Sony DSX-M80 Reference guide

Help Guide
Marine Audio
DSX-M80
Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions.
Getting Started
Guide to Parts and Controls
Detaching the Front Panel
Initializing the Unit
Initializing the Unit
Switching the FM/AM Tuning Step
Setting the Clock
Checking the Battery Voltage
Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device
Preparing a Bluetooth® Device
Pairing and Connecting with a BLUETOOTH Device
Connecting with a Paired BLUETOOTH Device
Connecting with an iPhone/iPod (BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing)
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Connecting a USB Device
Connecting Other Portable Audio Device
Radio
Listening to the Radio
Using Radio Data System (RDS)
Selecting Program Types (PTY)
SiriusXM Radio
Listening to the SiriusXM Radio
Selecting Channels for SiriusXM
Selecting Channels from Categories
Setting a Parental Control
Playback
Playing a USB Device
Playing a BLUETOOTH Device
Searching and Playing Tracks
Repeat Play and Shuffle Play
Searching a Track by Name (“Quick-BrowZer”)
Searching by Skipping Items (Jump mode)
Pandora®
About Pandora®
Setting up Pandora®
Streaming Pandora®
Available Operations in Pandora®
“Thumbs” Feedback
Using the Station List
Bookmarking
Handsfree Calling
Preparing a Mobile Phone
Receiving a Call
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Making a Call
Making a Call
Making a Call from the Phonebook
Making a Call from the Call History
Making a Call by Phone Number Input
Making a Call by Redial
Making a Call by Voice Tags
Available Operations during Call
Useful Functions
“Sony | Music Center” with iPhone/Android™ Smartphone
“Sony | Music Center” with iPhone/Android™ Smartphone
Establishing the “Sony | Music Center” Connection
Selecting the Source or Application
Using Voice Recognition (Android Smartphone Only)
Using “Siri Eyes Free”
Settings
Basic Setting Operation
General Setup (GENERAL)
Sound Setup (SOUND)
Display Setup (DISPLAY)
BLUETOOTH Setup (BLUETOOTH)
“Sony | Music Center” Setup (SONY APP)
Additional Information
Canceling the Demonstration Mode
Updating the Firmware
Precautions
Maintenance
Specifications
Copyrights
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
General
No power is being supplied to the unit.
The unit is turned off when playing at a high volume.
No sound or the sound is very low.
No beep sound.
The settings in the memory have been erased.
The fuse has blown. / Makes a noise when the position of the ignition is switched.
During playback or reception, the demonstration mode starts.
The display disappears from/does not appear in the display window.
The display/illumination flashes.
The operation buttons do not function.
The clock set automatically is not accurate.
Radio
The radio reception is poor. / Static noise occurs.
The stations cannot be received.
Preset tuning is not possible.
RDS
PTY displays [- - - - - - - -].
USB playback
A USB device takes longer to play.
The audio file cannot be played.
Operations for skipping an album, skipping items (Jump mode), and searching a track by name (“Quick-BrowZer”) cannot be
performed.
The sound cannot be output during playback in Android mode.
BLUETOOTH
The connecting device cannot detect this unit.
Connection is not possible.
The name of the detected device does not appear.
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No ringtone.
The talker’s voice cannot be heard.
A call partner says that the volume is too low or high.
Echo or noise occurs in phone call conversations.
The phone is not connected.
The phone sound quality is poor.
The volume of the connected audio device is low (high).
The sound skips during playback of a BLUETOOTH audio device.
The connected BLUETOOTH audio device cannot be controlled.
Some functions do not work.
A call is answered unintentionally.
Pairing failed due to a timeout.
Cannot pair.
BLUETOOTH function cannot operate.
No sound is output from the boat speakers during handsfree call.
“Siri Eyes Free” is not activated.
“Sony | Music Center” operation
Application name is mismatched with the actual application in “Sony | Music Center”.
While running the “Sony | Music Center” application via BLUETOOTH, the display automatically switches to [BT AUDIO].
