Sony RSX-GS9 User manual

RSX-GS9
4-577-101-42(1)
Digital Media
Player
Operating Instructions GB
Manual de instrucciones ES
To switch the FM/AM tuning step, see page 9.
For the connection/installation, see page 27.
Para cambiar el paso de sintonización de FM/AM, consulte la
página 9.
Para la conexión/instalación, consulte la página 30.

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The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc., is
located on the bottom of the chassis.
Disposal of waste batteries and
electrical and electronic
equipment (applicable in the
European Union and other
European countries with separate
collection systems)
Note on the lithium battery
Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as
direct sunlight, fire or the like.
Disclaimer regarding services offered by
third parties
Services offered by third parties may be changed,
suspended, or terminated without prior notice.
Sony does not bear any responsibility in these sorts
of situations.
For safety, be sure to install this unit in the
dashboard of the car as the top of the unit
becomes hot during use.
For details, see “Connection/Installation”
(page 27).

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Caution
IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF
REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF USE OF THE
PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT,
DOWNTIME, AND PURCHASER’S TIME RELATED TO
OR ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, ITS
HARDWARE AND/OR ITS SOFTWARE.
Dear customer, this product includes a radio
transmitter.
Please check your vehicle operation manual or
contact the manufacturer of your vehicle or your
vehicle dealer, before you install this product into
your vehicle.
Emergency calls
This BLUETOOTH car handsfree and the electronic
device connected to the handsfree operate using
radio signals, cellular, and landline networks as well
as user-programmed function, which cannot
guarantee connection under all conditions.
Therefore do not rely solely upon any electronic
device for essential communications (such as
medical emergencies).
On BLUETOOTH communication
Microwaves emitting from a BLUETOOTH device
may affect the operation of electronic medical
devices. Turn off this unit and other BLUETOOTH
devices in the following locations, as it may cause
an accident.
where inflammable gas is present, in a hospital,
train, airplane, or petrol station
near automatic doors or a fire alarm
This unit supports security capabilities that
comply with the BLUETOOTH standard to provide
a secure connection when the BLUETOOTH
wireless technology is used, but security may not
be enough depending on the setting. Be careful
when communicating using BLUETOOTH wireless
technology.
We do not take any responsibility for the leakage
of information during BLUETOOTH
communication.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit that are not covered in this manual,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Important notice

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Table of Contents
Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Guide to Audio Device Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Getting Started
Resetting the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Switching the FM/AM Tuning Step . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting a High-Resolution USB Audio
Supported Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting Other Portable Audio Device . . . . . . . 11
Listening to the Radio
Listening to the Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Playback
Playing a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Playing a High-Resolution USB Audio Supported
Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Playing a BLUETOOTH Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Searching and Playing Tracks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Handsfree Calling (via BLUETOOTH
only)
Receiving a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Available Operations during Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Useful Functions
SongPal with iPhone/Android smartphone . . . . . 15
Settings
Basic Setting Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
General Setup (General) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Sound Setup (Sound) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
BLUETOOTH Setup (BT Setting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Additional Information
Updating the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connection/Installation
Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Parts List for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
For details on the software used by this unit, see
“Important information on software” on the
pages at the end of these operating instructions.

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Guide to Parts and Controls
Receptor for the remote commander
Display window
Volume dial
Rotate to adjust the volume.
N-Mark
Touch with an NFC compatible smartphone to
make a Bluetooth® connection.
SRC (source)
Turn on the power.
Change 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.
/(prev/next)
USB1/USB2: Skip tracks.
Tuner: Receive stored radio stations.
/(album –/+)
USB1/USB2: Press and hold to skip albums.
Tuner: Press and hold to tune in radio station
automatically.
(play/pause)
USB1/USB2: Start/pause playback. While
playback is paused, the illumination of the unit
flashes.
Tuner: Change the band.
PAIRING (page 10)
Press and hold for 2 seconds to enter the
BLUETOOTH pairing standby mode.
BLUETOOTH indicator
Reset button (page 9)
AUX input jack
USB micro-B port (for USB-DAC)
USB type-A port (for USB1)
Charging the connected device (USB High-
charge) is also supported.
Main unit
In this manual, procedures are explained
mainly for the remote commander unless
otherwise specified.
Available buttons light up depending on the
selected source.

