Sony MEX-GS820BT User manual

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MEX-GS820BT
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Bluetooth®
Audio System
Operating Instructions GB
Mode d’emploi FR
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-GS820BT
Serial No.
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display,
seepage 21.
For the connection/installation, see page 39.
Pour annuler l’affichage de démonstration (DEMO),
reportez-vous à la page 00.
Pour le raccordement/l’installation, reportez-vous à
la page 00.
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The nameplate indicating operating voltage,
etc., is located on the bottom of the chassis.
Warning
For safety, be sure to install this unit in the
dashboard of the car as the left side of the
unit becomes hot during use.
For details, see “Connection/Installation”
(page 39).
FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE USA.
NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA,
INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF
QUEBEC.
POUR LES CLIENTS AUX ÉTATS-UNIS.
NON APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y
COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE QUÉBEC.
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
– Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
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Avertissement
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence.
L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes :
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le
fonctionnement.
l'exposition aux RF
L’antenne (ou les antennes) doit tre install e de
fa on maintenir tout instant une distance
minimum de au moins 20 cm entre la source de
radiation (l’antenne) et toute personne physique.

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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 or
operated 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, 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.
Warning if your car’s ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the AUTO OFF function
(page 22). 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.
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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
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Guide to Parts and Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Getting Started
Detaching the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Resetting the Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting the Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Checking the Battery Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting a USB Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting Other Portable Audio
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Listening to the Radio
Listening to the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using Radio Data System (RDS). . . . . . . . . 12
Listening to the SiriusXM Radio . . . . . . . . 13
Playback
Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Playing a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Playing a BLUETOOTH Device . . . . . . . . . . 15
Searching and Playing Tracks . . . . . . . . . . 15
Listening to Pandora®
Setting up Pandora®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Streaming Pandora®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Available Operations in Pandora® . . . . . . . 17
Handsfree Calling (via
BLUETOOTH only)
Receiving a Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Making a Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Available Operations during Call. . . . . . . . 19
Useful Functions
Sony | Music Center with iPhone/Android
smartphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using Siri Eyes Free. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Settings
Canceling the DEMO Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Basic Setting Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
General Setup (GENERAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Sound Setup (SOUND) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Display Setup (DISPLAY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
BLUETOOTH Setup (BLUETOOTH) . . . . . . . 25
Sony | Music Center Setup
(SONY APP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Additional Information
Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Connection/Installation
Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Parts List for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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Guide to Parts and Controls
Front panel removed (inner panel)
Front panel release button
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.
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).
MENU
Open the setup menu.
VOICE (page 18, 20, 21)
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds
to activate voice dial, voice recognition
(Android™ smartphone only), or the Siri
function (iPhone only).
N-Mark
Touch the control dial with Android
smartphone to make BLUETOOTH
connection.
Disc slot
Display window
/ (SEEK–/+)
Tune in radio stations automatically.
Press and hold to tune manually.
/(prev/next)
/(fast-reverse/fast-forward)
(disc eject)
PTY (program type)
Select PTY in RDS.
(browse) (page 13, 16, 17)
Enter the browse mode during playback.
(Not available when a USB device in
Android mode or iPod isconnected.)
Main unit
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CALL
Enter the call menu. Receive/end a call.
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds
to switch the BLUETOOTH signal.
(back)
Return to the previous display.
MODE (page 12, 13, 17, 19)
Receptor for the remote commander
Number buttons (1 to 6)
Receive stored radio stations. Press and
hold to store stations.
ALBUM /
Skip an album for audio device. Press and
hold to skip albums continuously.
(Not available when a USB device in
Android mode or iPod is connected.)
Press to thumbs up, or to thumbs
down in Pandora® (page 17).
(repeat)
(Not available when a USB device in
Android mode is connected.)
(shuffle)
(Not available when a USB device in
Android mode is connected.)
MIC (page 19)
(play/pause)
EXTRA BASS
Reinforce bass sound in synchronization
with the volume level. Press to change
the EXTRA BASS setting: [1], [2], [OFF].
AUX input jack
DSPL (display)
Change display items.
SCRL (scroll)
Press and hold to scroll a display item.
USB port
RESET (inner panel) (page 8)
The VOL (volume) + button has a tactile dot.
CALL
Enter the call menu. Receive/end a call.
SOUND
Open the SOUND menu directly.
MENU
Press and hold to open the setup menu.
///
Select a setup item, etc.
ENTER
Enter the selected item.
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds
to establish or terminate the “Sony |
Music Center” function.
