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XAV-601BT

AV Center

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. XAV-601BT Serial No.

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Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

Manual de instrucciones

AV Center

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Warning

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not

expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the

cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified

personnel only.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product

will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used

in this CD/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not

attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer

servicing to qualified personnel only.

Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of

the car for safety. For installation and

connections, refer to the supplied

“Installation/Connections” guide.

FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT

APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING

IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.

POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS 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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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS

standard(S). 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.

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.

For the State of California, USA only

Perchlorate Material – special handling may

apply, See

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains

perchlorate

Warning if your car’s ignition has no

ACC position

Be sure to set the Auto Off function

(page 46).

The unit will turn off automatically in the set

time when no source is selected, which

prevents battery drainage.

If you do not set the Auto Off function, press

and hold (SOURCE/OFF) until the display

disappears each time you turn the ignition off.

To cancel the demonstration (Demo) display,

see page 46.

This transmitter must not be co-located or

operated in conjunction with any other antenna

or transmitter.

This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation

exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

environment and meets the FCC radio frequency

(RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to

OET65 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 (excluding extremities: hands,

wrists, feet and ankles).

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Table of Contents

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Notes on safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Notes on installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Copyrights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Notes on Bluetooth function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Playable discs and symbols used in these

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Location and function of controls . . . . . . . . . .10

Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

RM-X271 Remote Commander . . . . . . . . .12

Getting Started

Resetting the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Performing initial settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Setting the clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Preparing the remote commander . . . . . . . . . .14

Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Attaching the front panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Radio

Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Reception controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Reception indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . .16

Storing manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Receiving stored stations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Selecting PTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Discs

Playing discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Playback controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Playback indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Using PBC (playback control) functions . . . . .20

Configuring audio settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Changing the audio language/format. . . . . .20

Changing the audio channel . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Adjusting the audio output level

— Dolby D level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Direct search play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

USB Device Operations

Playing from a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Playing USB Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Playing USB Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Playing USB Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Enjoying music according to your mood

— SensMe™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Installing “Media Go” to your computer . . 24

Registering a USB device using “SensMe™

Setup” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Transferring tracks to the USB device using

“Media Go”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Playing tracks in channels

— SensMe™ channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

iPod Operations

Playing an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Setting the play mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Operating an iPod directly

— Passenger App Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Useful Functions

Listing up tracks/images/video files

— List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Selecting a track/image/video file. . . . . . . . 28

Selecting a file type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Searching for a track by listening to track

passages — ZAPPIN™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Controlling applications on your smartphone

— MirrorLink™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Enjoying different sources in front and rear

— Zone × Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Changing the color of buttons

—Dynamic Color Illuminator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Customizing the display and button color

— Custom Color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Using Gesture Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Handsfree Calling and Audio

Streaming — Bluetooth function

Before using the Bluetooth function . . . . . . . . 31

Basic procedure of the Bluetooth

function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Bluetooth status indications . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Installing the microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Pairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Searching from the Bluetooth device . . . . . 32

Connecting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Handsfree calling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Receiving calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Operations during a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Phonebook management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Storing phonebook data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Browsing a phonebook in a cellular

phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Deleting phonebook data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Call data management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Call history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Preset dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Bluetooth phone settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Audio streaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Listening to a Bluetooth device via

this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Operating a Bluetooth device with

this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

General Settings about Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . 38

Pandora® internet radio

Playing back Pandora® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

To connect the mobile device via the

Bluetooth function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

To connect the iPhone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

“Thumbs” feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Station list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Bookmarking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Creating a Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Deleting a Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Sound Adjustment

Selecting the sound quality — EQ7 . . . . . . . . 40

Customizing the equalizer curve

— EQ7 Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . . . . 41

Optimizing sound for the listening position

— Intelligent Time Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Calibrating the listening position

— Intelligent Time Alignment Tune . . . . . 42

Speaker configuration and volume setup . . . . 42

Creating a virtual center speaker

— CSO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Using rear speakers like subwoofers

— Rear Bass Enhancer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Adjusting the speaker volume . . . . . . . . . . 43

Monitor Adjustment

Touch panel calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Adjusting the picture — Picture EQ . . . . . . . . 43

Customizing the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Selecting the aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Settings

Basic setting operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Visual Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Source Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Using Optional Equipment

Auxiliary audio/video equipment . . . . . . . . . . 53

SiriusXM Connect Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Rear view camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Rear view camera settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Additional Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Notes on LCD panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC/JPEG/

Xvid/MPEG-4 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

About iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

About Bluetooth function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Error displays/messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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Notes on safety

• Comply with your local traffic rules, laws and

regulations.

• While driving

– Do not watch or operate the unit, as it may lead

to distraction and cause an accident. Park your

car in a safe place to watch or operate the unit.

– Do not use the setup feature or any other

function which could divert your attention from

the road.

–When backing up your car, be sure to

look back and watch the surroundings

carefully for your safety, even if the rear

view camera is connected. Do not

depend on the rear view camera

exclusively.

• While operating

– Do not insert your hands, fingers or foreign

object into the unit, as it may cause injury or

damage to the unit.

– Keep small articles out of the reach of children.

– Be sure to fasten seatbelts to avoid injury in the

event of a sudden movement of the car.

Notes on installation

• We recommend this unit should be installed by a

qualified technician or service personnel.

– If you try to install this unit by yourself, refer to

the supplied “Installation/Connections” guide

and install the unit properly.

– Improper installation may cause battery drain or

a short circuit.

• If the unit does not work properly, check the

connections first, referring to the supplied

“Installation/Connections” guide. If everything is

in order, check the fuse.

• Protect the unit surface from damage.

– Do not expose the unit surface to chemicals,

such as insecticide, hair spray, insect repellent,

etc.

– Do not leave rubber or plastic materials in

contact with the unit for a long time. Otherwise,

the finish of the unit may be impaired, or

deformation may occur.

• When installing, be sure to fix securely.

• When installing, be sure to turn the ignition off.

Installing the unit with the ignition on may cause

battery drain or a short circuit.

• When installing, be sure not to damage any car

parts such as pipes, tubes, fuel tank or wiring by

using a drill, as it may cause a fire or an accident.

Copyrights

Manufactured under license

from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby

and the double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows

Media and logos are trademarks or registered

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United

States and/or other countries.

This product contains technology subject to certain

intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or

distribution of this technology outside of this

product is prohibited without the appropriate

license(s) from Microsoft.

“DVD VIDEO,” “DVD-R,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,”

and “DVD+RW” are trademarks.

The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by

the 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.

Preventing an accident

Pictures appear only after you park the car and set

the parking brake.

If the car starts moving during video playback,

the picture is automatically switched to the

background screen after displaying the caution

below.

“Video blocked for your safety.”

The monitor connected to the REAR VIDEO

OUT is active while the car is in motion.

The picture on the display is switched to the

background screen, but audio source can be

heard.

Do not operate the unit or watch the monitor

while driving.

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ZAPPIN is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

12 TONE ANALYSIS and its

logo are trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

“WALKMAN” and

“WALKMAN” logo are

registered trademarks of

Sony Corporation.

SensMe and the SensMe logo are

trademarks or registered

trademarks of Sony Ericsson

Mobile Communications AB.

Music recognition technology and related data

are provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is the

industry standard in music recognition

technology and related content delivery. For

more information, please visit

www.gracenote.com.

CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and music and video-

2000 to present Gracenote. Gracenote Software,

more patents owned by Gracenote apply to this

product and service. See the Gracenote website

for a non-exhaustive list of applicable Gracenote

patents.

Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID, MediaVOCS, the

Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “Powered

by Gracenote” logo are either registered

trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote in the

United States and/or other countries.

iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and

iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered

in the U.S. and other countries.

Apple, Macintosh and iTunes are trademarks of

Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other

countries.

MirrorLink™ and the MirrorLink Logo are

certification marks of the Car Connectivity

Consortium LLC. Unauthorized use is strictly

prohibited.

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE

MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO

LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-

COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR

DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS

ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A

PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL

ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A

VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA

TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS

GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY

OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO

PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND

COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY

BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, LLC. SEE

HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE

AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR

THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL

USE OF A CONSUMER TO

(i)ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH

T H E AV C S TA N D A R D ( “AV C V I D E O ” )

AND/OR

(ii)DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS

ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN

A PERSONAL AND

NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR

WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO

PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC

VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR

SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE

OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE

HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM

THIS PODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE

AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE AND

VC-1 PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR

THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL

USE OF A CONSUMER TO DECODE VIDEO

IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC

STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR THE

VC-1 STANDARD (“VC-1 VIDEO”) THAT

WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER

ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND

NONCOMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR

WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO

PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC

VIDEO AND/OR VC-1 VIDEO. NO LICENSE

IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR

ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM

MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE

HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM

Pandora, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade

dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of

Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission.

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Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this

trademark is subject to Google Permissions.

BlackBerry® is the property of Research In

Motion Limited and is registered and/or used in

the U.S. and countries around the world. Used

under license from Research In Motion Limited.

SiriusXM subscriptions and Connect Tuner are

sold separately.

www.siriusxm.com.

Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are

trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its

subsidiaries. All other marks and logos are the

property of their respective owners.

All other trademarks are trademarks of their

respective owners.

Notes on Bluetooth function

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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE!

Safe and efficient use

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly

approved by Sony may void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

Please check for exceptions, due to national

requirement or limitations, in usage of Bluetooth

equipment before using this product.

Driving

Check the laws and regulations on the use of cellular

phones and handsfree equipment in the areas where

you drive.

Always give full attention to driving and pull off the

road and park before making or answering a call if

driving conditions so require.

Connecting to other devices

When connecting to any other device, please read its

user guide for detailed safety instructions.

Radio frequency exposure

RF signals may affect improperly installed or

inadequately shielded electronic systems in cars,

such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic

antiskid (antilock) braking systems, electronic speed

control systems or air bag systems. For installation

or service of this device, please consult with the

manufacturer or its representative of your car. Faulty

installation or service may be dangerous and may

invalidate any warranty that may apply to this

device.

Consult with the manufacturer of your car to ensure

that the use of your cellular phone in the car will not

affect its electronic system.

Check regularly that all wireless device equipment

in your car is mounted and operating properly.

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).

Remember, in order to make or receive calls, the

handsfree and the electronic device connected to the

handsfree must be switched on in a service area with

adequate cellular signal strength.

Emergency calls may not be possible on all cellular

phone networks or when certain network services

and/or phone features are in use.

Check with your local service provider.

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Playable discs and symbols used in these Operating Instructions

This unit can play various video/audio discs.

The following chart helps you to check if a disc is supported by this unit, as well as what functions are

available for a given disc type.

*1 Audio files can also be stored.

*2 Video/image files can also be stored.

Note

“DVD” may be used in these Operating Instructions as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs, and

DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs.

The following chart shows the supported file types and their symbols.

Available functions differ depending on the format, regardless of disc type. The format symbols below

appear in these Operating Instructions next to the description of functions available for their

corresponding file types.

Tip

For details on compression formats, see page 57.

Note

Even compatible discs may not be playable on this unit, depending on their recording condition.

Disc symbol in manual Disc format

VIDEO

DVD VIDEO

DVD-R*1/DVD-R DL*1/DVD-RW*1

(Video mode/VR mode)

DVD+R*1/DVD+R DL*1/DVD+RW*1

Video CD

(Ver. 1.0/1.1/2.0)

AUDIO

Audio CD

CD-ROM*2/CD-R*2/CD-RW*2

Format symbol in manual File type

MP3 audio file

WMA audio file

AAC audio file

WAVE audio file

JPEG image file

Xvid video file

WMV video file

MPEG-4 video file

AVC (H.264 baseline) video file

MPEG-4

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Location and function of controls

Main unit

For details, see the pages listed below.

AZ (Eject) button page 17

BHOME button

Press to open HOME menu.

CDSPL/M.OFF button

Press to change display items.

Press and hold to turn off the monitor and the

button illumination. To turn back on, touch

anywhere on the display.

DDisc slot page 17

EReceptor for the remote commander

FUSB terminal

Open the cover to connect a USB device.

GFront panel release button

HVolume control dial, SOURCE/OFF

button*

Rotate to adjust the volume.

Press to turn on the power/change the source:

“Tuner” (Radio), “Pandora” (Bluetooth

Pandora®) , “MirrorLink™,” “iPod,” “USB

Music,” “USB Video,” “Disc,” “BT Audio”

(Bluetooth Audio), “AUX” (Auxiliary

equipment).

Press and hold for 1 second to exit the

source.

Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to

turn off.

IReset button page 13

(located behind the front panel)

JDisplay/touch panel

*If a SAT tuner is connected and (SOURCE/OFF) is

pressed, the connected device (“SXM”) will appear

on the display.

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Screen displays AATT (Attenuate)

BZONE × ZONE

CSXM (SiriusXM)

DPandora

EBluetooth status indications page 31

FClock page 14

G“ZONE × ZONE” key

Touch to activate Zone × Zone.

H“Option” key

Touch to open HOME Option menu.

ISource select keys*

Touch to change the source: “Tuner”

(Radio), “Pandora” (Bluetooth Pandora®) ,

“MirrorLink™,” “BT Phone” (Bluetooth

Phone), “iPod,” “USB Music,” “USB

Video,” “USB Photo,” “Disc,” “BT Audio”

(Bluetooth Audio), “Rear View,” “AUX”

(Auxiliary equipment), “Settings.”

*If a SAT tuner is connected and (SOURCE/OFF) is

pressed, the connected device (“SXM”) will appear

on the display.

Tip

Touch and hold anywhere on the screen to display the

menu item list.

Indication list:

Source list:

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RM-X271 Remote Commander

• The remote commander can be used to operate

the audio controls. For menu operations, use

the touch panel.

• For details, see the pages listed below.

• Remove the insulation film before use

(page 14).

AOFF button

Press to exit the source/stop the source.

Press and hold to turn off.

BDSPL button

Press to change display items.

CMONITOR OFF button

Press to turn off the monitor and the button

illumination. To turn back on, press again.

DPOSITION button

Press to switch the listening position (“Front

L”/“Front R”/“Front”/“All”/“Custom”/

“OFF”).

EO (Return) button

Press to return to the previous display/return

to the menu on a VCD*1.

FEQ (Equalizer) button

Press to select an equalizer curve from 7

music types (“Xplod”/“Vocal”/“Edge”/

“Cruise”/“Space”/“Gravity”/“Custom”/

“OFF”).

GNumber buttons page 22

Radio:

Press to receive stored stations.

Press and hold to store stations.

Disc/iPod:

Press to locate a title/chapter/track.

HCLEAR button

Press to delete an entered number.

IZ×Z (Zone × Zone) button page 29

Press to activate Zone × Zone.

JATT (Attenuate) button

Press to attenuate the sound. To cancel, press

again.

Ku (Play/Pause) button

L.m/M> buttons

Radio:

Press to tune to stations automatically.

Press and hold to find a station manually.

Disc*2/USB/iPod:

Press to skip a chapter/track/scene/file.

Press and hold momentarily to reverse/

fast-forward video.

Press and hold to reverse/fast-forward a

track.

Bluetooth Audio*3:

Press to skip a track.

Press and hold to reverse/fast-forward a

track.

Pandora:

Press to skip a track.

MDVD playback setting buttons

(AUDIO):

Press to change the audio language/format.

(For a VCD, to change the audio channel.)

(SUBTITLE):

Press to change the subtitle language.

(ANGLE):

Press to change the viewing angle.

(TOP MENU):

Press to open the top menu on a DVD.

