Sony XAV-9500ES User manual

XAV-9500ES
5-021-903-25(1)
XAV-9500ES(IN)
https://rd1.sony.net/help/ev/xav-95/h_zz/
AV RECEIVER Operating Instructions GB
To cancel the demonstration (Demo Mode) display, see
page 7.
To switch the FM/AM tuning step, see page 7.

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Warning
The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc., is
located on the bottom of the chassis.
The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only
those countries where it is legally enforced, mainly
in the countries EEA (European Economic Area) and
Switzerland. The validity of the UKCA marking is
restricted to only those countries where it is legally
enforced, mainly in the UK.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
Disposal of waste batteries and
electrical and electronic
equipment (applicable in the
European Union and other
countries with separate collection
systems)
WARNING: Do not ingest battery,
Chemical Burn Hazard.
The remote commander contains a coin/
button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is
swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just
2 hours and can lead to death.
Keep new and used batteries away from children. If
the battery compartment does not close securely,
stop using the product and keep it away from
children.
If you think batteries might have been swallowed or
placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate
medical attention.
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 rear side of the unit
becomes hot during use.
For details, see “Connection/Installation”
(page 12).
Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC
position
Do not install this unit in a car that has no ACC
position. The display of the unit does not turn off
even after turning the ignition off, and this
causes battery drain.

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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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Main Unit and Remote Commander
The VOL (volume) +/ (next) buttons have a
tactile dot.
HOME
Displays the HOME screen (page 6).
STANDBY
Press and hold to turn off the unit.
Press and hold for more than 10 seconds to reset
the unit.
VOL (volume) +/–
/(previous/next)
Functions differently depending on the selected
source:
– [Radio]: select a preset station.
– [USB]/[Bluetooth Audio]: move to the
previous/next content.
– [Apple CarPlay]/[Android Auto]: move to the
previous/next content.
Press and hold to:
– [Radio]: tune into a station automatically
(SEEK+/SEEK–).
– [USB]/[Bluetooth Audio]: fast-reverse/fast-
forward.
VOICE
Activates the voice command function for Apple
CarPlay and Android Auto™.
Display/touch screen
Guide to Parts and Controls
Main unit
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Custom Key 1/2
Registers functions (Mute, Disp. Off, Source
Change, Home, Next, Previous, Vol +, Vol -,
None).
To register, select [Settings] [Customize] 
[Custom Key].
The remote commander can be used to operate the
audio controls. For menu operations, use the touch
screen.
The VOL (volume) +/ (play/pause) buttons have
a tactile dot.
DISP OFF (display off)
Turns off the display.
To turn back on, press again.
(mute)
Mutes the sound. To cancel, press again.
(play/pause)
/(previous/next)
Functions differently depending on the selected
source:
– [Radio]: select a preset station.
– [USB]/[Bluetooth Audio]: move to the
previous/next content.
– [Apple CarPlay]/[Android Auto]: move to the
previous/next content.
Press and hold to:
– [Radio]: tune into a station automatically
(SEEK+/SEEK–).
– [USB]/[Bluetooth Audio]: fast-reverse/fast-
forward.
Remove the insulation film before use.
RM-X400 remote commander
DISP OFF
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Screen Displays
Playback screen:
HOME1 screen:
HOME2 screen:
Status indication (left side)
Status indication (right side)
Application specific area
Displays playback controls/indications or show
the unit’s status. Displayed items differ
depending on the source.
(Apple CarPlay)/ (Android Auto)
Displays when connecting Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto.
Clock
Displays the date and time which were set on
the Date/Time setting.
Apps area (Favorite)
Up to 5 Apps can be set. Apps can be changed.
You can set your Favorite Apps.
All Apps
Opens the HOME2 screen.
Close
Returns to the HOME1 screen.
Apps area
Displays all Apps except for Favorite Apps.
Apps icon list
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(back) Returns to the previous display.
(list) Opens the list. The available
lists differ depending on the
source.
Clock Displays the time which was set
on the Date/Time setting.
(mute) Lights up when the sound is
muted.
(option) Opens the source option menu.
The available items differ
depending on the source.
(device) Displays the device’s name to
connect to the unit.
(antenna) Indicates the signal strength
status of the connected mobile
phone.
(battery) Indicates the remaining battery
status of the connected mobile
phone.
Android
Auto
Apple
CarPlay Radio
Bluetooth USB Phone
Settings RearCam Camera 1
Camera 2 Devices

