Sony DSX-S210X User manual

US
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
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. DSX-S210X Serial No.
To cancel the demonstration (Demo) display, see page 6.
Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (Demo), consulte la página 6.
4-286-013-11 (1)
DSX-S210X
ES
©2011 Sony Corporation
FM/AM
Digital Media Player

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Warning
Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of
the car for safety. For installation and
connections, see the supplied installation/
connections manual.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
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.
For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains
perchlorate
HD Radio
TM
is a proprietary trademark of
iBiquity Digital Corp.
The “SAT Radio Ready”
logo indicates that this
product will control a
satellite radio tuner module
(sold separately). Please see your nearest
authorized Sony dealer for details on the
satellite radio tuner module.
Please refer to the manuals included in the
satellite radio tuner module. Sirius or XM
Subscription required.
“SAT Radio,” “SAT Radio Ready,” the SAT
Radio and SAT Radio Ready logos and all
related marks are trademarks of Sirius XM
Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Inc.

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ZAPPIN and Quick-BrowZer are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
12 TONE ANALYSIS and its
logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
“WALKMAN” and
“WALKMAN” logo are
registered trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
SensMe and the SensMe logo are
trademarks or registered
trademarks of Sony Ericsson
Mobile Communications AB.
Music recognition technology and related data
are provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is the
industry standard in music recognition
technology and related content delivery. For
more information, please visit
www.gracenote.com.
CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and music and
videorelated data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright
© 2000 to present Gracenote. Gracenote
Software, copyright © 2000 to present
Gracenote. One or more patents owned by
Gracenote apply to this product and service. See
the Gracenote website for a non-exhaustive list
of applicable Gracenote patents.
Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID, MediaVOCS, the
Gracenote logo and logotype, and the ”Powered
by Gracenote” logo are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote in the
United States and/or other countries.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and
Windows Media and logos are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries.
This product contains technology subject to
certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft.
Use or distribution of this technology outside of
this product is prohibited without the appropriate
license(s) from Microsoft.
iPhone®, iPod®, iPod classic®, iPod nano®,
and iPod touch® are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
PANDORA, the PANDORA logo, and the
Pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used with
permission.
Warning if your car’s ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 27).
The unit will shut off completely and
automatically in the set time after the unit is
turned off, which prevents battery drain.
If you do not set the Auto Off function, press
and hold (SOURCE/OFF) until the display
disappears each time you turn the ignition off.
Apple, Macintosh and iTunes are trademarks of
Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Canceling the Demo mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Preparing the card remote commander . . . . . . . 6
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Location of controls and basic
operations
Main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
RM-X172 Card Remote Commander . . . . . 10
Radio
Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . 11
Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Selecting PTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting CT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
USB devices
Playing back a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Playing back via the USB (internal)
connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Playing back via the USB (external)
connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Enjoying music according to your mood
— SensMe™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Before using the SensMe™ function . . . . . 15
Installing “SensMe™ Setup” and “Content
Transfer” in your computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Registering a USB device using “SensMe™
Setup” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Transferring tracks to the USB device using
“Content Transfer” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Playing tracks in the channel
— SensMe™ channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
iPod
Playing back iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Playing back via the USB (internal)
connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Playing back via the USB (external)
connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Repeat play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Operating an iPod directly
— Passenger control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Pandora® via USB (iPhone)
Playing back Pandora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Playing back via the USB (external)
connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
“Thumbs” feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Station list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Bookmarking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Searching for a track
Searching a track by name
— Quick-BrowZer™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Searching by skip items
— Jump mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Searching by alphabetical order
— Alphabet search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Searching a track by listening to track passages
— ZAPPIN™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
In the case of “SensMe™ channels”
playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Sound Settings and Setup Menu
Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 24
Enjoying sophisticated sound functions
— Advanced Sound Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Selecting the sound quality
— EQ7 Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Customizing the equalizer curve
— EQ7 Parametric Tune. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Optimizing sound by Time Alignment
— Listening Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Precisely calibrating by Time Alignment
— Listening Position Custom Tune . . . . . . 26
DM+ Advanced. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using rear speakers as subwoofer
— Rear Bass Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Compensating volume level
— Dynamic Loudness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Adjusting setup items — MENU . . . . . . . . . . 27
Additional Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Playback order of MP3/WMA/
AAC files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
About Device Inside Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
About iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Removing the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Error displays/Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Support site
If you have any questions or for the latest support information on this
product, please visit the web site below:
http://esupport.sony.com
http://www.sony.com/mobileAV
Provides information on:
• Models and manufacturers of compatible digital audio players
• Supported MP3/WMA/AAC files
• System requirements for using SensMeTM

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Getting Started
Resetting the unit
Before operating the unit for the first time, or
after replacing the car battery or changing the
connections, you must reset the unit.
