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Digital Media

Player

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. RSX-GS9

Serial No.

Operating Instructions GB

Mode d’emploi FR

For the connection/installation, see page 33.

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

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 harmful

interference; and (2) This device must accept any

interference received, 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 it

deemed to comply without maximum permissive

exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it

should be installed and operated keeping the

radiator at least 20 cm or more away from person’s

body.

For the State of California, USA only

Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply,

See

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Note on the lithium battery

Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as

direct sunlight, fire or the like.

Disclaimer regarding services offered by

third parties

Services offered by third parties may be changed,

suspended, or terminated without prior notice.

Sony does not bear any responsibility in these sorts

of situations.

For safety, be sure to install this unit in the

dashboard of the car as the top of the unit

becomes hot during use.

For details, see “Connection/Installation”

(page 33).

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:

ˋReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

ˋIncrease the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

ˋConnect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

ˋConsult 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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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

ˎMicrowaves 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.

ˋwhere inflammable gas is present, in a hospital,

train, airplane, or petrol station

ˋnear automatic doors or a fire alarm

ˎThis 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.

ˎWe 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Guide to Audio Device Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Getting Started

Resetting the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting a High-Resolution USB Audio

Supported Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting Other Portable Audio Device . . . . . . . 11

Listening to the Radio

Listening to the Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Playback

Playing a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Playing a High-Resolution USB Audio Supported

Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Playing a BLUETOOTH Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Searching and Playing Tracks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Handsfree Calling (via BLUETOOTH

only)

Receiving a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Available Operations during Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Useful Functions

SongPal with iPhone/Android Phone . . . . . . . . . . 15

Settings

Basic Setting Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

General Setup (General) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Sound Setup (Sound) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

BLUETOOTH Setup (BT Setting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Additional Information

Updating the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Important information on software. . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Connection/Installation

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Parts List for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Guide to Parts and Controls

ȩReceptor for the remote commander

ȪDisplay window

ȫVolume dial

Rotate to adjust the volume.

N-Mark

Touch with an NFC compatible smartphone to

make a BLUETOOTH connection.

ȬSRC (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.

ȭÃ/Ñ (prev/next)

Skip tracks; tune in the preset station.

è/Ă (album –/+)

Press and hold for 1 second to skip albums; tune

in radio station manually.

Ȯā (play/pause)

Start/pause playback; change the band during

radio reception.

While playback is paused, the illumination of

the unit flashes.

PAIRING

Turn the BLUETOOTH signal on.

ȯBLUETOOTH indicator

ȰReset button (page 9)

ȱAUX input jack

ȲUSB micro-B port (for USB-DAC)

ȳUSB type-A port (for USB1)

Use to charge the connected device (USB Hi-

charge (1.5 A))

Main unit

ˎIn this manual, procedures are explained

mainly for the remote commander unless

otherwise specified.

ˎAvailable buttons light up depending on the

selected source.

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The VOL (volume) + button has a tactile dot.

ȴ (back)

Return to the previous display.

ȵREP (repeat)

ȶSHUF (shuffle)

ȷATT (attenuate)

Attenuate the sound. Press again to cancel the

attenuation.

ȸMODE (page 12, 12)

ȹSOUND*

Open the SOUND menu directly.

MENU*

Press and hold to open the setup menu.

* Not available when the BT phone is selected.

ȺDSPL (display)

Change display items.

ȻR/a/{/C

Select a setup item, etc.

ENTER

Enter the selected item.

Ã/Ñ (prev/next)

Skip tracks; tune in radio station automatically.

Press and hold to tune in radio station manually.

+/– (album +/–)

Skip albums*; tune in the preset station.

* Available during USB playback only.

ȼNumber buttons (1 to 6)

Receive stored radio stations.

Press and hold to store stations.

PAUSE

Remove the insulation film before use.

RM-X261 Remote commander

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Guide to Audio Device Connection

*1 Audio device with a stereo mini jack. When

connecting, a stereo mini plug (straight type) (not

supplied) is required.

*2 When connecting a smartphone, an appropriate USB

cable (not supplied) is required.

*3 When connecting an iPod/iPhone, a USB connection

cable for iPod/iPhone (not supplied) is required.

*4 Use an appropriate USB cable (USB-A plug to USB

micro B plug) (not supplied).

*5 For Windows, installing the dedicated driver to your

computer is required. For Mac OS, no driver is

required.

To play High-Resolution Audio files, using the audio

playback software “Hi-Res Audio Player” for

Windows/Mac OS is recommended. For details, visit

the support site on the back cover.

*6 When connecting an Android smartphone, a USB

OTG cable (not supplied) is required. Depending on

the smartphone, downloading the dedicated app for

playing High-Resolution Audio files is required.

Computer specifications

Compliant OS:

ˋWindows 8

ˋWindows 7

ˋWindows Vista

ˋMac OS X (v10.6.8 or later)

CPU: Intel Core 2 Processor 1.6 GHz or faster

Memory: 1 GB or larger

USB port: USB 2.0 High Speed

A compliant OS is required to be pre-installed to the

computer, and the following are not guaranteed:

ˋa computer operating outside its normal operating

environment.

ˋa home built computer, a computer with an

operating systems not upgraded by the computer’s

manufacturer, or a computer with multiple operating

systems.

ˋmodes such as standby, sleep, or hibernation.

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

Audio device*1 (e.g.,

WALKMAN®, digital media

player, smartphone)

Smartphone*2, iPod/iPhone*3,

WALKMAN®, USB storage

device

Smartphone*6 (e.g.,

Android smartphone)

Computer*5 (e.g., with

Windows, with Mac OS)

*2*3

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Playable file formats, frequencies and bit rates or bit depths differ depending on whether the USB type-A port

or the USB micro-B port is used.

