Sony Xav-712hd User manual

Enjoy HD Radio™11, control select smartphone features and apps directly

from your car stereo receiver using MirrorLink™ technology7, or use the

new App Remote™ feature9for 2-way control of apps and voice control

with your smartphone10. Elevate your mobile experience with Hi-Res

content connectivity using the built-in HDMI & MHL inputs12, Bluetooth®

technology5, SiriusXM™ compatibility4, Pandora®app control6, dual USB

inputs2and CD/DVD playback1.

XAV-712HD

Smartphone connected 7” AV Receiver

• Double DIN 7” WVGA Touch Screen Display

• MirrorLink™ enabled smartphone connectivity7

• App Remote™9with voice control10 for select smartphones

• Integrated Bluetooth®with Simple Secure Pairing5

• Playback Hi-Resolution content w/HDMI®& MHL™ inputs12

• Integrated HD Radio™ tuner11 w/RDS & iTunes®Tagging

• Dual rear USB inputs for iPod®/iPhone®3 & USB devices2

• Pandora®internet radio control6

• TomTom®Navigation direct control (optional XA-NV300T)

• 5V front, rear and sub pre-amp out with HPF/LPF

• Firmware upgradable through the USB input

• 3 year warranty

• Passenger App Control for iPod®3 and iPhone®3

• iPod®/iPhone®audio/video playback3

• Advanced user interface with 3D screen visualizers

• DVD/CD and multiple digital le1playback

• SiriusXM™ satellite radio connector ready4

• Dynamic Color Illuminator®

• ZAPPIN®music search feature

• Advanced Sound Engine with EQ7, iTA, CSO and RBE

• Dynamic Reality Amp with 52 Watts x 4 High Power

• Zone x Zone source output for rear seat entertainment

• 2 rear AV inputs and rear camera input

• SensMe®app creates music channels for your mood

• External Hands Free mic included

• Convenient wireless remote (RM-X271)

• Steering wheel remote control input ready8

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7” Touch Screen Display

The high-resolution TFT (WVGA) 7” touch screen display will inform and entertain you. Gesture command and on-screen

touch buttons make everything easier to control and separate audio and video power supply circuits provide added

clarity.

MirrorLink™ smartphone connectivity7

MirrorLink™ technology7oers seamless connectivity between MirrorLink enabled smartphones and your XAV-712HD

receiver. The technology is extremely simple to use: approved applications, content and controls are mirrored from the

smartphone onto the receiver.

Easily access select smartphone apps9

The updated App Remote™ combines music & apps9into a single source list, displayed & controlled from your receiver.

Content is displayed on your smartphone while audio plays through your speakers. You can control sound settings directly

from your phone. For Android™ users, App Remote can also be voice controlled10 and read or respond to texts.

Integrated Bluetooth®technology5

Easily take calls and stream audio with the XAV-712HD receiver featuring Bluetooth®technology5 Simultaneously connect

up to two compatible devices and choose between hands free phone access, phonebook access, Pandora®internet

radio control6or audio streaming.

Hi-Denition smartphone playback12

Enjoy Hi-Denition content with built-in HDMI®/MHL™ input & your compatible smartphone12. Simply connect the included

cable between your device & the XAV-712HD’s rear input. Control playback directly from the device while content is

displayed on the receivers screen. MHL connections will even charge your device through the single cable.

Integrated HD Radio™ Tuner11

Features

The integrated HD Radio™ tuner11 receives compatible AM and FM radio stations signals in digital format for improved

sound quality while providing metadata information and iTunes®Music Tagging so that you can nd the songs you like

later.

Dual rear USB 1-Wire Inputs2

Connect, control and charge your Walkman®, iPod®3, iPhone®3 or other compatible USB devices2while accessing your

digital music les using the USB inputs. The convenient, dual rear inputs provide selectable charging rates of 1 amp

(standard) or 1.5 amps (Hi-current). You can also view metadata like song title and artist on the front display.

Pandora®Internet Radio Control6

Pandora®is the leading internet radio service, giving people music they love anytime, anywhere, through personalized

radio stations. The XAV-712HD provides complete access to your Pandora account using your iPhone®, Android™ or

Blackberry®phones6.

Optional TomTom®navigation control

Connect the optional XA-NV300T TomTom®navigation system and you’ll have continuous access to TomTom’s intuitive

user interface and world-class mapping technologies, including IQ Routes, the worlds biggest real travel time database.