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The VOL (volume) + button has a tactile dot.
(back)
Return to the previous display.
REP (repeat)
SHUF (shuffle)
ATT (attenuate)
Attenuate the sound. Press again to cancel the
attenuation.
MODE (page 12)
SOUND*1*2
Open the sound menu directly.
MENU*1
Press and hold to open the setup menu.
*1 Not available when the BT phone is selected.
*2 Not available while the optical output is enabled,
or the source is off and the clock is displayed.
DSPL (display)
Change display items.
///
Select a setup item, etc.
ENTER
Enter the selected item.
/(prev/next)
USB1/USB2: Skip tracks.
Tuner: Tune in the radio station automatically.
Press and hold to tune manually.
+/– (album +/–)
USB1/USB2: Skip albums.
Tuner: Receive stored radio stations.
Number buttons (1 to 6)
Receive stored radio stations.
Press and hold to store stations.
PAUSE
Remove the insulation film before use.
RM-X261 Remote commander

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Guide to Audio Device Connection
For your safety
To prevent a traffic accident, make sure that the
connected cables do not interfere with the air-bag
system or driving operation.
*1 Audio device with a stereo mini jack. When
connecting, a stereo mini plug (not supplied) is
required. Do not use any type of plug that interferes
with the instrument panel of the car.
*2 Only a smartphone in MSC mode is available. When
connecting a smartphone, an appropriate USB cable
(not supplied) is required.
*3 When connecting an iPod/iPhone, a USB connection
cable for iPod/iPhone (not supplied) is required.
*4 Use the USB extension cable (supplied).
*5 Use an appropriate USB cable (USB-A plug to USB
micro B plug) (not supplied).
*6 To play High-Resolution Audio files, using the audio
playback software “Hi-Res Audio Player” or “Media
Go” is recommended.
When using “Hi-Res Audio Player”:
For Windows, installing the dedicated driver to your
computer is required. For Mac OS, no driver is
required.
When using “Media Go”:
For Windows, installing the dedicated driver to your
computer is required. For Mac OS, “Media Go” is not
supported.
For further details, visit the support site on the back
cover.
*7 When connecting an Android smartphone, a USB
OTG cable (not supplied) is required. Depending on
the smartphone, downloading the dedicated app for
playing High-Resolution Audio files is required.
*8 When connecting an iPhone/iPod, an exclusive cable
(not supplied) is required. This cable may not be
available in your country or region.
*9 When connecting a WALKMAN®, a USB conversion
cable WMC-NWH10 (not supplied) is required. This
cable may not be available in your country or region.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Audio device*1(e.g.,
WALKMAN®, digital media
player, smartphone)
Smartphone*2, iPod/iPhone*3,
WALKMAN®, USB storage
device
Smartphone*7(e.g., Android
smartphone, iPhone*8,
WALKMAN®*9)
Computer*6(e.g., with
Windows, with Mac OS)
*5
*2*3
*1
*5*7*8*9
*4

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Playable file formats, sampling frequencies and bit depths differ depending on whether the USB type-A port
or the USB micro-B port is used.
Playable High-Resolution Audio file formats
USB-DAC (USB micro-B port) USB1 (USB type-A port, Front) USB2 (USB type-A port, Rear)
DSD
ASIO Native: 2.8 MHz/1 bit,
5.6 MHz/1 bit
DoP: 2.8 MHz/1 bit, 5.6 MHz/
1 bit
––
PCM Max. 192 kHz/24 bit – –
DSF – 2.8 MHz/1 bit (PCM convert) 2.8 MHz/1 bit (PCM convert)
DSDIFF – 2.8 MHz/1 bit (PCM convert) 2.8 MHz/1 bit (PCM convert)
WAV –
192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz
(24 bit),
192/176.4/96/88.2 kHz (16 bit)
192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz
(24 bit),
192/176.4/96/88.2 kHz (16 bit)
AIFF –
192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz
(24 bit),
192/176.4/96/88.2 kHz (16 bit)
192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz
(24 bit),
192/176.4/96/88.2 kHz (16 bit)
FLAC –
192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz
(24 bit),
192/176.4/96/88.2 kHz (16 bit)
192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz
(24 bit),
192/176.4/96/88.2 kHz (16 bit)
ALAC –
192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz
(24 bit),
192/176.4/96/88.2 kHz (16 bit)
192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz
(24 bit),
192/176.4/96/88.2 kHz (16 bit)

