Sony MEX-GS620BT User manual

SONY.
Bluetooth®
Audio
System
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.
MEX-GS620BT
Serial No.
--------
To
cancel
the
demonstration
(DEMO)
display,
see
page
19.
For
the connection/installation, see page
32.
Pour
annuler
l'affichage
de
demonstration
(DEMO),
reportez-vous
aIa
page
21.
Pour le raccordement/l'installation, reportez-vous a
Ia
page
36.
4-687-334-11(1)
Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi
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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
32).
The
nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc.,
is
located on the
bottom
of
the chassis.
Warning
FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE USA. NOT
APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE
PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.
POUR
LES
CLIENTS AUX ETATS-UNIS.
NON
APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y COMPRIS LA
PROVINCE
DE
QUEBEC.
This equipment
has
been tested and found
to
comply with the limits for a
Class
Bdigital 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.
This device complies with Part
15
of
the
FCC
Rules
and Industry Canada's licence-exempt
RSSs.
Operation
is
subject
to
the following
two
conditions:
(1)
This device may not cause interference; and
(2)
This device must accept any interference,
including interference
that
may cause undesired
operation
of
the device.
This transmitter
must
not
be co-located oroperated
in conjunction
with
any other antenna or
transmitter.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio
transmitter may only operate using
an
antenna
of
a
type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for
the transmitter by Industry Canada.
To
reduce
potential radio interference
to
other users, the
antenna type and its gain should be
so
chosen
that
the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.)
is
not more than
that
necessary for successful
communication.
This equipment complies with
FCC/IC
radiation
exposure limits set forth for
an
uncontrolled
environment and meets the
FCC
radio frequency
{RF)
Exposure Guidelines and
RSS-102
of
the
IC
radio frequency
(RF)
Exposure rules. This
equipment has very
low
levels
of
RF
energy
that
is
deemed
to
comply
without
maximum permissive
exposure evaluation
(MPE).
CAUTION
The
use
of
optical instruments
with
this product will
increase eye hazard.
For
the
State
of
California, USA
only
Perchlorate Material -special handling may apply,
See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
~
WARNING:
Do
not
ingest
battery,
L_U
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.

Warning if
your
car's ignition has
no
ACC
position
Be
sure
to
set
the
AUTO
OFF
function
(page
19).
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
OFF
until
the
display disappears each
time
you
turn
the
ignition off.
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.
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.

Table
of
Contents
Warning
...................................
2
Guide
to
Parts and Controls
...................
5
Getting Started
Detaching
the
Front Panel
....................
7
Resetting
the
Unit
.........
.
.......
.
.........
7
Setting
the
Clock
............................
7
Preparing a
BLUETOOTH
Device
................
8
Connecting a
USB
Device
....................
10
Connecting
Other
Portable
Audio
Device
.......
10
Listening
to
the
Radio
Listening
to
the
Radio
.......................
10
Using Radio Data System (RDS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11
Listening
to
the
SiriusXM Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11
Playback
Playing a Disc
.............................
12
Playing a
USB
Device
....
.
..................
12
Playing a
BLUETOOTH
Device
.................
13
Searching and Playing Tracks
.................
13
Listening to Pandora®
Setting
up
Pandora®
........................
14
Streaming Pandora®
........................
14
Available Operations in Pandora®
.............
15
Handsfree Calling {via
BLUETOOTH
only)
Receiving a Call
............................
15
Making a Call
..............................
15
Available Operations
during
Call
..............
16
Useful Functions
Song
Pal
with
iPhone/
Android
smartphone
.....
17
Using Siri
Eyes
Free . .
..
...
..
.
.....
.
.....
.
...
18
Settings
Canceling
the
DEMO
Mode
..................
19
Basic Setting Operation
.....................
19
General Setup
{GENERAL)
....................
19
Sound Setup {SOUND}
.......
..
. .
...
.
.......
20
Display Setup {DISPLAY)
.................
.
...
21
BLUETOOTH
Setup (BLUETOOTH)
..............
22
SongPal Setup {SONGPAL)
...................
22
4GB
Additional Information
Updating
the
Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23
Maintenance
..........
.
...................
24
Specifications . .
...........................
24
Troubleshooting
...........................
26
Messages
................................
29
Connection/Installation
Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32
Parts List
for
Installation
................
.
...
32
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33
Installation
...................
.
...........
35

Guide
to
Parts
and
Controls
Front panel removed (inner panel)
The number
3/4
(repeat) button has a tactile dot.
[I]
0. (browse) (page
11,
13, 14, 15)
Enter the browse mode during playback.
{Not available when
an
iPod
is
connected.)
[gJ
Front panel release button
~SEEK+/-
Tune in radio stations automatically.
Press
and
hold
to
tune manually.
~~~
(prev/next)
.,...,~
{fast-reverse/fast-forward)
@]
Control dial
Rotate
to
adjust the volume.
PUSH
ENTER
Enter the selected item.
Press
SRC,
rotate then press to change the
source (timeout in 2 seconds).