Playable High-Resolution Audio file formats

USB-DAC, USB micro-B port USB1 (front), USB type-A port USB2 (rear), USB type-A port

DSD (DSF)

ASIO Native: 2.8 MHz/1 bit, 5.6

MHz/1 bit

DoP: 2.8 MHz/1 bit

2.8MHz (LPCM convert) 2.8MHz (LPCM convert)

DSD (DFF)

ASIO Native: 2.8 MHz/1 bit, 5.6

MHz/1 bit

DoP: 2.8 MHz/1 bit

2.8MHz (LPCM convert) 2.8MHz (LPCM convert)

LPCM Max. 192 kHz/24 bit – –

WAV (LPCM) – 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48/88.2/

96/176.4/192 kHz (16/24 bit)

16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48/88.2/

96/176.4/192 kHz (16/24 bit)

AIFF (LPCM) – 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192

kHz (16/24 bit)

32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192

kHz (16/24 bit)

FLAC – 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48/88.2/

96/176.4/192 kHz (16/24 bit)

16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48/88.2/

96/176.4/192 kHz (16/24 bit)

ALAC – 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48/88.2/

96/176.4/192 kHz (16/24 bit)

16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48/88.2/

96/176.4/192 kHz (16/24 bit)

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Resetting the Unit

Before operating the unit for the first time, after

replacing the car battery, or changing the

connections, you must reset the unit.

Notes

ˎPressing the reset button will erase the clock setting

and some stored contents.

ˎNo sound will be output for about 1 minute until the

reset of the unit is complete.

Setting the Clock

Use the remote commander to perform the

following.

1Press and hold MENU, press a or { to

select [General], then press ENTER.

2Press a or { to select [Clock Adjust],

then press ENTER.

The hour indication flashes.

3Press a or { to set the hour and minute.

To move the digital indication, press R or C.

4After setting the minute, press and hold

MENU.

The setup is complete and the clock starts.

To display the clock

Press DSPL.

Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device

You can enjoy music, or perform handsfree calling

depending on the BLUETOOTH compatible device

such as a smartphone, cellular phone and audio

device (hereafter “BLUETOOTH device” if not

otherwise specified). For details on connecting,

refer to the operating instructions supplied with the

device.

There are two ways for connecting the BLUETOOTH

device:

ˋOne-touch connection for the NFC compatible

BLUETOOTH device.

ˋManual connection.

Before connecting the device, turn down the

volume of this unit; otherwise, loud sound may

result.

By touching the N-Mark on the unit with an NFC*

compatible smartphone, the unit is paired and

connected with the smartphone automatically.

* NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology

enabling short-range wireless communication

between various devices, such as mobile phones and

IC tags. Thanks to the NFC function, data

communication can be achieved easily just by

touching the relevant symbol or designated location

on NFC compatible devices.

For a smartphone with Android OS 4.0 or lower

installed, downloading the app “NFC Easy Connect”

available at Google Play™ is required. The app may

not be downloadable in some countries/regions.

1Press and hold ā on the unit for more

than 2 seconds.

Alternatively, press and hold MENU on the

remote commander, select [BT setting] q [BT

Signal], then press ENTER.

The BLUETOOTH indicator on the unit flashes

(while the unit is in pairing standby mode).

2Activate the NFC function on the

smartphone.

For details, refer to the operating instructions

supplied with the smartphone.

3Touch the N-Mark part of the unit with

the N-Mark part of the smartphone.

Make sure the BLUETOOTH indicator on the unit

lights up.

To disconnect by One touch

Touch the N-Mark part of the unit with the N-Mark

part of the smartphone again.

Notes

ˎWhen making the connection, handle the

smartphone carefully to prevent scratches.

ˎOne touch connection is not possible when the unit is

already connected to another NFC compatible device.

In this case, disconnect the other device, and make

connection with the smartphone again.

Getting Started

Connecting with a Smartphone by One

touch (NFC)

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When connecting a BLUETOOTH device for the first

time, mutual registration (called “pairing”) is

required. Pairing enables this unit and other devices

to recognize each other.

1Place the BLUETOOTH device within 1 m

(3 ft) of this unit.

2Press and hold ā on the unit for more

than 2 seconds.

Alternatively, press and hold MENU on the

remote commander, select [BT setting] q [BT

Signal], then press ENTER.

The BLUETOOTH indicator on the unit flashes

(while the unit is in pairing standby mode).

3Perform pairing on the BLUETOOTH

device so it detects this unit.

4Select [RSX-GS9] shown in the display of

the BLUETOOTH device.

If your model name does not appear, repeat

from step 2.

5If passkey* input is required on the

BLUETOOTH device, input [0000].

* Passkey may be called “Passcode,” “PIN code,”

“PIN number” or “Password,” etc., depending on

the device.

When paired, the BLUETOOTH indicator on the

unit stays lit.

6Select this unit on the BLUETOOTH device

to establish the BLUETOOTH connection.

Note

While connecting to a BLUETOOTH device, this unit

cannot be detected from another device. To enable

detection, enter the pairing mode and search for this

unit from another device.

To start playback

For details, see “Playing a BLUETOOTH Device”

(page 13).

To cancel pairing

Perform step 2 to cancel the pairing mode after this

unit and the BLUETOOTH device are paired.

To use a paired device, connection with this unit is

required. Some paired devices will connect

automatically.

1Press and hold ā on the unit for more

than 2 seconds.

Alternatively, press and hold MENU on the

remote commander, select [BT setting] q [BT

Signal], then press ENTER.

Make sure the BLUETOOTH indicator on the unit

lights up.

2Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the

BLUETOOTH device.

3Operate the BLUETOOTH device to

connect to this unit.

To connect the last-connected device from

this unit

Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the

BLUETOOTH device.

Press SOURCE (SRC), then select [BT Phone] or [BT

Audio].