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Resetting the Unit
Before operating the unit for the first time, after
replacing the car battery, or changing the
connections, you must reset the unit.
Note
Pressing the reset button will erase the clock setting
and some stored contents.
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.
Use the remote commander to perform the
following.
1Press and hold MENU, press or to
select [General], then press ENTER.
2Press or to select [Tuner Step], then
press ENTER.
3Press or to select from [50k/9kHz],
[100k/10kHz] or [200k/10kHz], then
press ENTER.
Setting the Clock
Use the remote commander to perform the
following.
1Press and hold MENU, press or to
select [General], then press ENTER.
2Press or to select [Clock Adjust],
then press ENTER.
The hour indication flashes.
3Press or to set the hour and minute.
To move the digital indication, press or .
4After setting the minute, press ENTER.
The setup is complete and the clock starts.
To display the clock
Press DSPL.
Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device
You can enjoy music, or perform handsfree calling
depending on the BLUETOOTH compatible device
such as a smartphone, cellular phone and audio
device (hereafter “BLUETOOTH device” if not
otherwise specified). For details on connecting,
refer to the operating instructions supplied with the
device.
There are two ways for connecting the BLUETOOTH
device:
One-touch connection for the NFC compatible
BLUETOOTH device.
Manual connection.
Before connecting the device, turn down the
volume of this unit; otherwise, loud sound may
result.
By touching the N-Mark on the unit with an NFC*
compatible smartphone, the unit is paired and
connected with the smartphone automatically.
* NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology
enabling short-range wireless communication
between various devices, such as mobile phones and
IC tags. Thanks to the NFC function, data
communication can be achieved easily just by
touching the relevant symbol or designated location
on NFC compatible devices.
For a smartphone with Android™ OS 4.0 or lower
installed, downloading the app “NFC Easy Connect”
available at Google Play™ is required. The app may
not be downloadable in some countries/regions.
1Activate the NFC function on the
smartphone.
For details, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the smartphone.
2Touch the N-Mark part of the unit with
the N-Mark part of the smartphone.
Make sure the BLUETOOTH indicator on the unit
lights up.
Getting Started
Connecting with a Smartphone by One
touch (NFC)

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To disconnect by One touch
Touch the N-Mark part of the unit with the N-Mark
part of the smartphone again.
Notes
When making the connection, handle the
smartphone carefully to prevent scratches.
One touch connection is not possible when the unit is
already connected to another NFC compatible device.
In this case, disconnect the other device, and make
connection with the smartphone again.
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.
1Place the BLUETOOTH device within 1 m
(3 ft) of this unit.
2Press and hold on the unit for more
than 2 seconds.
Alternatively, press and hold MENU on the
remote commander, select [BT Setting] 
[Pairing], then press ENTER.
The BLUETOOTH indicator on the unit flashes
(while the unit is in pairing standby mode).
3Perform pairing on the BLUETOOTH
device so it detects this unit.
4Select [RSX-GS9] shown in the display of
the BLUETOOTH device.
If your model name does not appear, repeat
from step 2.
5If passkey*input is required on the
BLUETOOTH device, input [0000].
* Passkey may be called “Passcode,” “PIN code,”
“PIN number” or “Password,” etc., depending on
the device.
When paired, the BLUETOOTH indicator on the
unit stays lit.
6Select this unit on the BLUETOOTH device
to establish the BLUETOOTH connection.
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
For details, see “Playing a BLUETOOTH Device”
(page 13).
To cancel pairing
Perform step 2 to cancel the pairing mode after this
unit and the BLUETOOTH device are paired.
To use a paired device, connection with this unit is
required. Some paired devices will connect
automatically.
1Press and hold MENU on the remote
commander, select [BT Setting] [BT
Signal], then press ENTER.
Make sure the BLUETOOTH indicator on the unit
lights up.
2Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the
BLUETOOTH device.
3Operate the BLUETOOTH device to
connect to this unit.
Pairing and connecting with a
BLUETOOTH device
Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH
device
[0000]
Input passkey