Detach the front panel (page 7) and press the
RESET button (page 8) with a pointed object,
such as a ball-point pen.
Note
Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting
and some stored contents.
Canceling the Demo mode
You can cancel the demonstration display which
appears during turning off.
1Press and hold the multi-way encoder.
The setup display appears.
2Rotate the multi-way encoder to select
“Demo,” then press it.
3Rotate the multi-way encoder to select
“off.”
4Press and hold the multi-way encoder.
The setup is complete and the display returns
to normal reception/play mode.
Preparing the card remote
commander
Remove the insulation film.
Tip
For how to replace the battery, see page 29.
Setting the clock
The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.
1Press and hold the multi-way encoder.
2Rotate the multi-way encoder to select
“Clock Adjust,” then press it.
The clock adjustment display appears.
3Rotate the multi-way encoder to set
the hour and minute.
To move the digital indication, push the
multi-way encoder left/right.
4After setting the minute, press the
multi-way encoder.
The clock starts.
Tip
You can set the clock automatically with the RDS
feature (page 12).

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Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
prevent theft.
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position without detaching the front panel, the
caution alarm will sound for a few seconds.
The alarm will only sound if the built-in
amplifier is used.
1Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF).
The unit is turned off.
2Press (OPEN).
The front panel is flipped down.
3Slide the front panel to the right, then
gently pull out the left end of the front
panel.
Notes
•Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front
panel and display window.
•Do not subject the front panel to heat/high
temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in a parked
car or on a dashboard/rear tray.
•Do not detach the front panel during playback of the
USB device, otherwise USB data may be damaged.
•If “Device Inside” (page 28) appears in the display or
the Device Inside Alert LED flashes, detach the front
panel and remove the USB device or iPod.
Attaching the front panel
Place the hole Aof the front panel onto the
spindle Bon the unit, then lightly push the left
side in.
Press (SOURCE/OFF) on the unit to operate the
unit.
Note
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front
panel.

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Location of controls and basic operations
Main unit
Front panel removed
This section contains instructions on the location
of controls and basic operations. For details, see
the respective pages.
ASOURCE/OFF button*1
Press to turn on the power/change the source
(Radio/USB/SensMe™*2/Pandora USB).
Press for 1 second to turn off the power.
Press for 2 seconds or more to turn off the
power and the display disappears.
B(BROWSE) button*3page 11, 23
To list up (Radio); enter the Quick-
BrowZer™ mode (USB); list the station
(Pandora USB).
CPAUSE button
To pause playback. To cancel, press again.
D(SensMe™) button page 16
EMulti-way encoder
Rotate to: Adjust the volume/select a menu
item.
Push up/down/left/right to: Select a menu
item.
Press to: Enter sound setting/apply a setting.
Press and hold to: Enter menu.
Radio:
Push up/down to:
– Receive stored station.
Push left/right to:
– Tune in stations automatically (push).
– Find a station manually (push and hold).
USB:
Push up/down to:
– Skip albums (push).
– Skip albums continuously (push and hold).
Push left/right to:
– Skip tracks (push).
– Skip tracks continuously (push, then push
again within about 2 seconds and hold).
– Reverse/fast-forward a track (push and
hold).