/(prev/next)
+/– (album +/–)
VOL (volume) +/–
Remove the insulation film before use.
RM-X231 Remote commander
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Detaching the Front Panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
prevent theft.
1Press and hold OFF until the unit
turns off, press the front panel
release button , then pull the panel
towards you to remove.
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position without detaching the front panel,
the caution alarm will sound for a few
seconds. The alarm will only sound if the
built-in amplifier is used.
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,
or after replacing the car battery or
changing 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
1Press MENU, rotate the control dial to
select [GENERAL], then press it.
2Rotate the control dial to select [SET
CLOCK-ADJ], then press it.
The hour indication flashes.
3Rotate the control dial to set the hour
and minute.
To move the digital indication, press
/(SEEK –/+).
4After setting the minute, press MENU.
The setup is complete and the clock
starts.
To display the clock
Press DSPL.
Checking the Battery
Voltage
You can check the current battery voltage.
(Not available while the source is off and the
clock is displayed.)
1Press DSPL repeatedly until the
battery voltage display appears.
Getting Started
Attaching the front panel
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Preparing a BLUETOOTH
Device
You can enjoy music, or perform handsfree
calling depending on the BLUETOOTH
compatible device such as a smartphone,
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.
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 that 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).
1Place the BLUETOOTH device within
1 m (3 ft) of this unit.
2Press MENU, rotate the control dial to
select [BLUETOOTH], then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select [SET
PAIRING], then press it.
4Rotate the control dial to select [SET
DEVICE 1]* or [SET DEVICE 2]*, then
press it.
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.
5Perform pairing on the BLUETOOTH
device so it detects this unit.
Connecting with a Smartphone by
One touch (NFC)
Pairing and connecting with a
BLUETOOTH device
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6Select [MEX-GS820BT] (your model
name) shown in the display of the
BLUETOOTH device.
If your model name does not appear,
repeat from step 2.
7If 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 pairing is made, stays lit.
8Select 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 15).
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.
1Press MENU, rotate the control dial to
select [BLUETOOTH], then press it.
2Rotate the control dial to select [SET
BT SIGNL], then press it.
Make sure that lights up.
3Activate the BLUETOOTH function on
the BLUETOOTH device.
4Operate the BLUETOOTH device to
connect to this unit.
or lights up.
Icons in the display:
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 (play/
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.
MEX-GS820BT
[0000]
Input passkey
Connecting with a paired
BLUETOOTH device
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).
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To install the microphone
For details, see “Installing the microphone”
(page 42).
When an iPhone/iPod with iOS5 or later
installed is connected to the USB port, the
unit is paired and connected with the
iPhone/iPod automatically.
To enable BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing, make
sure [SET AUTOPAIR] in [BLUETOOTH] is set
to [ON] (page 25).
1Activate the BLUETOOTH function on
the iPhone/iPod.
2Connect an iPhone/iPod to the USB
port.
Make sure that 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 either device, then
connect the iPhone/iPod again.
• If BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing is not established, see
“Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device” (page 9).
Connecting a USB Device
1Turn down the volume on the unit.
2Connect 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
1Turn off the portable audio device.
2Turn down the volume on the unit.
3Connect 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.
4Press 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 24).
Connecting with an iPhone/iPod
(BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing)
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Listening to the Radio
To listen to the radio, press SRC to select
[TUNER].
1Press MODE to change the band (FM1,
FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2).
2Press MENU, rotate the control dial to
select [GENERAL], then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select [SET
BTM], then press it.
The unit stores stations in order of
frequency on the number buttons.
1Press MODE to change the band (FM1,
FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2).
2Perform tuning.
To tune manually
Press and hold /(SEEK –/+) to
locate the approximate frequency, then
press /(SEEK –/+) repeatedly to
finely adjust to the desired frequency.
To tune automatically
Press /(SEEK –/+).
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).
Using Radio Data System
(RDS)
1Press PTY during FM reception.
2Rotate 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
The CT data from the RDS transmission sets
the clock.
1Set [SET CT] in [GENERAL] to [CT-ON]
(page 22).
Listening to the Radio
Storing automatically (BTM)
Tuning
Storing manually
Receiving the stored stations
Selecting program types (PTY)
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 & B (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)
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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
Channel 1. After verifying 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: Call 1-866-635-2349
In Canada, you can activate online or by
calling SiriusXM Listener Care:
•Online:Visit
www.siriusxm.ca/activatexm
• Phone: Call 1-877-438-9677
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.
1Press (browse).
2Rotate the control dial to select
[CHANNEL], then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select the
desired channel, then press it.