VOICE (page 16, 18)
Activate voice dial, voice recognition (Android™
smartphone only), or the
Siri
function {iPhone
only).
-APP
(page
17)
Press
and hold for more than 2 seconds to
establish "SongPal" function (connection).
N-Mark
Touch the control dial
with
Android smartphone
to make
BLUETOOTH
connection.
[§]
Receptor for the remote commander
[§]
Disc
slot
[1]
Display
window
[ID
~
(disc eject)
[ID
SRC
(source)
Turn
on the power.
Change the source.
-OFF
Press
and hold for 1second 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.
I1Q]
~
{back)
Return to the previous display.
MODE (page 10,
11,
15, 16)
[1]
CALL~
Enter the call menu. Receive/end a call.
Press
and hold more than 2 seconds
to
switch
the
BLUETOOTH
signal.
[12]
MENU
Open the setup menu.
-
DSPL
(display)
Press
and hold, then press
to
change display
items.

~
Number
buttons
{1
to
6)
Receive stored radio stations.
Press
and hold
to
store stations.
ALBUM
T/£.
Skip
an
album
for
audio device.
Press
and hold
to
skip albums continuously.
(Not available when an iPod
is
connected.)
Press£.
to
thumbs
up, or T
to
thumbs
down
in
Pandora® (page
15).
c::;
{repeat)
~{shuffle)
MIC {page 16)
PAUSE
[H]
PTY {program
type)
Select
PTY
in
RDS.
CAT
{category)
Select radio channels from categories in
SiriusXM.
ff§]
AUX
input
jack
[§]
USB
port
[IT]
RESET
{inner panel) {page
7)
The
VOL
(volume)+
button
has a tactile dot.
[Nj
SOUND
Open the
SOUND
menu directly.
-MENU
Press
and hold
to
open the setup menu.
~+-ttl
...
/
...
Select a setup item, etc.
ENTER
Enter
the
selected item.
Press
and hold
for
more than 2 seconds
to
establish or terminate the "Song
Pal"
function.
...._,~
{prev/next)
+I-
{album+/-)
[gQj
DSPL
{display)
Change display items.
-
SCRL
{scroll)
Press
and hold
to
scroll a display item.
[21]
VOL
{volume)+/-
Remove the insulation film before use.

Getting Started
Detaching the Front Panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
prevent theft.
1 Press and hold OFF CD until the unit turns
off, press the front panel release button
®, then pull the panel towards you to
remove.
Caution alarm
Ifyou 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.
Serial numbers
Make sure the serial numbers on the bottom of the
unit and the back of the front panel are matched
correctly. Otherwise you cannot make
BLUETOOTH
pairing, connection and disconnection by NFC.
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.
Press RESET on the inner panel with a ball-point
pen, etc., after detaching
the front panel.
~[ [ ========~
Note
Resetting the unit will erase the clock setting and some
stored contents.
Setting the Clock
1 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to
select [GENERAL], then press it.
2 Rotate the control dial to select [SET
CLOCK-ADJ], then press it.
The hour indication flashes.
3 Rotate the control dial to set the hour
and minute.
To move the digital indication, press SEEK+/-.
4 After setting the minute, press MENU.
The setup is complete and the clock starts.
To display the clock
Press and hold 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.
Before connecting
the
device,
turn
down
the
volume
of
this unit; otherwise, loud sound may
result.
By
touching
the
control dial 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.
1 Activate
the
NFC
function
on
the
smartphone.
For
details, refer
to
the
operating instructions
supplied
with
the
smartphone.
2
Touch
theN-Mark
part
of
the
unit
with
theN-Mark
part
of
the
smartphone.
Make sure
that
0
lights up on
the
display
of
the
unit.
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
two
NFC
compatible
devices. In
this case, disconnect
either
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. This
unit
can connect
two
BLUETOOTH
devices
(two
cellular phones,
or
a
cellular phone and
an
audio device).
1 Place
the
BLUETOOTH
device
within
1 m
(3
ft}
of
this
unit.
2
Press MENU,
rotate
the
control
dial
to
select [BLUETOOTH],
then
press it.
3 Rotate
the
control
dial
to
select
[SET
PAIRING],
then
press it.
4 Rotate
the
control dial
to
select
[SET
DEVICE
1]*
or
[SET
DEVICE
2]*,
then
press
it.
0
flashes while
the
unit
is
in pairing standby
mode
.
*
[SET
DEVICE
1)
or
[SET
DEVICE
2)
will
be
changed
to
the
paired device
name
after
pairing
is
complete.
5
Perform
pairing
on
the
BLUETOOTH
device so
it
detects
this
unit.
6 Select [MEX-GS620BT]
shown
in
the
display
of
the
BLUETOOTH
device.
If
your
model name does
not
appear, repeat
from step
2.
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Ill
7
If
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.
oo
=
l
I
xxxx
Input
passkey
[0000]
When pairing
is
made,
0
stays lit.

8 Select this
unit
on
the
BLUETOOTH device
to
establish
the
BLUETOOTH connection.
~"
or
~"
lights
up
when
the
connection
is made.