Pandora USB:
Push right to:
– Skip tracks
Push up/down to:
– Thumbs up/down (push for 1 second).

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FReceptor for the card remote
commander
GDisplay window
HOPEN button page 7
IUSB (external) connector page 14, 19
To connect to the USB device.
J(BACK) button
To return to the previous display.
KMODE button page 11, 13, 16, 18, 19,
21
Press to: Select the radio band (FM/AM)*1/
switch the USB device (internal/external).
Press and hold to: Enter/cancel the passenger
control*4/enter the bookmark mode (Pandora
USB).
LZAP/SHUF button page 15, 20, 24
To enter ZAPPIN™ mode (press); select
shuffle play mode (press and hold).
MPTY/CAT button*5page 12
To select PTY in RDS.
NDSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button
page 14, 20
To change display items (press); scroll the
display item (press and hold).
OUSB (internal) connector page 13, 18
To connect to the USB device.
PTUNE TRAY page 13, 18
Tray unit to place a USB device or an iPod.
QDevice Inside Alert LED page 28
RRESET button page 6
*1 If an HD Radio tuner or SAT tuner is
connected:when (SOURCE/OFF) is pressed, the
connected device (“HD,” “XM” or “SR”) will appear
in the display. Furthermore, if (MODE) is pressed,
you can switch the HD Radio tuner band or SAT
tuner band.
*2 When a USB device set up for the SensMe™
function is connected.
*3 If an HD Radio tuner or SAT tuner is connected: the
list will include HD Radio or SAT Radio accordingly.
*4 When an iPod is connected to the USB (external)
connector.
*5 When the SAT tuner is connected.

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RM-X172 Card Remote
Commander
Remove the insulation film before use (page 6).
AOFF button
To turn off; stop the source.
BSOURCE button*1
To power on; change the source (Radio/
USB/SensMe™*2/Pandora USB).
C</,(SEEK –/+) buttons
The same as pushing the multi-way encoder
left/right on the unit.
DMENU button
To enter menu.
EENTER button
To apply a setting.
FDSPL (display) button
To change display items.
GVOL (volume) +*3/– button
To adjust volume.
HATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press
again.
ISOUND button
To enter sound setting.
JMODE button
Press to: Select the radio band (FM/AM)*1/
switch between internal/external USB
devices (USB).
Press and hold to: Enter/cancel the passenger
control*4/enter the bookmark mode (Pandora
USB).
K(BROWSE)/CAT*5button
To list up (Radio); enter the Quick-
BrowZer™ mode (USB); list the station
(Pandora USB).
LM/m(+/–) buttons
The same as pushing the multi-way encoder
up/down on the unit.
MSCRL (scroll) button
To scroll the display item.
NNumber buttons
USB:
(1): REP page 15, 20
(2): SHUF page 15, 20
(6): PAUS E
To pause playback. To cancel, press
again.
Pandora USB:
(6): PAUS E page 22
To pause playback. To cancel, press
again.
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
*1 If an HD Radio tuner or SAT tuner is
connected:when (SOURCE) is pressed, the
connected device (“HD,” “XM” or “SR”) will appear
in the display.
Furthermore, if (MODE) is pressed, you can switch
the HD Radio tuner band or SAT tuner band.
*2 When a USB device set up for the SensMe™
function is connected.
*3 This button has a tactile dot.
*4 When an iPod is connected to the USB (external)
connector.
*5 When the SAT tuner is connected.
Note
If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it
cannot be operated with the card remote commander
unless (SOURCE/OFF) on the unit is pressed to
activate the unit first.
OFF
DSPL SCRL
SOURCE MODE
132
465
ATT
VOL
+
–
+
–
REP SHUF
MENU
SOUND
PAU SE
ENTER
/CAT
29
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Radio
Storing and receiving stations
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.
Storing automatically — BTM
1Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until
“TUNER” appears.
To change the band, press (MODE)
repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2,
FM3, AM1 or AM2.
2Press and hold the multi-way encoder.
3Rotate the multi-way encoder to select
“BTM,” then press it.