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To connect the last-connected device from
this unit
Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the
BLUETOOTH device.
Press SOURCE (SRC), then select [BT Phone]* or [BT
Audio].
Press ENTER to connect with the cellular phone, or
PAUSE to connect with the audio device.
* Available only when the “SongPal” connection is
established.
Note
While streaming BLUETOOTH audio, you cannot
connect from this unit to the cellular phone. Connect
from the cellular phone to this unit instead.
Tip
With BLUETOOTH signal on: when the ignition is turned
to on, this unit reconnects automatically to the last-
connected cellular phone.
To install the microphone
For details, see “Installing the microphone”
(page 30).
Connecting a USB Device
1Turn down the volume on the unit.
2Connect the USB device to the USB type-
A port.
To connect an iPod/iPhone, use the USB
connection cable for iPod/iPhone (not
supplied).
Connecting a High-Resolution
USB Audio Supported Device
1Turn down the volume on the unit.
2Connect a High-Resolution USB Audio
supported computer, smartphone or
digital media player to the USB micro-B
port.
For details, see “Guide to Audio Device
Connection” (page 7).
Connecting Other Portable
Audio Device
1Turn down the volume on the unit.
2Connect the portable audio device to the
AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the
unit with a connecting cord (not
supplied)*.
* Do not use any type of plug that interferes with
the instrument panel of the car.
When making the high level input connection,
see “AUX2” in “Connection” for details (page 28).
3Press SRC to select [AUX1].
Alternatively, select [AUX2] for the high level
input connection.
To match the volume level of the connected
device to other sources (for AUX1 only)
Start playback of the portable audio device at a
moderate volume, and set your usual listening
volume on the unit.
Press and hold MENU, then select [Sound] [AUX
Level] (page 18).

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Listening to the Radio
Tuning step setting is required (page 9).
To listen to the radio, press SOURCE (SRC) to select
[Tuner].
Use the remote commander to perform the
following.
1Press MODE to change the band (FM1,
FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2).
Alternatively, press on the unit to change
the band.
2Press and hold MENU, press or to
select [General], then press ENTER.
3Press or to select [BTM], then press
ENTER.
The unit stores stations in order of frequency on
the number buttons.
1Press MODE to change the band (FM1,
FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2).
Alternatively, press on the unit to change
the band.
2Perform tuning.
To tune manually
Press and hold or to locate the
approximate frequency, then press or 
repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired
frequency.
To tune automatically
Press or . (Alternatively, press and hold
or on the unit for more than 1 second.)
Scanning stops when the unit receives a station.
1While receiving the station that you want
to store, press and hold a number button
(1 to 6) until [MEM] appears.
1Select the band, then press a number
button (1 to 6).
Alternatively, press or on the unit.
Playing a USB Device
In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is used as a
general reference for the iPod functions on an iPod
and iPhone, unless otherwise specified by the text
or illustrations.
For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see
“About iPod” (page 20) or visit the support site on
the back cover.
MSC (Mass Storage Class)-type USB devices (such as
a USB flash drive, digital media player, Android
smartphone) compliant with the USB standard can
be used.
Depending on the digital media player or Android
smartphone, setting the USB connection mode to
MSC is required. (A USB device in MTP mode is not
available.)
“Music” folder and its location (when
connecting the USB device)
Be sure to store audio files in a folder named
“Music”, and organize the folder directly under the
root directory of the USB device. Otherwise the unit
will not recognize audio files on the device.
Notes
For details on the compatibility of your USB device,
visit the support site on the back cover.
During USB playback, fast-forward/fast-reverse
operation is not supported.
The unit starts reading the file structure of the
connected device when playback is performed.
[*] appears on the display while the unit is reading the
file structure of the connected device. While [*] is
displayed, a track or album (folder) cannot be
skipped.
During USB playback via the USB type-A port, a DSD
file on the connected device is converted into PCM
format.
Playback of the following files is not supported.
WMA/AAC:
copyright-protected files
DRM (Digital Rights Management) files
WMA:
lossless compression files
multi-channel audio files
As a guide, recognizing a total of 2,000 audio files in
200 folders on the USB device takes about 150
seconds.
The unit may take some time to recognize the USB
device if its file organization has been updated.
Before connecting the USB device, be sure to select
USB1 or USB2. If a USB device with updated file
structure is connected while the unit and the display
are off, or without selecting USB1 or USB2, the unit will
not recognize the latest file organization of the
device.
Listening to the Radio
Storing automatically (BTM)
Tuning
Storing manually
Receiving the stored stations
Playback