The “Sony | Music Center” application is automatically disconnected when the display switches to [IPD].
The “Sony | Music Center” connection is automatically disconnected when the USB mode of the unit is changed to [ANDROID].
Pandora® operation
Pandora® connection is not possible.
Messages
General
USB Device Playback
BLUETOOTH Function
“Sony | Music Center” Operation
Pandora® Operation
SiriusXM Operation
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Firmware Update Operation
Customer Support Websites
About the “Support by Sony” App
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Guide to Parts and Controls
Main unit
Front panel removed
Remote commander
The VOL (volume) + button has a tactile dot.
Remove the insulation film before use.
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PTY (program type)
Selects PTY in RDS.
(browse)
Enters the browse mode during playback.
(Not available when a USB device in Android mode or iPod is connected.)
1.
Front panel release button2.
SRC (source)
Turns on the power.
Changes the source.
OFF
Press and hold for 1 second to turn the source off and display the clock.
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn off the power and the display.
If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, operation by the remote commander is not available.
3.
Control dial
Adjusts the volume.
PUSH ENTER
Enters the selected item.
Press SRC, rotate then press to change the source (timeout in 2 seconds).
MENU
Opens the setup menu.
VOICE
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to activate voice dial, voice recognition (Android smartphone only), or the
Siri function (iPhone only).
4.
Display window5.
USB port6.
/ (SEEK –/+)
Tunes in radio stations automatically. Press and hold to tune manually.
/ (prev/next)
/ (fast-reverse/fast-forward)
7.
(back)
Returns to the previous display.
MODE
Selects the radio bands or function modes.
8.
CALL
Enters the call menu. Receive/end a call.
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to switch the BLUETOOTH signal.
9.
Receptor for the remote commander10.
Number buttons (1 to 6)
Receives preset radio stations.
Press and hold to store stations.
ALBUM /
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Skips an album for audio device.
Press and hold to skip albums continuously.
(Not available when a USB device in Android mode or iPod is connected.)
Press to thumbs up, or to thumbs down in Pandora®.
(repeat)
(Not available when a USB device in Android mode is connected.)
(shuffle)
(Not available when a USB device in Android mode is connected.)
MIC
Adjusts the microphone settings.
(play/pause)
EXTRA BASS
Reinforces bass sound in synchronization with the volume level.
Press to change the EXTRA BASS setting: [1], [2], [OFF].
12.
AUX input jack13.
DSPL (display)
Changes display items.
SCRL (scroll)
Press and hold to scroll a display item.
14.
RESET (inner panel)
Restarts the unit (press with a ballpoint pen, etc.).
15.
SOUND
Opens the SOUND menu directly.
MENU
Press and hold to open the setup menu.
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/ / /
Selects a setup item, etc.
ENTER
Enters the selected item.
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to establish or terminate the “Sony | Music Center” function.
/ (prev/next)
+/– (album +/–)
17.
VOL (volume) +/–18.
GP (group)/ALBM (album) +/–
Receives stored stations.
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Detaching the Front Panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft.
Attaching the front panel
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Press and hold OFF until the unit turns off, press the front panel release button , then pull the panel
towards you to remove.
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Initializing the Unit
Initializing the unit will erase the clock settings and all your settings stored in the backup memory. [INITIALIZE] appears
only while the source is off and the clock is displayed.
Note
Initialize the unit before discarding the unit to prevent the leakage of phone information.
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Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [GENERAL], then press it.
1
Rotate the control dial to select [INITIALIZE], then press it.
2
Rotate the control dial to select [INIT-YES], then press it.
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Switching the FM/AM Tuning Step
Set the FM/AM tuning step of your country. This setting appears only while the source is off and the clock is
displayed.
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Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [GENERAL], then press it.
1
Rotate the control dial to select [TUNING STEP], then press it.
2
Rotate the control dial to select from [FM50K/AM9K], [FM100K/AM10K] or [FM200K/AM10K], then press it.
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Setting the Clock
To display the clock
Press DSPL (display).