The unit stores stations in order of frequency
in the preset list.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Storing manually
1While receiving the station that you
want to store, press (BROWSE).
The preset list appears.
2Push the multi-way encoder up/down
to select the preset number.
3Press and hold the multi-way encoder
until “MEM” appears.
(with the card remote commander)
1While receiving the station that you
want to store, press and hold a
number button ((1) to (6)) until
“MEM” appears.
Note
If you try to store another station on the same number
button, the previously stored station will be replaced.
Receiving the stored stations
You can list up the frequency.
1Select the band, then press
(BROWSE).
The preset list appears.
2Push the multi-way encoder up/down
until the desired station appears.
3Press the multi-way encoder to receive
the station.
The display returns to normal reception
mode.
(with the card remote commander)
1Select the band, then press a number
button ((1) to (6)).
Tuning automatically
1Select the band, then push the multi-
way encoder left/right to search for the
station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Repeat this procedure until the
desired station is received.
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want to
listen to, push and hold the multi-way encoder left/right
to quickly locate the approximate frequency, then push
the multi-way encoder left/right repeatedly to fine
adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning).

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RDS
Overview
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send inaudible digital information along
with the regular radio program signal.
Display items
ARadio band
BClock
CPreset number
DFrequency* (Program service name), RDS
data
*While receiving the RDS station, “RDS” is displayed
on the left of the frequency indication.
RDS services
This unit automatically provides RDS services as
follows:
Notes
•Depending on the country/region, not all RDS
functions may be available.
•RDS will not work if the signal strength is too weak,
or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting
RDS data.
Selecting PTY
1Press (PTY) during FM reception.
The current program type name appears if the
station is transmitting PTY data.
2Rotate the multi-way encoder to select
the desired program type.
3Press the multi-way encoder.
The unit starts to search for a station
broadcasting the selected program type.
Type of programs
Notes
•You cannot use this function in countries/regions
where no PTY data is available.
•You may receive a different radio program from the
one you select.
Setting CT
1Set “CT on” in setup (page 27).
Notes
•The CT function may not work even though an RDS
station is being received.
•There might be a difference between the time set by
the CT function and the actual time.
PTY (Program Types)
Displays the currently received program type.
Also searches your selected program type.
CT (Clock Time)
The CT data from the RDS transmission sets
the clock.
News (News), Information (Information),
Sports (Sports), Talk (Talk), Rock (Rock),
Classic Rock (Classic Rock), Adult Hits
(Adult Hits), Soft Rock (Soft Rock), Top 40
(Top 40), Country (Country), Oldies (Oldies),
Soft (Soft), Nostalgia (Nostalgia), Jazz
(Jazz), Classical (Classical), Rhythm and
Blues (Rhythm and Blues), Soft R&B (Soft
Rhythm and Blues), Foreign Language
(Foreign Language), Religious Music
(Religious Music), Religious Talk (Religious
Talk), Personality (Personality), Public
(Public), College (College), Weather
(Weather)

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USB devices
For details on the compatibility of your USB
device, visit the support site.
• MSC (Mass Storage Class) type USB devices
compliant with the USB standard can be used.
• Corresponding codec is MP3 (.mp3), WMA
(.wma), AAC (.m4a) and AAC (.mp4).
• Backup of data in a USB device is
recommended.
Notes
•Connect the USB device after starting the engine.
Depending on the USB device, malfunction or
damage may occur if it is connected before starting
the engine.
•Do not place a cellular phone or a device with
wireless communication functions on the TUNE
TRAY, as it may not receive phone signals or
communication may be terminated.
•Do not leave a USB device in a parked car, as
malfunction may result.
Playing back a USB device
A USB device can be connected to the internal/
external or both USB connectors. To switch
between USB devices, press (MODE).
Playing back via the USB (internal)
connector
1Press (OPEN).
The front panel is flipped down.
2Press PUSH OPEN on the TUNE TRAY.
The TUNE TRAY opens slowly.
3Connect the USB device to the USB
connector.