To select channels with rapid browse
mode
Press and hold or of remote
commander more than 2 seconds after
[CHANNEL] selected, then press ENTER.
To select channels from categories
1Press (browse).
2Rotate the control dial to select [CATEGORY],
then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select the desired
category, then press it.
The channel list appears.
4Rotate the control dial to select the desired
channel, then press it.
To store channels
1While receiving the channel that you want to
store, press and hold a number button (1 to
6) until [MEM] appears.
To receive the stored channel, press MODE
to select the Band you want ([SX1], [SX2] or
[SX3]), then press a number button (1 to 6).
(Each Band can store up to 6 channels.)
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.
1Press MENU and rotate the control dial.
2Select [GENERAL] [SXM PARENTAL] 
[LOCK SELECT] [LOCK-ON].
Activating your SiriusXM
Subscription Selecting channels for SiriusXM
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3Enter the passcode by rotating the control
dial on the unit or pressing /on the
remote commander.
To move the entry position, press /(SEEK
–/+) on the unit or /on the remote
commander.
The initial passcode is [0000].
4After entering the passcode, press ENTER.
To unlock the channels, select [LOCK-OFF].
To change the passcode
1Press MENU and rotate the control dial.
2Select [GENERAL] [SXM PARENTAL] 
[CODE EDIT].
3Enter the current passcode on the current
passcode input display, then press ENTER.
The initial passcode is [0000].
4Enter your new 4-digit passcode on the new
passcode input display, then press ENTER.
To change display items
Press DSPL to change as follows:
Channel Number (Default) Channel Name
Artist Name Song Title Content Info 
Category Name Clock Battery Voltage
Playing a Disc
1Insert 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 27) or visit the
support site on the back cover.
AOA (Android Open Accessory) 2.0, MSC
(Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media
Transfer Protocol) type USB devices*
compliant with the USB standard can be
used. Depending on the USB device, the
Android mode or MSC/MTP mode can be
selected on the unit.
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.
• Smartphones with Android OS 4.1 or higher
installed support Android Open Accessory 2.0
(AOA 2.0). However, some smartphones may not
fully support AOA 2.0 even if Android OS 4.1 or
higher is installed.
For details on the compatibility of your Android
smartphone, visit the support site on the back
cover.
Playback
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• Playback of the following files is not supported.
MP3/WMA/AAC/FLAC:
–copyright-protectedfiles
– DRM (Digital Rights Management) files
– Multi-channel audio files
MP3/WMA/AAC:
– lossless compression files
WAV:
– Multi-channel audio files
Before making a connection, select the USB
mode (Android mode or MSC/MTP mode)
depending on the USB device (page 22).
1Connect a USB device to the USB port
(page 11).
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).
2Adjust the volume on this unit.
To stop playback
Press and hold OFF for 1 second.
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).
1Make BLUETOOTH connection with
the audio device (page 9).
To select the audio device, press MENU,
then select [BLUETOOTH] [SET
AUDIODEV] (page 25).
2Press SRC to select [BT AUDIO].
3Operate the audio device to start
playback.
4Adjust 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 “Sony | Music Center” 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 24).
Searching and Playing
Tracks
Not available when a USB device in Android
mode is connected.
1During playback, press (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.
Repeat play and shuffle play
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Not available when a USB device in Android
mode or iPod is connected.
1During CD, USB or BT AUDIO*1
playback, press (browse)*2to
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 (browse) for
more than 2 seconds to directly return to the
beginning of the category list.
2Rotate the control dial to select the
desired search category, then press it
to confirm.
3Repeat step 2 to search the desired
track.
Playback starts.
To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode
Press (browse).
Not available when a USB device in Android
mode or iPod is connected.
1Press (browse).
2Press (SEEK +).
3Rotate the control dial to select the
item.
The list is jumped in steps of 10% of the
total number of items.
4Press ENTER to return to the Quick-
BrowZer mode.
The selected item appears.
5Rotate the control dial to select the
desired item, then press it.
Playback starts.
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://www.pandora.com/legal
for more information.
Setting up Pandora®
1Check the compatibility of your
mobile device by visiting the support
site on the back cover.
2Download 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®
1Make BLUETOOTH connection with
the audio device (page 9).
To select the audio device, press MENU,
then select [BLUETOOTH] [SET
AUDIODEV] (page 25).
2Press SRC to select [PANDORA].
3Launch Pandora® application on your
mobile device.
4Press (play/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.