You’ll never worry about network connections or data costs because the system works independent of your phone.

5V RCA outputs for system expansion

When you’re ready to expand your system, the XAV-712HD delivers a robust 5 volts to front, rear and subwoofer RCA

pre-amp outputs for external ampliers. The adjustable subwoofer level control also lets you dial in the bass when you’re

ready to pump it up.

Firmware upgradable with USB input

Easily upgrade the XAV-712HD’s rmware. Use a PC to download updates from Sony®support to a ash drive and load

them on your receiver via the USB input.

3 year warranty

The XAV-712HD includes a comprehensive 3 year warranty.

Passenger App Control3

Connect your compatible iPhone®or iPod®Touch via the optional RC-202IPV cable to display compatible app content

on the XAV-712HD receiver’s display and control the app directly from your iPhone or iPod Touch with Passenger App

Control3.

iPod®and iPhone®content playback3

Select between 2D or 3D icons and screen visualizers and enjoy fast touch screen response when selecting sources,

transitioning between menu screens and searching through your USB music content.

Advanced Response User Interface

Select between 2D or 3D icons and screen visualizers and enjoy fast touch screen response when selecting sources,

transitioning between menu screens and searching through your USB music content.

Plays DVDs/CDs and digital les1

Multi-format playback1lets you play most MP3, WMA, AAC music les, JPEG’s or MP4 videos.

SiriusXM™ Satellite radio ready4

The on-board SiriusXM™ connector4simplies satellite radio installation by eliminating compatibility issues and providing

direct connection to the new platform of tuners.

Variable Color Illumination

Match your radio’s button illumination with over 35,000 colors to complement your existing vehicle lighting components

with the Dynamic Color Illuminator®.

Intuitive ZAPPIN®search feature

Use the ZAPPIN®feature can play 6, 15, or 30 second intro clips to help you nd a specic song.

Custom sound settings with EQ7

The Advanced Sound Engine uses EQ7 equalizer, adjustable LPF/HPF crossovers, Listener Position calibration, Rear Bass

Enhancer, and Dynamic Loudness volume leveler to deliver an impressive listening experience.

Powerful in-dash amplication

Amplier Section

Max power output 52 watts x 4 at 4 ohms

Power Ad Hoc

CEA2006 Standard Power: 17 Watts RMS per channel

into 4 Ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with

less than 1% THD+N.

Speaker

Impedance 4-8 Ohms

Amp & General Feature

Aux-In Yes (Rear A/Vx2)

EQ EQ7: 7 band EQ with +/- 6 dB adjustment at 63 Hz, 160

Hz, 400 Hz, 1000 Hz, 2.5 kHz, 6.3 kHz and 16 kHz.

High Pass Filter Selectable on/o at: 50, 60, 80, 100 or 120 Hz.

High Voltage Pre

Out Yes - 5 volt

Low Pass Filter Selectable on/o at: 50, 60, 80, 100 or 120 Hz.

Output Power

(4ohm, 1kHz,16V)

(W)

52 watts x 4

Pre Out (3) Front, Rear and Sub

Rear Bass

Enhancer Yes

Sirius/XM

Connector Yes

Sub Out Yes

Time Alignment

Custom Adjustable

Time Alignment

Preset Yes

USB Rear (2)

Audio

Audio Format(s)

Supported MP3/WMA/AAC/JPEG/MP4/XviD les1

Band AM / FM

Equalizer EQ7: 7 band EQ with +/- 6 dB adjustment at: 63, 160,

400, 1000, 2500, 6300 and 16000 Hz

Frequency

Response DVD / CD: 10-20,000 Hz

Preout Impedance 100 ohms

Preout Voltage 5 volt

S/N Ratio Audio Power: CEA2006 S/N 80 dBA

Signal-to-Noise

Ratio (dB) DVD/CD Player: 120dB

Station Preset(s) 18 FM / 12 AM

Tuner Frequency

Range

FM: Tuner Frequency Range(MHz): 87.5-107.9

AM: Tuner Frequency Range(kHz): 530-1710

Tuner Type HD Radio tuner with RDS

Wow and Flutter Below measurable limit

AUX in Feature

Level Adjustment -8dB / +18dB

Bluetooth Feature

# of records

connected 9 (HFP+Audio)

Call history (# of) Yes (20 numbers)

Specications

The internal Dynamic Reality Amp delivers 52 watts x 4 to your interior speakers, allowing you to crank up the volume while

maintaining low distortion, low noise levels and smooth frequency response. Your music isn’t just louder, its clearer too.