(MENU):

Press to open the menu on a disc.

NZAP button

Press to enter ZAPPIN™ mode.

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O</M/m/, (Cursor)/ENTER buttons

page 17

Press to control the menu on a DVD.

PSRC (Source) button

Press to turn on/change the source: “Tuner”

(Radio), “iPod,” “USB Music,” “USB

Video,” “Disc,” “BT Audio” (Bluetooth

Audio), “AUX” (Auxiliary equipment),

“Pandora” (Bluetooth Pandora®).

QMODE button*5

Press to select the radio band (FM/AM)/

select an auxiliary device (AUX1/AUX2)*5.

RVOL (Volume) +/– buttons

*1 When playing with PBC functions.

*2 Operation differs depending on the disc (page 18).

*3 Operation differs depending on the connected

Bluetooth device.

*4 If a SAT tuner is connected and (SRC) is pressed,

the connected device (“SXM”) will appear on the

display.

*5 When two auxiliary devices are used.

Note

The remote commander will not operate when the unit

is turned off and the display has disappeared. Press

(SOURCE/OFF) on the main unit, or insert a disc to

activate the unit and enable operation via the remote

commander.

Getting Started

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time, or

after replacing the car battery or changing the

connections, you must reset the unit.

Press the reset button (page 10) with a pointed

object, such as a ballpoint pen.

Note

Pressing the reset button will erase the clock setting

and some stored contents.

Performing initial settings

After resetting, the display for the initial settings

appears.

1Touch “No” on the demo setting

display.

2Touch “Subwoofer” to set the

subwoofer connection status.

Set to “ON” if a subwoofer is connected, or

“OFF” if not.

3Touch “Listening Position” to set the

listening position.

Set to “Front L” if your listening position is

front left, or “Front R” if front right.

4Touch “Language” to set the display

language.

Touch repeatedly until the desired language

(English/French/Spanish/Portuguese/Russian/

Dutch/German/Italian) appears.

5Touch “OK.”

The setting is complete.

This setting can then be further configured in the

setting menu.

• For details on setting the subwoofer connection

status, see page 49.

• For details on setting the listening position, see

“Optimizing sound for the listening position —

Intelligent Time Alignment” on page 41.

• For details on setting the character encoding,

see page 46.

Initial Setting

Subwoofer

Listening Position

Language

OFF / ON

Front L / Front R

English

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• For details on setting the display language, see

page 46.

Note

Some characters may not be displayed correctly,

depending on the language/country/region.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour indication.

1Press (HOME), then touch .

2Touch , then touch “Clock Adjust.”

The setting display appears.

3Set the hour and minute.

For example, to set to 8:30, touch “0830.”

4Touch “AM” or “PM.”

5Touch “OK.”

The setting is complete.

To activate/deactivate the CT function, touch

“CT” in step 3. (page 46)

To delete an entered number, touch “Clear.”

To return to the previous display, touch .

Notes

•The CT function may not work even though an RDS

station is being received.

•There may be a difference between the time set by

the CT function and the actual time.

Preparing the remote

commander

Before using the remote commander for the first

time, remove the insulation film.

Detaching the front panel

You can detach the front panel of this unit to

prevent theft.

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.

1Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF).

The unit is turned off.

2Press , then pull it off towards you.

Notes

•Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front

panel and display window.

•Do not subject the front panel to heat/high

temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in a parked

car or on a dashboard/rear tray.

•Do not detach the front panel during playback of the

USB device, otherwise USB data may be damaged.

Attaching the front panel

Engage part A of the front panel with part B of

the unit, as illustrated, and push the left side into

position until it clicks.

Note

Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front

panel.

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Radio

Listening to the radio

1Press (HOME), then touch “Tuner.”

The radio reception display appears, and the

preset list is displayed automatically.

2Touch the current band.

The band list appears.

3Touch the desired band (“FM1,” “FM2,”

“FM3,” “AM1,” or “AM2”).

4Perform tuning.

To tune automatically

Touch /.

Scanning stops when the unit receives a

station. Repeat this procedure until the

desired station is received.

To tune manually

Touch / repeatedly until the desired

frequency is received.

To skip frequencies continuously, touch and

hold /.

Reception controls

Touch the display if the reception controls are not

displayed.

ATTSource List

Band Receive

Preset

List

PTY

List

Top

P1 P2 P3 BTM

Memory

P4 P5 P6

Touch to tune manually.

Touch and hold to continuously skip

frequencies.

Touch to tune automatically.

Touch to change Visualizer, which

contains the following items:

Gate/Balloon/Glow/Animal/Graffiti/Ink/

Random

4“PTY”

Touch to open the PTY list. (page 17)

5“Preset number”

Touch to store stations.

Touch to register the preset list.

ATT

Band Receive

Preset

List

PTY

List

Top

Source List

456

2 3

7 8 9

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Reception indications

ACurrent source icon*

BBand name, frequency/status

CPreset number

*Appears only when the controls are displayed.

Storing and receiving stations

Caution

When tuning to stations while driving, use Best

Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.

Storing automatically — BTM

1Press (HOME), then touch “Tuner.”

Select the desired band (“FM1,” “FM2,”

“FM3,” “AM1,” or “AM2”).

2Touch “BTM.”

The unit stores the first six available stations

in the preset list (“1” to “6”).

A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Storing manually

1While receiving the station that you

want to store, touch , then touch a

number in the list (“1” to “6”).

Note

If you try to store another station to the same number,

the previously stored station will be replaced.

Receiving stored stations

1Select the band.

2Touch the desired number (“1” to “6”).

RDS

Overview

FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)

service send inaudible digital information along

with the regular radio program signal.

Display items

ABand name, preset number, frequency

BRDS*, TP

CProgram service name

*During RDS reception.

RDS services

This unit automatically provides RDS services as

follows:

Notes

•Depending on the country/region, not all RDS

functions may be available.

•RDS will not work if the signal strength is too weak,

or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting

RDS data.

PTY (Program Types)

Displays the currently received program type.

Also searches for a designated program type.

CT (Clock Time)

The CT data from the RDS transmission sets

the clock.

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Selecting PTY

1During FM reception, touch “PTY.”

The PTY list appears if the station is

transmitting PTY data.

To scroll the list, move the scrollbar up and

down.

2Touch the desired program type.

The unit searches for a station broadcasting

the selected program type.

To close the PTY list, touch “PTY.”

Type of programs

Notes

•You cannot use this function in countries/regions

where no PTY data is available.

•You may receive a different radio program from the

one you select.

Discs

Playing discs

Depending on the disc, some operations may be

different or restricted.

Refer to the operating instructions supplied with

your disc.

1Insert the disc (label side up).

Playback starts automatically.

If the DVD menu appears

Touch the item in the DVD menu.

You can also use the menu control panel, which

can be displayed by touching outside of the DVD

menu. Touch b/v/V/B to move the cursor, then

touch “Enter” to confirm.

If the menu control panel does not appear by

touching the display, use the remote commander.

About the DVD menu

A DVD is divided into several sections, which make up

a picture or music feature. These sections are called

“titles.” When you play a DVD that contains several

titles, you can select a desired title using the DVD’s top

menu. For DVDs that allow you to select items such as

subtitle/sound language(s), select these items using

the DVD menu.

To stop playback

Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second.

Note

Discs in DTS format are not supported. The sound is

not output if the DTS format is selected.

To eject the disc

1Press Z on the main unit.

The disc is ejected.

“News” (News), “Information”

(Information), “Sports” (Sports), “Talk”

(Talk), “Rock” (Rock), “Classic Rock”

(Classic Rock), “Adult Hits” (Adult Hits),

“Soft Rock” (Soft Rock), “Top 40” (Top 40),

“Country” (Country), “Oldies” (Oldies),

“Soft” (Soft), “Nostalgia” (Nostalgia),

“Jazz” (Jazz), “Classical” (Classical),

“Rhythm and Blues” (Rhythm and Blues),

“Soft R & B” (Soft Rhythm and Blues),

“Foreign Language” (Foreign Language),

“Religious Music” (Religious Music),

“Religious Talk” (Religious Talk),

“Personality” (Personality), “Public”

(Public), “College” (College), “Weather”

(Weather)

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Playback controls

Touch the display if the playback controls are not

displayed.

Common to all discs/formats

ATT Top

Play Menu

SHUF

DVD

Control

Source List

ATT

Album

Top

Play Menu

SHUF

List

Source List

MPEG-4

1./>

Touch to skip a chapter/track/scene/

image/file.

Touch and hold momentarily to reverse/

fast-forward the video; and then

repeatedly to switch the speed (× 2 t

×12 t × 120 t ×2…)*

1. To cancel,

touch u.

Touch and hold to reverse/fast-forward

the audio track.

During pause, touch and hold down >

to play the video in slow motion. To

cancel, release the key.

Touch to pause/resume play after pause.

3“Play Menu”

Touch to open the play menu, which

contains the following items.

•“Dolby D Level” (DVD VIDEO

playback only) (page 21)

•“Stereo” (VCD playback only)

(page 21)

•“Image Turn” (JPEG playback only):

Touch to rotate an image left/right.

•“Audio” (Xvid/MPEG-4 playback

only)

4“Repeat” /“Shuffle” (page 21)

Touch to change Visualizer, which

contains the following items:

Gate/Balloon/Glow/Animal/Graffiti/Ink/

Random

Touch to open the option menu.

ATT

Album

Top

Play Menu

SHUF

List

Source List

ZAP

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*1 The speed depends on the format or the recording

method.

*2 Availability depends on the disc.

*3 When the 4-digit input prompt appears, input the

language code (page 67) for the desired language.

Note

If the disc contains multiple file types, only the

selected file type (audio/video) can be played. For

details on how to select the file type, see “Selecting a

file type” on page 28.

Notes on JPEG playback (except for discs)

•If a large-sized image is rotated, it may take longer

to display.

•Progressive JPEG files cannot be displayed.

Playback indications

Touch the display if the indications are not

displayed.

For audio discs, some indications are always

displayed during playback.

ACurrent source icon

BVolume level*1

CFormat, playback status, elapsed playback

time*2, chapter/title/album (folder)/track

number*3*4, audio format*5

DPlayback status, elapsed playback time*2

ETrack name, album name, artist name

FFormat, track number, album number*6

*1 When ATT is activated, appears.

*2 During JPEG playback or VCD playback with PBC

functions, no indication appears.

*3 Indications differ depending on the disc/format.

*4 When playing a VCD with PBC functions

(page 20), no indication appears.

*5 DVD only.

*6 MP3/WMA/AAC only.

7“DVD Control”

Touch to open the DVD control menu,

which contains the following items.

•“Top Menu”: Touch to open the top

menu on the DVD.*2

•“Menu”: Touch to open the menu on

the disc.*2

•“Audio”: Touch repeatedly to select

the audio language/format. (page 20)*2

•“Subtitle”: Touch repeatedly to turn

off/select the subtitle language.*2*3

•“Angle”: Touch repeatedly to change

the viewing angle.*2

Touch to list up tracks/images/video files.

(page 28)

During iPod playback, touch to list up

the top menu (Root).

During Disc playback, touch to list up

the top menu (Root).

ATT Top

Play Menu

SHUF

DVD

Control

Source List

B C

MPEG-4

ATT

Album

Top

Play Menu

SHUF

List

Source List

D E F

ZAP

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Using PBC (playback control)

functions

The PBC menu interactively assists with

operations while a PBC-compatible VCD is

played.

1Start playing a PBC-compatible VCD.

The PBC menu appears.

2Press the number buttons on the

remote commander to select the

desired item, then press (ENTER).

3Follow the instructions in the menu for

interactive operations.

To return to the previous display, press O on

the remote commander.

Playing without PBC functions

1Press (HOME), then touch .

2Touch .

The source setting menu appears.

3Move the scrollbar up and down, then

touch “Video CD PBC” to set to “OFF.”

4Start playing a VCD.

The PBC menu does not appear during

playback.

Notes

•The items on the menu, and operation procedures

differ depending on the disc.

•During PBC playback, the track number, playback

item, etc., do not appear on the playback display.

•Resume playback is unavailable during playback

without PBC.

Configuring audio settings

Note

Discs in DTS format are not supported. The sound is

not output if the DTS format is selected.

Changing the audio language/

format

The audio language can be changed if the disc is

recorded with multilingual tracks. You can also

change the audio format when playing a disc

recorded in multiple audio formats (e.g., Dolby

Digital).

1During playback, touch the screen.

appears in the display.

2Touch “Audio” repeatedly until the

desired audio language/format

appears.

The audio language switches among the

available languages.

When the 4-digit input prompt appears, input

the language code (page 67) for the desired

language.

When the same language is displayed two or

more times, the disc is recorded in multiple

audio formats.

*The format name and channel numbers appear as

follows:

Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

To close the DVD control menu, touch “DVD

Control.”

ATT Top

Play Menu

SHUF

DVD

Control

Source List

Audio Subtitle Angle MenuTop Menu

Audio 1: English Dolby D 3/2.1

Audio language

Audio format/channel numbers*

Dolby D 3 / 2 . 1

Rear channel × 2

Front channel × 2 +

Center channel × 1

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Changing the audio channel

When playing a VCD/CD/MP3/WMA/AAC/

Xvid/MPEG-4, you can listen to both the right

and left channel, only the right channel, or only

the left channel via both the right and left

speakers.

The options are indicated below.

“Stereo”: Standard stereo sound (default)

“1/Left”: Left channel sound (monaural)

“2/Right”: Right channel sound (monaural)

For VCD/CD/MP3/WMA/AAC

1During playback, touch “Play Menu,”

then “Stereo” repeatedly until the

desired audio channel appears.

To close the play menu, touch “Play Menu.”

Note

You may not be able to change the audio setting

depending on the disc.

Tips

•Operation via the remote commander by pressing

(AUDIO) repeatedly is also available.

•The audio channels can be changed by pressing

AUDIO on the remote commander when VCD is

selected.

Adjusting the audio output level

— Dolby D level

You can adjust the audio output level for a DVD

recorded in Dolby Digital format, to reduce the

volume level differences between discs.

1During playback, touch .

2Touch –/+ repeatedly to adjust the

output level.

The output level is adjustable in single steps,

between –10 and +10.

To close the play menu, touch “Play Menu.”

Repeat and shuffle play

1During playback, touch “Repeat”

or “Shuffle” repeatedly until the

desired option appears.

Repeat or shuffle play starts.

To close the play menu, touch “Play Menu.”

The repeat options and switching order of each

disc/format are indicated below.

The shuffle options and switching order of each

disc/format are indicated below.

MPEG-4

Disc/format Options

“OFF”: Returns to normal play

mode.

“Chapter”: Repeats the

current chapter.

“Title”: Repeats the current

title.

*1“OFF”: Returns to normal play

mode.

“Track”: Repeats the current

track.

“OFF”: Returns to normal play

mode.

“Track”: Repeats the current

track.

“All”: Repeats the current

album (folder).

“OFF”: Returns to normal play

mode.

“Movie”: Repeats the current

video file.

“All”: Repeats the current

album (folder).

Disc/format Options

“OFF”: Returns to normal play

mode.

“Title”: Plays chapters in the

current title in random order.

MPEG-4

ATT Top

Play Menu

SHUF

DVD

Control

Source List

Chapter OFF ON

Repeat Shuffle Adjust Dolby D Level 0

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*1 Available only when playing a version 1.0/1.1 VCD,

or a version 2.0 VCD without PBC functions.

*2 Excluding a DVD-R/DVD-R DL/DVD-RW in VR

mode.