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Switching the FM/AM Tuning
Step
Set the FM/AM tuning step of your country or
region.
1Press HOME, touch [Settings] [Application]
[Radio Tuning Steps], then set the FM/AM
tuning step.
2To exit the setup menu, touch (back)
three times.
Using Apple CarPlay Wirelessly
When using Apple CarPlay for the first time, device
registration is required. Follow the procedure in
“Pairing with a Bluetooth® Device” (page 7).
Note
Make sure the GPS antenna (aerial) is connected. For details,
see “Installing the GPS antenna (aerial)” (page 17).
Using Android Auto
When using Android Auto wirelessly for the first
time, device registration is required. Follow the
procedure in “Pairing with a Bluetooth® Device”
(page 7).
When using Android Auto with a USB cable,
connect the Android Auto compatible Android™
phone to the unit with the USB cable.
Pairing 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.
When turning on the unit, the unit sends the
BLUETOOTH signal.
To pair from the settings of this unit
1Press HOME, then touch [Settings].
If [Settings] is not set in the Favorite area, touch
[All Apps] to display the HOME2 screen, then
select [Settings].
2Touch [Device Connection].
3Touch [+Add New Device].
4Operate the BLUETOOTH device according to
its message on the [Add New Device]
screen.
If a passkey input is required on the BLUETOOTH
device, input [0000].
The registered device name appears on the
[Device Connection] screen.
You can connect or disconnect the registered
device on this screen.
To pair from the BLUETOOTH device
When setting the BLUETOOTH setting of the
BLUETOOTH device to [ON], select “XAV-9500ES” on
the setting screen of your BLUETOOTH device and
then proceed to the pairing steps. Follow the
instructions on the screen of the unit.
Canceling the Demonstration
Mode
1Press HOME, then touch [Settings].
If [Settings] is not set in the Favorite area, touch
[All Apps] to display the HOME2 screen, then
select [Settings].
2Touch [System], then touch [Demo Mode] to
set to [Off].
3To exit the setup menu, touch (back)
twice.
Basic Operations

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Updating the Firmware
To update the firmware, visit the support site, then
follow the online instructions.
URL: https://www.sony-asia.com/support
To update the firmware with USB tethering
mode
When using the smartphone with tethering
function, you can update the firmware with USB
tethering mode.
Connect your smartphone to the USB port, then
follow the instructions on the screen of the unit.
Notes
• During the update with a USB connection, do not
disconnect the USB cable or USB device.
• A network connection may be required, and high packet
communication fees may be incurred.
Precautions
• Power antenna (aerial) extends automatically.
• When you transfer ownership or dispose of your
car with the unit installed, initialize all the settings
to the factory settings by performing the factory
reset.
• Do not splash liquid onto the unit.
Notes on safety
• Comply with your local traffic rules, laws, and
regulations.
• While driving
– Do not watch or operate the unit, as it may lead
to distraction and cause an accident. Park your
car in a safe place to watch or operate the unit.
– Do not use the setup feature or any other
function which could divert your attention from
the road.
– When backing up your car, be sure to look back
and watch the surroundings carefully for your
safety even if the rear view camera is connected.
Do not depend on the rear view camera
exclusively.
• While operating
– Do not insert your hands, fingers, or foreign
objects into the unit as it may cause injury or
damage to the unit.
– Keep small articles out of the reach of children.
– Be sure to fasten seatbelts to avoid injury in the
event of sudden movement of the car.
Additional Information
Preventing an accident
Do not operate the unit or watch the monitor
while driving.
Pictures appear only after you park the car and
set the parking brake.
If the car starts moving during video playback,
the following caution is displayed and you
cannot watch the video.
[Video blocked for your safety]