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
disconnect
the
paired device
Perform steps 2
to
4
to
disconnect
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.
1
Press MENU, rotate
the
control dial to
select [BLUETOOTH],
then
press it.
2
Rotate
the
control dial
to
select
[SET
BT
SIGNL],
then
press it.
Make sure
that
0
lights
up.
3
Activate
the
BLUETOOTH function on
the
BLUETOOTH device.
4
Operate
the
BLUETOOTH device to
connect to this unit.
~"
or
~"
lights up.
Icons in
the
display:
~"
Lights
up
when
handsfree calling is
available
by
enabling
the
HFP
(Handsfree
Profile).
~"
Lights
up
when
the
audio
device
is
playable
by
enabling
the
A2DP
(Advanced
Audio
Distribution
Profile).
To
connect
the
last-connected device from
this unit
Activate
the
BLUETOOTH
function
on
the
BLUETOOTH
device.
To
connect
with
the
audio
device, press
SRC
to
select [BT AUDIO] and press
PAUSE.
To
connect
with
the
cellular phone, press
CALL.
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 34).
When an
iPhone/iPod
with
iOSS
or
later
installed is
connected
to
the
USB
port,
the
unit
is
paired and
connected
with
the
iPhone/iPod
automatically.
To
enable
BLUETOOTH
Auto
Pairing, make sure
[SET
AUTOPAIR] in [BLUETOOTH]
is
set
to
[ON] {page 22).
1
Activate
the
BLUETOOTH function on
the
iPhone/iPod.
2 Connect
an
iPhone/iPod
to
the
USB
port.
Make sure
that
0 lights up on
the
display
of
the
unit.
Notes
•
BLUETOOTH
Auto Pairing
is
not possible
if
the unit
is
already connected to two
BLUETOOTH
devices.
In
this
case,
disconnect the either device, then connect the
iPhone/iPod again.
•
If
BLUETOOTH
Auto Pairing
is
not established,
see
"Preparing a
BLUETOOTH
Device" for details (page
8).
9GB

Connecting
a
USB
Device
1
Turn
down
the
volume
on
the
unit.
2
Connect
the
USB
device
to
the
unit.
To
connect
an
iPod/iPhone, use the
USB
connection cable for iPod (not supplied).
Connecting
Other
Portable
Audio
Device
1
Turn
off
the
portable
audio
device.
2
Turn
down
the
volume
on
the
unit.
3 Connect
the
portable
audio
device
to
the
AUX
input
jack
(stereo
mini
jack)
on
the
unit
with
a
connecting
cord
(not
supplied)*.
*
Be
sure
to
use a straight type plug.
4 Press
SRC
to
select [AUX].
To
match
the
volume
level
of
the
connected
device
to
other
sources
Start playback
of
the portable audio device at a
moderate volume, and set your usual listening
volume on the unit.
Press
MENU,
then select
[SOUND]
-+
[SET
AUX
VOL]
(page
21).
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Listening
to the
Radio
Listening
to
the
Radio
To
listen
to
the radio, press
SRC
to
select
[TUNER].
1
Press MODE
to
change
the
band
{FM1,
FM2, FM3, AM1
or
AM2).
2
Press MENU,
rotate
the
control
dial
to
select [GENERAL],
then
press it.
3 Rotate
the
control
dial
to
select
[SET
BTM],
then
press it.
The unit stores stations in order
of
frequency on
the number buttons.
1
Press MODE
to
change
the
band
{FM1,
FM2, FM3, AM1
or
AM2).
2
Perform
tuning.
To
tune
manually
Press
and hold SEEK+/- to locate the
approximate frequency, then press SEEK+/-
repeatedly
to
fine adjust
to
the desired
frequency.
To
tune
automatically
Press
SEEK+/-.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a station.
1
While
receiving
the
station
that
you
want
to
store, press
and
hold
a
number
button
{1
to
6)
until
[MEM] appears.
1
Select
the
band,
then
press a
number
button
(1
to
6).

Using Radio Data System (RDS)
1 Press PTY during FM reception.
2 Rotate the control dial until the desired
program type appears, then press it.
The unit starts to search for a station
broadcasting the selected program type.
Type of programs
NEWS {News), INFORM (Information), SPORTS
(Sports), TALK {Talk), ROCK {Rock), CLS ROCK
{Classic Rock), ADLT HIT{Adult Hits), SOFT RCK {Soft
Rock), TOP
40 {Top 40), COUNTRY {Country),
OLDIES (Oldies), SOFT {Soft), NOSTALGA
{Nostalgia), JAZZ (Jazz), CLASSICL {Classical),
R & 8 {Rhythm and Blues), SOFT R&B {Soft Rhythm
and Blues),
LANGUAGE (Foreign Language), REL
MUSC (Religious Music), REL TALK {Religious Talk),
PERSNLTY {Personality), PUBLIC {Public), COLLEGE
{College), HABL ESP {Spanish Talk), MUSC ESP
{Spanish Music), HIP HOP (Hip-Hop), WEATHER
(Weather)
The
CT data from the RDS transmission sets the
clock.