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1Connect a USB device to the USB type-A
port (page 11).
Playback starts. (Depending on the file
organization, playback may take time to start.)
2Adjust the volume on this unit.
To pause playback
Press .
To remove the device
Stop playback, then remove the device.
To display the sampling frequency and bit
depth of the audio file being played
Press DSPL during playback.
Notes
When DSD playback is performed via USB1 or USB2,
the sampling frequency and bit depth before
converting to PCM format are displayed.
When an iPod/iPhone is connected to USB1 or USB2,
the sampling frequency and bit depth are not
displayed.
Caution for iPhone
When you connect an iPhone via USB, phone call
volume is controlled by the iPhone, not the unit. Do
not inadvertently increase the volume on the unit
during a call, as a sudden loud sound may result
when the call ends.
Playing a High-Resolution USB
Audio Supported Device
For details on the compatibility of your High-
Resolution USB Audio device and the DSD
supported audio playback software or app, see the
support site on the back cover.
For your safety
Do not operate the High-Resolution USB Audio
supported device while driving.
Before driving your car, make sure the High-
Resolution USB Audio supported device will not
play loudly during playback (especially during
native DSD playback).
1Connect a High-Resolution USB Audio
supported device to the USB micro-B
port (page 11).
2Operate the device to start playback.
3Adjust the volume on this unit.
To stop playback
Operate the device to stop playback.
The controls on the unit or the remote commander
do not work.
To remove the device
Stop playback, then remove the device.
To display the sampling frequency and bit
depth of the audio file being played
Press DSPL during playback.
For example, the information appears as follows:
[192/24]: 192 kHz/24 bit
[DSD 5.6MHz]: 5.6 MHz/1 bit
Notes
Gapless playback is performed when the sampling
frequency and bit depth are identical to those of the
next or previous track.
If the displayed sampling frequency and bit depth are
not appropriate, check the settings of the device and
its connection.
For a DSD file on the device connected via the USB
micro-B port, native DSD playback is performed.
During playback, make sure that the native DSD
playback on the High-Resolution USB Audio
supported device performs properly.
Corresponding data interface, sampling frequency
and bit depth:
PCM:
Max. 192 kHz/24 bit
DSD:
ASIO Native: 2.8 MHz/1 bit, 5.6 MHz/1 bit
DoP: 2.8 MHz/1 bit, 5.6 MHz/1 bit
Playing a BLUETOOTH Device
You can play contents on a connected device that
supports BLUETOOTH A2DP (Advanced Audio
Distribution Profile). Using an LDAC-supported
device is recommended.
1Make BLUETOOTH connection with the
audio device (page 9).
2Press SRC to select [BT Audio].
Alternatively, press SOURCE on the remote
commander.
3Operate the audio device to start
playback.
4Adjust the volume on this unit.
Notes
Even if the source is changed on this unit, playback of
the audio device does not stop.
[BT Audio] does not appear in the display while
running the “SongPal” application via the BLUETOOTH
function.

