Sony XAV-AX8500 Reference guide

Help Guide
In-Car Receiver
XAV-AX8500
Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions.
Note: The unit sold in some countries/regions may differ from the picture above.
Getting Started
Guide to Parts and Controls
Main Unit and Remote Commander
Screen Displays
Performing Initial Settings
Using Apple CarPlay / Android Auto
Using Apple CarPlay Wirelessly
Using Android Auto™ Wirelessly
Using Android Auto with a USB Cable
Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device
Pairing and Connecting with a Bluetooth® Device
1

Connecting with a Paired BLUETOOTH Device
Using Cameras
Smartphone Connection
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Radio
Listening to the Radio
Listening to the Radio
Tuning
Using Radio Option Functions
Listening to the SiriusXM Radio (XAV-AX8500(UC))
Listening to the SiriusXM Radio
Tuning Channels for SiriusXM
Tuning the Channel by Inputting its Channel Number
Tuning the Channel by TuneScan™
Tuning the Channel from the Channel List or Category List
Setting a Parental Control
Using SXM Option Functions
Playback
Playing a USB Device
Playing a USB Device
Repeat Play and Shuffle Play
Searching for a File from the List Screen
Other Settings during Playback
Playing an HDMI Device
Playing an HDMI™ Device
Other Settings during Playback
Playing a BLUETOOTH Device
Playing a BLUETOOTH Device
2

Repeat Play and Shuffle Play
Handsfree Calling
Preparing a Mobile Phone
Receiving a Call
Making a Call
Available Operations during a Call
iDataLink Maestro (XAV-AX8500(UC))
Getting iDataLink Maestro Ready
Using iDataLink Maestro
Settings
Basic Setting Operation
Device Connection
Sound
Customize
Application
System
Additional Information
Canceling the Demonstration Mode
Sorting Apps on the Apps Area (Favorite)
Updating the Software
Precautions
Supported Formats for USB Playback
About iPhone
Notice on License
Maintenance
Specifications
Copyrights
Troubleshooting
3

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 the monitor. / The display does not appear on the monitor.
Menu items cannot be selected.
The unit cannot be operated.
Display
The display does not turn on.
Touch Screen
The touch screen does not react to your touch correctly.
Multi-touch is not recognized.
Device Connection
A suffix such as “-2”, “-3”, ... appears after the name of the device on [Device Connection].
Radio
The radio reception is poor. / Static noise occurs.
The stations cannot be received. (XAV-AX8500(E)/XAV-AX8500(E17)/XAV-AX8500(IN))
Picture
There is no picture or picture noise occurs.
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.
The smartphone connected to the USB port cannot be played.
HDMI playback
The connected HDMI device cannot be played.
HDMI playback stops.
4

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 or apps 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-AX8500(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.
The position accuracy is not good when using maps with Apple CarPlay.
Android Auto
The Android Auto icon does not appear on the HOME screen.
The position accuracy is not good when using maps with Android Auto.
iDataLink Maestro (XAV-AX8500(UC))
iDataLink Maestro
Messages
5

5-050-133-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation
General
SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner (XAV-AX8500(UC))
Support Websites
Customer Support Websites
About the “Support by Sony” App
6

Help Guide
In-Car Receiver
XAV-AX8500
Main Unit and Remote Commander
Main unit
The VOL (volume) + button has a tactile dot.
RM-X400 remote commander (XAV-AX8500(E)/XAV-AX8500(E17)/XAV-AX8500(IN))
The remote commander can be used to operate the audio controls. For menu operations, use the touch screen.
The VOL (volume) +/ (play/pause) buttons have a tactile dot.
Note
7

The / (up/down) buttons in the illustration above are not supported.
Remove the insulation film before use.
Hint
For XAV-AX8500(UC), the RM-X400 remote commander is available online at
https://encompass.com.
HOME
Displays the HOME screen.
STANDBY
Press and hold to turn off the unit.
Press and hold for more than 10 seconds to reset the unit.
1.
VOL (volume) +/–2.
Custom
Registers functions (Mute, Disp. Off (display off), Source Change).
To register, select [Settings] [Customize] [Custom Button].
3.
Receptor for the remote commander4.
/ (previous/next)
Functions differently depending on the selected source:
[Radio]: select a preset station.
[SiriusXM]: select a preset channel. (XAV-AX8500(UC))
[USB]: move to the previous/next content.
[Bluetooth Audio]: move to the previous/next content.
[Apple CarPlay]/[Android Auto]: move to the previous/next content.
Press and hold to:
[Radio]: tune into a station automatically (SEEK+/SEEK–).
[USB]: fast-reverse/fast-forward.
[Bluetooth Audio]: fast-reverse/fast-forward.
5.
VOICE
Activates the voice command function for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
6.
Display/touch screen7.
DISP OFF (display off)
Turns off the display.
To turn back on, press again.
8.
(mute)
Mutes the sound. To cancel, press again.
9.
(play/pause)
/ (previous/next)
Functions differently depending on the selected source:
[Radio]: select a preset station.
[SiriusXM]: select a preset channel. (XAV-AX8500(UC))
[USB]: move to the previous/next content.
[Bluetooth Audio]: move to the previous/next content.
[Apple CarPlay]/[Android Auto]: move to the previous/next content.
Press and hold to:
[Radio]: tune into a station automatically (SEEK+/SEEK–).
10.
8

Related Topic
Screen Displays
5-050-133-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation
[USB]: fast-reverse/fast-forward.
[Bluetooth Audio]: fast-reverse/fast-forward. Functions differ depending on the BLUETOOTH device.
9

Help Guide
In-Car Receiver
XAV-AX8500
Screen Displays
Playback screen:
HOME1 screen:
HOME2 screen:
1. Status indication (left side)
2. Status indication (right side)
Icon in the display Detail
(back) Returns to the previous display.
(list) Opens the list. The available lists differ depending on the source.
10