Direct search play

You can directly locate a desired point by

specifying the title number, chapter number, etc.

1During playback, press the number

buttons on the remote commander to

enter an item (track, title, etc.) number,

then press (ENTER).

Playback starts from the beginning of the

selected point.

The search items for a disc/format are as follows:

DVD: Title or chapter*1

VCD*2/CD/MP3/WMA/AAC: Track

Xvid/MPEG-4: Movie

*1 The search item depends on the setting.

*2 Available only when playing a VCD without PBC

functions.

Setting the search item (DVD only)

You can set the search item (title or chapter) for

DVD playback.

1Press (HOME), then touch .

2Touch .

The source setting menu appears.

3Touch “DVD Direct Search” to set to

“Chapter” or “Title.”

The setting is complete.

To return to the previous display, touch .

USB Device Operations

• MSC (Mass Storage Class) can be used.

• Compatible codecs are MP3 (.mp3), WMA

(.wma), AAC/HE-AAC (.m4a), JPEG (.jpg),

Xvid (.avi/.xvid), and MPEG-4 (.mp4).

• Backup of data in a USB device is

recommended.

Notes

•Connect the USB device after starting the engine.

Depending on the USB device, malfunction or

damage may occur if it is connected before starting

the engine.

•A large-sized file may take time to start playing.

•This unit does not recognize multiple MSC devices.

Playing from a USB device

Playing USB Music

1Open the USB cover, then connect the

USB device to the USB connector with

a USB cable (not supplied).

2Press (HOME), then touch “USB

Music,” to start playback.

To select a music file

1During playback, touch .

The music list appears.

2Touch the desired item.

Playback starts.

To enter ZAPPIN mode

For details on this procedure, see “Searching for

a track by listening to track passages —

ZAPPIN™” on page 28.

Playing USB Video

1Open the USB cover, then connect the

USB device to the USB connector with

a USB cable (not supplied).

2Press (HOME), then touch “USB

Video,” to start playback.

To select a video file

1During playback, touch .

The video list appears.

2Touch the desired item.

Playback starts.

*1“OFF”: Returns to normal play

mode.

“Disc”: Plays tracks in the

current disc in random order.

“OFF”: Returns to normal play

mode.

“Album”: Plays tracks/images/

video files in the current album

(folder) in random order.

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To select the aspect ratio

1Press (HOME), then touch “USB

Video.”

2Touch , then “Settings.”

3Touch “Zoom Settings.”

The options are indicated below.

Playing USB Photo

1Open the USB cover, then connect the

USB device to the USB connector with

a USB cable (not supplied).

2Press (HOME), then touch “USB

Photo.”

3Touch “All pictures,” or “Folders,” to

start playback.

To select a photo file

1During playback, touch .

The photo list appears.

2Touch the desired item.

Playback starts.

Note

This creates folders called “Sony Automotive” on the

USB device.

About the playback controls and

indications

You can control USB playback in the same way

as disc playback. For details, see “Playback

controls” on page 18.

For details on playback indications, see

“Playback indications” on page 19.

To stop playback

Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second.

To disconnect the USB device

Stop playback, then disconnect.

Do not disconnect during playback, as data in the

USB device may be damaged.

Notes on use

•Do not use USB devices so large or heavy that they

may fall down due to vibration, or cause a loose

connection.

•Do not leave a USB device in a parked car, as

malfunction may result.

•This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB

hub.

•Be sure to use the USB cable supplied with the

device if a cable is needed when making a USB

connection.

Notes on playback

•Select “USB Music,” “USB Video,” or “USB Photo”

depending on the file type of USB device.

•Displayed indications will differ, depending on the

USB device, recorded format and settings. For

details, visit the support site on the back cover.

•The maximum number of displayable data is as

follows:

– folders (albums): 256

– files (tracks): 10,000

•It may take time for playback to begin, depending on

the amount of recorded data.

•DRM (Digital Rights Management) files may not be

played.

•During playback or reverse/fast-forward of a VBR

(Variable Bit Rate) MP3/WMA/AAC file, elapsed

playing time may not display accurately.

•Playback of a lossless compression file is not

supported.

Repeat and shuffle play

1During playback, touch “Repeat”

or “Shuffle” repeatedly until the

desired option appears.

Repeat or shuffle play starts.

The repeat options are as follows:

The shuffle options are as follows:

To close the play menu, touch “Play Menu.”

“Normal”: Picture with 4:3 aspect ratio (regular

picture).

“Wide”: Picture with 4:3 aspect ratio enlarged

to the left and right edges of the screen.

“Off”: Picture with full size.

For Music playback

“OFF”: Returns to normal play mode.

“1 Track Repeat”: Repeats the current music

file.

“All Repeat”: Repeats the all current album

(folder).

For Photo playback

“OFF”: Returns to normal play mode.

“All Repeat”: Repeats the all current album

(folder).

For Music playback

“OFF”: Returns to normal play mode.

“All”: Plays music files in the all current album

(folder) in random order.

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Enjoying music according to

your mood — SensMe™

Sony’s unique “SensMe™ channels” feature

automatically group tracks by channel or mood,

and allow you to enjoy music intuitively.

Installing “Media Go” to your

computer

Software (“Media Go”) is required to enable the

SensMe™ function on this unit.

1Download “Media Go” software from

the support site on the back cover.

2Follow the on-screen instructions to

complete the installation.

Registering a USB device using

“SensMe™ Setup”

USB device registration is required to enable the

SensMe™ function on the unit.

If registration is not performed along with the

installation procedure, follow the steps below.

1Start “SensMe™ Setup” on your

computer.

2Connect a USB device to your

computer.

3Complete registration following the

on-screen instructions.

Tip

If you connect a registered USB device containing

analyzed tracks, the USB device can be unregistered

again.

Transferring tracks to the USB

device using “Media Go”

To enable the SensMe™ function on this unit,

tracks need to be analyzed and transferred to the

registered USB device using “Media Go.”

1Connect the registered USB device to

your computer.

For “WALKMAN,” connect via MTP mode.

For USB devices other than “WALKMAN,”

connect via MSC mode.

“Media Go” starts automatically.

If a message appears, follow the on-screen

instructions to proceed.

2Drag and drop tracks from Windows

Explorer or iTunes, etc., to “Media Go.”

The analysis and transfer of tracks starts.

For details on operations, refer to the Help of

“Media Go.”

Note

The track analysis by 12 TONE ANALYSIS may take

time, depending on the computer environment.

Tip

Not only audio files but also image or video files can

be transferred using “Media Go.” For details, refer to

the Help of “Media Go.”

Playing tracks in channels

— SensMe™ channels

“SensMe™ channels” automatically group tracks

into channels by their tunes. You can select and

play a channel that fits your mood, activity, etc.

1Connect a USB device set up for the

SensMe™ function.

2Press (HOME), then touch “USB

Music.”

3Touch “channels.”

The channel list appears.

4Touch v/V to scroll the channel list.

Playback of the first track in the current

channel starts from the track’s most melodic

or rhythmical section*.

*May not be detected correctly.

5Touch the desired channel.

Playback of tracks in the selected channel

starts.

Shuffle All

Relax

Energetic

ZAP

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Notes

•Depending on the track, it may not be detected

correctly or may be grouped in a channel not suited

to the track’s mood.

•If the connected USB device contains many tracks, it

may take time for “SensMe™ channels” to start, due

to data reading.

Tip

Tracks are played in random order. The order will vary

with each channel selection.

Channel list

xRecommended

xBasic channels

Plays tracks according to the music type.

“SensMe™ channels” playback

controls and indications

AOption key

BTo scroll the list and select another channel.

CIndicates the current channel.

DIndicates the album artwork display*.

EIndicates the elapsed playback time, track

name and artist name.

FTo pause/resume play after pause.

GTo skip a track.

*The recommended size is from 240 × 240 to 960 ×

960 pixels.

“Morning” (5:00 AM – 9:59 AM)

“Daytime” (10:00 AM – 3:59 PM)

“Evening” (4:00 PM – 6:59 PM)

“Night” (7:00 PM – 11:59 PM)

“Midnight” (12:00 AM – 4:59 AM)

Plays music for various times of the day.

Set the clock (page 14) for the channel to be

displayed accurately.

“Relax”: Plays calm and relaxing music.

“Mellow”: Plays soft and slow-tempo music.

“Upbeat”: Plays cheerful and uplifting music.

“Emotional”: Plays ballads.

“Sofa Lounge”: Plays jazz and easy listening

music.

“Dance Floor”: Plays rhythm, rap and R & B

music.

“Extreme”: Plays loud and powerful music.

“Active”: xxxx

Shuffle All

Relax

Energetic

ZAP

A C D E

HGF

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iPod Operations

For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see

“About iPod” on page 58 or visit the support site

on the back cover.

In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is used as

a general reference for the iPod functions on the

iPod and iPhone, unless otherwise specified by

the text or illustrations.

Note

This unit does not recognize multiple iPods.

Playing an iPod

1Reduce the volume on this unit.

2Connect the iPod to the USB

connector with its USB cable (not

supplied).

Use of the optional USB connection cable

RC-202IPV is recommended.*1

The following display appears on the iPod

screen*2, then playback starts from the item

last played.

If an iPod is already connected, to start

playback, touch “iPod.”

*1 To play videos from an iPod with video, use of

the RC-202IPV is required.

*2 May not appear in the case of an iPod touch or

iPhone being connected, or when the iPod was

last played using Passenger App Control.

3Adjust the volume on this unit.

About playback controls and

indications

You can control iPod playback in the same way

as disc playback. For details, see “Playback

controls” on page 18.

For details on playback indications, see

“Playback indications” on page 19.

To stop playback

Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second.

To disconnect the iPod

Stop playback, then disconnect.

Do not disconnect during playback, as data in the

iPod may be damaged.

To enter ZAPPIN mode

For details on this procedure, see “Searching for

a track by listening to track passages —

ZAPPIN™” on page 28.

About resuming mode

When the iPod currently playing is connected to

the dock connector, the mode of this unit changes

to resuming mode and playback starts in the

mode set by the iPod.

In resuming mode, repeat/shuffle play are not

available.

Caution for iPhone

When you connect an iPhone via USB, telephone

volume is controlled by the iPhone itself. In order to

avoid emitting sudden loud sound after a call, do not

increase the volume on the unit during a call.

Note

This unit cannot recognize an iPod via a USB hub.

Tips

•When the ignition key is turned to the ACC position

with the unit on, the iPod will be recharged.

•If the iPod is disconnected during playback, “USB

device is not connected.” appears on the display of

the unit.

Setting the play mode

You can set one of the following play modes.

For audio playback

“ALBUM,” “TRACK,” “GENRE,”

“PLAYLIST,” “ARTIST,” “MUSIC

PODCAST”*

For video playback

“MOVIE,” “RENTAL,” “TV SHOW,” “MUSIC

VIDEO,” “VIDEO PLAYLIST,” “VIDEO

PODCAST”*

*May not appear depending on iPod setting.

1During playback, touch .

2Touch or .

3Touch the desired play mode.

To start playback, touch the desired item(s) in

the list.

To scroll the list, move the scrollbar up and

down.

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Repeat and shuffle play

1During playback, touch “Repeat”

or repeatedly until the desired

option appears.

Repeat or shuffle play starts.

To close the play menu, touch “Play Menu.”

The repeat options are as follows:

The shuffle options are as follows:

*Differs depending on the selected play mode.

Note

Displayed options may not conform to actual

operation.

Operating an iPod directly

— Passenger App Control

You can directly operate an iPod connected to

this unit.

1During playback, touch .

Deactivating the Passenger App

Control

During “Passenger App Control”, touch

“Cancel” button.

The play mode changes to resuming mode.

To close the play menu, touch “Play Menu.”

Notes

•App image and Video can only be displayed on this

unit while the parking brake is applied.

•App and Video are only controllable from iPhone

and iPod.

•Apps compatible with Passenger App Control are

limited.

•To output video to this unit, you need to activate the

video output of the iPod.

•The volume can be adjusted only by this unit.

•The repeat and shuffle settings will be off if the

Passenger App Control mode is canceled.

For audio playback

“OFF”: Returns to normal play mode.

“TRACK”: Repeats the current track.

“ALBUM”/“MUSIC PODCAST”/“ARTIST”/

“PLAYLIST”/“GENRE”*: Repeats the current

item of the selected play mode.

For video playback

“OFF”: Returns to normal play mode.

“TRACK”: Repeats the current video.

“RENTAL”/“TV SHOW”/“MUSIC VIDEO”/

“VIDEO PLAYLIST”/“VIDEO

PODCAST”*: Repeats the current item of the

selected play mode.

For audio playback

“OFF”: Returns to normal play mode.

“ALBUM”/“MUSIC PODCAST”/“ARTIST”/

“PLAYLIST”/“GENRE”*: Plays tracks of the

selected play mode in random order.

“Device”: Plays all tracks in an iPod in random

order.

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Useful Functions

Listing up tracks/images/video

files — List

Selecting a track/image/video file

You can list up albums/folders/tracks/images/

video files, and select a desired one to play.

This function is convenient especially for the

disc in MP3/WMA/AAC/Xvid/MPEG-4 format

containing many albums/tracks, etc.

1During playback, touch .

The list of categories or files from the

currently played item appears.

To move to the upper level, touch .

To scroll the list, move the scrollbar up and

down.

To jump pages, touch the page position bar.

2Touch the desired item.

Playback starts.

Tip

When iPod is selected, the initial search function is

also available (page 26).

Selecting a file type

If the disc/USB device contains multiple file

types, only the selected file type (audio/video/

photo) can be played. The playback priority

order of file type is initially set to audio, video,

then photo (e.g., if the disc contains video files

and image files, only video files are played). You

can select the file type to list up, then select the

desired file to play.

1During playback, touch .

2Touch or to select the file type.

3Touch the desired file.

Playback of the selected file starts.

Searching for a track by

listening to track passages

— ZAPPIN™

While playing short track passages from a USB

device or an iPod in sequence, you can search for

a track you want to listen to.

This function is convenient, for example, when

searching for a track in shuffle or shuffle repeat

mode.

1During audio playback, touch “ZAP.”

Playback starts from a passage of the next

track.

The passage is played for the set time.

2Touch “ZAP” when a track you want to

listen to is played.

The track that you select returns to normal

play mode from the beginning.

To search for a track via ZAPPIN mode

again, repeat steps 1 and 2.

In the case of USB Music playback

If you enter ZAPPIN mode during USB Music

playback, the most melodic or rhythmical

sections of tracks are played.

Note

Tracks need to be analyzed by 12 TONE ANALYSIS.

Tips

•You cannot select the track passage to play.

•You can select the playback time 6sec, 15sec, 30sec

for the ZAPPIN function.

MPEG-4

Page position bar

MPEG-4

“ZAP”

touched.

The playback section of each

track in ZAPPIN mode.

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Controlling applications on your

smartphone — MirrorLink™

This function duplicates the smartphone’s display

on the in-car display, so you can control applications

on your smartphone with the bigger screen.

Only a smartphone compatible with the

MirrorLink™ function can be used.

1Connect your smartphone and the unit

via USB cable.

2Press (HOME), then touch

“MirrorLink™.”

The smartphone’s display appears on the in-

car display.

Touch and control applications in the same

way as you do on your smartphone.

Enjoying different sources in

front and rear — Zone × Zone

You can simultaneously enjoy different sources

in the front and rear of the car.

Selectable sources for this unit (front) and the

rear monitor (rear) are indicated below.

Front: Any source.

Rear: Disc inserted in this unit.