1 Set [SET CT-ON] in [GENERAL] (page 20).
Listening to the SiriusXM Radio
Only SiriusXM brings you more of what you love to
listen to, all in one place. Get over 140 channels,
including commercial-free music plus the best
sports, news, talk, comedy and entertainment.
Welcome
to the world of satellite radio. A SiriusXM
Connect Vehicle Tuner and Subscription are
required.
For more information, visit
www.siriusxm.com
After installing your SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner
and antenna, press
SRC to select [SIRIUSXM]. You
should be able to hear the SiriusXM preview
channel on Channel1. Afterverifying
that you can
hear the preview channel, select Channel 0 to find
the Radio
ID of your tuner. In addition, the Radio ID
is located on the bottom of the SiriusXM Connect
Vehicle Tuner and its packaging.
You will need this
number to activate your subscription. Write the
number down for reference.
In the USA, you can activate online or by calling
SiriusXM Listener
Care:
• Online: Visit www.siriusxm.com/activatenow
• Phone: Call1-866-635-2349
In Canada, you can activate online or by calling
SiriusXM Listener
Care:
• Online: Visit www.siriusxm.ca/activatexm
• Phone: Call1-877-438-9677
As part of the activation process, the SiriusXM
satellites will send an activation message
to your
tuner. When your radio detects that the tuner has
received the activation message,
your radio will
display:
[SUBSCRIPTION UPDATED - PRESS ENT TO
CONTINUE]. Once subscribed, you can tune to
channels in your subscription plan.
Notes
• The activation process usually takes 10 to 15 minutes,
but may take up to an hour.
• Your radio will need to be turned on and receiving
the
SiriusXM signal to receive the activation message.
1 Press Q (browse).
2 Rotate the control dial to select the
desired channel, then press it.
To select channels from categories
1 Press CAT.
2 Rotate control dial to select the desired category,
then
press it.
3 Rotate the control dial to select the desired
channel, then
press it.
To store channels
1 While receiving the channel thatyou want to store,
press and hold a number button (1 to 6) until [MEM]
appears.
To receive the stored channel, press MODE to select
[SX1], [SX2] or [SX3], then press a number button {1
to 6).
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To
set a
parental
control
The parental control feature allows you
to
limit
access
to
SiriusXM channels
with
mature content.
When enabled, the parental control feature requires
you
to
enter a passcode
to
tune
to
the
locked
channels. Information on setting
up
the
passcode
and locking channels can be
found
below.
1 Press
MENU
and rotate
the
control dial.
2
Select
[GENERAL]~
[SXM
PARENTAL]~
[LOCK
SELECT]~
[LOCK-ON].
3
Enter
the
passcode
by
rotating
the
control dial on
the
unit
or
pressing
f
/.J
on
the
remote
commander.
To
move the entry position, press SEEK+/- on the
unit
or+-!-+
on the remote commander.
The initial passcode
is
[0000].
4
After
entering
the
passcode, press
ENTER.
To
unlock the channels, select
[LOCK-OFF].
To
change
the
passcode
1
Press
MENU
and rotate
the
control dial.
2
Select
[GENERAL]~
[SXM
PARENTAL]~
[CODE
EDIT].
3
Enter
the
current passcode on
the
current passcode
input
display,
then
press
ENTER.
The initial passcode
is
[0000].
4
Enter
your
new
4-digit
passcode
on
the
new
passcode
input
display,
then
press
ENTER.
To
change
display
items
Press
and hold
DSPL,
then press
DSPL
again
to
change
as
follows:
Channel Number
(Default)~
Channel
Name~
Artist
Name~
Song
Title~
Content
Info~
Category Name
~Clock
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Playback·
Playing
a
Disc
1
Insert
the
disc
{label
side up).
Playback starts automatically.
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
23)
or
visit
the
support site on
the back cover.
MSC
(Mass Storage Class) and
MTP
(Media Transfer
Protocol)
type
USB
devices* compliant
with
the
USB
standard
can
be used. Some digital media players
or
Android smartphones
may
require setting
to
MTP
mode.
* e.g., a
USB
flash drive, digital media player, Android
smartphone
Notes
•
For
details on the compatibility
of
your
USB
device,
visit the support site on the back cover.
• Playback
of
the
following
files
is
not
supported.
MP3/WMA/
AAC/FLAC:
-copyright-protected files
-
DRM
(Digital Rights Management) files
-Multi-channel audio files
MP3/WMA/
AAC:
-lossless compression files
WAV:
-Multi-channel audio files
1
Connect a
USB
device
to
the
USB
port
(page
10).
Playback starts.
If
a device
is
already connected,
to
start
playback, press
SRC
to
select
[USB1]
for
the
USB
port
on
the
front, [USB2]
for
the
USB
port
on
the
rear ([IPD] appears in
the
display
when
the iPod
is
recognized).
2
Adjust
the
volume
on
this
unit.

To
stop
playback
Press and
hold
OFF
for
1second.
To
remove
the
device
Stop playback,
then
remove
the
device.