4Slide in the TUNE TRAY by pressing
PUSH CLOSE on the TUNE TRAY until
it locks shut.
5Close the front panel.
6Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until
“USB” appears, and then press
(MODE) to switch the USB device.
“USB Internal” appears, and playback starts.
If a USB device is already connected, to start
playback, repeat step 6.
Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second to
stop playback.
Removing the USB device
1Stop the USB device playback.
2Press (OPEN).
3Press PUSH OPEN on the TUNE TRAY.
4Remove the USB device.
5Slide in the TUNE TRAY, and close the front
panel.
Support site
http://esupport.sony.com
http://www.sony.com/mobileAV
TUNE TRAY

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Playing back via the USB (external)
connector
1Slide the USB cover.
2Connect the USB device to the USB
connector.
When using a cable, use the one supplied with
the USB device to connect.
3Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until
“USB” appears, and then press
(MODE) to switch the USB device.
“USB External” appears, and playback starts.
If a USB device is already connected, to start
playback, repeat step 3.
Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second to
stop playback.
Removing the USB device
1Stop the USB device playback.
2Remove the USB device.
Notes for USB devices
•Do not remove the USB device during playback,
otherwise USB data may be damaged.
•Do not place non-USB devices on the TUNE TRAY,
or foreign objects, such as coins, keys, cards,
liquids, etc.
•Do not place a flammable object such as a lighter on
the TUNE TRAY, as this may cause smoke, fire, or
other accident.
•Capacity of the tray: Approx. 65 ×17 ×118 mm
(2 9/16 ×21/32 ×4 5/8in) (w/h/d)
•If the size of the USB device alone or combined with
the USB cable cannot be placed easily in the TUNE
TRAY, the device may be exceeding the tray
capacity.
Do not slide in the TUNE TRAY or the USB cable
forcefully.
•For “WALKMAN” users, use of the optional adaptor
XA-50WM is recommended. It is designed for use
with this unit (in the TUNE TRAY) only, and should
not be used with the other USB devices.
•This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB
hub.
•Slide in the TUNE TRAY and close the front panel
before playback, as damage may result in the case
of an obstruction in the car, etc.
•If the front panel does not fully open because of the
dashboard shape at the installation position, detach
the front panel and open the TUNE TRAY manually.
For how to detach the front panel, see page 7.
•It is extremely dangerous to connect or remove the
USB device while driving.
•Do not use USB devices so large or heavy that they
may fall down due to vibration, or cause a loose
connection.
•If the USB is disconnected during playback, “NO
Device” appears in the display of the unit.
Display items
ASource (MP3/WMA/AAC) indication
BClock
CArtist name/Album name, Track name, Folder
number/Track number/Elapsed playing time
To change display items C, press (DSPL).
Notes
•Displayed items will differ, depending on the USB
device, recorded format and settings. For details,
visit the support site.
•The maximum number of displayable data is as
follows.
– folders (albums): 65,535*
– files (tracks): 5,000
•Do not leave a USB device in a parked car, as
malfunction may result.
•It may take time for playback to begin, depending on
the amount of recorded data.
•DRM (Digital Rights Management) files may not be
played.
•During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR
(Variable Bit Rate) MP3/WMA/AAC file, elapsed
playing time may not display accurately.
•Playback of the following MP3/WMA/AAC files is not
supported.
– lossless compression
– copyright-protected
*The maximum recommended number of folders is
5,000. If the number of folders exceeds 5,000, it may
take a long time to search for folders or files.
The number of folders may not be displayed
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Repeat play
1Press and hold the multi-way encoder.
2Rotate the multi-way encoder to select
the “Repeat,” then press it.
3Rotate the multi-way encoder to select
the setting, then press it.
The setting is complete.
4Press (BACK).
The setting is complete and the display
returns to normal reception/play mode.
(with the card remote commander)
1During playback, press (1) (REP)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears.
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete.
*1 Available when selecting track by “Album” or
“Folder & File” with Quick-BrowZer (see page 23).