Zone x Zone for rear seat

playback

Zone by Zone control allows users to independently select between sources for the front seat passengers while enabling

separate DVD playback for rear seat passengers when connected to additional rear seat video monitors (sold

separately).

Auxiliary Audio/Video inputs

Two dedicated rear auxiliary AV inputs provide additional AV source playback and a dedicated connection for a rear

view camera (sold separately) for visibility when backing up, especially with larger trucks or SUVs.

SensMe®Music App

SensMe®application can organize your music into playlists that perfectly match your mood, scene and location, making

it easier to choose the music that ts the moment. SensMe uses proprietary 12-tone analysis to look at tempo, rhythm ratios

and number of notes to help dierentiate similar music les.

Hands Free with noise cancelling

The included hands-free microphone and integrated echo and noise canceling circuitry assure your conversations are

clear.

Convenient wireless remote included

Control your receiver with the included wireless card remote (RM-X271).

Steering wheel control ready input9

This receiver is compatible with aermarket remote control adapters9designed to utilize the vehicles existing, primary

radio controls directly from the steering wheel. The 1/8” rear panel mounted remote input jack allows for simple

connectivity.

Call history browse

with PBAP Yes

Call Volume Level

Control Yes

Connection Status

(maximum #) 2 devices [1HFP/PBAP+1Audio] or [1 OPP]

DTMF Yes

Echo/Noise

Canceler Yes (EC/NC Mode)

External

microphone Supplied

Internal ringtone 1 (Sony Ericsson PCM)

Last dialed call Yes (select from the dialed call history)

MIC GAIN

Adjustment Low/Mid/High

Phonebook (Built

in) 3000 numbers: 1000 contacts/3 numbers each

Phonebook

Access via PBAP Yes

RF ON/OFF Yes

Ring alert select Yes (Selectable: cellular/ default (Head Unit) )

Ring volume level

control Yes

Speed dial Yes (6x1=6 memories)

TEL out channel Front

Bluetooth Audio Feature

Audio Codec SBC/MP3

Audio Level

Adjustment Yes (-8dB to +18dB)

CUE/REV yes

Meta Data

Indication yes

PAUSE Yes

TRACK +/- Yes

BT Spec.

Secure Simple

Pairing yes

Version Bluetooth Version 2.1

Convenience

Tilt Range 0-45° mounting angle

Convenience Features

CD Text Display CD/MP3/WMA/AAC data displayed

Dimmer Adjust Selectable Auto/on/o

Key Illumination Variable Key Illumination

On-Screen Clock 12H

Display

Display Color Black / Variable Color

Display

Technology TFT (WVGA)

Text Displayed Source, artist, album, track, playback time, menu and

clock

Display Panel

Auto o mode Yes

Dimmer Adjust Auto

Key Illumination

Initial Variable

Multi Language Yes

Panel Design

Display Device

(LCD/FL/OEL/TFT) TFT / WVGA

Key Illumination Variable

Panel nish color Piano Black

USB Mass Strage Device Control Feature

CODEC (for USB) MP3, WMA, AAC

Jump Mode Yes

List Browsing

(Folders/Files) Yes

Pause Yes

Repeat OFF/ TRACK/ ALBUM

Resume Play Yes

Shue OFF/ON

ZAPPIN Yes

General

CEA2006 output

power 17

CEA2006 S/N 80

Maximum output

power (4ohm,

1kHz, 16V)(W)

Preout impedance

(ohms) 100

Preout output

level (V) 5

Inputs and Outputs

12V Trigger

Output(s) Power remote on

Antenna

Terminal(s) AM/FM Antenna Input Terminal

Audio/Video

Input(s)

Rear: (2) USB inputs

Rear: (2) AUX audio/video

Rear camera with reverse input trigger

Audio In

Rear: (2) USB inputs

Rear: (2) AUX audio/video

SiriusXM™connector

Digital Audio

Input(s)

Ability to use all forms of USB devices may vary as not all

devices are compatible. This unit is compliant with MSC

(Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol)

type USB devices compliant with the USB standard. This

unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB hub.

This unit can be connected to the following iPods.