1Press (HOME) on the main unit.

2Touch “ZONE × ZONE” to activate

Zone × Zone.

To operate the source in the front, use the

touch panel and buttons on the main unit.

To operate the source in the rear, use the

remote commander.

Tip

You can also activate/deactivate Zone × Zone by

pressing (Z x Z) on the remote commander.

To deactivate Zone × Zone

Touch “Zone × Zone” again in the HOME menu.

Notes

•Once (SOURCE/OFF) on the main unit or remote

commander is pressed, Zone × Zone is deactivated.

•While Zone × Zone is activated, the following buttons

on the remote commander become inactive:

(SRC), (MODE), (ATT), (VOL) +/–, (CLEAR),

number buttons.

•While Zone × Zone is activated, the following are

deactivated.

– EQ7 (page 40)

– Balance/Fader/Subwoofer (page 48)

– Intelligent Time Alignment (page 41)

– CSO (page 42)

– HPF, LPF (page 49)

– Rear Bass Enhancer (page 42)

Changing the color of buttons

—Dynamic Color Illuminator

Dynamic Color Illuminator allows you to change

the color of the buttons on the main unit to match

the car's interior.

You can select from 12 preset colors, customized

color and 5 preset patterns.

xPreset colors

“Red,” “Amber,” “Medium Amber,” “Yellow,”

“White,” “Light Green,” “Green,” “Light Blue,”

“Sky Blue,” “Blue,” “Purple,” “Pink.”

xPreset patterns

“Rainbow,” “Ocean,” “Sunset,” “Forest,”

“Random.”

1Press (HOME), then touch .

2Touch , and move the scrollbar up

and down, then touch “Key

illumination.”

3Move the scrollbar up and down to

select the desired preset color, then

press it.

Customizing the display and

button color — Custom Color

You can register a customized color for the

buttons.

1Press (HOME), then touch .

2Touch , and move the scrollbar up

and down, then touch “Key

illumination.”

To not customize a preset color, skip to step 5.

3Move the scrollbar up and down to

select “Custom Tune,” then press it.

4Move the scrollbar left and right or

press +/– to adjust the color range of

“R” (red), “G” (green), or “B” (blue).

Adjustable color range: “0” – “63.”

5Press .

The display returns to normal reception/play

mode.

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Using Gesture Command

You can perform frequently-used operations by

drawing the following command stroke on the

reception/playback display.

Do this To

Draw a

horizontal line

(left to right)

Radio reception:

seek forward stations.

(The same as >.)

DVD/VCD playback:

skip forward a chapter/track.

(The same as >.)

JPEG/Xvid/MPEG-4/audio

playback:

skip forward a file/track.

(The same as >.)

Pandora® playback:

skip a song.

(The same as >.)

Draw a

horizontal line

(right to left)

Radio reception:

seek backward stations.

(The same as ..)

DVD/VCD playback:

skip backward a chapter/track.

(The same as ..)

JPEG/Xvid/MPEG-4/audio

playback:

skip backward a file/track.

(The same as ..)

Draw a vertical

line

(upwards)

Radio reception:

receive stored stations (go

forward).

DVD/VCD/Xvid/MPEG-4

playback:

fast-forward the video.

JPEG/audio playback:

skip forward an album (folder).

(The same as “Album” +.)

Pandora® playback:

Thumbs up.

(The same as .)

Draw a vertical

line

(downwards)

Radio reception:

receive stored stations (go

backward).

DVD/VCD/Xvid/MPEG-4

playback:

reverse the video.

JPEG/audio playback:

skip backward an album

(folder).

(The same as “Album” –.)

Pandora® playback:

Thumbs down.

(The same as .)

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Handsfree Calling and Audio

Streaming — Bluetooth function

Before using the Bluetooth

function

Basic procedure of the Bluetooth

function

1Pairing

When connecting Bluetooth devices for the

first time, mutual registration is required. This

is called “pairing.” This registration (pairing)

is required only for the first time, as this unit

and the other devices will recognize each

other automatically from the next time.

Note

If you delete the device registration from this unit,

you need to perform pairing again.

2Connecting

After pairing is made, connect this unit and

the Bluetooth device. Depending on the

device, connection is automatically made

along with the pairing.

3Handsfree calling/audio streaming

You can make/receive a handsfree call, or

listen to audio through this unit.

Bluetooth status indications

Installing the microphone

To capture your voice during handsfree calling,

you need to install the microphone (supplied).

For details on how to connect the microphone,

refer to the supplied “Installation/Connections”

guide.

None: Bluetooth signal is off.

Lit: Bluetooth signal is on.

None: No device is connected for

audio streaming.

Flashing: Connection is in progress.

Lit: A device is connected.

None: No cellular phone is connected

for handsfree calling.

Flashing: Connection is in progress.

Lit: A cellular phone is connected.

Indicates the signal strength status of

the connected cellular phone.

Indicates the remaining battery status

of the connected cellular phone.

None: No unread SMS messages

Lit: Unread SMS message(s)

ATT

Calling...

Name

0123456789

Bluetooth status indications

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Pairing

Pairing is required only the first time you connect

to a Bluetooth device (cellular phone, etc.).*1

To pair this unit to a Bluetooth device, you need

to enter the same passkey*2 on this unit and on

the Bluetooth device. The passkey can be either

your own selected number or the number

determined by the Bluetooth device. For details,

refer to the manual of the Bluetooth device.

*1 If you delete the device registration from this unit,

you need to perform pairing again.

*2 Passkey may be called “passcode,” “PIN code,”

“PIN number,” “password,” etc., depending on the

Bluetooth device.

Tip

You can pair up to 9 devices.

Searching from the Bluetooth

device

The procedure to search for this unit from the

other Bluetooth device is explained below.

1Press (HOME), then touch .

2Touch , and move the scrollbar up

and down.

The Bluetooth setting menu appears.

3Touch “Bluetooth Connection,” then

set the signal to “ON.”

The Bluetooth signal of this unit is activated.

4Touch “Pairing Mode.”

This unit is ready to be detected by the other

Bluetooth device.

5Start searching for this unit from the

other Bluetooth device.

After the search is complete, this unit appears

as “Sony Automotive” in the list of the other

Bluetooth device.

After you perform the required operation on

the other Bluetooth device, the passkey input

display appears on this unit.

6Touch the number keys to enter the

passkey from the other Bluetooth

device.

Pairing is complete and this unit is connected

to the other Bluetooth device.

When connection is made successfully, or

appears at the top of the display.

Notes

•While connecting to a Bluetooth device, this unit

cannot be detected from another device. To enable

detection, disconnect the current connection.

•It may take time to search or connect.

•Depending on the device, the connection

confirmation display may appear before inputting the

passkey.

•The time limit for inputting the passkey differs

depending on the device.

•This unit cannot be connected to a device that

supports only HSP (Head Set Profile).

Connecting

When the ignition is turned to on with the

Bluetooth signal activated, this unit searches for

the last-connected Bluetooth device, and

connection is made automatically if possible.

This chapter explains how to connect manually

to registered Bluetooth devices.

Before starting, be sure to activate the Bluetooth

signal both on this unit (page 38) and the other

Bluetooth device.

To connect from the other Bluetooth

device

Operate the other Bluetooth device to connect to

this unit.

When connection is made successfully, or

appears at the top of the display.

To connect to the last-connected

device from this unit (Bluetooth

Audio only)

During disconnection, press (HOME), then

touch “BT Audio.”

This unit searches for the last-connected

Bluetooth device.

Note

If connection is made during audio streaming, noise

may occur over playback sound.

Tip

You can connect a cellular phone for audio streaming

if it supports A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution

Profile).

XXXXXXX

DR-BT30Q

Sony

Automotive

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Handsfree calling

Once the unit is connected to the cellular phone,

you can make/receive handsfree calls by

operating this unit.

Making calls

By dialing a phone number

1Press (HOME), then touch “BT Phone.”

The Bluetooth Phone display appears.

2Touch .

The number input display appears.

3Touch the number keys to enter the

phone number, then touch .

To delete an entered number, touch .

The call is made and the calling display

appears until the other party answers.

By the phonebook

For details on how to manage the phonebook

data, see “Phonebook management” on page 35.

1Press (HOME), then touch “BT Phone.”

The Bluetooth Phone display appears.

2Touch .

The phonebook appears.

3Select the desired contact.

1In the initial list, touch the initial of the

contact.

2In the name list, touch the name of the

contact.

3In the number list, touch the phone

number.

The contact confirmation display appears.

4Touch .

The call is made and the calling display

appears until the other party answers.

Tip

You can also browse the phonebook of the connected

cellular phone on this unit and make a call (page 36).

By the call history

The unit stores the last 20 calls, allowing you to

select one quickly from the list.

1Press (HOME), then touch “BT Phone.”

The Bluetooth Phone display appears.

2Touch .

The call history list appears.

To scroll the list, move the scrollbar up and

down.

3Touch the desired item in the list.

The contact confirmation display appears.

4Touch .

The call is made and the calling display

appears until the other party answers.

By the preset dial

You can store up to 6 contacts in the preset dial.

For details on how to store, see “Preset dial” on

page 37.

1Press (HOME), then touch “BT Phone.”

The Bluetooth Phone display appears.

2Touch the number in the list (“1” to

“6”).

The contact confirmation display appears.

3Touch “Yes.”

The call is made and the calling display

appears until the other party answers.

ATT

Voice Dial

BT Menu

BT phone

Preset Dial

Call Menu PB Access

Top

Back

ATT

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 0

Back

Dial

Please input phone number.

Top

ATT

Calling...

Name

0123456789

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By the voice dial function

You can make a call using the voice tag stored on

the connected cellular phone.

1Press (HOME), then touch “BT Phone.”

The Bluetooth Phone display appears.

2Touch .

3Say the voice tag stored on the cellular

phone.

Your voice is recognized, then the call is

made.

The calling display appears until the other

party answers.

By the redial function

1Press (HOME), then touch “BT Phone.”

The Bluetooth Phone display appears.

2Touch .

3Touch the desired item in the list.

The contact confirmation display appears.

4Touch .

The call is made and the calling display

appears until the other party answers.

Notes

•Say the voice tag in the same way as you stored it

on the cellular phone.

•If the voice dial function is activated on the

connected cellular phone, it may not work via this

unit.

•Do not use the voice dial function on the cellular

phone while it is connected to this unit.

•Noises such as the engine running may interfere

with sound recognition. In order to improve

recognition, operate under conditions where noise is

minimized.

•Voice dial may not work depending on the

recognition specification of the cellular phone. For

details, visit the support site on the back cover.

To adjust the talker’s voice volume

Press (VOL) +/– while making a call.

The level of the talker’s voice volume will be

stored into memory, independently from the

regular volume level.

Receiving calls

With the unit connected to the cellular phone,

you can receive a call in any status (except for

Mirror Link mode).

The following display indicates an incoming call,

along with the ringtone.

To answer the call

Touch .

To adjust the ringtone volume

Press (VOL) +/– while receiving a call.

The level of ringtone volume will be stored into

memory, independently from the regular volume

level.

To reject a call

Touch .

Note

The ringtone and talker’s voice are output only from

the front speakers.

Tips

•You can set to answer a call automatically (page 37).

•You can set to use the ringtone of the cellular phone

or this unit (page 37).

ATT

Incoming call...

Name

0123456789

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Operations during a call

The following display appears during a call.

To adjust the talker’s voice volume

Press (VOL) +/– during a call.

The level of the talker’s voice volume will be

stored into memory, independently from the

regular volume level.

To send DTMF (Dual Tone Multiple

Frequency) tones

Touch “Open Keypad,” then the required number

keys.

To transfer the current call to the

cellular phone

Touch “Handsfree OFF.”

To transfer back to the handsfree call, touch

“Handsfree ON.”

Note

Depending on the cellular phone, connection may be

cut off when call transfer is attempted.

To adjust the volume for the other

party

1Press (HOME), then touch “BT Phone.”

2Touch , then “MIC Gain.”

3Touch –/+ to adjust the level.

The level is adjustable in single steps,

between “Low,” “Mid,” “High.”

4Touch “Back” repeatedly to return to

the previous displays.

To end a call

Touch .

Phonebook management

You can store up to 1000 contacts in the

phonebook and up to 3 phone numbers can be

registered to each contact.

Notes

•Prior to disposal or changing ownership of your car

with this unit still installed, be sure to press the reset

button to erase all the phonebook data in this unit to

prevent possible unauthorized access.

Disconnecting the power supply lead will also erase

all the phonebook data.

•Downloaded phonebook data from a cellular phone

cannot be overwritten by subsequent data. However,

some data (name, etc.), may be duplicated as a

result.

•Phonebook data may be lost if this unit is damaged.

•When disposing of this unit, delete the phonebook

data by initializing (page 38).

Storing phonebook data

To download from a cellular phone

If the connected cellular phone supports PBAP

(Phone Book Access Profile), you can download

phonebook data and store on this unit.

1Press (HOME), then touch “BT Phone.”

The Bluetooth Phone display appears.

2Touch , then “Phonebook Select.”

3Touch “Cellular.”

When “Phonebook” is pressed, the cellular

phone data will be loaded.

To receive from a cellular phone

You can send phonebook data from the

connected cellular phone and receive it on this

unit.

1Press (HOME), then touch “BT Phone.”

The Bluetooth Phone display appears.

2Touch , then “Receive Phonebook.”

This unit is ready for receiving phonebook

data.

3Send the phonebook data by

operating the connected cellular

phone.

When receiving is complete, “Complete”

appears and the phonebook data is stored on

this unit.

ATT

On the Line.

10:59

Name

0123456789

Open KeypadHandsfree OFF

Top

BT Menu

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Browsing a phonebook in a cellular

phone

If the connected cellular phone supports PBAP

(Phone Book Access Profile), you can browse its

phonebook data on this unit.

You can also make a call to a contact or add the

contact to this unit’s phonebook.

1Press (HOME), then touch “BT Phone.”

The Bluetooth Phone display appears.

2Touch .

The phonebook access menu appears.

3Touch “Option” to select the memory

where phonebook data is stored.

To browse the data in a cellular phone’s

internal memory, set to “Memory.”

To browse the data on the SIM card, set to

“SIM.”

4Touch “Phonebook Select.”

The phonebook of the connected cellular

phone appears.

5Select the desired contact.

1In the initial list, touch the initial of the

contact.

2In the name list, touch the name of the

contact.

3In the number list, touch the phone

number.

The contact confirmation display appears.

To call the contact

Select the desired contact from the phonebook,

then touch .

Deleting phonebook data

To delete all phonebook data on this

unit

1Press (HOME), then touch “BT Phone.”

The Bluetooth Phone display appears.

2Touch .

The phonebook appears.

3Touch .

The confirmation display appears.

4Touch “Yes.”

All phonebook data is deleted.

To delete an individual contact from

the phonebook

1Follow steps 1 to 2 above.

2Select the contact to delete.

1In the initial list, touch the initial of the

contact.

2In the name list, touch the name of the

contact.

3Touch .

The confirmation display appears.

4Touch “Yes.”

The contact is deleted from the phonebook.

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Call data management

Call history

You can delete the items in the call history.

To delete all items in the call history

1Press (HOME), then touch “BT Phone.”

The Bluetooth Phone display appears.

2Touch .

The call history list appears.

3Touch .

The confirmation display appears.

4Touch “Yes.”

All items in the call history are deleted.

Preset dial

You can store contacts in the phonebook or call

history into the preset dials.

To store from the phonebook

1Press (HOME), then touch “BT Phone.”