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
BLUETOOTH
Device
You can play contents
on
a connected device
that
supports
BLUETOOTH
A2DP (Advanced
Audio
Distribution Profile).
((C<
1
Make
BLUETOOTH
connection
with
the
audio
device {page 8).
To
select
the
audio
device, press
MENU,
then
select [BLUETOOTH]
~[SET
AUDIODEV]
(page 22).
2 Press
SRC
to
select
[BT
AUDIO].
3 Operate
the
audio device
to
start
playback.
4
Adjust
the
volume
on this
unit.
Notes
• Depending
on
the audio device, information such
as
title, track number/time and playback status may not
be
displayed
on
this unit.
•
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 "Song
Pal"
application
via
the
BLUETOOTH
function.
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
MENU,
then
select [SOUND]-+
[SET
BTA
VOL]
(page
21).
Searching
and
Playing
Tracks
1
During playback, press c:; {repeat)
or
~
{shuffle) repeatedly
to
select
the
desired
play mode.
Playback in
the
selected play
mode
may
take
time
to
start.
Available play
modes
differ
depending
on
the
selected sound source.
Not
available
when
an iPod
is
connected.
1
During
CD,
USB
or
BT
AUDI0*1 playback,
press Q {browse
}*2
to
display
the
list
of
search categories.
When
the
track list appears, press
~
{back)
repeatedly
to
display
the
desired search
category.
*1
Available only for audio devices supporting
AVRCP
(Audio Video Remote Control Profile)
1.4
or above.
*2
During
USB
playback,
press
Q
(browse) for
more than 2 seconds to directly return to the
beginning
of
the category list.
2 Rotate
the
control dial
to
select
the
desired search category,
then
press
it
to
confirm.
3 Repeat step
2
to
search
the
desired track.
Playback starts.
To
exit
the
Quick-BrowZer
mode
Press
Q
(browse).
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Not available
when
an iPod
is
connected.
1 Press Q (browse).
2 Press
SEEK
+.
3
Rotate
the
control dial
to
select
the
item.
The
list
is
jumped
in steps
of
10%
of
the total
number
of
items.
4 Press
ENTER
to
return
to
the
Quick-
Brawler
mode.
The selected item appears.
5 Rotate
the
control dial
to
select
the
desired
item,
then
press it.
Playback starts.
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Listening
to
Pandora®
Pandora®
is
available
to
stream music
through
your
iPhone and Android smartphone.
You
can control
Pandora® on a
BLUETOOTH
connected
iPhone/
Android smartphone
from
this unit.
Pandora®
is
only available in certain countries.
Please visit
http:
I
/www.
pandora.
com/
lega
I
for
more information.
Setting
up
Pandora®
1
Check
the
compatibility
of
your
mobile
device
by
visiting
the
support
site on
the
back cover.
2
Download
the
latest version
of
the
Pandora®
application
from
your
smartphone's
app
store. A list
of
compatible
devices can be
found
at
www.pandora.com/everywhere/mobile
Streaming
Pandora®
1 Connect
the
mobile
device
with
this
unit
(page 8}.
To
select the audio device, press
MENU,
then
select
[BLUETOOTH]
~[SET
AUDIODEV]
(page
22).
2 Press
SRC
to
select [PANDORA].
3 Launch Pandora® application on
your
mobile
device.
4 Press
PAUSE
to
start
playback.
If
the
device
number
appears
Make sure
that
the same numbers are displayed
(e.g., 123456)
in
this
unit
and the mobile device,
then press
ENTER
on this
unit
and select [Yes] on
the mobile device.
When
activating
the
BLUETOOTH
function
You
can adjust the volume level.
Press
MENU,
then select
[SOUND]~
[SET
BTA
VOL]
(page
21).

Available Operations in
Pandora®
''Thumbs Up'' or "Thumbs Down" feedback allows
you to personalize stations.
1 During playback, press • (Thumbs Up) or
T (Thumbs Down).
The station list allows you to easily select a desired
station.
1 During playback, press Q (browse).
2 Press SEEK+ to select the sorting order
[BY DATE] or [A TO Z].
3 Rotate the control dial to select the
desired station, then press it.
Playback starts.
The track currently being played can be
bookmarked and stored in your Pandora® account.
1 During playback, press MODE.
Handsfree Calling (via BLUETOOTH
"only)
To use a cellular phone, connect it with this unit.
You can connect two cellular phones to the unit. For
details, see "Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device"
(page 8).
~
Receiving a Call
1 Press CALL when a call is received with a
ringtone.
The phone call starts.
Note
The ringtone and talker's voice are output onlyfrom the
front speakers.
To reject the call
Press and hold OFF for1second.
To end the call
Press CALL again.
Making a Call
You can make a call from the phonebook or call
history when a cellular phone supporting PBAP
(Phone Book Access Profile) is connected.
When
two cellular phones are connected to the
unit, select either phone.
1 Press CALL
When two cellular phones are connected to the
unit, rotate the control dial
to select either
phone, then press it.
2 Rotate the control dial to select [PHONE
BOOK],
then press it.