Press ENTER to connect with the cellular phone, or

PAUSE to connect with the audio device.

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 36).

Pairing and connecting with a

BLUETOOTH device

[0000]

Input passkey

Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH

device

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Connecting a USB Device

1Turn down the volume on the unit.

2Connect the USB device to the USB type-

A port.

To connect an iPod/iPhone, use the USB

connection cable for iPod/iPhone (not

supplied).

Connecting a High-Resolution

USB Audio Supported Device

1Turn down the volume on the unit.

2Connect a High-Resolution USB Audio

supported computer or smartphone to

the USB micro-B port.

For details, see “Guide to Audio Device

Connection” (page 7).

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 [AUX1].

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 and hold MENU, then select [Sound] q [AUX

Level] (page 18).

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Listening to the Radio

To listen to the radio, press SOURCE (SRC) to select

[Tuner].

Use the remote commander to perform the

following.

1Press MODE to change the band (FM1,

FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2).

Alternatively, press ā on the unit to change

the band.

2Press and hold MENU, press a or { to

select [General], then press ENTER.

3Press a or { to select [BTM], then press

ENTER.

The unit stores stations in order of frequency on

the number buttons.

1Press MODE to change the band (FM1,

FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2).

Alternatively, press ā on the unit to change

the band.

2Perform tuning.

To tune manually

Press and hold R or C to locate the

approximate frequency, then press R or C

repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired

frequency.

To tune automatically

Press R or C (Alternatively, press and hold

Ã or Ñ on the unit for more than 1 second.)

Scanning stops when the unit receives a station.

1While receiving the station that you want

to store, press and hold a number button

(1 to 6) until [MEM] appears.

1Select the band, then press a number

button (1 to 6).

Alternatively, press Ã or Ñ on the unit.

Playing a USB Device

In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is used as a

general reference for the iPod functions on an iPod

and iPhone, unless otherwise specified by the text

or illustrations.

For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see

“About iPod” (page 20) or visit the support site on

the back cover.

MSC (Mass Storage Class)-type USB devices (such as

a USB flash drive, digital media player, Android

phone) compliant with the USB standard can be

used.

Depending on the digital media player or Android

phone, setting the USB connection mode to MSC is

required.

Notes

ˎFor details on the compatibility of your USB device,

visit the support site on the back cover.

ˎDuring USB playback via the USB type-A port, a DSD

file on the connected device is converted into PCM

format.

ˎPlayback of the following files is not supported.

MP3/WMA/AAC/FLAC:

ˋcopyright-protected files

ˋDRM (Digital Rights Management) files

ˋMulti-channel audio files

MP3/WMA/AAC:

ˋlossless compression files

WAV:

ˋMulti-channel audio files

1Connect a USB device to the USB type-A

port (page 11).

Playback starts. (Depending on the file

organization, playback may take time to start.)

If a device is already connected, to start

playback, press SOURCE (SRC) to select [USB1] or

[USB2] ([iPod1] or [iPod2] appears in the display

when the iPod is recognized).

2Adjust the volume on this unit.

To pause playback

Press ā.

To remove the device

Stop playback, then remove the device.

To display the sampling frequency and bit

rate

Press DSPL during playback.

While DSD playback is performed via USB1 or USB2,

the sampling frequency and bit rate before

converting into the PCM format are displayed.

Listening to the Radio

Storing automatically (BTM)

Tuning

Storing manually

Receiving the stored stations

Playback

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Caution for iPhone

When you connect an iPhone via USB, phone call

volume is controlled by the iPhone, not the unit. Do

not inadvertently increase the volume on the unit

during a call, as a sudden loud sound may result

when the call ends.

Playing a High-Resolution USB

Audio Supported Device

For details on the compatibility of your High-

Resolution USB Audio device and the DSD

supported audio playback software or app, see the

support site on the back cover.

For your safety

ˎDo not operate the High-Resolution USB Audio

supported device while driving.

ˎBefore driving your car, make sure the High-

Resolution USB Audio supported device will not

play loudly during playback (especially during

DSD playback).

1Connect a High-Resolution USB Audio

supported device to the USB micro-B

port (page 11).

Playback starts.

If a device is already connected, to start

playback, press SOURCE (SRC) to select [USB-

DAC].

2Adjust the volume on this unit.

To stop playback

Operate the device to stop playback.

The controls on the unit or the remote commander

do not work.

To remove the device

Stop playback, then remove the device.

To display the sampling frequency and bit

rate

Press DSPL during playback.

Note

For a DSD file on the device connected via the USB

micro-B port, native DSD playback is performed. During

playback, make sure that the DSD playback on the

High-Resolution USB Audio supported device is

properly performed.

Playback of the following mode or method is

supported.

ˋPCM:

Max. 192 kHz/24 bit

ˋDSD (DSF/DSDIFF):

ASIO Native: 2.8 MHz/1 bit, 5.6 MHz/1 bit

DoP: 2.8 MHz/1 bit

Playing a BLUETOOTH Device

You can play contents on a connected device that

supports BLUETOOTH A2DP (Advanced Audio

Distribution Profile). Using an LDAC-supported

device is recommended.

1Make BLUETOOTH connection with the

audio device (page 9).

2Press SRC to select [BT Audio].

Alternatively, press SOURCE on the remote

commander.

3Operate the audio device to start

playback.

4Adjust the volume on this unit.

Notes

ˎDepending on the audio device, information such as

track number/time and playback status may not be

displayed on this unit.

ˎEven if the source is changed on this unit, playback of

the audio device does not stop.

ˎ[BT Audio] does not appear in the display while

running the “SongPal” 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 and hold MENU, then select [BT Setting] q

[BTA Level] (page 18).

To apply the SBC codec only

Press and hold MENU on the remote, then set

[Audio Codec] in [BT Setting] to [SBC] (page 18).