To set the clock automatically
Select [AUTO <RDS>] in step 3.
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Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [GENERAL], then press it.
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Rotate the control dial to select [CLOCK], then press it.
2
Rotate the control dial to select [MANUAL], then press it.
The hour indication flashes.
3
Rotate the control dial to set the hour and minute.
To move the digital indication, press / (SEEK –/+).
4
After setting the minute, press MENU.
The setup is complete and the clock starts.
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Checking the Battery Voltage
You can check the current battery voltage. (Not available while the source is off and the clock is displayed.)
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Press DSPL (display) repeatedly until the battery voltage display appears.
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Preparing a Bluetooth® Device
You can enjoy music, or perform handsfree calling depending on the BLUETOOTH compatible device such as a
smartphone, mobile phone and audio device (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, loud sound may result.
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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. This unit can connect two BLUETOOTH devices (two mobile
phones, or a mobile phone and an audio device).
Note
While connecting to a BLUETOOTH device, this unit cannot be detected from another device. To enable detection, enter the
pairing mode and search for this unit from another device.
To start playback
Press SRC (source) to select [BT AUDIO].
Place the BLUETOOTH device within 1 m (3 ft) of this unit.
1
Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [BLUETOOTH], then press it.
2
Rotate the control dial to select [PAIRING], then press it.
3
Rotate the control dial to select [DEVICE 1]* or [DEVICE 2]*, then press it.
(BLUETOOTH) flashes while the unit is in pairing standby mode.
4
[DEVICE 1] or [DEVICE 2] will be changed to the paired device name after pairing is complete.
*
Perform pairing on the BLUETOOTH device so it detects this unit.
5
Select your model name shown in the display of the BLUETOOTH device.
Repeat from step 2 if your model name does not appear.
6
If passkey* input is required on the BLUETOOTH device, input [0000].
When pairing is made, (BLUETOOTH) stays lit.
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Passkey may be called “Passcode”, “PIN code”, “PIN number” or “Password”, etc., depending on the 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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To disconnect the paired device
Perform steps 2 to 4 to disconnect after this unit and the BLUETOOTH device are paired.
Related Topic
Playing a BLUETOOTH Device
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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
Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the BLUETOOTH device.
To connect with the audio device, press SRC (source) to select [BT AUDIO] and press (play/pause).
To connect with the mobile phone, press CALL (only available when there is no audio device or mobile phone connected
to the unit).
Hint
With BLUETOOTH signal on: when the ignition is turned to on, this unit reconnects automatically to the last-connected mobile
phone.
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
Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [BLUETOOTH], then press it.
1
Rotate the control dial to select [BT SIGNAL], then press it.
Make sure that (BLUETOOTH) lights up.
2
Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the BLUETOOTH device.
3
Operate the BLUETOOTH device to connect to this unit.
(mobile phone) or (audio) lights up.
4
Icon in the
display Detail
(mobile phone) Lights up when handsfree calling is available by enabling the HFP (Handsfree Profile).
(audio)
Lights up when the audio device is playable by enabling the A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile).
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You need to install the microphone (supplied).
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Connecting with an iPhone/iPod (BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing)
When an iPhone/iPod with iOS5 or later installed is connected to the USB port, the unit is paired and connected with the
iPhone/iPod automatically. To enable BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing, make sure [AUTO PAIRING] in [BLUETOOTH] is set to
[ON].
Note
BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing is not possible if the unit is already connected to two BLUETOOTH devices. In this case, disconnect
one of the devices, then connect the iPhone/iPod again.
If BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing is not established, perform pairing and make the BLUETOOTH connection with the iPhone/iPod, as
with other BLUETOOTH device.
Related Topic
BLUETOOTH Setup (BLUETOOTH)
Preparing a Bluetooth® Device
Pairing and Connecting with a BLUETOOTH Device
Connecting with a Paired BLUETOOTH Device
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Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the iPhone/iPod.
1
Connect the iPhone/iPod to the USB port.
Make sure that (BLUETOOTH) lights up on the display of the unit.
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