Searching a track by name (Quick-
BrowZer™)
Searching by skipping items
(Jump mode)
Listening to Pandora®
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When activating the BLUETOOTH
function
You can adjust the volume level.
Press MENU, then select [SOUND] [SET BTA
VOL] (page 24).
Available Operations in
Pandora®
“Thumbs Up” or “Thumbs Down” feedback
allows you to personalize stations.
1During playback, press (Thumbs
Up) or (Thumbs Down).
The station list allows you to easily select a
desired station.
1During playback, press (browse).
2Press (SEEK +) to select the
sorting order [BY DATE] or [A TO Z].
3Rotate 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.
1During playback, press MODE.
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 9).
Receiving a Call
1Press CALL when a call is received
with a ringtone.
The phone call starts.
Note
The ringtone and talker’s voice are output only from
the front speakers.
To reject the call
Press and hold OFF for 1 second.
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.
1Press CALL.
When two cellular phones are connected
to the unit, rotate the control dial to
select either phone, then press it.
2Rotate the control dial to select
[PHONE BOOK], then press it.
“Thumbs” feedback
Using the station list
Bookmarking
Handsfree Calling (via
BLUETOOTH only)
From the phonebook
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3Rotate the control dial to select an
initial from the initial list, then press
it.
4Rotate the control dial to select a
name from the name list, then press
it.
5Rotate the control dial to select a
number from the number list, then
press it.
The phone call starts.
1Press CALL.
When two cellular phones are connected
to the unit, rotate the control dial to
select either phone, then press it.
2Rotate the control dial to select
[RECENT CALL], then press it.
A list of the call history appears.
3Rotate the control dial to select a
name or phone number from the call
history, then press it.
The phone call starts.
1Press CALL.
When two cellular phones are connected
to the unit, rotate the control dial to
select either phone, then press it.
2Rotate the control dial to select [DIAL
NUMBER], then press it.
3Rotate 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.
1Press CALL.
When two cellular phones are connected
to the unit, rotate the control dial to
select either phone, then press it.
2Rotate the control dial to select
[REDIAL], then press it.
The phone call starts.
You can make a call by saying the voice tag
stored in a connected cellular phone that
has a voice dialing function.
1Press CALL.
When two cellular phones are connected
to the unit, rotate the control dial to
select either phone, then press it.
2Rotate the control dial to select
[VOICE DIAL], then press it.
Alternatively, press and hold VOICE for
more than 2 seconds.
3Say the voice tag stored on the
cellular phone.
Your voice is recognized, and the call is
made.
To cancel voice dialing
Press VOICE.
From the call history
By phone number input
By redial
By voice tags
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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-HI].
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.
Sony | Music Center with
iPhone/Android
smartphone
Downloading the latest version of “Sony |
Music Center” 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.
• “Sony | Music Center” is an app for controlling
Sony audio devices which are compatible with
“Sony | Music Center”, by your iPhone/Android
smartphone.
• What you can control with “Sony | Music Center”
varies depending on the connected device.
• To make use of “Sony | Music Center” features,
see the details on your iPhone/Android
smartphone.
• For further details on “Sony | Music Center,” visit
the following URL: http://www.sony.net/smcqa/
• 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).
To select the audio device, press MENU,
then select [BLUETOOTH] [SET
AUDIODEV] (page 25).
2Launch the “Sony | Music Center”
application.
3Press MENU, rotate the control dial to
select [SONY APP], then press it.
4Rotate the control dial to select
[CONNECT], then press it.
Connection to iPhone/Android
smartphone starts.
For details on the operations on iPhone/
Android smartphone, see the help of the
application.
Useful Functions
Establishing the Sony | Music
Center connection
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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
1Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select
[SONY APP], then press it.
2Rotate 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/Android
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 of various
information by voice guide
(Android smartphone only)
When SMS, Twitter/Facebook/Calendar
notifications, etc., are received, they are
automatically announced through the car
speakers.
For details on settings, refer to the help of
the application.
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
1Press and hold VOICE to activate voice
recognition.
2Say 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.
• Voice recognition may not work properly
depending on the performance of the connected
Android smartphone.
• Operate under conditions where noise 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.
1Activate voice recognition, then input “Reply
(reply).”
The message input display appears on the
“Sony | Music Center” application.
2Input a reply message by voice recognition.
The list of message candidates appears on the
“Sony | Music Center” application.
3Rotate 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.
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 to 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 “Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device”
(page 9). To select the iPhone, press MENU,
then select [BLUETOOTH] [SET AUDIODEV]
(page 25).
1Activate the Siri function on the
iPhone.
For details, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the iPhone.
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