Searching and Playing Tracks

Use the remote commander to perform the

following.

1During USB1 or USB2 playback, press REP

or SHUF repeatedly to select the desired

play mode.

Playback in the selected play mode may take

time to start.

Repeat play and shuffle play

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To use a cellular phone, connect it with this unit. For

details, see “Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device”

(page 9). Only during a call, [BT Phone] becomes

available when selecting the source.

Use the controls on the unit to perform the

following.

Receiving a Call

1Press any button when a call is received

with a ringtone.

The phone call starts.

Note

The ringtone and talker’s voice are output only from the

front speakers.

To reject the call

Press and hold any button for 2 seconds.

To end the call

Press SRC.

Making a Call

You can make a call via “SongPal” only. For details,

see “SongPal with iPhone/Android Phone”

(page 15).

Available Operations during

Call

To adjust the ringtone volume

Rotate the volume dial while receiving a call.

To adjust the talker’s voice volume

Rotate the volume dial during a call.

To adjust the volume for the other party (Mic

gain adjustment)

Press Ã during a call.

Adjustable volume levels: [MIC High], [MIC Low],

[MIC Middle].

To reduce echo and noise (Echo Canceler/

Noise Canceler Mode)

Press Ñ during a call.

Settable mode: [ECNC 1], [ECNC 2].

To switch between hands-free mode and

handheld mode

During a call, press ā to switch the phone call

audio between the unit and cellular phone.

Note

Depending on the cellular phone, this operation may

not be available.

Handsfree Calling (via BLUETOOTH

only)

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SongPal with iPhone/Android

Phone

Downloading the “SongPal”

application (version 3.0 or later)

is required from the App Store

for iPhone or from Google Play

for Android phone.

Notes

ˎFor your safety, follow your local

traffic laws and regulations, and

do not operate the application

while driving.

ˎ“SongPal” is an app for

controlling Sony audio devices

which are compatible with “SongPal”, by your iPhone/

Android phone.

ˎWhat you can control with “SongPal” varies

depending on the connected device.

ˎTo make use of “SongPal” features, see the details on

your iPhone/Android phone.

ˎFor further details on “SongPal,” visit the following

URL: http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/songpal/

1Make the BLUETOOTH connection with

iPhone/Android phone (page 9).

2Launch the “SongPal” application.

Connection to iPhone/Android phone starts.

For details on the operations on iPhone/

Android phone, see the help of the application.

If the device number appears

Make sure that the number is displayed (e.g.,

123456), then select [Yes] on the iPhone/Android

phone.

To terminate connection

Press and hold ENTER.

Selecting the source or application

You can operate to select the desired source or

application on iPhone/Android phone.

To select the source

Press SOURCE repeatedly.

Note

While “Device Setting” is selected, the controls on the

unit and remote commander do not work. Operate your

iPhone/Android phone.

To display the source list

Press SOURCE.

Announcement of various information by

voice guide (Android phone 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.

Replying a message of SMS (Android

phone only)

You can reply a message by voice recognition.

1Activate voice recognition, then input “Reply

(Replay).”

The message input display appears on the “SongPal”

application.

2Input a reply message by voice recognition.

The list of message candidates appears on the

“SongPal” application.

3Rotate the volume dial to select the desired

message, then press it.

The message is sent out.

Useful Functions

Establishing the SongPal connection

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Making sound and display settings

You can adjust the settings relating to sound and

display via iPhone/Android smartphone.

For details on settings, refer to the help of the

application.

Basic Setting Operation

You can set items in the following setup categories:

General setup (General), Sound setup (Sound),

BLUETOOTH setup (BT Setting)

Setting by “SongPal” is also available (page 15).

(Not available when the BT phone is selected.)

Use the remote commander to perform the

following.

1Press and hold MENU, press a or { to

select the setup category, then press

ENTER.

The items that can be set differ depending on

the source and settings.

2Press a or { to select the options, then

press ENTER.

To return to the previous display

Press .

General Setup (General)

Clock Adjust (page 9)

Dimmer

Dims the display: [ON], [OFF], [Auto].

([Auto] is available only when the illumination

control lead is connected, and turn on the head

light).

Optical Out

Selects the optical output setting: [OFF],

[48kHz], [96kHz].

(The volume control on the unit does not work

when set to [48kHz] or [96kHz], press ATT on the

remote commander).

BTM (best tuning memory) (page 12)

(Available only when the tuner is selected.)

Settings

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Firmware

Checks/updates the firmware version. For

details, visit the following support site:

http://esupport.sony.com/

Version

Displays current firmware version.

Update

Enters firmware update process: [NO], [YES].

Updating the firmware takes a few minutes to

complete. During the update, do not turn the

ignition to the OFF position.

(Available only while the source is off and the

clock is displayed.)

Sound Setup (Sound)

This setup menu can also be opened by pressing

SOUND. If [Optical Out] is set to [48kHz] or [96kHz],

this setup menu is not available.

Subwoofer

(Automatically set to [OFF] when [Optical Out] is

set to [48kHz] or [96kHz].) (Not available while

USB-DAC is selected and DSD playback is

performed.)

Sub Level (subwoofer level)

Adjusts the subwoofer volume level:

[+10dB] – [0dB] – [-10dB].

Sub Phase (subwoofer phase)

Selects the subwoofer phase: [Normal],

[Reverse].

LPF Freq (low pass filter frequency)

Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency: [OFF],

[50Hz], [63Hz], [79Hz], [99Hz], [125Hz], [158Hz],

[198Hz], [250Hz].

LPF Slope (low pass filter slope)

Selects the LPF slope: [SLP1] (-12dB/oct), [SLP2]

(-24dB/oct), [SLP3] (-36dB/oct), [SLP4] (-48dB/

oct).