The Bluetooth Phone display appears.

2Touch .

The phonebook appears.

3Select the contact to store in the

preset dial.

1In the initial list, touch the initial of the

contact.

2In the name list, touch the name of the

contact.

3In the number list, touch the phone

number.

The contact confirmation display appears.

4Touch “Preset Memory,” then the

desired preset number (“1” to “6”).

The contact is stored to the selected preset

number.

To change the registration of the

preset dial

Follow the procedure above and overwrite a

registered preset dial.

Bluetooth phone settings

The Bluetooth phone settings can be configured

in “BT Phone.”

1Press (HOME), then touch “BT phone.”

2Touch .

The Bluetooth phone setting menu appears.

3Touch the desired item in the list and

configure the setting.

The items in the Bluetooth phone setting

menu are as follows:

*1 Cannot be configured during a handsfree call.

*2 Depending on the cellular phone, this unit’s

ringtone may be output even if set to “Cellular.”

“Ringtone”*1*2

Uses the ringtone of this unit or the connected

cellular phone: “Default,” “Cellular.”

“Auto Answer”*1

Answers an incoming call automatically.

– “3sec”: to answer automatically after 3

seconds.

– “10sec”: to answer automatically after 10

seconds.

– “OFF”: to not answer automatically.

Phonebook Select

Browses the phonebook data on this unit or

cellular phone: “Internal,” “Cellular.”

Receive Phonebook

Sends phonebook data from the connected

cellular phone.

“Speech Quality” (Echo Canceller/Noise

Canceller Mode)

Reduces echo and noise during a call.

For normal use, set to “Mode 1.”

If the outgoing sound quality is unsatisfactory,

set to “Mode 2” or “OFF.”

“MIC Gain” (page 35)

Adjusts the microphone volume for the other

party: “Low,” “Mid,” “High.”

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Audio streaming

Listening to a Bluetooth device via

this unit

If the other device supports A2DP (Advanced

Audio Distribution Profile), you can listen to the

playback sound via this unit.

1Connect this unit and the Bluetooth

device (page 32).

2Reduce the volume on this unit.

3Press (HOME), then touch “BT Audio.”

The Bluetooth Audio display appears.

4Operate the other Bluetooth device to

start playback.

5Adjust the volume on this unit.

Operating a Bluetooth device with

this unit

If the other device supports AVRCP (Audio

Video Remote Control Profile), you can control

playback via this unit.

Operations can be performed in the same way as

disc playback (page 18), except for the

following:

Notes

•The available operation differs depending on the

Bluetooth device. Perform unavailable operations on

the Bluetooth device.

•Depending on the Bluetooth device, it may be

necessary to touch u twice to start/pause the

playback.

•During audio streaming, some indications such as

track name, etc., may not appear on this unit.

General Settings about

Bluetooth

The Bluetooth settings can be configured in “BT

Menu.”

1Press (HOME), then touch .

2Touch , and move the scrollbar up

and down.

The Bluetooth setting menu appears.

3Touch the desired item in the list and

configure the setting.

The items in the Bluetooth setting menu are as

follows:

*Cannot be configured during a handsfree call.

Note

For details on the setting of other Bluetooth devices,

refer to their respective manuals.

Do this To

Touch reduce the volume level

differences between this

unit and the other Bluetooth

device. The level is

adjustable in single steps,

between –8 and +18.

“Bluetooth Connection”*

Activates the Bluetooth signal: “ON,” “OFF.”

Set “ON” to enter the Paring mode.

“Bluetooth Initialize”*

Initializes all Bluetooth-related settings. Touch

“Yes” to confirm.

“Bluetooth Initialize” deletes all Bluetooth-

related settings such as phonebook data, call

history, preset dial, history of connected

Bluetooth devices, etc.

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Pandora® internet radio

Pandora® internet radio is available to stream

music through your Android™ and BlackBerry®

phones.

You can control Pandora® on Bluetooth

connected Android and BlackBerry phone from

this unit.

Download the latest version of the Pandora®

application and obtain more information from

www.pandora.com

For details on usable devices, visit the support

site on the back cover.

Notes

•Certain Pandora® service functions may not be

available.

•You can control Pandora® via the Bluetooth function

on Android and BlackBerry phones only.

•Pandora®’s service is currently only available in the

U.S.

Tip

You can also operate a Pandora® application on the

iPod connected USB.

Playing back Pandora®

Before connecting the mobile device or iPhone,

turn down the volume of the unit.

To connect the mobile device via

the Bluetooth function

1Connect this unit and the mobile

device via the Bluetooth function

(page 32).

2Launch the Pandora® application on

the mobile device.

3Press (HOME), then touch “Pandora.”

4Touch , then “Bluetooth for Android

or Blackberry*.”

Playback starts.

*When the mobile device is connected, the device

number may appear. Make sure that the same

numbers are displayed (e.g., 123456) in this unit

and the mobile device, then touch “Yes” on this

unit and select “Yes” on the mobile device.

To connect the iPhone

1Launch the Pandora® application on

the iPhone.

2Connect this unit and iPhone.

3Press (HOME), then touch “Pandora.”

4Touch , then “USB for iPhone.”

Playback starts.

To pause playback, touch u. To resume

playback, touch again.

To skip a song, touch >.

Notes

•You cannot skip back to the previous song.

•Pandora® limits the number of skips allowed.

Adjusting the volume level

During playback, touch , then touch +/– in the

“Volume Level Adjust.”

“Thumbs” feedback

“Thumbs Up” or “Thumbs Down” feedback

allows you to personalize stations to suit your

preference.

Thumbs Up

During playback, touch .

Thumbs Down

During playback, touch .

Station list

The station list allows you to easily select a

desired station.

1During playback, touch .

The station list appears.

2Touch the desired station name.

Playback starts.

To change the sorting order, touch “Panel

Open,” then “Date” or “A-Z.”

To scroll the list line by line, touch v/V.

To scroll the list continuously, touch and hold

v/V.

QuickMix

QuickMix allows you to listen to songs played on

one or more Pandora® stations in your station list

randomly.

Edit your QuickMix station selections on the

device before connection.

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Bookmarking

The song or artist currently being played can be

bookmarked and stored in your Pandora®

account.

1During playback, touch , then

or .

Creating a Station

A new station can be created based on the song

or artist being played. It will be accessible from

your Pandora® account immediately.

1During playback, touch , then

or .

Note

Pandora® limits the number of stations per account.

Deleting a Station

Stations can be deleted from the station list in

order to make room for new stations.

1During playback, touch .

The station list appears.

2In the station list, touch .

The delete mode will be activated and

checkboxes will be shown next to station

names.

3Check the stations to be deleted and

press “Delete.”

A confirmation box will show “OK” to

confirm deletion.

4Touch “OK.”

Sound Adjustment

Selecting the sound quality

— EQ7

You can select an equalizer curve from 7 music

types (“Xplod,” “Vocal,” “Edge,” “Cruise,”

“Space,” “Gravity,” “Custom,” or “OFF”).

1During reception/playback, press

(HOME), then touch .

2Touch .

The sound setting menu appears.

3Touch “EQ7.”

The options appear.

4Touch the desired equalizer curve.

The setting is complete.

To cancel the equalizer curve, select “OFF.”

To return to the previous display, touch .

Note

When you operate the sound adjustment during USB

Video playback, the playback is stopped and no sound

is output.

Customizing the equalizer curve

— EQ7 Tune

The EQ7 “Custom” curve allows you to make

your own equalizer settings. You can adjust the

level of 7 different bands: 63 Hz, 160 Hz,

400Hz, 1kHz, 2.5kHz, 6.3kHz, and 16kHz.

1During reception/playback, press

(HOME), then touch .

2Touch , then “EQ7.”

3Touch “Tune.”

The tuning display appears.

4Touch +/– of each frequency to adjust

their levels.

The level is adjustable in single steps,

between –8 and +8.

To restore the factory-set equalizer curve,

touch “Reset.”

ATT

Reset OK

Back

EQ7 Tune : Custom

Top

62 Hz

0157 Hz

0396 Hz

01 kHz

02.5 kHz

06.3 kHz

016 kHz

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5Touch “OK.”

The setting is complete.

To return to the previous display, touch .

Tip

Other equalizer types are also adjustable.

Adjusting the sound

characteristics

The sound balance between left and right

speakers (“Balance”) and front and rear speakers

(“Fader”) can be adjusted to your preference.

You can also adjust the volume level of the

subwoofer if it is connected.

1During reception/playback, press

(HOME), then touch .

2Touch .

The sound setting menu appears.

3Touch “Balance/Fader/Subwoofer.”

The setting display appears.

4Touch B/V/v/b to adjust the balance/

fader.

The level is adjustable in single steps between

–15 and +15 (Balance)/–15 and +15 (Fader).

5Touch +/– to adjust the volume level of

the subwoofer.

This setting is adjustable only when a

subwoofer is connected and “Subwoofer” is

set to “ON” (page 49).

The level is adjustable in single steps,

between –6 and +6.

To return to the previous display, touch .

Optimizing sound for the

listening position

— Intelligent Time Alignment

The unit can change the localization of sound by

delaying the sound output from each speaker to

suit your position, and simulate a natural sound

field with the feeling of being in the center of it

wherever you sit in the car.

The options for “Listening Position” are

indicated below.

You can also set the approximate subwoofer

position from your listening position if:

– the subwoofer is connected and “Subwoofer” is

set to “ON” (page 49).

– the listening position is set to “Front L,” “Front

R,” “Front,” or “All.”

1During reception/playback, press

(HOME) then touch .

2Touch .

The sound setting menu appears.

3Touch “Listening Position.”

The setting display appears.

4Move the scrollbar up and down, then

touch “Listening Position.”

Touch “Front L,” “Front R,” “Front,” “All,” or

“Custom Tune.”

5Set the subwoofer position.

If you select “Front L,” “Front R,” “Front,” or

“All” in step 4 above, you can set the

subwoofer position.

Touch “Near,” “Normal,” or “Far.”

The setting is complete.

To cancel Intelligent Time Alignment, select

“OFF.”

To return to the previous display, touch .

ATTBack

Balance/Fader/Subwoofer Level Adjust

Top

Subwoofer

Fader : 0

Balance : 0

“Front L” (1): Front left

“Front R” (2): Front right

“Front” (3): Center front

“All” (4): In the center of

your car

“Custom Tune”: Precisely

calibrated position (page 42)

“OFF”: No position set

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Calibrating the listening position

— Intelligent Time Alignment Tune

You can precisely calibrate your listening

position from each speaker so that the sound

delay reaches the listener more correctly.

Before starting, measure the distance between

your listening position and each speaker.

1During reception/playback, press

(HOME) then touch .

2Touch , then “Listening Position.”

3Touch “Custom Tune.”

The setting display appears.

4Touch +/– of each speaker to set the

distance between your listening

position and the speakers.

The distance is adjustable in 2 cm (13/16 in)

steps, between 0 and 400 cm (0 and 13 1/10 ft).

To restore the default setting, touch “Reset.”

5Touch “OK.”

The setting is complete.

To return to the previous display, touch .

Note

The setting is applied only after “OK” is touched.

Speaker configuration and

volume setup

Creating a virtual center speaker

— CSO

To fully enjoy surround sound, it is preferable to

have 5 speakers (front left/right, rear left/right,

center) and 1 subwoofer. CSO (Center Speaker

Organizer) allows you to create a virtual center

speaker even though a real center speaker is not

connected.

1During DVD playback, touch the

display.

2Touch .

The Disc Option menu appears.

3Touch “Center Speaker Organizer.”

The options appear.

4Touch “CSO1,” “CSO2,” or “CSO3.”

The setting is complete.

To return to the previous display, touch .

Note

“CSO” is effective only when “Multi Ch Output” is set to

“Multi” (page 51), as it is effective only for playback of

multi-channel sources.

Using rear speakers like

subwoofers — Rear Bass

Enhancer

Rear Bass Enhancer enhances the bass sound by

applying the low pass filter setting (page 48) to

the rear speakers. This function allows the rear

speakers to work like a pair of subwoofers if one

is not connected.

1During reception/playback, press

(HOME), then touch .

2Touch .

The sound setting menu appears.

3Move the scrollbar up and down, then

touch “Rear Bass Enhancer.”

The options appear.

4Touch “RBE1,” “RBE2,” or “RBE3.”

The setting is complete.

To return to the previous display, touch .

ATT

Reset OK

Back

Position Tune

Top

100 100 100 100 100

(cm)

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Adjusting the speaker volume

You can adjust the volume level of each

connected speaker.

The adjustable speakers are “Front R” (Front

Right), “Front L” (Front Left), “Surround L”

(Rear Left), “Surround R” (Rear Right) and

“Subwoofer*.”

*Adjustable only when a subwoofer is connected and

“Subwoofer” is set to “ON” (page 49).

1While no source is selected, press

(HOME), then touch .

2Touch .

The sound setting menu appears.

3Move the scrollbar up and down, then

touch “4.1ch Speaker Level.”

The setting display appears.

4Touch the speaker, then +/– to adjust

the level.

Repeat this step to adjust each speaker’s

volume.

To restore the default setting, touch “Reset.”

To return to the previous display, touch .

Monitor Adjustment

Touch panel calibration

Touch panel calibration is required if the

touching position does not correspond with the

proper item.

1Press (HOME), then touch .

2Touch .

The general setting menu appears.

3Move the scrollbar up and down, then

touch “Touch Panel Adjust.”

The setting display appears.

4Touch the targets in sequence.

The calibration is complete.

To cancel calibration, touch “Cancel.”

Adjusting the picture

— Picture EQ

You can adjust the picture to suit the interior

brightness of the car.

The options are indicated below.

“Dynamic”: Vivid picture with bright, clear

colors.

“Standard”: Standard picture.

“Theater”: Brightens the monitor; suitable for

darkly-lit movies.

“Sepia”: Applies a sepia tone to the picture.

“Custom 1,” “Custom 2”: User-adjustable

settings (page 44).

1During video/image playback, press

(HOME), then touch .

2Touch .

The Visual Settings menu appears.

3Touch “Picture EQ.”

The options appear.

4Touch the desired option.

To return to the previous display, touch .

Notes

•This setting is available only when the parking brake

is set.

•This setting is not available for USB Video.

Front L

Surround L

Subwoofer

Front R

Surround R

ATT

Reset

Back

4.1ch Speaker Level

Top

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Customizing the picture

The options “Custom 1” and “Custom 2” of

Picture EQ allow you to make your own picture

setting by adjusting the picture tones.

1During video/image playback, press

(HOME), then touch .

2Touch , then “Picture EQ.”

3Touch “Custom 1” or “Custom 2,” then

“Custom Tune.”

The setting display appears.

4Touch “Warm,” “Normal,” or “Cool” to

select “Color Tone.”

5Touch +/– of “Brightness” and “Color”

to adjust their levels.

To return to the previous display, touch .

Note

The picture of the rear view camera cannot be

adjusted.

Selecting the aspect ratio

You can change the screen aspect ratio.

The options are indicated below.

1During video/image playback, press

(HOME), then touch .

2Touch .

The screen setting menu appears.

3Touch “Aspect.”

The options appear.

4Touch the desired option.

To return to the previous display, touch .

Notes

•This setting is available only when the parking brake

is set.

•The screen aspect ratio of the rear view camera

cannot be changed.

•When you change the screen aspect of USB Video,

enter the option menu of USB Video. (page 23)

ATTBack

Picture EQ : Custom Tune

Top

Cool

Color Tone Brightness

0Color

Normal

Warm

“Normal”: Picture with 4:3

aspect ratio (regular picture).