*2 Available when selecting track by “Artist” with
Quick-BrowZer (see page 23).
To return to normal play mode, select “Repeat
off.”
Shuffle play
1During playback, press and hold
(ZAP/SHUF).
2Press (ZAP/SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
(with the card remote commander)
1During playback, press (2) (SHUF)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears.
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete.
*1 Available when selecting track by “Album” or
“Folder & File” with Quick-BrowZer (see page 23).
*2 Available when selecting track by “Artist” with
Quick-BrowZer (see page 23).
*3 Available when selecting track by “Track” or “Folder
& File” with Quick-BrowZer (see page 23).
To return to normal play mode, select “off. ”
Note
Playing tracks on shuffle play is selected from a
current USB device.
Enjoying music according to
your mood — SensMe™
Sony’s unique “SensMe™ channels” features
automatically group tracks by channel, and allow
you to enjoy music intuitively.
Before using the SensMe™
function
The following is the basic procedure required to
enjoy the SensMe™ function on the unit.
1Download the “SensMe™ Setup” and
“Content Transfer” software from the
support site
2Install the software in your computer
For more details on the installation, visit
http://esupport.sony.com
or
http://www.sony.com/mobileAV
3Registering a USB device using
“SensMe™ Setup”
Connect a USB device to your computer, and
perform registration using “SensMe™ Setup”
to enable the SensMe™ function on this unit.
Tip
Registration can be performed either along with the
installation procedure or after installation.
Select To play
Repeat Track track repeatedly.
Repeat Album*1album repeatedly.
Repeat Artist*2artist repeatedly.
Select To play
Shuffle Album*1album in random order.
Shuffle Artist*2artist in random order.
Shuffle Device*3device in random order.
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4Transferring tracks to the USB device
using “Content Transfer”
In order to group tracks by channel, track
sound patterns need to be analyzed by 12
TONE ANALYSIS™, which is loaded in
“Content Transfer.”
With the USB device connected to your
computer, drag and drop tracks from Windows
Explorer or iTunes, etc., to “Content
Transfer.”
Both analysis and transfer of tracks will be
performed by “Content Transfer.”
5Connecting the USB device and
enjoying the SensMe™ function on the
unit
Connect the set up USB device. You can then
enjoy “SensMe™ channels” on this unit.
Installing “SensMe™ Setup” and
“Content Transfer” in your
computer
The software (“SensMe™ Setup” and “Content
Transfer”) is required to enable the SensMe™
function on this unit.
1Download the “SensMe™ Setup” and
“Content Transfer” software from the
support site.
2Install the software in your computer.
For more details on the installation, visit
http://esupport.sony.com
or
http://www.sony.com/mobileAV
Registering a USB device using
“SensMe™ Setup”
USB device registration is required to enable the
SensMe™ function on the unit.
If registration is not performed along with the
installation procedure, follow the steps below.
1Start “SensMe™ Setup” on your
computer.
2Connect a USB device to your
computer.
3Complete registration following the
on-screen instructions.
Tip
If you connect a registered USB device containing
analyzed tracks, the USB device can be unregistered
again.
Transferring tracks to the USB
device using “Content Transfer”
To enable the SensMe™ function on this unit,
tracks need to be analyzed and transferred to the
registered USB device, using “Content Transfer.”
1Connect the registered USB device to
your computer.
For USB devices, connect with the MSC
mode.
“Content Transfer” starts automatically.
If a message appears, follow the on-screen
instructions to proceed.
2Drag and drop tracks from Windows
Explorer or iTunes, etc., to “Content
Transfer.”
The analysis and transfer of tracks start.
For details on operations, see the Help of
“Content Transfer.”
Note
The track analysis by 12 TONE ANALYSIS™ may take
time, depending on the computer environment.
Playing tracks in the channel
— SensMe™ channels
“SensMe™ channels” automatically group tracks
into channels by their tunes. You can select and
play a channel that fits your mood, activity, etc.
This function works for USB devices connected
to the internal/external or both USB connector.
To switch the USB device, press (MODE).