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To match the volume level of the BLUETOOTH
device to other sources
Start playback of the BLUETOOTH audio device at a
moderate volume, and set your usual listening
volume on the unit.
Press and hold MENU, then select [BT Setting] 
[BTA Level] (page 18).
To apply the SBC codec only
Press and hold MENU on the remote commander,
then set [Audio Codec] in [BT Setting] to [SBC]
(page 18).
Searching and Playing Tracks
Use the remote commander to perform the
following.
For the iPod, repeat play and shuffle play are not
available.
1During USB1 or USB2 playback, press REP
or SHUF repeatedly to select the desired
play mode.
Playback in the selected play mode may take
time to start.
Repeat play mode:
[Repeat Track] plays the track repeatedly.
[Repeat Album] plays tracks in the album
(folder) repeatedly.
[Repeat OFF] cancels repeat play.
Shuffle play mode:
[Shuffle Device] plays all tracks in the “Music”
folder in random order.
[Shuffle OFF] cancels shuffle play.
Notes
During repeat play, shuffle play mode cannot be
selected. During shuffle play, only [Repeat Track]
can be selected, and [Repeat Album] cannot be
selected.
[Shuffle Device] is only available when repeat play
is off.
When shuffle play is performed or canceled,
playback starts from the first track in the “Music”
folder.
While shuffle play is performed with [Repeat
Track] selected, pressing will cancel [Repeat
Track] and restart shuffle play from the first track
in the “Music” folder.
During shuffle play, the list display on “SongPal” is
not available. To enable the list display, cancel
shuffle play mode.
To use a cellular phone, connect it with this unit. For
details, see “Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device”
(page 9). Only while the “SongPal” connection is
established, [BT Phone] becomes available when
selecting the source.
Use the controls on the unit to perform the
following.
Receiving a Call
1Press any button when a call is received
with a ringtone.
The phone call starts.
Note
The ringtone and talker’s voice are output only from the
audio device connected to FRONT AUDIO OUT.
To reject the call
Press and hold the following button:
any button other than SRC for 2 seconds.
SRC for 1 to 2 seconds.
To end the call
Press SRC.
Making a Call
You can make a call via “SongPal” only. For details,
see “SongPal with iPhone/Android smartphone”
(page 15).
Available Operations during
Call
To adjust the ringtone volume
Rotate the volume dial while receiving a call.
To adjust the talker’s voice volume
Rotate the volume dial during a call.
To adjust the volume for the other party (Mic
gain adjustment)
Press during a call.
Adjustable volume levels: [MIC High], [MIC Low],
[MIC Middle].
Repeat play and shuffle play
Handsfree Calling (via BLUETOOTH
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To reduce echo and noise (Echo Canceler/
Noise Canceler Mode)
Press during a call.
Settable mode: [ECNC 1], [ECNC 2].
To switch between hands-free mode and
handheld mode
During a call, press to switch the phone call
audio between the unit and cellular phone.
Note
Depending on the cellular phone, this operation may
not be available.
SongPal with iPhone/Android
smartphone
Downloading the latest version
of “SongPal” application is
required from the App Store for
iPhone or from Google Play for
Android smartphone.
Notes
For your safety, follow your local
traffic laws and regulations, and
do not operate the application
while driving.
“SongPal” is an app for
controlling Sony audio devices
which are compatible with “SongPal”, by your iPhone/
Android smartphone.
What you can control with “SongPal” varies
depending on the connected device.
To make use of “SongPal” features, see the details on
your iPhone/Android smartphone.
For further details on “SongPal,” visit the following
URL: http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/songpal/
Visit the website below and check the compatible
iPhone/Android smartphone models.
For iPhone: visit the App Store
For Android smartphone: visit Google Play
1Make the BLUETOOTH connection with
iPhone/Android smartphone (page 9).
2Launch the “SongPal” application.
Connection to iPhone/Android smartphone
starts.
For details on the operations on iPhone/
Android smartphone, see the help of the
application.
If the device number appears
Make sure that the number is displayed (e.g.,
123456), then select [Yes] on the iPhone/Android
smartphone.
Selecting the source or application
You can operate to select the desired source or
application on iPhone/Android smartphone.
To select the source
Press SOURCE repeatedly.
Note
While “Settings” is selected, the controls except for the
volume on the unit and remote commander do not
work. Operate your iPhone/Android smartphone.
Useful Functions
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To display the source list
Tap the source list icon on the “SongPal”
application.
Announcement of various information by
voice guide (Android smartphone only)
When SMS, Twitter/Facebook/Calendar
notifications, etc., are received, they are
automatically announced through the audio device
connected to FRONT AUDIO OUT.
For details on settings, refer to the help of the
application.
Replying a message of SMS (Android
smartphone only)
You can reply a message.
1Tap the reply icon on the “SongPal” application.
The message input display appears.
2Input a reply message by voice recognition.
The list of message candidates appears.
3Tap the desired message.
The message is sent out.
For details, refer to the help of the application.
Making sound and display settings
You can adjust the settings relating to sound and
display via iPhone/Android smartphone.
For details on settings, refer to the help of the
application.
Basic Setting Operation
You can set items in the following setup categories:
General setup (General), Sound setup (Sound),
BLUETOOTH setup (BT Setting)
Setting by “SongPal” is also available (page 15).
(While the BT phone is selected, only the
BLUETOOTH setup is available.)
Use the remote commander to perform the
following.
1Press and hold MENU, press or to
select the setup category, then press
ENTER.
The items that can be set differ depending on
the source and settings.
2Press or to select the options, then
press ENTER.
To return to the previous display
Press .
General Setup (General)
Clock Adjust (page 9)
Dimmer
Dims the display: [ON], [OFF], [Auto].
([Auto] is available only when the illumination
control lead is connected, and turn on the head
light).
Optical Out
Selects the optical output setting: [OFF],
[48kHz], [96kHz].
(The volume control on the unit does not work
when set to [48kHz] or [96kHz].)
BTM (best tuning memory) (page 12)
(Available only when the tuner is selected.)
Black Out
Turns off the illumination automatically for any
source (e.g., during radio reception, etc.) if no
operation is performed for 5 seconds: [ON],
[OFF].
To turn the light back on, press any button on
the unit or the remote commander.
Tuner Step (page 9)
(Available only while the source is off and the
clock is displayed.)
Settings