“Wide”: Picture with 4:3

aspect ratio enlarged to the left

and right edges of the screen,

with overflowing parts of the

top and bottom cut off to fill the

screen.

“Full”: Picture with 16:9

aspect ratio.

“Zoom”: Picture with 4:3

aspect ratio enlarged to the left

and right edges of the screen.

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Settings

The setting menu includes the following

categories.

• : General Settings (page 46)

• : Sound Settings (page 48)

• : Visual Settings (page 50)

• : Source Settings (page 51)

Basic setting operation

You can set items in the menu via the following

procedure.

For example, when setting the demonstration:

1Press (HOME), then touch .

The setting menu appears.

2Touch .

The general setting display appears.

3Touch “Demo” to set to “OFF.”

The setting is complete.

To scroll the options (only when required), move

the scrollbar up and down.

To return to the previous display, touch .

ATT

General Sound Screen Visual

1/4

Security Control

Clock Adjust

Auto OFF

Output Color System

Locked

OFF / ON

NTSC / PAL

Back Top

ATT

Screen Select

Picture EQ

Aspect

Clock

Demo

Dynamic

Full

OFF / ON

Back Top

General Sound Screen Visual

1/1

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General Settings

Touch c c the desired item c the desired option. For details on this procedure, see “Basic

setting operation” on page 45.

For details, see the pages listed below. “z” indicates the default setting.

Item Option Purpose Unit status

Navigation Source

Playback Control

L-Audio/

R-Nav,

R-Audio/

L-Nav (z),

Navigation

Only

To change the Navigation

mode.

Any status

Clock Adjust (page 14, 16) ––Any status

Language English (z),

Français,

Español,

Português,

Русский,

Nederlands,

Deutsch,

Italiano

To select the display

language.

Any status

Name Characters Latin

Characters

(z), Russian

Characters,

Simplified

Chinese,

Traditional

Chinese,

Korean

Characters,

Thai

Characters

To select the character

encoding.

Any status

Auto OFF

Shuts off automatically after a

desired time when no source is

selected.

No (z)To deactivate the Auto Off

function. Any status

30sec, 30min,

60min To select the desired time.

Demo ON (z)To activate the

demonstration.

Any status

OFF To deactivate the

demonstration.

Beep ON (z)To activate the operation

sound.

Any status

OFF To deactivate the operation

sound.

Rotary Commander

Changes the operative

direction of rotary commander

controls.

Default (z)To use in the factory-set

position.

Any status

Reverse To use on the right side of

the steering column.

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*“Bluetooth Initialize” deletes all Bluetooth-related settings such as phonebook data, call history, preset dial,

history of connected Bluetooth devices, etc.

Item Option Purpose Unit status

Key Illumination (page 29) Light Blue (z)To change the color of the

buttons. Any status

Touch Panel Adjust

(page 43)

––Any status

Camera Input

Activates the video input from

the connected rear view

camera.

OFF To deactivate the input.

Any status

Normal (z)To display the picture from

the rear view camera when

the back lamp lights up.

Reverse To display the picture from

the rear view camera when

the shift lever is set to the R

(reverse) position.

Rear View Camera Setting

(page 54)

––Any status

Output Color System

Changes the color system

according to the connected

monitor.

(SECAM is not supported.)

NTSC (z)To set to NTSC.

No source

selected

PAL To set to PAL.

Bluetooth Connection

(page 32)

ON To search from the

Bluetooth device.

Any status

OFF (z)To not connect the

Bluetooth device.

Bluetooth Initialize*–To initialize the Bluetooth

settings. Any status

Firmware Version –To update the Firmware

version. Any status

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Sound Settings

Touch c c the desired item c the desired option. For details on this procedure, see “Basic setting

operation” on page 45.

For details, see the pages listed below. “z” indicates the default setting.

Item Option Purpose Unit status

EQ7 (page 40) OFF (z)To cancel the equalizer

curve.

During reception/

playback

Xplod, Vocal,

Edge, Cruise,

Space, Gravity,

Custom

To select the equalizer

curve; customize the

equalizer curve.

Balance/Fader/Subwoofer

(page 41)

Balance:

(–15 ~ +15)

Fader:

(–15 ~ +15)

z: 0

To adjust the level.

During reception/

playback

Subwoofer:

(–6 ~ +6)

z: 0

To adjust the volume level

of the subwoofer.

(Available only when

“Subwoofer” is set to

“ON.”)

Listening Position (page 41)

Sets the listening position and

subwoofer position.

OFF To not set the listening

position.

Any status

Front L (z)To set to front left.

Front R To set to front right.

Front To set to center front.

All To set to the center of your

car.

Custom To precisely calibrate the

listening position

(page 42).

Subwoofer:

Near,

Normal (z),

Far

To select the subwoofer

position. (Available only

when “Subwoofer” is set to

“ON,” and the listening

position is set to “Front L,”

“Front R,” “Front,” or

“All.”)

Rear Bass Enhancer

(page 42)

Uses rear speakers like

subwoofers.

OFF (z),

RBE1, RBE2,

RBE3

To select the mode.

During reception/

playback

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Item Option Purpose Unit status

Crossover Filter

Selects the cut-off frequency

of the front/rear speakers

(HPF) and subwoofer (LPF).

LPF: 50 Hz,

60 Hz, 80 Hz,

100 Hz (z),

120 Hz

To select the cut-off

frequency. (Available only

when “Subwoofer” is set to

“ON.”)

During reception/

playback

HPF: OFF (z)To not cut out the

frequencies.

HPF: 50 Hz,

60 Hz, 80 Hz,

100 Hz, 120 Hz

To select the cut-off

frequency.

Subwoofer

Phase:

Normal (z),

Reverse

To select the subwoofer

phase. (Available only

when “Subwoofer” is set to

“ON.”)

Subwoofer

Sets the subwoofer connection

status.

ON (z)To set the connection status

to on. No source

selected

OFF To set the connection status

to off.

4.1ch Speaker Level

(page 43)

–– No source

selected

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Visual Settings

Touch c c the desired item c the desired option. For details on this procedure, see “Basic

setting operation” on page 45.

For details, see the pages listed below. “z” indicates the default setting.

*1 This setting is available only when the parking brake is set.

*2 When you change the screen aspect of USB Video, enter the option menu of USB Video (page 23).

Item Option Purpose Unit status

Dimmer

Changes the display

brightness.

Auto (z)To dim the display

automatically when you

turn lights on. (Available

only when the illumination

control lead is connected.) Any status

ON To dim the display.

OFF To deactivate the dimmer.

Dimmer Level

Sets the brightness level when

the dimmer is activated.

(–5 ~ +5)

z: 0 To select the level.

Any status

Picture EQ*1 (page 43) Dynamic (z),

Standard,

Theater, Sepia

To select the picture

quality. During video/

image playback

Custom 1,

Custom 2 To customize the picture

quality.

Aspect*1*2 (page 44) Full (z),

Normal,

Wide,

Zoom

To select the screen aspect

ratio. During video/

image playback

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Source Settings

Touch c c the desired item c the desired option. For details on this procedure, see “Basic

setting operation” on page 45.

For details, see the pages listed below. “z” indicates the default setting.

Item Option Purpose Unit status

DVD Direct Search

(page 22)

Sets the search item for DVD

direct search play.

Chapter (z)To search for a chapter.

Any status

Title To search for a title.

DVD Menu Language –To change the disc’s menu

language.

No source

selected

DVD Audio Language –To change the soundtrack

language.

No source

selected

DVD Subtitle Language –To change the subtitle

language recorded on the

disc.

No source

selected

Audio DRC

Makes the sound clear when

the volume is low. Only for a

DVD* conforming to Audio

DRC (Dynamic Range

Control).

*Excluding DVD-R/DVD-R DL/

DVD-RW in VR mode.

Standard (z)To select the standard

setting.

No source

selected

Wide To obtain the feeling of

being at a live performance.

Multi Channel Output

Switches the method of

outputting multi channel

sources.

Multi (z)To output in 4.1 channels.

No source

selected

Stereo To downmix to 2 channels.

Monitor Type

Selects an aspect ratio suitable

for the connected monitor.

(The screen aspect ratio of this

unit also changes.)

Depending on the disc, “4:3

Letter Box” may be selected

automatically instead of “4:3

Pan Scan,” and vice versa.

16:9 (z)To display a wide picture.

Suitable when connecting

to a wide-screen monitor or

a monitor with a wide

mode function.

No source

selected

4:3 Letter Box To display a wide picture

with bands on the upper

and lower positions of the

screen.

Suitable when connecting

to a 4:3 screen monitor.

4:3 Pan Scan To display a wide picture

on the entire screen and

automatically cut off the

portions that do not fit.

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Note

If parental control is applied, resume playback will not work. In this case, playback starts from the beginning of the

disc when it is inserted.

Item Option Purpose Unit status

DVD Playlist Play

(For DVD-R/DVD-R DL/

DVD-RW in VR mode only)

Original (z)To play titles as they were

originally recorded. No source

selected

Playlist To play an edited playlist.

Video CD PBC (page 20) ON (z)To play a VCD with PBC

functions. No source

selected

OFF To play a VCD without

PBC functions.

Multi Disc Resume ON (z)To store the resume settings

in memory for up to 5

video* discs.

*DVD VIDEO/VCD/Xvid/

MPEG-4 only. No source

selected

OFF To not store the resume

settings in memory.

Resume playback is

available only for the

current disc in the unit.

SXM Parental Control

(page 54)

Locked To activate the parental

lock. No source

selected

Unlocked (z)To deactivate the parental

lock.

Source Skip –To skip Source select. Any status

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Using Optional Equipment

Auxiliary audio/video

equipment

You can connect up to 2 optional devices, such as

a portable media player, game console, etc., to

the AUX1 IN and AUX2 IN terminals on the

unit.

Selecting an auxiliary device

1Press (HOME), then touch “AUX.”

The AUX playback display appears.

2Touch “AUX1” or “AUX2” to select the

device.

Operate via the portable device itself.

Adjusting the volume level

Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected

device before playback.

The volume level is common to “AUX1” and

“AUX2.”

1Reduce the volume on the unit.

2Press (HOME), then touch “AUX.”

The AUX playback display appears.

3Touch to open the menu, then

touch “Adjust Input Level.”

4Set your usual listening volume on the

unit.

5Touch –/+ repeatedly to adjust the

level.

The level is adjustable in single steps,

between –8 and +18.

Setting the type of device

By setting the type (video or audio) of each

connected device, the background screen can be

switched accordingly.

1Press (HOME), then touch “AUX.”

2Touch to open the menu, then

touch “AUX 1 Input” or “AUX 2 Input.”

3Touch “Audio” or “Video.”

The setting is complete.

To return to the previous display, touch .

ATT

Level 0

TopSource List

AUX1 AUX2

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SiriusXM Connect Tuner

By connecting an optional SiriusXM Connect

Tuner, you can use the features and functions of

the SiriusXM satellite radio (SiriusXM

subscriptions sold separately).

For more details on services, visit the following

web site:

http://www.siriusxm.com/

1Press (HOME), then touch “SXM.”

Selecting Channel List or Category

List

1Press .

The Channel List appears on the display.

2Move the scrollbar up and down to

select the desired channel.

3Press .

The Category List appears on the display.

4Move the scrollbar up and down to

select the desired category.

Storing channels

1Touch to enter the Preset Edit

mode.

2Select the number that you want to

store.

Parental control

Some SiriusXM channels contain content that is

not suitable for children. You can enable a

parental control passkey for these channels.

1On the Source Settings (page 51),

move the scrollbar up and down to

select “SXM Parental Control.”

2Enter the passkey, then touch “OK.”

To unblock the channels, enter the passkey. The

initial passkey is “0000.”

Displaying the SiriusXM Radio ID

1During playback, touch .

2Enter “000,” then select “channel 0.”

Rear view camera

By connecting the optional rear view camera to

the CAMERA terminal, you can display the

picture from the rear view camera.

The picture from the rear view camera appears

when:

– the back lamp lights up (or the shift lever is set

to the R (reverse) position).

–you press (HOME) then touch “Rear View

Camera.”*

–you press (DSPL) repeatedly.*

*The marker lines you edit in Rear view camera

settings do not appear.

Notes

•When backing up your car, watch the surroundings

carefully for safety. Do not depend on the rear view

camera exclusively.

•The picture from a rear view camera does not

appear in the rear monitor.

Tip

Even if a rear view camera is connected, you can set

the unit to not display the picture from a rear view

camera by deactivating the camera input (page 47).

Rear view camera settings

You can display setting items on the picture from

the rear view camera to assist operation.

This setting is available only when:

– “Camera Input” is set to “Normal” or

“Reverse” (page 47).

– the parking brake is applied.

1Press (HOME), then touch .

2Touch .

3Move the scrollbar up and down, then

touch “Rear View Camera Setting.”

The setting items appear.

Displaying marker lines

Touch “Marker.”

Touch “Marker” again to hide the marker lines.

Line Edit

Marker

Mirror

Turn off engine but keep the key in the “IGN” position.

Back

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Editing lines

1Touch “Line Edit.”

2Select the line to edit.

Touch “1 Edit,” “2 Edit,” or “3 Edit”

corresponding to the line to edit.

3Edit the line.

To increase the length, touch B b.

To reduce the length, touch bB.

To adjust the position, touch V or v.

To restore the default setting, touch “Reset.”

To return to the previous display, touch .

Additional Information

Precautions

• Cool off the unit beforehand if your car has been

parked in direct sunlight.

• Do not leave the front panel or audio devices

brought in inside the car, or it may cause

malfunction due to high temperature in direct

sunlight.

• Power antenna (aerial) extends automatically.

Moisture condensation

Should moisture condensation occur inside the unit,

remove the disc and wait for about an hour for it to

dry out; otherwise the unit will not operate properly.

To maintain high sound quality

Do not splash liquid onto the unit or discs.

Notes on LCD panel

•Do not wet the LCD panel or expose it to

liquids. This may cause a malfunction.

• Do not press on the LCD panel as doing so can

distort the picture or cause a malfunction (i.e., the

picture may become unclear, or the LCD panel

may be damaged).

• Do not touch other than with the finger, as it may

damage or break the LCD panel.

• Clean the LCD panel with a dry soft cloth. Do not

use solvents such as benzine, thinner,

commercially available cleaners, or antistatic

spray.

• Do not use this unit outside the temperature range

5 – 45 ºC (41 – 113 ºF).

• If your car was parked in a cold or hot place, the

picture may not be clear. However, the monitor is

not damaged, and the picture will become clear

after the temperature in your car becomes normal.

• Some stationary blue, red or green dots may

appear on the monitor. These are called “bright

spots,” and can happen with any LCD. The LCD

panel is precision-manufactured with more than

99.99% of its segments functional. However, it is

possible that a small percentage (typically 0.01%)

of the segments may not light up properly. This

will not, however, interfere with your viewing.

Back

Turn off engine but keep the key in the “IGN” position.

2 Edit

3 Edit

1 Edit

Reset

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Notes on discs

• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat

sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car

parked in direct sunlight.

• Before playing, wipe the discs

with a cleaning cloth from the

center out. Do not use solvents

such as benzine, thinner,

commercially available

cleaners.

• This unit is designed to play

discs that conform to the

Compact Disc (CD) standard.

DualDiscs and some of the music discs encoded

with copyright protection technologies do not

conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,

therefore, these discs may not be playable by this

unit.

•Discs that this unit CANNOT play

– Discs with labels, stickers, or sticky tape or

paper attached. Doing so may cause a

malfunction, or may ruin the disc.

– Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,

square, star). Attempting to do so may damage

the unit.

–8 cm (3 1/4 in) discs.

Note on playback operations of DVDs

and VCDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and VCDs may

be intentionally set by software producers. Since

this unit plays DVDs and VCDs according to the

disc contents the software producers designed, some

playback features may not be available. Also, refer

to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or

VCDs.

Notes on DATA CDs and DATA DVDs

• Some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs (depending on the

equipment used for its recording, or the disc

condition) may not play on this unit.

• Finalization is required for some discs (page 56).

• The unit is compatible with the following

standards.

For DATA CDs

– ISO 9660 level 1/level 2 format, Joliet/Romeo in

the expansion format

– Multi Session

For DATA DVDs

– UDF Bridge format (combined UDF and ISO

9660)

–Multi Border

• The maximum number of:

– folders (albums): 256 (including root and empty

folders).

– files (tracks/images/videos) and folders

contained in a disc: 2,000 (if a folder/file names

contain many characters, this number may

become less than 2,000).

– displayable characters for a folder/file name: 64

(Joliet/Romeo).

Notes on finalizing discs

The following discs are required to be finalized to

play on this unit.

• DVD-R/DVD-R DL (in video mode/VR mode)

• DVD-RW in video mode

• DVD+R/DVD+R DL

•CD-R

•CD-RW

The following discs can be played without

finalization.

• DVD+RW – automatically finalized.

• DVD-RW in VR mode – finalization not required.

For details, refer to the manual supplied with the

disc.

Notes on Multi Session CDs/Multi

Border DVDs

This unit can play Multi Session CDs/Multi Border

DVDs under the following conditions. Note that the

session must be closed and the disc must be

finalized.

• When CD-DA (Compact Disc Digital Audio) is

recorded in the first session:

The unit recognizes the disc as CD-DA and only

CD-DA of the first session is played, even if

another format (e.g., MP3) is recorded in other

sessions.

• When CD-DA is recorded other than in the first

session:

The unit recognizes the disc as a DATA CD or

DATA DVD, and all CD-DA sessions are skipped.

• When an MP3/WMA/AAC/JPEG/Xvid/MPEG-4

is recorded:

Only the sessions containing the selected file type

(audio/video/image)* are played (if CD-DA or

other data exists in other sessions, they are

skipped).

*For details on how to select the file type, see

page 28.

Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC/

JPEG/Xvid/MPEG-4 files

Folder

(album)

MP3/WMA/AAC/

JPEG/Xvid/

MPEG-4 file

(track/image/

video)

MP3/WMA/AAC/

JPEG/Xvid/

MPEG-4

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About WMA files

WMA*1 files meeting the following

requirements can be played. Playback is not be

guaranteed for all WMA files meeting the

requirements.

Codec for Disc

• Media File format: ASF file format

• File extension: .wma

• Bit rate: 64 to 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate

(VBR))

• Sampling frequency *2: 44.1 kHz

Codec for MSC

• Media File format: ASF file format

• File extension: .wma

• Bit rate: 64 to 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate

(VBR)) *4

• Sampling frequency *2: 44.1 kHz

About MP3 files

MP3 files meeting the following requirements

can be played. Playback is not be guaranteed for

all MP3 files meeting the requirements.

Codec for Disc

• Media File format: MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer3) file

format

• File extension: .mp3

• Bit rate: 48 to 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate

(VBR))

• Sampling frequency *2: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

Codec for MSC

• Media File format: MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer3) file

format

• File extension: .mp3

• Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate

(VBR)) *4

• Sampling frequency *2: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

About AAC files

AAC*3 files meeting the following requirements

can be played. Playback is not be guaranteed for

all AAC files meeting the requirements.

Codec for Disc

• Media File format: MP4 file format

• File extension: .mp4, .m4a,

• Bit rate: 40 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate

(VBR))

• Sampling frequency *2: 44.1, 48 kHz

Codec for MSC

• Media File format: MP4 file format

• File extension: .mp4, .m4a, .3gp

• Bit rate: 48 to 288 kbps (Supports variable bit rate

(VBR)) *4

• Sampling frequency *2: 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05,

24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

About Linear PCM files

Linear PCM files meeting the following

requirements can be played. Playback is not be

guaranteed for all Linear PCM files meeting the

requirements.

Codec for MSC

• Media File format: Wave-Riff file format

• File extension: .wav

• Bit rate: 1,411 kbps

• Sampling frequency *2: 44.1 kHz

About HE-AAC files

HE-AAC files meeting the following

requirements can be played. Playback is not be

guaranteed for all HE-AAC files meeting the

requirements.

Codec for MSC

• Media File format: MP4 file format

• File extension: .mp4, .m4a, .3gp

• Bit rate: 32 to 144 kbps *4

• Sampling frequency *2: 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05,

24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

About AVC (H.264/AVC) files

AVC (H.264/AVC) files meeting the following

requirements can be played. Playback is not be

guaranteed for all AVC (H.264/AVC) files

meeting the requirements.

Codec for MSC

• Media File format: MP4 file format,

• File extension: .mp4, .m4v

• Profile: Baseline Profile/Main Profile

•Level: 4

• Bit rate: Max. 20 Mbps

• Frame rate: Max. 30 fps (30p/60i)

• Resolution: Max. 1,920 x 1,080 *5

About MPEG-4 files

MPEG-4 files meeting the following

requirements can be played. Playback is not be

guaranteed for all MPEG-4 files meeting the

requirements.

Codec for Disc

• Media File format: MP4 file format,

• File extension: .mp4

• Profile: Simple Profile

• Bit rate: Max. 10Mbps on DVD, 7Mbps on CD

• Frame rate: Max. 30 fps (30p/60i)

• Resolution: Max. 720 x 576 pixel

• Media File format: Xvid file format

• File extension: .avi, .xvid

• Profile: Advanced Simple Profile

• Bit rate: Max. 10Mbps on DVD, 7Mbps on CD

• Frame rate: Max. 30 fps (30p/60i)

• Resolution: Max. 720 x 576 *5

Codec for MSC

• Media File format: MP4 file format

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• File extension: .mp4, .m4v

• Profile: Simple Profile

• Bit rate: Max. 20 Mbps

• Frame rate: Max. 30 fps (30p/60i)

• Resolution: Max. 1,280 x 720 *5

• Media File format: MP4 file format

• File extension: .mp4, .m4v

• Profile: Advanced Simple Profile

• Bit rate: Max. 10 Mbps …(TBD)

• Frame rate: Max. 30 fps (30p/60i)

• Resolution: Max. 720 x 576 *5

• Media File format: Xvid file format

• File extension: .avi, .xvid

• Profile: Advanced Simple Profile

• Bit rate: Max. 8 Mbps

• Frame rate: Max. 30 fps (30p/60i)

• Resolution: Max. 720 x 576 *5

About Windows Media files

Windows Media files meeting the following

requirements can be played. Playback is not be

guaranteed for all Windows Media files meeting

the requirements.

Video 9 *1*6

• Media File format: ASF file format

• File extension: .wmv

• Bit rate: Max. 20 Mbps …(TBD)

• Frame rate: Max. 30 fps (30p/60i)

• Resolution: Max. 1,920 x 1,080 *5

About JPEG files

JPEG*7 files meeting the following requirements

can be played. Playback is not be guaranteed for

all JPEG files meeting the requirements.

Codec for MSC

• Media File format: Compatible with DCF 2.0/Exif

2.21 file format

• File extension: .jpg, jpeg

• Profile: Baseline Profile

• Number of pixels: Max. 6,048 x 4,032 pixels

(24,000,000 pixels)

*1 Copyright protected WMA/WMV files cannot be

played back.

*2 Sampling frequency may not correspond to all

encoders.

*3 Copyright protected AAC-LC files cannot be played

back.

*4 Non-standard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates

are included depending on the sampling frequency.

*5 These numbers indicate the maximum resolution of

playable video, and do not indicate the player’s

display resolution. The display resolution is 800 x

480.

*6 Some WMV files can be played back only by

transferring using Windows Media Player.

*7 Some photo files cannot be played back,

depending on their file formats.

About iPod

• You can connect to the following iPod models.

Update your iPod devices to the latest software

before use.

Made for

– iPod touch (4th generation)

– iPod touch (3rd generation)

– iPod touch (2nd generation)

– iPod touch (1st generation)

– iPod classic

– iPod nano (6th generation)

– iPod nano (5th generation)

– iPod nano (4th generation)

– iPod nano (3rd generation)

– iPod nano (2nd generation)

– iPod nano (1st generation)*

–iPhone 4

– iPhone 4S

– iPhone 3GS

– iPhone 3G

–iPhone

*Passenger App Control is not available for iPod nano

(1st generation).

• “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.

About Bluetooth function

What is Bluetooth technology?

• Bluetooth wireless technology is a short-range

wireless technology that enables wireless data

communication between digital devices, such as a

cellular phone and a headset. Bluetooth wireless

technology operates within a range of about 10 m

(about 33 feet). Connecting two devices is

common, but some devices can be connected to

multiple devices at the same time.

• You do not need to use a cable for connection

since Bluetooth technology is a wireless

technology, neither is it necessary for the devices

to face one another, such is the case with infrared

technology. For example, you can use such a

device in a bag or pocket.

• Bluetooth technology is an international standard

supported by millions of companies all over the

world, and employed by various companies

worldwide.

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On Bluetooth communication

• Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a

range of about 10 m.

Maximum communication range may vary

depending on obstacles (person, metal, wall, etc.)

or electromagnetic environment.

• The following conditions may affect the

sensitivity of Bluetooth communication.

– There is an obstacle such as a person, metal, or

wall between this unit and Bluetooth device.

– A device using 2.4 GHz frequency, such as a

wireless LAN device, cordless telephone, or

microwave oven, is in use near this unit.

• Because Bluetooth devices and wireless LAN

(IEEE802.11b/g) use the same frequency,

microwave interference may occur and result in

communication speed deterioration, noise, or

invalid connection if this unit is used near a

wireless LAN device. In such as case, perform the

following.

– Use this unit at least 10 m away from the

wireless LAN device.

– If this unit is used within 10 m of a wireless

LAN device, turn off the wireless LAN device.

– Install this unit and Bluetooth device as near to

each other as possible.

• 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.

• Connection with all Bluetooth devices cannot be

guaranteed.

– A device featuring Bluetooth function is

required to conform to the Bluetooth standard

specified by Bluetooth SIG, and be

authenticated.

– Even if the connected device conforms to the

above mentioned Bluetooth standard, some

devices may not be connected or work correctly,

depending on the features or specifications of the

device.

– While talking on the phone handsfree, noise may

occur, depending on the device or

communication environment.

• Depending on the device to be connected, it may

require some time to start communication.

Others

• Using the Bluetooth device may not function on

cellular phones, depending on radio wave

conditions and location where the equipment is

being used.

• If you experience discomfort after using the

Bluetooth device, stop using the Bluetooth device

immediately. Should any problem persist, consult

your nearest Sony dealer.

If you have any questions or problems concerning

your unit that are not covered in these Operating

Instructions, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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. Replace the

battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery. Use of

any other battery may present a risk of fire or

explosion.

Notes on the lithium battery

•Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.

Should the battery be swallowed, immediately

consult a doctor.

•Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good

contact.

•Be sure to observe the correct polarity when

installing the battery.

•Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,

otherwise a short-circuit may occur.

Fuse replacement

When replacing the fuse, be

sure to use one matching the

amperage rating stated on the

original fuse. If the fuse blows,

check the power connection and

replace the fuse. If the fuse

blows again after replacement,

there may be an internal

malfunction. In such a case,

consult your nearest Sony

dealer.

+ side up

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated.

Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of

in fire.

Fuse (10A)

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Cleaning the connectors

The unit may not function properly if the connectors

between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In

order to prevent this, detach the front panel

(page 14) and clean the connectors with a cotton

swab. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the

connectors may be damaged.

Notes

•For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the

connectors, and remove the key from the ignition

switch.

•Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers

or with any metal device.

Removing the unit

1Insert both release keys

simultaneously until they click.

2Pull the release keys to unseat the

unit.

3Slide the unit out of the mounting.

Specifications

Monitor section

Display type: Wide LCD color monitor

Dimensions: 6.1 in

System: TFT active matrix

Number of pixels:

1,152,000 pixels (800 × 3 (RGB) × 480)

Color system:

PAL/NTSC/SECAM/PAL-M/PAL-N automatic

select

Tuner section

Tuning range: 87.5 – 107.9 MHz

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency: 25 kHz

Usable sensitivity: 8 dBf

Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio: 80 dB (mono)

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

Intermediate frequency:

9,115 kHz or 9,125 kHz/5 kHz

Sensitivity: 26 µV

DVD/CD Player section

Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB

Frequency response: 10 – 20,000 Hz

Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit

Harmonic distortion: 0.01%

Region code: Labeled on the bottom of the unit

USB Player section

Interface: USB (High-speed)

Maximum current: 1 A

Wireless Communication

Communication System:

Bluetooth Standard version 2.1 + EDR

Main unit Back of the front

panel

Hook facing

inwards.

FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT

APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING

IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.

POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX

ÉTATS-UNIS. NON APPLICABLE AU

CANADA, Y COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE

QUÉBEC.

CEA2006 Standard

Power Output: 17 Watts RMS

4 Ohms < 1% THD+N

SN Ratio: 80 dBA

(reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms)

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

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Output:

Bluetooth Standard Power Class 2 (Max. +4 dBm)

Maximum communication range:

Line of sight approx. 10 m (33 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) 1.2

AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) 1.3

HFP (Handsfree Profile) 1.5

PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile)

OPP (Object Push Profile)

*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’s performance,

operating system, software application, etc.

*2 Bluetooth standard profiles indicate the purpose of

Bluetooth communication between devices.

Power amplifier section

Outputs: Speaker outputs

Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms

Maximum power output: 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

General

Outputs:

Video output terminal (rear)

Audio output terminals (front/rear)

Subwoofer output terminal

Power antenna (aerial)/Power amplifier control

terminal (REM OUT)

Inputs:

Illumination control terminal

BUS control input terminal

Remote controller input terminal

Antenna (aerial) input terminal

Parking break control terminal

Microphone input terminal

Reverse input terminal

Camera input terminal

AUX audio input terminals

AUX video input terminals

USB signal input connector

Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery

(negative ground (earth))

Dimensions: Approx. 178 × 100 × 173 mm

(7 1/8 × 4 × 6 7/8 in) (w/h/d)

Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 × 111 × 160 mm

(7 1/4 × 4 3/8 × 6 3/8 in) (w/h/d)

Mass: Approx. 2.0 kg (4 lb 5 oz)

Supplied accessories:

Parts for installation and connections (1 set)

Microphone

Remote Commander: RM-X271

Panel Case

Optional accessories/equipment:

Mobile monitor: XVM-B62

USB and Video connection cable for iPod:

RC-202IPV

Rear View Camera: XA-R800C

Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed

accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed

information.

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

Region code

The region system is used to protect software

copyrights.

The region code is located on the bottom of the unit,

and only DVDs labeled with an identical region code

can be played on this unit.

DVDs labeled can also be played.

If you try to play any other DVD, the message

“Playback prohibited by region code.” will appear on

the monitor screen. Depending on the DVD, no region

code may be labeled even though playing the DVD is

prohibited by area restrictions.

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.

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

the back cover.

General

No power is being supplied to the unit.

• Check the connection or fuse.

• If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it

cannot be operated with the remote commander.

tTurn on the unit.