LPF Mode (low pass filter mode)

Sets the filter mode: [Mono], [Stereo].

HPF Freq (high pass filter frequency)

Selects the front/rear speaker cut-off frequency:

[OFF], [50Hz], [63Hz], [79Hz], [99Hz], [125Hz],

[158Hz], [198Hz], [250Hz].

HPF Slope (high pass filter slope)

Selects the HPF slope (effective only when [HPF

Freq] is set to other than [OFF]): [SLP1] (-12dB/

oct), [SLP2] (-24dB/oct), [SLP3] (-36dB/oct),

[SLP4] (-48dB/oct).

Sub DSD (subwoofer DSO)

(Available only while USB-DAC is selected and

DSD playback is performed.)

LPF Freq (low pass filter frequency)

Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency: [OFF],

[150Hz].

LPF Mode (low pass filter mode)

Sets the filter mode: [Mono], [Stereo].

Pos Custom (position custom)

Sets [Custom] of [Pos Preset].

(Available when any source except for BT phone

is selected.) (Automatically set to [OFF] when

[Optical Out] is set to [48kHz] or [96kHz].)

Front Left, Front Right, Rear Left, Rear Right,

Subwoofer

Sets the distance from your desired position to

the speaker.

Adjustable range: [0] – [350] cm

Pos Preset (position preset)

F/R Pos (front/rear position)

Simulates a natural sound field by delaying the

sound output from speakers to suit your

position:

ɞ [Front Left],

ɟ [Front Right],

ɠ [Center Front],

ɡ [ALL] (center of your car),

[Custom] (position set in [Pos Custom]),

[OFF] (no position set)

Adjust Pos* (adjust position)

Fine-tunes the listening position setting: [+3] –

[0] – [-3].

Subwoofer* (subwoofer position)

ʭ [Near],

ʮ [Normal],

ʯ [Far]

EQ10 Preset

Selects an equalizer curve from 10 equalizer

curves or off: [OFF], [R & B], [Rock], [Pop],

[Dance], [Hip-Hop], [Electronica], [Jazz], [Soul],

[Country], [Regueton], [Salsa], [Afro Pop],

[Bongo], [Bollywood], [Custom] (equalizer curve

set by “SongPal”).

The equalizer curve setting can be memorized

for each source.

(Available when any source except for USB-DAC

or BT phone is selected.) (Automatically set to

[OFF] when [Optical Out] is set to [48kHz] or

[96kHz].)

(Not available while USB-DAC is selected and

DSD playback is performed.)

Balance

Adjusts the sound balance: [R-15] – [Center] –

[L-15].

(Available when any source except for BT phone

is selected.) (Automatically set to [OFF] when

[Optical Out] is set to [48kHz] or [96kHz].)

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Fader

Adjusts the relative level: [F-15] – [Center] –

[R-15].

(Available when any source except for BT phone

is selected.) (Automatically set to [OFF] when

[Optical Out] is set to [48kHz] or [96kHz].)

Loudness

Reinforces bass and treble for clear sound at low

volume levels: [OFF], [ON].

(Not available while USB-DAC is selected and

native DSD playback is performed.)

DSEE-HX (digital sound enhancement engine HX)

Improves digitally compressed sound by

restoring high frequencies lost in the

compression process.

This setting can be memorized for each source

other than the tuner or AUX.

Selects the DSEE HX mode: [OFF], [ON].

(Available only when USB1, USB2, USB-DAC or BT

Audio is selected.) (Automatically set to [OFF]

when [Optical Out] is set except for [OFF].) (Not

available while USB-DAC is selected and DSD

playback is performed.)

AUX Level

Adjusts the volume level for each connected

auxiliary device: [+18dB] – [0dB] – [-8dB].

This setting negates the need to adjust the

volume level between sources.

* Does not appear when [F/R Pos] is set to [OFF].

BLUETOOTH Setup (BT Setting)

BT Signal (BLUETOOTH signal) (page 10, 10)

Activates/deactivates the BLUETOOTH function.

BT Pairing (BLUETOOTH pairing) (page 00)

BTA Level (BLUETOOTH audio level)

Adjusts the volume level for each connected

BLUETOOTH device: [+6dB] – [0dB] – [-6dB]. This

setting negates the need to adjust the volume

level between sources.

Audio Codec

Selects the BLUETOOTH audio codec type:

[AUTO] (LDAC, AAC, SBC), [SBC].

(Not available via “SongPal”.)

Auto Answer

Sets this unit to answer an incoming call

automatically: [OFF], [3sec], [10sec].

Ring Tone

Selects whether this unit or the connected

cellular phone outputs the ringtone: [TONE 1]

(this unit), [TONE 2] (cellular phone).

BT Initialize

Initializes all the BLUETOOTH related settings

(pairing information, preset number, device

information, etc.): [NO], [YES].

When disposing the unit, initialize all the

settings.

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Optical output setting and available sound settings

Available sound settings differ depending on the optical output setting and the selected source.

Optical

Out Tuner USB1 (front),

USB2 (rear)

USB-DAC

(PCM)

USB-DAC

(DSD)

AUX1

(front)

AUX2 (High

level input) BT Audio BT

Phone

DSEE-HX

OFF ×

Max.

48 kHz

Max.

48 kHz

×× ×

Max.

48 kHz

48kHz,

96kHz ×× ×××× ××

EQ10 Preset

OFF íí í×íí í×

48kHz,

96kHz ×× ×××× ××

Loudness

OFF íí í×íí í×

48kHz,

96kHz ×× ×××× ××

Subwoofer

OFF íí í×íí í×

48kHz,

96kHz ×× ×××× ××

Sub DSD

OFF íí í

(OFF,

150 Hz)

íí í×

48kHz,

96kHz ×× ×××× ××

Pos Custom

OFF íí íííí í×

48kHz,

96kHz ×× ×××× ××

Fader

OFF íí íííí í×

48kHz,

96kHz ×× ×××× ××

Balance

OFF íí íííí í×

48kHz,

96kHz ×× ×××× ××

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Updating the Firmware

You can update the firmware of this unit from the

following support site:

http://esupport.sony.com/

To update the firmware, visit the support site, then

follow the online instructions.

