Sony XAV-63 User manual

Enjoy best-in-class playback of music, videos and apps on your iPhone®6
connected Sony® A/V Receiver. Connect, charge and control your
iPod®2, iPhone®2 or music player through a front USB input. Plus, project
select apps from your iPhone® or iPod® Touch to your receiver screen
with passenger app control6.
XAV-63 XAV-63 Sony® A/V Receiver
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• Double DIN 6.1” WVGA Touch Screen Display
• Front USB 1-Wire input for iPod®2, iPhone®2 and USB devices
• Passenger App Control8 for iPod® and iPhone®
• iPod® and iPhone® audio/video playback7
• Advanced response GUI design
• ZAPPIN™ music search feature
• Plays DVDs/CDs and multiple digital les1
• SensMe™ app creates music channels for your mood
• Satellite radio3/HD Radio™ ready4 using Sony® Bus
• Advanced Sound Engine with EQ7, iTA, CSO and RBE
• Dynamic Reality Amp with 52 Watts x 4 High Power
• 2V front and rear/sub selectable pre-amp out with HPF/LPF
• Front Aux input and 1 rear AV input
Features
6.1” Touch Screen Display
The high-resolution TFT (WVGA) 6.1” 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.
Front USB 1-wire input
Front USB input lets you connect almost any portable USB audio device to your system. Connect,
charge, and control your Walkman® player, most iPod®2, iPhone®2 or other USB devices via the
front USB 1-Wire input and view song title and artist on the display.
Passenger App Control6
Connect your iPhone®6 or iPod® Touch6 via the optional RC-202IPV cable to display compatible
app content on the XAV-63 receivers display and control the app directly from your iPhone or
iPod Touch with passenger app control6.
iPod® and iPhone® video playback5
Playback audio/video from most iPod® models via the RC-202IPV video cable.5 Also view stored
album artwork during audio playback on the screen of the XAV-63 receiver.
Advanced Response User Interface
Enjoy fast touch screen response when selecting sources, transitioning between menu screens
and searching through your USB music content.
Intuitive ZAPPIN™ search feature
Use the ZAPPIN™ feature to play 6, 15, or 30 second intro clips to help you nd a specic song.
Plays DVDs/CDs and digital les1
Multi-format playback1 lets you play MP3, WMA, AAC music les, JPEG’s or MP4 videos.
SensMe™ Music App

Specications
Amplier Section
Max power output 52 watts x 4 at 4 ohms
Speaker Impedance 4-8 Ohms
Audio
Band AM / FM
Equalizer EQ7: 7 band EQ with +/- 6 dB adjustment at: 63, 160, 400, 1000, 2500, 6300 and 16000 Hz
Format(s) Supported MP3/WMA/AAC/JPEG/MP4/XviD les1
Frequency Response DVD / CD: 10-20,000 Hz
Preout Impedance 220 ohms
Preout Voltage 2 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 SSIR-EXA with RDS
Volume Control Tel/Nav Attenuation Circuitry
Wow and Flutter Below measurable limit
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 White Key Illumination
On-Screen Clock 12H
Display
Display Technology TFT (WVGA)
Text Displayed Source, artist, track, playback time, menu and clock
Organize your music into playlists that perfectly match your mood, scene and location, making it
easier to choose the music that ts the moment with the SensMe™ application.
Satellite Radio3/HD Radio™4 Ready
The XAV-63 integrates seamlessly with Satellite Radio3 and HD Radio™4 using Sony® Bus adaptors
so you can receive digital satellite radio or HD Radio broadcasts.
Advanced Sound Engine with EQ7
The Advanced Sound Engine uses EQ7 equalizer, adjustable LPF/HPF crossovers, Listener Position
calibration, Center Speaker Organizer, Rear Bass Enhancer, and Dynamic Loudness volume
leveler to create an ideal in-car listening environment.
High-powered Expansion
Whether using the internal 52W x 4 high power amplier for your speakers or the 2 Volt Front and
Rear/Sub selectable RCA pre-amp outputs to feed an external amplier, you can dial in the
output for optimum sound.
Auxiliary Audio/Video inputs
The dedicated rear auxiliary AV input provides additional source playback and a connection for
the Sony® XA-800C rear view camera (sold separately) for visibility when backing up, especially
with larger trucks or SUVs.

Inputs and Outputs
12V Trigger Output(s) Power amplier turn on
Antenna Terminal(s) AM/FM Antenna Input Terminal
Audio/Video Input(s) Front: USB input/aux input
Rear: AUX1 audio/video, rear camera with reverse input trigger
Audio In Front USB and Aux in with variable level
Sony Bus terminal
Infrared Port Wireless remote
RCA Audio Output(s) Front and Rear/Sub selectable RCA pre-amp outputs
Remote Jack Optional wired remote terminal
USB Port(s) Optional wired remote terminal
Power
Current Drain 5 - 7 amps
Input Voltage 12 V DC car battery (negative ground)
Output Power 52W x4 Watts Max Power - CEA2006 Standard Power Output: 17 Watts RMS per channel
into 4 Ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with less than 1% THD+N.
Tuner
FM Usable Sensitivity 8 dBf
Frequency Response FM: 20-15,000 Hz
S/N Ratio 80 dB (stereo)
Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz
Stereo Separation 50 dB at 1 KHz
Video
Panel Type 6.1" TFT Active Matrix LCD Color Monitor
Picture Modes Normal, Wide, Full and Zoom
Resolution 800 x 480
Video Features
Color System NTSC / PAL / SECAM / PAL-M
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) 7.125 x 4 x 6.875" (w/h/d)
178 x 100 x 173 mm (w/h/d)
Dimensions (Approx) Depth 6.875" (173mm)
Dimensions (Approx) Height 4" (100mm)
Dimensions (Approx) Width 7.125" (178mm)
Weight (Approx.) 4 lb. 3 oz. (1.9 kg)
Supplied Accessories
Supplied Accessories Parts for Installation and Connections (1 set)
Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories
iPod® video cable: RC-202IPV
HD Radio™ tuner: XT-100HD
Rear View Camera: XA-R800C
Mobile Monitor: XVM-B62
Wireless Card Remote: RM-X170

1. Not all les may play back due to le variations. Copy-protected ACC-LC les not supported.
2. Audio playback compatible with iPod® with video, iPod Classic®, iPod nano® 1st through 5th gen., iPod Touch® 1st & 2nd gen., iPhone®, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone4 and iPhone
4S.
3. Requires satellite radio tuner and service subscription, sold separately.
4. Requires XT-100HD HD Radio tuner, sold separately.
5. Video playback compatible with iPod® with video, iPod Classic®, iPod nano® 1st through 5th gen., iPod Touch® 1st & 2nd gen., iPhone®, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone4 and iPhone
4S require purchase of optional XA-RC202IPV control cable.
6. Passenger App Control is compatible with iPod Touch®, iPhone®, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S and require purchase of optional XA-RC202IPV control cable.
© 2012 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Walkman, SensMe, ZAPPIN, and the Sony and ZAPPIN logos
are trademarks of Sony. iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specications are subject to change
without notice. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate and may vary. Updated: March 9, 2012