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Firmware
(Available only while the source is off and the
clock is displayed.)
Checks/updates the firmware version. For
details, visit the support site on the back cover.
Version
Displays current firmware version.
Update
Enters firmware update process: [NO], [YES].
Updating the firmware takes a few minutes to
complete. During the update, do not turn the
ignition to the OFF position.
Sound Setup (Sound)
This setup menu can also be opened by pressing
SOUND. If [Optical Out] is set to [48kHz] or [96kHz],
this setup menu is not available.
Subwoofer
(Automatically set to [OFF] when [Optical Out] is
set to [48kHz] or [96kHz].) (Not available during
native DSD playback while USB-DAC is selected.)
Sub Level (subwoofer level)
Adjusts the subwoofer volume level: [+10dB] –
[0dB] – [-10dB].
Sub Phase (subwoofer phase)
Selects the subwoofer phase: [Normal],
[Reverse].
LPF Freq (low pass filter frequency)
Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency: [OFF],
[50Hz], [63Hz], [79Hz], [99Hz], [125Hz], [158Hz],
[198Hz], [250Hz].
LPF Slope (low pass filter slope)
Selects the LPF slope (effective only when [LPF
Freq] is set to other than [OFF]): [SLP1] (-12dB/
oct), [SLP2] (-24dB/oct), [SLP3] (-36dB/oct),
[SLP4] (-48dB/oct).
LPF Mode (low pass filter mode)
Sets the filter mode: [Mono], [Stereo].
HPF Freq (high pass filter frequency)
Selects the front/rear speaker cut-off frequency:
[OFF], [50Hz], [63Hz], [79Hz], [99Hz], [125Hz],
[158Hz], [198Hz], [250Hz].
HPF Slope (high pass filter slope)
Selects the HPF slope (effective only when [HPF
Freq] is set to other than [OFF]): [SLP1] (-12dB/
oct), [SLP2] (-24dB/oct), [SLP3] (-36dB/oct),
[SLP4] (-48dB/oct).
Sub DSD (subwoofer DSD)
(Available during native DSD playback while
USB-DAC is selected.)
LPF Freq (low pass filter frequency)
Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency: [OFF],
[150Hz].
LPF Mode (low pass filter mode)
Sets the filter mode: [Mono], [Stereo].
Pos Custom (position custom)
Sets [Custom] of [Pos Preset].
(Available when any source except for BT phone
is selected.) (Automatically set to [OFF] when
[Optical Out] is set to [48kHz] or [96kHz].)
Front Left, Front Right, Rear Left, Rear Right,
Subwoofer
Sets the distance from your desired position to
the speaker.
Adjustable range: [0] – [350] cm (0 – 11.5 ft)
([Subwoofer] is not available during native DSD
playback while USB-DAC is selected.)
Pos Preset (position preset)
F/R Pos (front/rear position)
Simulates a natural sound field by delaying the
sound output from speakers to suit your
position:
[Front Left],
[Front Right],
[Front],
[ALL] (center of your car),
[Custom] (position set in [Pos Custom]),
[OFF] (no position set)
Adjust Pos* (adjust position)
Fine-tunes the listening position setting: [+3] –
[0] – [-3].
Subwoofer* (subwoofer position)
[Near],
[Normal],
[Far]
EQ10 Preset
Selects an equalizer curve from 10 equalizer
curves or off: [OFF], [R & B], [Rock], [Pop],
[Dance], [Hip-Hop], [Electronica], [Jazz],
[Regueton], [Salsa], [Custom] (equalizer curve
set by “SongPal”).
The equalizer curve setting can be memorized
for each source.
(Available when any source except for BT phone
is selected.) (Automatically set to [OFF] when
[Optical Out] is set to [48kHz] or [96kHz].)
(Not available during native DSD playback while
USB-DAC is selected.)
Balance
Adjusts the sound balance: [R-15] – [Center] –
[L-15].
(Available when any source except for BT phone
is selected.) (Automatically set to [OFF] when
[Optical Out] is set to [48kHz] or [96kHz].)