During the update, do not turn the ignition to the

OFF position.

Precautions

ˎCool off the unit beforehand if your car has been

parked in direct sunlight.

ˎDo not leave audio devices brought in inside the

car, or it may cause malfunction due to high

temperature in direct sunlight.

ˎPower antenna (aerial) extends automatically

depending on the type of car.

To maintain high sound quality

Do not splash liquid onto the unit.

ˎYou can connect to the following iPod models.

Update your iPod devices to the latest software

before use.

Compatible iPhone/iPod models

* “SongPal” does not support iPhone 3G, iPod touch

(3rd generation), iPod touch (2nd generation), iPod

classic, and iPod nano.

ˎ“Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone,” mean

that an electronic accessory has been designed to

connect specifically to iPod or iPhone,

respectively, and has been certified by the

developer to meet Apple performance standards.

Apple is not responsible for the operation of this

device or its compliance with safety and

regulatory standards. Please note that the use of

this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect

wireless performance.

If you have any questions or problems concerning

your unit that are not covered in this manual,

consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Additional Information

Playback order of audio files

About iPod

Compatible Model Bluetooth® USB

iPhone 6 Plus íí

iPhone 6 íí

iPhone 5s íí

iPhone 5c íí

Folder (album)

Audio file (track)

iPhone 5 íí

iPhone 4s íí

iPhone 4 íí

iPhone 3GS íí

iPhone 3G* í

iPod touch

(5th generation) íí

iPod touch

(4th generation) íí

iPod touch

(3rd generation)* í

iPod touch

(2nd generation)* í

iPod classic* í

iPod nano

(7th generation)* í

iPod nano

(6th generation)* í

iPod nano

(5th generation)* í

iPod nano

(4th generation)* í

iPod nano

(3rd generation)* í

Compatible Model Bluetooth® USB

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Maintenance

Replacing the lithium battery of the remote

commander

Under normal conditions, the battery will last

approximately 1 year. (The service life may be

shorter, depending on the conditions of use.)

When the battery becomes weak, the range of the

remote commander becomes shorter.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced. Replaced only with the same or

equivalent type.

Notes on the lithium battery

ˎKeep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.

Should the battery be swallowed, immediately

consult a doctor.

ˎWipe the battery with a dry cloth to ensure a good

contact.

ˎBe sure to observe the correct polarity when installing

the battery.

ˎDo not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,

otherwise a short-circuit may occur.

Specifications

Tuner section

Tuning range: 87.5 – 107.9 MHz

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency:

FM CCIR: -1,956.5 to -487.3 kHz and

+500.0 to +2,095.4 kHz

Usable sensitivity: 8 dBf

Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio: 73 dB

Separation: 50 dB at 1 kHz

Frequency response: 20 – 15,000 Hz

Tuning range: 530 – 1,710 kHz

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Sensitivity: 26 μV

USB Player section

Interface: USB (High-speed)

Maximum current: 1.5 A (USB BC1.2 compliant)

The maximum number of recognizable tracks:

10,000

Corresponding codec:

MP3 (.mp3):

16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz, 16 – 320 kbps

(CBR/VBR)

AAC (.m4a, .mp4, .3gp):

16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz,

16 – 320 kbps (CBR/VBR)

WMA (.wma):

32/44.1/48 kHz, 16 – 320 kbps (CBR/VBR)

WAV (.wav):

16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/

192 kHz (16/24 bit)

AIFF (.aiff, .aif):

32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz (16/24 bit)

FLAC (.flac):

16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/

192 kHz (16/24 bit)

ALAC (.m4a):

16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/

192 kHz (16/24 bit)

DSD (DSF/DSDIFF)* (.dsf, .dff):

2.8 MHz (1 bit)

* via the USB type-A port, PCM conversion is

performed during playback

+ side up

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USB-DAC Player section

Interface: USB micro B

Corresponding data interface, frequency and bit

rate:

PCM: Max. 192 kHz/24 bit

DSD:

ASIO Native: 2.8 MHz/1 bit, 5.6 MHz/1 bit

DoP: 2.8 MHz/1 bit

Wireless Communication

Communication System:

BLUETOOTH Standard version 3.1

Output:

BLUETOOTH Standard Power Class 2

(Max. +4 dBm)

Maximum communication range:

Line of sight approx. 7 m (23 ft)*1

Frequency band:

2.4 GHz band (2.4000 – 2.4835 GHz)

Modulation method: FHSS

Compatible BLUETOOTH Profiles*2:

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) 1.3

AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) 1.5

HFP (Handsfree Profile) 1.6

SPP (Serial Port Profile)

Corresponding codec:

SBC (.sbc), AAC (.m4a) and LDAC (.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)’s performance,

operating system, software application, etc.

*2 BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate the purpose

of BLUETOOTH communication between devices.

General

Outputs:

Audio outputs terminal (front, rear, sub)

Power antenna (aerial)/Power amplifier control

terminal (REM OUT)

Optical output terminal

Inputs:

High level input terminal (3 V – 12 V)

Remote controller input terminal

Antenna (aerial) input terminal

MIC input terminal

AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)

USB type-A port (front, rear)

USB micro-B port

Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery (negative

ground (earth))

Rated current consumption: 10 A

Dimensions:

Approx. 178 mm × 50 mm × 167 mm

(7 1/8 in × 2 in × 6 5/8 in) (w/h/d)

Mounting dimensions:

Approx. 182 mm × 53 mm × 154 mm

(7 1/4 in × 2 1/8 in × 6 1/8 in) (w/h/d)

Mass: Approx. 1.5 kg (3 lb 3 oz)

Package contents:

Main unit (1)

Remote commander (1): RM-X261

Microphone (1)

Parts for installation and connections (1 set)

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered

trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any

use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under

license. Other trademarks and trade names are

those of their respective owners.