Update your iPod to the latest soware before you use

it.

iPod Nano 1st - 6th generation

iPod Touch 1st - 4th generation

iPod Classic

iPod with video

iPhone

iPhone 3G

iPhone 3GS

iPhone 4

iPhone 4S

iPhone 5

If you have any questions or problems concerning your

unit that are not covered in the owners manual, consult

your nearest Sony dealer.

Infrared Port Wireless remote

RCA Audio

Output(s) Front, Rear, and Subwoofer RCA pre-amp outputs

Remote Jack Optional wired remote terminal

USB Port(s) Rear (2)

iPod Control Feature

Accessory

Information Yes

CODEC (for iPod) Depend on iPod®content

Pandora Link (USB) Yes

Passenger Control Yes

Pause Yes

Repeat Track, Album, Artist, Playlist, Genre, Podcast

Resume Play Yes

Shue Track, Album, Artist, Playlist, Genre, Podcast

ZAPPIN Yes

USB-capable

USB Mass Storage

Device Yes

Other features

Device Name Sony Automotive

Pandora Link (BT) Yes

SMS Indication Yes: for Android™ only

Card Remote ( ):

Option RM-X271 included

Clock 12H

Rotary

commander (

):Option

Yes

Prole

A2DP Yes

AVRCP Yes (v 1.3)

HFP Yes (v 1.5)

OPP Yes

PBAP Yes

SPP Yes

Tuner

FM Usable

Sensitivity 8 dBf

Frequency

Response 20 - 15k

S/N Ratio 80 dB (mono)

Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz

Stereo Separation 50 dB at 1 kHz

FM: Channel

separation (dB) 50 dB at 1 kHz

FM: Frequency

response (Hz) 20 - 15k

FM: Intermediate

frequency (MHz) 25 KHz

FM: S/N ratio

(mono) (dB) 80 dB (mono)

FM: Selectivity (400

kHz) (dB) 75 dB

FM: Tuning range

(MHz) 87.5-107.9

FM: Usable

sensitivity (75 ohm)

(dBf)

8 dBf

MW: Tuning

range(kHz) 530-1710

MW/LW/SW:

Sensitivity (75 ohm)

MW/LW/SW(uV)

26/-/-

Tuner Feature

Preset FM 18 / AM 12

1. Not all les may play back due to le variations. Copy-protected ACC-LC les not supported.

2. Not all USB devices are compatible. Consult www.esupport.sony.com for complete details.

3. Works with iPod with video, iPod Classic, iPod nano (1st - 7th gen.), iPod Touch (1st -5th gen.), iPhone, 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S and 5 via USB input, cable sold separately. Passenger control not

available for iPod nano 1st gen. or iPod with video. Lightning connector devices only compatible with audio playback.

4. Requires satellite radio tuner and service subscription, sold separately.

5. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth devices vary.

6. Works with iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S and 5 via USB port, and compatible Blackberry and Android™ based smartphones via Bluetooth.

7. MirrorLink enabled smartphone required. MirrorLink is a technology standard developed by the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) that allows consumers to use their smartphone in

a car without looking at or touching their phone. The technology achieves this through two-way communication between the smartphone and the in-vehicle infotainment system. CCC-

approved applications and content are mirrored from the mobile device onto the automotive in-dash receiver.

8. Compatibility varies as not all vehicles are compatible; please consult with each interface manufacturer for details.

9. Requires download of free Sony App Remote app for iPhone from the App Store or for Android from Google Play. Users must link compatible apps to the App Remote application on

their phone in order to play the audio signal on the Sony receiver.

10. App Remote voice activation compatible with Android phones only.

11. HD Radio reception requires tuner to be within range of station’s HD Radio signal.

12. Interoperability and compatibility of HDMI/MHL connection with included cables varies as not all devices are compatible.

Illuminator and their respective logos are trademarks of Sony. iPhone, iPod, iTunes and Lightning connector are trademarks of Apple Inc. Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

MirrorLink is a certication mark of the Car Connectivity Consortium LLC. Google, Android, and their respective logos are trademarks of Google Inc. PANDORA, the PANDORA logo, and

the Pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo are trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

HD Radio is a registered trademark of iBiquity Digital Corporation. Sirius XM is a trademark of Sirius XM Radio Inc. TomTom is a registered trademark of TomTom International B.V. All other

trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specications are subject to change without notice. Third party apps are subject to change or termination without

notice, subscription, fee and/or PC registration may be required. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate and may vary. Updated: March 13, 2014

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