off] or [Custom].)
Balance (balance)
Adjusts the sound balance:
[15]-
[0]-
[
-15].
Alternatively, adjust the setting
point
to
the
left/
right in the "BAL/FAD/SW Level" setting
of
"Advanced car audio setting".
Fader (fader)
Adjusts the relative level:
[15]-
[0]-
[-15].
Alternatively, adjust the setting
point
to
up/
down
in
the
"BAL/FAD/SW Level" setting
of
"Advanced car audio setting".
Subwoofer
Level (subwoofer level)
Adjusts the subwoofer volume level: [-11.0]-
[0.0]-
[10.0].
Alternatively, touch
SW
Level
+/-in
the "BAL/
FAD/SW Level" setting
of
"Advanced car audio
setting".
18GB
Additional Information
Precautions
• This
unit
is
designed
for
negative ground (earth)
12
V
DC
operation only.
•
Use
speakers
with
an impedance
of
2
Q
to
8
Q
(SUB),
and 4
Q
to
8
Q
(FRONT
/REAR).
•
Do
not
connect any active speakers (with built-in
amplifiers)
to
the speaker terminals
of
the unit.
Doing
so
may damage the active speakers.
• Avoid installing
the
unit
in areas subject to:
-high temperatures such
as
from direct sunlight
or
hot
air from the heater
-rain
or
moisture
-dust
or
dirt.
•
If
your car
is
parked in direct sunlight and there
is
a considerable rise in temperature inside the
car,
allow the
unit
to
cool
down
before use.
• When installing
the
unit
horizontally, be sure
not
to
cover
the
fins
with
the
floor
carpet, etc.
• Ifthis
unit
is
placed
too
close
to
the car audio unit
or antenna (aerial), interference may occur.
In
this
case, relocate this
unit
away from
the
car audio
unit
or antenna (aerial).
•
If
no
power
is
being supplied
to
the car audio
unit, check
the
connections.
• This
power
amplifier employs a protection circuit*
to
protect the transistors and speakers
if
the
amplifier malfunctions.
Do
not
attempt
to
test
the
protection circuits by covering
the
heat sink
or
connecting improper loads.
•
Do
not
use the
unit
on a weak battery
as
its
optimum
performance depends on a good
power
supply.
•
For
safety, keep your car audio unit volume
moderate
so
that
you can still hear other sounds.
*
Protection
circuit
This amplifier
is
provided
with
a protection circuit
that
operates in the
following
cases:
-when the
unit
overheats
-when a
DC
current
is
generated
-when
the
speaker terminals are short-circuited.
The
POWER/PROTECTOR
indicator will blink, and
the
unit
will shut down.
If
this happens, take
out
the
cassette tape or disc,
turn
off
the connected
equipment, and determine
the
cause
of
the
malfunction.
If
the
unit
has overheated,
wait
until
it
cools
down
before use.
If
you have any questions
or
problems concerning
your
unit
that
are
not
covered in this manual,
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

•
You
can
connect
to
the following iPod models.
Update your iPod devices
to
the latest software
before use.
Compatible iPhone/iPod models
Compatible Model Bluetooth®
iPhone 8
Plus
.I
iPhone 8
.I
iPhone 7 Plus
.I
iPhone 7
.I
iPhone
SE
.I
iPhone
6s
Plus
.I
iPhone
6s
.I
iPhone 6
Plus
.I
iPhone 6
.I
iPhone
Ss
.I
iPhone
Sc
.I
iPhone 5
.I
iPhone
4s
.I
iPod touch (6th generation)
.I
iPod touch (5th generation)
.I
• "Made for iPod," and "Made for iPhone," mean
that
an
electronic accessory
has
been designed
to
connect specifically to iPod or iPhone,
respectively, 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
iPod or iPhone may affect
wireless performance.
If
you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit
that
are not covered in this manual,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Maintenance
When replacing the fuse, be sure
to
use one
matching the amperage stated above the fuse
holder.
If
the fuse blows, check the power
connection and replace both the fuses. Ifthe fuse
blows again after replacement, there may be
an
internal malfunction. In such a
case,
consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Warning
Never use a fuse
with
an amperage rating
exceeding the one supplied with the unit
as
this
could damage the
unit
.