3 Rotate the control dial to select an initial
from the initial list, then press it.
4 Rotate the control dial to select a name
from the name list, then press it.
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5
Rotate
the
control
dial
to
select a
number
from
the
number
list,
then
press
it.
The phone call starts.
1 Press CALL
When
two
cellular phones are connected
to
the
unit, rotate the control dial
to
select either
phone, then press it.
2 Rotate
the
control
dial
to
select
[RECENT
CALL],
then
press it.
A list
of
the call history appears.
3 Rotate
the
control
dial
to
select a
name
or
phone
number
from
the
call history,
then
press it.
The phone call starts.
By
ono
~
,
ne
....
llumuer
.tnDtlt,
1 Press CALL
When
two
cellular phones are connected
to
the
unit, rotate the control dial
to
select either
phone, then press it.
2 Rotate
the
control
dial
to
select [DIAL
NUMBER],
then
press it.
3 Rotate
the
control
dial
to
enter
the
phone
number,
and
lastly
select
[]
(space},
then
press
ENTER*.
The phone call starts.
*
To
move the digital indication, press SEEK+/-.
Note
[_]appears instead
of[#]
on
the
display.
1 Press CALL
When
two
cellular phones are connected
to
the
unit, rotate the control dial to select either
phone, then press it.
2 Rotate
the
control
dial
to
select [REDIAL],
then
press it.
The phone call starts.
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You
can
make a call by saying the voice tag stored
in a connected cellular phone
that
has
a voice
dialing function.
1 Press CALL.
When
two
cellular phones are connected
to
the
unit, rotate the control dial
to
select either
phone, then press it.
2 Rotate
the
control
dial
to
select [VOICE
DIAL],
then
press it.
Alternatively, press
VOICE
while the "Song
Pal"
function
is
off.
3 Say
the
voice
tag
stored
on
the
cellular
phone.
Your voice
is
recognized, and the call
is
made.
To
cancel voice
dialing
Press
VOICE.
Available
Operations
during
Call
To
adjust
the
ringtone
volume
Rotate the control dial while receiving a call.
To
adjust
the
talker's voice
volume
Rotate the control dial during a call.
To
adjust
the
volume
for
the
other
party
(Mic
gain
adjustment)
Press
MIC.
Adjustable volume levels: [MIC-LOW], [MIC-MID],
[MIC-Hl].
To
reduce echo
and
noise
(Echo Canceler/
Noise Canceler
Mode)
Press
and hold
MIC.
Settable mode:
[EC/NC-1],
[EC/NC-2].
To
switch
between
handsfree
mode
and
handheld
mode
During a call, press
MODE
to
switch the phone call
audio between the
unit
and cellular phone.
Note
Depending on
the
cellular phone, this operation may
not
be available.

Useful Functions
Song Pal 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 yoursafety, follow yourlocal
traffic laws and regulations, and
do not operate the application
while driving.
• "SongPal" is
an app for
controlling Sony audio devices
whichare compatible
with "Song Pal", by youriPhone/
Android smartphone.
• What you
can control with "SongPal" varies
depending on the connected device.
•
To make use of "Song Pal" 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 belowand check the compatible
iPhone/Android smartphone models.
For iPhone: visit the App Store
For Android smartphone: visit Google Play
Establishing the Song Pal connection
1 Make the BLUETOOTH connection with
iPhone/ Android smartphone (page 8}.
To select the audio device, press MENU, then
select [BLUETOOTH]-+ [SET AUDIODEV]
(page 22).
2 launch the "SongPal" application.*1
3 Press and hold APP on the unit for more
than 2 seconds. *2
Connection to iPhone/ Android smartphone
starts.
For details
on the operations on iPhone/
Android smartphone, see the help of the
application.
*1 If [AUTO LAUNCH] in [SONGPAL] is set to [ON]
(page
22), the "SongPal" connection is
established automagicallywhen
the BLUETOOTH
signal of iPhone/Android smartphone isturned
on.
*2 Alternatively, press MENU, then select [SONGPAL]
~[CONNECT] (page 22).
If the device number appears
Make sure that the number is displayed (e.g.,
123456),
then select [Yes] on the iPhone/Android
smartphone.
To terminate connection
1 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select
[SONGPAL], then press it .
2 Rotate the control dial to select [CONNECT], then
press it.
Selecting the source or application
You can operate to select the desired source or
application on iPhone/ Andro id smartphone.
To select the source
Press SRC repeatedly . Alternatively , press SRC,
rotate the control dial to select the desired source,
then press ENTER.
To display the source list
Press SRC.
Announcement ofvarious information by
voice guide (Android smartphone only)
When SMS, Twitter/Facebook/Calendar
notifications, etc., are received, they are
automatically announced through the carspeakers.
For details on settings, refer to the help of the
application.
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Activating
voice
recognition
(Android
smartphone
only}
By registering applications,
you
can
control
an
application
by
voice
command.
For details, refer
to
the
help
of
the
application
.
To
activate voice
recognition
1
Press
VOICE
to
activate voice recognition.