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Fader
Adjusts the relative level: [F-15] – [Center] –
[R-15].
(Available when any source except for BT phone
is selected.) (Automatically set to [OFF] when
[Optical Out] is set to [48kHz] or [96kHz].)
Loudness
Reinforces bass and treble for clear sound at low
volume levels: [OFF], [ON].
(Not available during native DSD playback while
USB-DAC is selected.)
DSEE HX (digital sound enhancement engine HX)
Improves digitally compressed sound by
restoring high frequencies lost in the
compression process.
This setting can be memorized for each source
other than the tuner or AUX.
Selects the DSEE HX mode: [OFF], [ON].
(Available only when USB1, USB2, USB-DAC or BT
Audio is selected.) (Automatically set to [OFF]
when [Optical Out] is set except for [OFF].) (Not
available during native DSD playback while USB-
DAC is selected.)
AUX Level (for AUX1 only)
Adjusts the volume level for each connected
auxiliary device: [+18dB] – [0dB] – [-8dB].
This setting negates the need to adjust the
volume level between sources.
* Does not appear when [F/R Pos] is set to [OFF].
BLUETOOTH Setup (BT Setting)
BT Signal (BLUETOOTH signal) (page 10)
Activates/deactivates the BLUETOOTH function.
Pairing (BLUETOOTH pairing) (page 10)
BTA Level (BLUETOOTH audio level)
Adjusts the volume level for each connected
BLUETOOTH device: [+6dB] – [0dB] – [-6dB]. This
setting negates the need to adjust the volume
level between sources.
Audio Codec
Selects the BLUETOOTH audio codec type:
[AUTO] (LDAC, AAC, SBC), [SBC].
(Not available via “SongPal”.)
Auto Answer
Sets this unit to answer an incoming call
automatically: [OFF], [3sec], [10sec].
Ring Tone
Selects whether this unit or the connected
cellular phone outputs the ringtone: [TONE 1]
(this unit), [TONE 2] (cellular phone).
BT Initialize
Initializes all the BLUETOOTH related settings
(pairing information, device information, etc.):
[NO], [YES].
When disposing the unit, initialize all the
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Optical output setting and available sound settings
Available sound settings differ depending on the optical output setting and the selected source.
* Only [Subwoofer] in [Pos Custom] is not available.
Optical
Out Tuner USB1 (front),
USB2 (rear)
USB-DAC
(PCM)
USB-DAC
(DSD)
AUX1
(front)
AUX2 (High
level input) BT Audio BT Phone
Subwoofer
OFF  – –
48 kHz,
96 kHz –– –––– ––
Sub DSD
OFF –– –

(OFF,
150 Hz)
–– ––
48 kHz,
96 kHz –– –––– ––
Pos Custom
OFF  * –
48 kHz,
96 kHz –– –––– ––
Pos Preset
OFF   –
48 kHz,
96 kHz –– –––– ––
EQ10 Preset
OFF  – –
48 kHz,
96 kHz –– –––– ––
Balance
OFF   –
48 kHz,
96 kHz –– –––– ––
Fader
OFF   –
48 kHz,
96 kHz –– –––– ––
Loudness
OFF  – –
48 kHz,
96 kHz –– –––– ––
DSEE HX
OFF –

Max.
48 kHz

Max.
48 kHz
–– –

Max.
48 kHz
–
48 kHz,
96 kHz –– –––– ––

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Updating the Firmware
To update the firmware, visit the support site on the
back cover, then follow the online instructions.
Updating the firmware takes a few minutes to
complete. During the update, do not turn the
ignition to the OFF position.
Note
Using a USB device (not supplied) is required for
updating the firmware. Store the updater in the USB
device, and connect the device to the USB1 (front) port,
then perform the update operation. The USB2 (rear)
port cannot be used for the update.
Precautions
Cool off the unit beforehand if your car has been
parked in direct sunlight.
Do not leave audio devices brought in inside the
car, or it may cause malfunction due to high
temperature in direct sunlight.
Power antenna (aerial) extends automatically
depending on the type of car.
When using the unit in a cold area, the rotation of
the volume dial may feel a little heavy.
To maintain high sound quality
Do not splash liquid onto the unit.
* For the name of “Music” folder under the root
directory, there are no restrictions for using upper or
lower case letters. (“Music”, “music” and “MUSIC” are
valid.)
You can connect to the following iPod models.
Update your iPod devices to the latest software
before use.
Compatible iPhone/iPod models
“Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone,” mean
that an electronic accessory has been designed to
connect specifically to iPod or iPhone,
respectively, and has been certified by the
developer to meet Apple performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this
device or its compliance with safety and
regulatory standards. Please note that the use of
this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect
wireless performance.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit that are not covered in this manual,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Additional Information
Playback order of audio files
Music*
Folder (album)
Audio file (track)
USB device (Root)
About iPod
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