The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark

of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other

countries.

Windows Media is either a registered trademark or

trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United

States and/or other countries.

This product is protected by certain intellectual

property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or

distribution of such technology outside of this

product is prohibited without a license from

Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod

touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in

the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service

mark of Apple Inc.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents

licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

Google, Google Play and Android are trademarks of

Google Inc.

WALKMAN® and WALKMAN® logo are registered

trademarks of Sony Corporation.

LDAC™ and LDAC logo are trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

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Troubleshooting

The following checklist will help you remedy

problems you may encounter with your unit.

Before going through the checklist below, check

the connection and operating procedures.

For details on using the fuse and removing the unit

from the dashboard, see “Connection/Installation”

(page 33).

If the problem is not solved, visit the support site on

the back cover.

General

No power is being supplied to the unit.

qIf the unit is turned off and the display

disappears, the unit cannot be operated with the

remote commander.

ˋTurn on the unit by pressing SRC on the unit.

The unit is turned off when playing at a high

volume.

qThe power from the power supply lead of the car

may not be sufficient.

ˋCheck the power connection. If no problem is

found in the connection, make the power

connection to the battery directly.

If the situation does not improve, consult your

nearest dealer.

No sound or the sound is very low.

qThe position of the fader control [Fader] is not set

for a 2-speaker system.

qThe volume of the unit and/or connected device

is very low.

ˋIncrease the volume of the unit and connected

device.

The contents of the memory have been erased.

qThe reset button has been pressed.

ˋStore again into the memory.

qThe power supply lead or battery has been

disconnected or not connected properly.

Stored stations and correct time are erased.

The fuse has blown.

Makes a noise when the position of the ignition

is switched.

qThe leads are not matched correctly with the car’s

accessory power connector.

The display disappears from/does not appear in

the display window.

q[Dimmer] (dimmer) is set to [ON] (page 16).

qThe display disappears if you press and hold OFF.

ˋPress and hold OFF on the unit until the display

appears.

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The operation buttons do not function.

qThe connection is not correct.

ˋCheck the connection of the unit.

If the situation does not improve, press reset

button (page 9).

The contents stored in memory are erased.

For your safety, do not reset the unit while you

are driving.

Radio reception

Stations cannot be received.

The sound is hampered by noises.

qThe connection is not correct.

ˋIf your car has built-in radio antenna (aerial) in

the rear/side glass, connect an REM OUT lead

(blue/white striped) or accessory power supply

lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car’s

antenna (aerial) booster.

ˋCheck the connection of the car antenna

(aerial).

ˋIf the auto antenna (aerial) will not extend,

check the connection of the power antenna

(aerial) control lead.

Preset tuning is not possible.

qThe broadcast signal is too weak.

USB device playback

You cannot play items via a USB hub.

qThis unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB

hub.

A USB device takes longer to play.

qThe USB device contains many files or a

complicated file structure.

The sound is intermittent.

qThe sound may be intermittent at a high-bit-rate.

qDRM (Digital Rights Management) files may not

be playable in some cases.

Audio file cannot be played.

qUSB device formatted with file systems other

than FAT16, FAT32 or exFAT are unsupported.*

* This unit supports FAT16, FAT32 and exFAT, but some

USB device may not support all of these FAT. For

details, refer to the operating instruction of each USB

device or contact the manufacturer.

The sampling frequency and bit rate are not

displayed, or unmatched sampling frequency

and bit rate are displayed.

qCheck that the contents on the USB device

contain the information on the sampling

frequency and bit rate.

qWait for a while, then press DSPL again. Reading

the information may take some time.

USB DAC playback

No sound.

qCheck that the High-Resolution USB Audio

supported device and the unit are properly

connected.

qCheck that the settings of the High-Resolution

USB Audio supported device are properly made.

The sampling frequency and bit rate are not

displayed, or unmatched sampling frequency

and bit rate are displayed.

qCheck that the specifications and settings of the

High-Resolution USB Audio supported device are

appropriate.

qWait for a while, then press DSPL again. Reading

the information may take some time.

Computer operation

No sound or the sound is not output properly.

qThe unit does not recognize the computer as a

USB device.

ˋRestart your computer.

ˋInstall the driver software “Sony USB Device

Driver” on your Windows computer if not

installed. For details on the driver software,

visit the website:

http://esupport.sony.com/

For the installation, refer to the help guide of

your computer.

qTurn up the volume of your computer or

software.

qThe computer is connected to the unit while

audio playback software is in use.

ˋRestart the audio playback software on the

computer.

qCheck that the audio playback software being

used is compatible with the High-Resolution

Audio files. Using “Hi-Res Audio Player” is

recommended. For details, visit the website:

http://esupport.sony.com/

qThe computer enters standby, sleep or

hibernation mode during playback.

ˋRestart the audio playback software on the

computer.

qCheck that the sound device settings of your

computer are properly made.

For details, refer to the manual supplied with

your computer.

qCancel the sound attenuation of your computer

or the audio playback software.

qCheck that the CD-ROM drive supporting the

digital reproduction function is used.

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NFC function

One touch connection (NFC) is not possible.

qThe BLUETOOTH signal of this unit is not turned

on.

ˋTurn the BLUETOOTH signal on (page 9).

qIf the smartphone does not respond to the

touching.

ˋCheck that the NFC function of the smartphone

is turned on.