2
Say
the
desired voice command
into
the
microphone
when
[Say Source
or
App]
appears on
the
Android smartphone.
Notes
• Voice recognition may
not
be available in some
cases
.
•
Vo
i
ce
recognition may
not
work properly depending
on the performance
of
the connected Android
smartphone.
• Operate underconditions where noi
se
such
as
engine
sound
is
minimized during voice recognition.
Replying
a
message
of
SMS
(Android
smartphone
only}
You can reply a message
by
voice
recognition.
1 Activate voice recognition,
then
input
"Reply."
The message
input
displayappears on the ·songPal"
application.
2
Input
a reply message
by
voice recognition.
The list
of
message candidates appears on
the
"SongPal" application.
3
Rotate
the
control dial
to
select
the
desired
message, then press it.
The message is sent
out
.
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.
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Using
Siri
Eyes
Free
Siri
Eyes
Free
allows
you
to
use an iPhone
handsfree
by
simply
speaking
into
the
microphone.
This
function
requires
you
to
connect
an
iPhone
to
the
unit
via BLUETOOTH.
Availability
is
limited
iPhone 4s
or
later.
Make
sure
that
your
iPhone
is
running
the
latest
iOS
version.
You
must
complete
BLUETOOTH
registration
and
connection
configurations
for
the
iPhone
with
the
unit
in
advance. For details, see "Prepari
ng
a
BLUETOOTH
Device"
(page
8).
To
select
the
iPhone, press MENU,
then
select
[BLUETOOTH]-+
[SET
AUDIODEV]
(page
22).
1 Activate
the
Siri
function
on
the
iPhone.
For details, refer
to
the
operating
instructions
supplied
wi
th
the
iPhone.
2 Press
VOICE.
The voice
command
display
appears.
3
After
the
iPhone beeps, speak
into
the
microphone.
The iPhone
beeps
again,
then
Siri starts
responding.
To
deactivate Siri Eyes Free
Press
VOICE
.
Notes
• The iPhone may
not
recognize your voice depending
on usage conditions. (For example,
if
you are in a
moving
car.)
•
Sir
i
Eyes
Free
may
not
function properly,
or
the
response time may lag in locations where iPhone
signals are difficult
to
receive.
• Depending on the iPhone's operating condition,
Si
ri
Eyes
Free
may
not
function properly, or may quit.
•
If
you play atrack with
an
iPhone using the
BLUETOOTH
audio connection, when the track starts
playback
via
BLUETOOTH
, Siri
Eyes
Free
automatically
quits and the
unit
switches
to
the
BLUETOOTH
audio
source.
• When
Siri
Eyes
Free
is
activated during audio
playback, the unit may switch
to
the
BLUETOOTH
audio source even if you do notspecify atrack to play.
• When connecting the iPhone tothe
USB
port,
Siri
Eyes
Free
may notfunction properly, or may quit.
• When connecting the iPhone to the
unit
via
USB
, do
not
activate
Siri
with
the
iPhone. Siri
Eyes
Free
may
not
function proper
ly,
or
may quit.
• There is no audio sound while
Siri
Eyes
Free
is
activated.

Settings
Canceling
the
DEMO
Mode
You
can cancel
the
demonstration display which
appears when the source
is
off
and
the
clock
is
displayed.
1
Press MENU,
rotate
the
control
dial
to
select [GENERAL],
then
press it.
2 Rotate
the
control
dial
to
select
[SET
DEMO],
then
press it.
3 Rotate
the
control
dial
to
select
[SET
DEMO-OFF],
then
press it.
The setting
is
complete.
4 Press
~
(back)
twice.
The display returns
to
normal reception/play
mode.
Basic
Setting
Operation
You
can set items in the
following
setup categories:
General setup
(GENERAL),
Sound setup
(SOUND),
Display setup
(DISPLAY),
BLUETOOTH
setup
(BLUETOOTH),
SongPal setup
(SONGPAL)
1 Press MENU.
2 Rotate
the
control
dial
to
select
the
setup
category,
then
press it.
The items
that
can be set
differ
depending on
the source and settings.
3
Rotate
the
control
dial
to
select
the
options,
then
press it.
To
return
to
the
previous
display
Press
~
(back).
General
Setup
{GENERAL)
DEMO (demonstration)
Activates the demonstration: [ON],
[OFF].
CLOCK-ADJ
{clock adjust) (page
7)
CAUT
ALM (caution alarm)
Activates the caution alarm: [ON],
[OFF]
(page
7}.
(Available only while the source
is
off
and the
clock
is
displayed.)
BEEP
Activates the beep sound: [ON],
[OFF].
AUTO
OFF
Shuts
off
automatically after a certain time when
the
unit
is
turned off: [ON] (30 minutes},
[OFF].
STEERING
Registers/resets the setting
of
the steering
wheel remote control.
(Available only while the source
is
off
and the
clock
is
displayed.}
STR
CONTROL
(steering control}
Selects the
input
mode
of
the connected remote
control.
To
prevent a malfunction, be sure to
match the
input
mode
with
the connected
remote control before use.