1Connect a USB device set up for the
SensMe™ function.
2Press (SensMe™).
The channel list appears, and the most
melodic or rhythmical sections* of tracks are
shuffle played.
*May not be detected correctly.
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3Selecting a track from the channel list
using the multi-way encoder.
•Change the channel
Push the multi-way encoder up/down to select
the desired channel.
•Change the track
Push the multi-way encoder left/right until the
desired track appears, then press it.
Playback starts from the beginning of the
current track.
If you do not operate anything for 10 seconds,
the display returns to normal play mode.
Notes
•Depending on the track, it may not be detected
correctly or may be grouped in a channel not suited
to the track’s mood.
•If the connected USB device contains many tracks, it
may take time for “SensMe™ channels” to start, due
to data reading.
Tip
Tracks are played in random order. The order will vary
at each channel selection.
Channel list
xRecommended, Shuffle All
xBasic channels
Plays tracks according to the music type.
xIn-car channels
Plays tracks that are suitable while driving.
“Morning” (5:00 AM – 9:59 AM)
“Daytime” (10:00 AM – 3:59 PM)
“Evening” (4:00 PM – 6:59 PM)
“Night” (7:00 PM – 11:59 PM)
“Midnight” (12:00 AM – 4:59 AM)
Tracks recommended for each time of day.
Set the clock (page 6) for the channel to be
displayed accurately.
“Shuffle All”: Plays all analyzed tracks in
random order.
“Energetic”: High-spirit tracks.
“Relax”: Calm tracks.
“Mellow”: Mellow, melancholy tracks.
“Upbeat”: Happy tracks to improve your
mood.
“Emotional”: Ballad tracks.
“Lounge”: Lounge music.
“Dance”: Rhythm and rap, rhythm and blues
tracks.
“Extreme”: Intense rock tracks.
“Freeway”: Speedy, high-spirit tracks.
“Chillout Drive”: Intoned, healing ballad
tracks.
“Weekend Trip”: Delightful, bright and happy
tracks.
“Midnight Cruise”: Jazz or piano-featured
tracks with mature mood.
“Party Ride”: Up-tempo and alive tracks.
“Morning Commute”: Bright and breezy
tracks.
“Goin’ Home”: Warm and relaxing tracks.

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iPod
For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see
“About iPod” (page 29) or visit the support site.
In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is used as
a general reference for the iPod functions on the
iPod and iPhone, unless otherwise specified by
the text or illustrations.
Notes
•Do not place a cellular phone or a device with
wireless communication functions on the TUNE
TRAY, as it may not receive phone signals or
communication may be terminated.
•Do not leave an iPod in a parked car, as malfunction
may result.
Playing back iPod
The iPod can be connected to the internal/
external or both USB connectors. To switch
between USB devices, press (MODE).
Playing back via the USB (internal)
connector
Before connecting the iPod, turn down the
volume of the unit.
1Press (OPEN).
The front panel is flipped down.
2Press PUSH OPEN on the TUNE TRAY.
The TUNE TRAY opens slowly.
3Connect the supplied adaptor to the
USB connector.
4Connect the iPod to the supplied
adaptor.
5Slide in the TUNE TRAY by pressing
PUSH CLOSE on the TUNE TRAY until
it locks shut.
6Close the front panel.
Support site
http://esupport.sony.com
http://www.sony.com/mobileAV
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7Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until
“USB” appears, and then press
(MODE) to switch the USB device.
“USB Internal” appears.
The iPod will turn on automatically, and the
display will appear on the iPod screen as
below.*
The tracks on the iPod start playing
automatically from the point last played.
If an iPod is already connected, repeat step 7.
(“iPod” appears in the display when iPod is
recognized.)
*Display differs depending on the iPod, or may not
appear in the case of an iPod touch being
connected.
8Adjust the volume.
Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second to
stop playback.
Removing the iPod
1Stop the iPod playback.
2Press (OPEN).
3Press PUSH OPEN on the TUNE TRAY.
4Remove the iPod.
5Slide in the TUNE TRAY, and close the front
panel.