ˋMove the N-Mark part of the smartphone

closer to the N-Mark part on this unit.

ˋIf the smartphone is in a case, remove it.

qNFC receiving sensitivity depends on the device.

If One touch connection with the smartphone

fails several times, make BLUETOOTH connection

manually.

BLUETOOTH function

The connecting device cannot detect this unit.

qBefore the pairing is made, set this unit to pairing

standby mode.

qWhile connected to a BLUETOOTH device, this

unit cannot be detected from another device.

ˋDisconnect the current connection and search

for this unit from another device.

qWhen the device pairing is made, set the

BLUETOOTH signal output to on (page 10).

Connection is not possible.

qThe connection is controlled from one side (this

unit or BLUETOOTH device), but not both.

ˋConnect to this unit from a BLUETOOTH device

or vice versa.

The name of the detected device does not

appear.

qDepending on the status of the other device, it

may not be possible to obtain the name.

No ringtone.

qAdjust the volume by rotating the volume dial

while receiving a call.

qDepending on the connecting device, the

ringtone may not be sent properly.

ˋSet [Ring Tone] to [TONE 1] (page 18).

qThe front speakers are not connected to the unit.

ˋConnect the front speakers to the unit. The

ringtone is output only from the front speakers.

The talker’s voice cannot be heard.

qThe front speakers are not connected to the unit.

ˋConnect the front speakers to the unit. The

talker’s voice is output only from the front

speakers.

A call partner says that the volume is too low or

high.

qAdjust the volume accordingly using mic gain

adjustment (page 14).

Echo or noise occurs in phone call conversations.

qLower the volume.

qSet EC/NC Mode to [ECNC 1] or [ECNC 2] (page 14).

qIf the ambient noise other than the phone call

sound is loud, try reducing this noise.

E.g.: If a window is open and road noise, etc., is

loud, shut the window. If an air conditioner is

loud, lower the air conditioner.

The phone sound quality is poor.

qPhone sound quality depends on reception

conditions of cellular phone.

ˋMove your car to a place where you can

enhance the cellular phone’s signal if the

reception is poor.

The volume of the connected audio device is low

(high).

qVolume level will differ depending on the audio

device.

ˋAdjust the volume of the connected audio

device or this unit.

The sound skips during playback of a

BLUETOOTH audio device.

qReduce the distance between the unit and the

BLUETOOTH audio device.

qIf the BLUETOOTH audio device is stored in a case

which interrupts the signal, remove the audio

device from the case during use.

qSeveral BLUETOOTH devices or other devices

which emit radio waves are in use nearby.

ˋTurn off the other devices.

ˋIncrease the distance from the other devices.

qThe playback sound stops momentarily when the

connection between this unit and the cellular

phone is being made. This is not a malfunction.

The connected BLUETOOTH audio device cannot

be controlled.

qCheck that the connected BLUETOOTH audio

device supports AVRCP.

Some functions do not work.

qCheck if the connecting device supports the

functions in question.

A call is answered unintentionally.

qThe connecting phone is set to answer a call

automatically.

Pairing failed due to a timeout.

qDepending on the connecting device, the time

limit for pairing may be short.

ˋTry completing the pairing within the time.

BLUETOOTH function cannot operate.

qTurn off the unit by pressing OFF for more than 2

seconds, then turn the unit on again.

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No sound is output from the car speakers during

handsfree call.

qIf the sound is output from the cellular phone, set

the cellular phone to output the sound from the

car speakers.

SongPal operation

Application name is mismatched with the actual

application in “SongPal”.

qLaunch the application again from the “SongPal”

application.

While running the “SongPal” application via

BLUETOOTH, the display automatically switches

to [BT Audio].

qThe “SongPal” application or BLUETOOTH

function has failed.

qRun the application again.

The “SongPal” application is automatically

disconnected when the display switches to

[iPod1] or [iPod2].

qThe “SongPal” application on iPhone/iPod does

not support iPod playback.

ˋChange the source of the unit to other than

[iPod1] or [iPod2], then establish the “SongPal”

connection (page 15).

Error displays/Messages

For USB device playback

Device Error: The USB device cannot be played.

qConnect the USB device again.

No Device: A USB device is not connected or

recognized.

qMake sure the USB device or USB cable is securely

connected.

No Music: There is no playable file.

qConnect a USB device containing playable files

(page 21).

No Output: Sound signals are not output from the

OPTICAL OUT terminal.

qNo sound is output from the OPTICAL OUT while

native DSD playback is performed via the USB

micro-B port.

No Support: The USB device is not supported.

qFor details on the compatibility of your USB

device, visit the support site on the back cover.

qUSB hubs are not supported.

Overload: The USB device is overloaded.

qDisconnect the USB device, then press SRC to

select another source.

qThe USB device has a fault, or an unsupported

device is connected.

Please Wait: Now reading information.

qWait until reading is complete and playback

starts automatically. This may take some time

depending on the file organization.

For BLUETOOTH function:

No Device: The BLUETOOTH device is not

connected or recognized.

qMake sure the BLUETOOTH device is securely

connected, or the BLUETOOTH connection is

established with the BLUETOOTH device.

For SongPal operation:

APP -----: A connection with the application is not

established.

qMake the “SongPal” connection again (page 15).

APP List: The contents list of the USB/iPod is open.

qExit the list of the application to enable button

operation.

APP Menu: A setting display of the application is

open.

qExit the setting display of the application to

enable button operation.

Disconnect: The application is disconnected.

qMake the “SongPal” connection (page 15).

Open APP: The “SongPal” application is not

running.

qLaunch the application.

Settings: A sound setting, general setting or

BLUETOOTH setting display of the application is

open.

qExit the setting display of the application to

enable button operation.

If these solutions do not help improve the situation,

consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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