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Specifications
AUDIO
POWER SPECIFICATIONS
CTA2006
Standard
Power
Output:
45
Watts
RMS
x
4
at
4
Ohms,
90
Watts
RMS
x
2
at
4
Ohms<
1%
THD+N
SN
Ratio: 83
dBA
(FRONT
/REAR),
80
dBA
(SUB) (reference: 1
Watt
into
4
Ohms)
Wireless
Communication
Communication
System:
BLUETOOTH Standard
version
3.0
Output:
BLUETOOTH Standard
Power
Class 2
(Max.
Conducted
+1
dBm)
Maximum
communication
range*1:
Line
of
sight
approx.
10 m
(33ft)
Frequency
band:
2.4 GHz
band
(2.4000
GHz-
2.4835 GHz)
Modulation
method:
FHSS
Compatible
BLUETOOTH Profiles*2:
A2DP
(Advanced
Audio
Distribution
Profile) 1.3
AVRCP
(Audio
Video
Remote
Control
Profile) 1.5
SPP
(Serial Port Profile)
Corresponding
codec:
SBC
(.sbc), AAC (.m4a)
*1
The actual range will vary depending on factors such
as
obstacles between devices, magnetic fields
around a microwave oven, static electricity,
reception sensitivity, antenna (aerial)'s performance,
operating system, software application, etc.
*2
BLUETOOTH
standard profiles indicate the purpose
of
BLUETOOTH
communication between devices.
General
Circuit system:
Class D
Amplifier,
Pulse
power
supply
Inputs:
RCA
pin
jacks,
High level
input
connector
Input
level
adjustment
range
(in
6ch
mode):
0.3
V-
6 V (RCA
pin
jacks),
3 V
-12
V
(High
level
input)
Outputs:
Speaker
output
connector,
WOOFER/SUBWOOFER
terminals
Speaker
impedance:
4
Q -
8
Q
(Speaker
output
connector),
2
Q -
8
Q
(WOOFER/SUBWOOFER
terminals)
20GB
Maximum
output:
5 Speakers:
100
W
x
4 (FRONT
/REAR
at
4
Q),
1,100 W
x
1
{SUB
BTL
at
2
Q)
6 Speakers:
100
W
x
4 (FRONT/REAR
at
4
Q),
300
W
x
2 (SUB
at
2
Q)
Rated
output
(supply
voltage
at
14.4
V,
20
Hz-
20kHz,
1%
THO):
6 Speakers:
45
W
x
4 (FRONT/REAR
at
4 Q),
90
W
x
2
(SUB
at
4
Q)
Frequency
response:
20
Hz-
20
kHz (
~£
.'
8
dB) (FRONT/REAR),
20
Hz
-10
kHz (
~£.'8
dB) (SUB)
Harmonic
distortion:
0.1%
at
1
W,
1kHz
(FRONT
/REAR
at
4 Q),
0.1%
at
45
W,
1 kHz
(SUB
at
4
Q)
Low-pass
filter:
500
Hz-
4kHz,
12
dB/oct
(REAR),
50
Hz-
500
Hz,
12
dB/oct
(SUB)
High-pass
filter:
500
Hz-
4 kHz,
12
dB/oct
(FRONT),
50
Hz-
500
Hz,
12
dB/oct
(REAR)
Low
boost:
0 dB
-10
dB
(40Hz)
(SUB)
Power
requirements:
12
V
DC
car
battery
(negative
ground
(earth))
Power
supply
voltage:
10.5
v
-16
v
Current
drain:
At
rated
output:
36
A
45
W
x
4 (FRONT/REAR
at
4 Q),
90
W
x
2
(SUB
at
4
Q)
ACC
Input:
1
rnA
Remote
input:
1 rnA
Dimensions:
Approx.
295
mm
x
51
mm
x
199.5
mm
(11
5/8
in x
21/8
in
x 7
7/8 in)
(w/h/d)
not
incl.
projecting
parts
and
controls
0
r
-~
0
0
295
mm
(11
5/8 in)
0
248
mm
(9 7/8 in)
e
184.8
mm
(7
3/8 in)
0199.5
mm
(7
7/8 in)
8
51
mm
(2 1/8 in)
0
8
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810