Playing back via the USB (external)
connector
Before connecting the iPod, turn down the
volume of the unit.
1Slide the USB cover.
2Connect the iPod to the USB
connector via the dock connector to
USB cable.
3Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until
“USB” appears, and then press
(MODE) to switch the USB device.
“USB External” appears.
The iPod will turn on automatically, and the
display will appear on the iPod screen as
below.*
Tip
We recommend the RC-100IP USB cable (not
supplied) to connect the dock connector.
The tracks on the iPod start playing
automatically from the point last played.
If an iPod is already connected, to start
playback, repeat step 3. (“iPod” appears in
the display when iPod is recognized.)
*In the case of an iPod touch or iPhone being
connected, or that the iPod was last played back
using passenger control, the logo will not appear on
the screen.
4Adjust the volume.
Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second to
stop playback.
Removing the iPod
1Stop the iPod playback.
2Remove the iPod.
Caution for iPhone
When you connect an iPhone via USB, telephone
volume is controlled by iPhone itself. In order to avoid
sudden loud sound after a call, do not increase the
volume on the unit during a telephone call.
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Notes
•Do not remove the iPod during playback, otherwise
data may be damaged.
•Do not place non-USB devices on the TUNE TRAY,
or foreign objects, such as coins, keys, cards,
liquids, etc.
•Do not place a flammable object such as a lighter on
the TUNE TRAY, as this may cause smoke, fire, or
other accident.
•For iPod users, use the supplied adaptor XA-50IP. It
is designed for use with this unit (in the TUNE TRAY)
only, and should not be used with the other USB
devices.
•This unit cannot recognize iPod via a USB hub.
•Slide in the TUNE TRAY and close the front panel
before playback, as damage may result in the case
of an obstruction in the car, etc.
•If the front panel does not fully open because of the
dashboard shape at the installation position, detach
the front panel and open the TUNE TRAY manually.
For how to detach the front panel, see page 7.
•It is extremely dangerous to connect or remove the
iPod while driving.
Tips
•When the ignition key is turned to the ACC position,
and the unit is on, the iPod will be recharged.
•If the iPod is disconnected during playback, “NO
Device” appears in the display of the unit.
Resuming mode
When the iPod is connected to the dock
connector, the mode of this unit changes to
resuming mode and playback starts in the mode
set by the iPod.
In Resuming mode, repeat/shuffle play does not
function.
Display items
ASource (iPod) indication
BClock
CArtist name/Album name, Track name,
Album number/Track number/Elapsed
playing time
To change display items C, press (DSPL).
Tip
When album/podcast/genre/artist/playlist is changed,
its item number appears momentarily.
Notes
•Playing tracks in shuffle play is selected from a
current iPod.
•Some letters stored in iPod may not be displayed
correctly.
Repeat play
1Press and hold the multi-way encoder.
2Rotate the multi-way encoder to select
“Repeat,” then press it.
3Rotate the multi-way encoder to select
the setting, then press it.
The setting is complete.
4Press (BACK).
The setting is complete and the display
returns to normal reception/play mode.
(with the card remote commander)
1During playback, press (1) (REP)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears.
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete.
*1 Available when selecting track by “Album” with
Quick-BrowZer (see page 23).
*2 Available when selecting track by “Podcast” with
Quick-BrowZer (see page 23).
*3 Available when selecting track by “Artist” with
Quick-BrowZer (see page 23).
*4 Available when selecting track by “Playlist” with
Quick-BrowZer (see page 23).
*5 Available when selecting track by “Genre” with
Quick-BrowZer (see page 23).
To return to normal play mode, select “Repeat
off”.
Shuffle play
1During playback, press and hold
(ZAP/SHUF).
2Press (ZAP/SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
Select To play
Repeat Track track repeatedly.
Repeat Album*1album repeatedly.
Repeat Podcast*2podcast repeatedly.
Repeat Artist*3artist repeatedly.
Repeat Playlist*4playlist repeatedly.
Repeat Genre*5genre repeatedly.