CUSTOM
Input
mode
for
the steering wheel remote
control
PRESET
Input
mode
for
the wired remote control
excluding the steering wheel remote control
EDIT
CUSTOM
Registers the functions
(SOURCE,
ATI,
VOL+/-,
SEEK+/-,
VOICE,
ON
HOOK,
OFF
HOOK}
to
the
steering wheel remote control:
0
Rotate the control dial
to
select the function
you
want
to assign
to
the
steering wheel
remote control, then press it.
8
While
[REGISTER]
is
blinking, press and hold
the
button
on the steering wheel remote
control you
want
to
assign the function to.
When registration
is
complete,
[REGISTERED]
is
displayed.
E)
To
register other functions, repeat steps
0
and
f).
(Available only when
[STR
CONTROL]
is
set
to
[CUSTOM].)
RESET
CUSTOM
Resets the registered functions
of
the steering
wheel remote control:
[YES],
[NO].
(Available only when
[STR
CONTROL]
is
set
to
[CUSTOM].)
Notes
• While making settings, only
button
operation on
the
unit
is
available.
For
safety, park
your
car
before making this setting.
•
If
an
error occurs while registering, all
the
previously-registered information remains. Restart
registration from the function where
the
error
occurred.
• This function may
not
be available on some
vehicles. For details on
the
compatibility
of
your
vehicle, visit the support site on the back cover.
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CT (clock time)
Activates the CT function: [ON], [OFF].
BTM (best tuning memory) (page 10}
(Available
only when the tuner is selected.}
SXM PARENTAL
Sets
the parental lock to [ON], [OFF], and edits
the passcode (page 12}.
(Available only when SiriusXM is selected.}
SXM
RESET (SiriusXM reset)
Initializes
the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner
settings (preset channels/parental lock}:
[YES],
[NO].
(Available
only when SiriusXM is selected.}
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.
FW VERSION (firmware version)
Displays current
firmware version.
FW UPDATE (firmware update)
Enters firmware
update process: [YES], [NO].
Updating
the firmware takes a few minutes to
complete. During the update, do not turn the
ignition to the OFF position, nor remove the USB
device.
Sound Setup (SOUND)
This setup menu is not available when the source is
off and the clock is displayed.
EXTRA BASS
Reinforces bass sound in synchronization with
the volume level: [1], [2], [OFF].
(Automatically sets to [OFF] when [C.AUDIO+] is
set to [ON].)
C.AUDIO+ (CiearAudio+)
Reproduces sound
by optimizing the digital
signal
with the Sony recommended sound
settings: [ON],
[OFF]. (Automatically sets to [OFF]
when [EQ10 PRESET] is changed and/or [EXTRA
BASS] is set to [1] or [2] and/or [DSO] is set to
[LOW], [MID] or [HIGH].)
EQ10 PRESET
Selects an equalizer curve from 10 equalizer
curves
or off:
[OFF], [R&B], [ROCK], [POP], [DANCE], [HIP-HOP],
[ELECTRONICA], [JAZZ], [SOUL], [COUNTRY],
[CUSTOM].
The equalizer curve setting can be memorized
for each source.
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EQ10 CUSTOM
Sets [CUSTOM] of EQ10.
Setting the equalizer curve: [BAND1] 32Hz,
[BAND2] 63Hz, [BAND3] 125Hz, [BAND4]
250Hz,
[BANDS] 500Hz, [BAND6] 1kHz, [BAND7] 2kHz,
[BANDS] 4 kHz, [BAND9] 8 kHz, [BAND10] 16 kHz.
The
volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps,
from
-6 dB to +6 dB.
POSITION (listening position)
F/R
POS (front/rear position)
Simulates a natural sound field by delaying the
sound
output from speakers to suit your position:
0 [FRONT L] (front left},
8 [FRONT R] (front right},
Q [FRONT] (center front),
0 [ALL] (center of your car),
[CUSTOM] (position set by
the advanced car
audio settings on SongPal)
[OFF] (no position set)
ADJ POSITION (adjust position)
Fine-tunes
the listening position setting: [+3]-
[CENTER]- [-3].
(Available
only when [FIR POS] is not set to [OFF]
or [CUSTOM].)
SW POS (subwoofer position)
@[NEAR] (near),
@[NORMAL] (normal},
©[FAR] (far)
(Available only
when [FIR POS] is set to other
than [OFF].)
DSO (dynamic stage organizer)
Creates a more
ambient sound as if there were
speakers in
the dashboard: [OFF], [LOW], [MID],
[HIGH].
(Automatically sets
to [OFF] when [C.AUDIO+] is
set to [ON].)
BALANCE
Adjusts
the sound balance: [RIGHT-15]-
[CENTER]-
[LEFT-15].
FADER
Adjusts the relative level: [FRONT-15]- [CENTER]
-[REAR-15].
OSEE (digital sound enhancement engine)
Improves
digitally compressed sound by
restoring high frequencies lost in
the
compression process: [ON], [OFF].
This setting can be memorized
for each source
other than the tuner.