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Notes on LCD panel
• Do not get the LCD panel wet
or expose it to liquids. This
may cause a malfunction.
• Do not press down hard on
the LCD panel as doing so
can distort the picture or
cause a malfunction (i.e., the
picture may become unclear
or the LCD panel may be
damaged).
• Do not touch the panel with objects other than
with your finger as it may damage or break the
LCD panel.
• Clean the LCD panel with a dry soft cloth. Do not
use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray.
• Do not use the unit outside the temperature range
0 ºC to 40 ºC (32 ºF to 104 ºF).
• If your car was parked in a cold or hot place, the
picture may not be clear. However, the monitor is
not damaged and the picture will become clear
after the temperature in your car becomes normal.
• Some stationary blue, red, or green dots may
appear on the monitor. These are called “bright
spots” and can happen with any LCD. The LCD
panel is precision-manufactured with more than
99.99% of its segments functional. However, it is
possible that a small percentage (typically 0.01%)
of the segments may not light up properly. This
will not, however, interfere with your viewing.
Notes on the touch screen
• This unit uses a capacitive touch screen. Touch the
screen directly with your fingertip.
• Multi-touch operation is not supported on this
unit.
• Do not touch the screen with sharp objects such
as a needle, pen, or fingernail. Operation with a
stylus is not supported on this unit.
• Touching the screen with a gloved finger may
cause the unit to operate incorrectly or not
respond.
• Do not let any objects contact the touch screen. If
the screen is touched by an object other than your
fingertip, the unit may not respond correctly.
• Since glass material is used for the screen, do not
subject the unit to strong shock. If cracking or
chipping occurs on the screen, do not touch the
damaged part as it may cause injury.
• Keep other electrical devices away from the touch
screen. They may cause the touch screen to
malfunction.
• If there are water droplets on the touch screen, or
if you touch the screen with wet fingertips, the
touch screen may not react correctly.
•Compatible iPhone models:
iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11,
iPhone XS Max, iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone X,
iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 7,
iPhone SE, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s,
iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s
• Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an
accessory has been designed to connect
specifically to the Apple product(s) identified in
the badge, 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 an
Apple product may affect wireless performance.
• Check the Apple CarPlay website for supported
iOS versions. Update to the latest iOS version
before use.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit that are not covered in this Operating
Instructions, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Maintenance
Replacing the lithium battery (CR2025) of the
remote commander
When the battery becomes weak, the range of the
remote commander becomes shorter.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent
type.
Note on the lithium battery
Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should
the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.
About iPhone
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Lithium battery (CR2025)

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Specifications
Monitor section
Display type: Wide LCD color monitor
Dimensions: 10.1 in/257 mm
System: TFT active matrix
Number of pixels:
2,764,800 pixels (1280 × 3 (RGB) × 720)
Radio section
FM
Tuning range:
87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step)
87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz (at 100 kHz step)
FM tuning step:
50 kHz/100 kHz switchable
Usable sensitivity: 7 dBf
Signal-to-noise ratio: 70 dB (mono)
Separation at 1 kHz: 45 dB
AM
Tuning range:
531 kHz – 1,602 kHz (at 9 kHz step)
530 kHz – 1,710 kHz (at 10 kHz step)
AM tuning step:
9 kHz/10 kHz switchable
Sensitivity: 32 μV
USB player section
Interface: USB Type-C® (Hi-speed)
Maximum current: 3.0 A
BLUETOOTH section
Communication System:
BLUETOOTH Standard version 5.0
Output:
BLUETOOTH Standard Power Class 1
(Max. Conducted +7.5 dBm)
Maximum communication range*1:
Line of sight approx. 10 m (33 ft)
Frequency band:
2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz – 2.4835 GHz)
Modulation method: FHSS
Compatible BLUETOOTH Profiles*2:
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) 1.3.1
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) 1.6.1
HFP (Handsfree Profile) 1.7.1
PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile) 1.2
Corresponding codec: SBC, AAC, LDAC™
*1 The actual range will vary depending on factors such as
obstacles between devices, magnetic fields around a
microwave oven, static electricity, reception sensitivity,
antenna (aerial) performance, operating system,
software application, etc.
*2 BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate the purpose of
BLUETOOTH communication between devices.
Wi-Fi section
Compatible standards:
IEEE802.11 a/n/ac
Radio frequency:
5 GHz band (5.725 GHz - 5.850 GHz)
Output power:
Max. conducted 10 dBm
Frequency Tolerance: 20 ppm
Power amplifier section
Outputs: Speaker outputs
Speaker impedance: 4 Ω – 8 Ω
Maximum power output: 55 W × 4 (at 4 Ω)
General
Power requirements:
12 V DC car battery (negative ground (earth))
Rated current consumption: 10 A
Dimensions (maximum):
Approx. 271 mm × 171 mm × 247 mm
(10 3/4in × 6 3/4in × 9 3/4in) (w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions:
Approx. 182 mm × 53 mm × 160 mm
(7 1/4in × 2 1/8in × 6 3/8in) (w/h/d)
Mass: Approx. 2.5 kg (5 lb 9 oz)
Package contents:
Main unit (1)
Parts for installation and connections (1 set)
Remote commander (1): RM-X400
Ask the dealer for detailed information.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.