The power antenna (aerial) does not extend.

The power antenna (aerial) does not have a relay box.

There is no beep sound.

• The beep sound is canceled (page 46).

• An optional power amplifier is connected and you are

not using the built-in amplifier.

The contents of the memory have been erased.

• The reset button has been pressed.

tStore again into the memory.

• The power supply lead or battery has been

disconnected or it is not connected properly.

Stored stations and correct time are erased.

The fuse has blown.

The unit makes noise when the position of the

ignition is switched.

The leads are not matched correctly with the car’s

accessory power connector.

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby

Laboratories.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and

patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

ALL

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The display disappears from/does not appear

on the monitor.

• The dimmer is set to “ON” (page 50).

• The display disappears if you press and hold

(SOURCE/OFF).

tPress (SOURCE/OFF) on the unit until the

display appears.

• “M.OFF” is set to on and the Monitor Off function is

activated (page 10).

tTouch anywhere on the display to turn the display

back on.

The display does not respond to your touch

correctly.

• Touch one part of the display at a time. If two or more

parts are touched simultaneously, the display will not

operate correctly.

• Calibrate the touch panel of the display (page 43).

The Auto Off function does not operate.

The unit is turned on. The Auto Off function activates

after turning off the unit.

tExit the source.

Operation of the remote commander is not

possible.

If the Monitor Off function is activated (no lighting),

operation of the remote commander is not possible

(page 10).

The menu items cannot be selected.

Unavailable menu items are displayed in gray.

AUX cannot be selected as the source.

All AUX input settings are set to “OFF.”

tSet “AUX1 Input”/“AUX2 Input” to “Video” or

“Audio” (page 53).

The monitor angle cannot be adjusted.

The monitor was opened while the unit was being

reset.

tBe sure to close the front panel before you reset the

unit.

Radio reception

The stations cannot be received.

The sound is hampered by noises.

The connection is not correct.

tConnect 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

(only when your car has built-in radio antenna

(aerial) in the rear/side glass).

tCheck the connection of the car antenna (aerial).

tIf the auto antenna (aerial) will not extend, check

the connection of the power antenna (aerial)

control lead.

Preset tuning is not possible.

• Store the correct frequency in the memory.

• The broadcast signal is too weak.

Automatic tuning is not possible.

The broadcast signal is too weak.

tPerform manual tuning.

RDS

PTY displays “None.”

• The current station is not an RDS station.

• RDS data has not been received.

• The station does not specify the program type.

Picture

There is no picture/picture noise occurs.

• A connection has not been made correctly.

• Check the connection to the connected equipment,

and set the input selector of the equipment to the

source corresponding to this unit.

• The disc is defective or dirty.

• Installation is not correct.

tInstall the unit at an angle of less than 45° in a

sturdy part of the car.

• The parking cord (light green) is not connected to the

parking brake switch cord, or the parking brake is not

applied.

The picture does not fit in the screen.

The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD.

There is no picture/picture noise occurs in the

rear monitor.

• A source/mode which is not connected is selected. If

there is no input, no picture appears in the rear

monitor.

• The color system setting is incorrect.

tSet the color system to “PAL” or “NTSC”

according to the connected monitor (page 47).

• The picture of the rear view camera is displayed on

this unit.

tNo picture appears in the rear monitor if the

picture of the rear view camera is displayed on

this unit.

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Sound

There is no sound/sound skips/sound cracks.

• A connection has not been made correctly.

• Check the connection to the connected equipment,

and set the input selector of the equipment to the

source corresponding to this unit.

• The disc is defective or dirty.

• Installation is not correct.

tInstall the unit at an angle of less than 45° in a

sturdy part of the car.

• The MP3 file sampling rate is not 32, 44.1, or

48 kHz.

• The WMA file sampling rate is not 32, 44.1, or

48 kHz.

• The AAC file sampling rate is not 44.1 or 48 kHz.

• The MP3 file bit rate is not 48 to 192 kbps.

• The WMA file bit rate is not 64 to 192 kbps.

• The AAC file bit rate is not 40 to 320 kbps.

• The unit is in pause/reverse/fast-forward mode.

• The settings for the outputs are not made correctly.

• The DVD output level is too low (page 21).

• The volume is too low.

• The ATT function is activated.

• The position of the fader control “Fader” is not set for

a 2-speaker system.

• The format is not supported (such as DTS).

tCheck if the format is supported by this unit

(page 9).

Sound is noisy.

Keep cords and cables away from each other.

Disc operation

The disc cannot be loaded.

• Another disc is already loaded.

• The disc has been forcibly inserted upside down or in

the wrong way.

The disc does not play.

• The disc is defective or dirty.

• The disc is not playable.

• The DVD is not playable due to the region code.

• The disc is not finalized (page 56).

• The disc format and file version are incompatible

with this unit (page 9, 56).

•Press Z to remove the disc.

MP3/WMA/AAC/JPEG/Xvid/MPEG-4 files do not

play.

• Recording was not performed according to the ISO

9660 level 1 or level 2 format or the Joliet or Romeo

expansion format (DATA CD), or the UDF Bridge

format (DATA DVD) (page 56).

• The file extension is incorrect (page 57).

• Files are not stored in MP3/WMA/AAC/JPEG/Xvid/

MPEG-4 format.

• If the disc contains multiple file types, only the

selected file type (audio/video/image) can be played.

tSelect the appropriate file type using the list

(page 28).

MP3/WMA/AAC/JPEG/Xvid/MPEG-4 files take

longer to play than others.

The following discs take a longer time to start

playback.

– a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure.

– a disc recorded in Multi Session/Multi Border.

– a disc to which data can be added.

The disc does not start playing from the

beginning.

Resume playback or multi-disc resume playback

(page 52) has taken effect.

Certain functions cannot be performed.

Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform

operations such as stop, search, or repeat/shuffle play.

For details, refer to the manual supplied with the disc.

The soundtrack/subtitle language or angle

cannot be changed.

• Use the DVD menu instead of the direct selection

button on the remote commander (page 17).

• Multilingual tracks, multilingual subtitles, or multi-

angles are not recorded on the DVD.

• The DVD prohibits changing.

The operation buttons do not function.

The disc will not eject.

Press the reset button (page 13).

USB playback

Items cannot be played via a USB hub.

This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB

hub.

Items cannot be played.

Reconnect the USB device.

The USB device takes longer to play.

The USB device contains large-sized files or files with

a complicated tree structure.

A beep sounds.

During playback, the USB device has been

disconnected.

tBefore disconnecting a USB device, make sure to

stop playback first for data protection.

The sound is intermittent.

• The sound may be intermittent at a high bit rate of

more than 320 kbps.

• During USB Video playback, the playback is

intermittent.

–Press (HOME) or launch the System settings

– Launch the USB Photo, Navigation, etc.

Bluetooth function

The other Bluetooth device cannot detect this

unit.

• Set “Signal” to “ON” (page 38).

• While connecting to a Bluetooth device, this unit

cannot be detected from another device. Disconnect

the current connection and search for this unit from

the other device. The disconnected device can be

reconnected by selecting from the list of registered

devices.

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Error displays/messages

This unit cannot detect the other Bluetooth

device.

Check the Bluetooth setting of the other device.

Connection is not possible.

• Depending on the other device, searching from this

unit may not be possible.

tSearch for this unit from the other device.

• Depending on the status of the other device,

searching from this unit may not be possible.

tSearch for this unit from the other device.

• Check the pairing and connection procedures in the

manual of the other device, etc., and perform the

operation again.

The name of the detected device does not

appear.

Depending on the status of the other device, it may not

be possible to obtain the name.

There is no ringtone.

• Raise the volume while receiving a call.

• Depending on the connecting device, the ringtone

may not be sent properly.

tSet “Ringtone” to “Default” (page 37).

The talker’s voice volume is low.

Raise the volume during a call.

The other party says that the volume is too low

or high.

Adjust the “MIC Gain” level (page 35).

Echo or noise occurs during call

conversations.

• Reduce the volume.

• “Speech Quality” is set to “OFF.”

tSet “Speech Quality” to “Mode 1” or “Mode 2”

(page 37).

• If ambient noise other than the phone call sound is

loud, try reducing this noise.

tShut the window if road noise is loud.

tLower the air conditioner if the air conditioner is

loud.

The phone sound quality is poor.

Phone sound quality depends on reception conditions

of the cellular phone.

tMove your car to a place where you can enhance

the cellular phone’s signal if the reception is poor.

The volume of the connected Bluetooth device

is low or high.

Volume level will differ depending on the Bluetooth

device.

tReduce the volume level differences between this

unit and the Bluetooth device (page 38).

No sound is output during audio streaming.

The connected Bluetooth device is paused.

tCancel pause of the Bluetooth device.

The sound skips during audio streaming.

• Reduce the distance between the unit and the

Bluetooth device.

• If the Bluetooth device is stored in a case which

interrupts the signal, remove the case while using the

device.

• Several Bluetooth devices or other devices which

emit radio waves are used nearby.

tTurn off the other devices.

tIncrease the distance from the other devices.

• The playback sound stops momentarily when this

unit is connecting to a cellular phone. This is not a

malfunction.

You cannot control the connected Bluetooth

device during audio streaming.

Check that the connected Bluetooth device supports

AVRCP.

Some functions do not work.

Check that the connecting device supports the

functions in question.

The name of the other party does not appear

when a call is received.

• The other party is not stored in the phonebook.

tAdd the other party to the phonebook (page 35).

• The calling phone is not set to send the phone

number.

A call is answered unintentionally.

• The connecting phone is set to start a call

automatically.

• “Auto Answer” of this unit is set to “Short” or

“Long” (page 37).

Pairing failed due to time out.

Depending on the connecting device, the time limit for

pairing may be short. Try completing the pairing

within the time by setting a single digit passkey.

The Bluetooth function cannot be operated.

Exit the source by pressing and holding

(SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second, then turn on the unit.

No sound is output from the car speakers

during a handsfree call.

If the sound is output from the cellular phone, set the

cellular phone to output the sound from the car

speakers.

Bluetooth device is not found.

The unit cannot detect a connectable Bluetooth device.

tCheck the Bluetooth setting of the connecting

device.

Busy now… Please try again.

The unit is busy.

tWait for a moment and try again.

Cannot read.

• The unit cannot read the data due to some problem.

• The data is damaged or corrupted.

• The disc is corrupted.

• The disc is incompatible with this unit.

• The disc is not finalized.

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For Pandora® internet radio:

Disc Error

• The disc is dirty or inserted upside down.

tClean or insert the disc correctly.

• A blank disc has been inserted.

• The disc cannot play due to a problem.

tInsert another disc.

• The disc is not compatible with this unit.

tInsert a compatible disc.

•Press Z to remove the disc.

Disc Reading...

The unit is reading all file/album (folder) information

on the disc.

tWait until reading is complete and playback starts

automatically. Depending on the disc structure, it

may take more than a minute.

Error

• The USB device was not automatically recognized.

tReconnect it again.

• Phonebook content has changed during cellular

phone access.

tAccess the phonebook again.

• Phonebook access was disconnected by the cellular

phone.

tAccess the phonebook again.

• Phonebook download from the cellular phone failed

due to a problem.

tDownload the phonebook again (page 35).

• Phonebook browsing from the cellular phone failed

due to a problem.

tRetry browsing (page 36).

• Phonebook listing from the cellular phone failed due

to a problem.

tRetry listing (page 36).

Error - Please select ‘Bluetooth Initialize’ from

the General Settings menu.

A memory error has occurred.

tInitialize the Bluetooth setting (page 38).

FAILURE (Displays for about 1 second.)

When the SAT tuner is connected, storing a SAT radio

channel in a preset failed.

tBe sure to tune to the channel that you want to

store, then try it again.

Handsfree device is not available.

A cellular phone is not connected.

tConnect a cellular phone (page 32).

Hubs not supported.

USB hubs are not supported on this unit.

Local Seek +/Local Seek –

The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning.

No device found.

No device is in the list of registered Bluetooth device.

tPerform pairing with a Bluetooth device (page 32).

No playable data.

The disc does not contain playable data.

Offset

There may be an internal malfunction.

tCheck the connection. If the error indication

remains on the display, consult your nearest Sony

dealer.

Output connection failure.

(Displays until any button is pressed.)

The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect.

tSee the supplied “Installation/Connections” guide

to check the connection.

Overcurrent Caution on USB

The USB device is overloaded.

tDisconnect the USB device, then change the source

by pressing (SOURCE/OFF).

tIndicates that the USB device is out of order, or an

unsupported device is connected.

Playback prohibited by region code.

The DVD’s region code differs from the unit’s region

code.

Please push reset.

This unit or USB device cannot be operated due to a

problem.

tPress the reset button (page 13).

The connected USB device is not supported.

For details on the compatibility of your USB device,

visit the support site on the back cover.

USB device is not connected.

USB is selected as source without a USB device

connected. A USB device or a USB cable has been

disconnected during playback.

tBe sure to connect a USB device and USB cable.

USB Reading...

The unit is reading all file/album (folder) information

in the connected USB device.

tWait until reading is complete and playback starts

automatically. Depending on the structure, it may

take time.

“” or “”

During reverse or fast-forward, you have reached the

beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any

further.

“”

The character cannot be displayed with the unit.

Allow Connection? Check number on mobile

device.

Check the number on your mobile device. If the

number is correct, touch “Yes” to allow the

connection.

API Version Error

The API versions differ.

tSelect a source other than “Pandora,” then select

the Pandora® source again.

Bookmark Error

Bookmarking a track or artist failed.

tTry bookmarking again.

Cannot Skip

Skip (Next) is prohibited for the current content.

tWait until the commercial ends.

tPandora® limits the number of skips allowed.

Wait until the next song begins, or select another

station on the list.

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For SiriusXM:

If these solutions do not help improve the situation,

consult your nearest Sony dealer.

If you take the unit to be repaired because of disc

playback trouble, bring the disc that was used at the

time the problem began.

Cannot Thumbs Up/Down

The song does not support Thumbs Up/Down.

No Station

There is no station on your Pandora® account.

tCreate a station on your mobile device.

tSelect a source other than “Pandora,” then select

the Pandora® source again.

Please launch Pandora application on mobile

device and touch “Connect”.

The Pandora® application has not been launched.

tLaunch Pandora® on your mobile device, then

touch “Connect.”

Server Error

The Pandora® server may have a problem.

tSelect a source other than “Pandora,” then select

the Pandora® source again.

Thumbs Up/Down Error

Thumbs Up/Down feedback failed.

tTry Thumbs Up/Down again.

When not driving please see your device.

If your mobile device has a problem, make sure your

car is parked in a safe place.

tCheck other operations on your mobile device,

then launch the Pandora® application again.

tSelect a source other than “Pandora,” then select

the Pandora® source again.

CH LOCKD (Channel Locked)

The selected channel is locked by the parental control

function.

CH UNAVL (Channel Unavailable)

The selected channel is not available.

The active channel has become unavailable.

CH UNSUB (Channel Unsubscribed)

There is no subscription to the selected channel.

The subscription to the active channel has been

terminated.

CHK TUNR (Check Tuner)

The SiriusXM Connect tuner is not functioning

properly.

tDisconnect the SiriusXM Connect tuner, and

connect it again.

CHEK ANT (Check Antenna)

The antenna (aerial) is not being used properly.

tMake sure the antenna (aerial) is connected and

being used properly.

CODE ERROR

Passkey inputs failed.

MEM FAILURE (Memory Failure)

This unit failed to store the channel in the preset dial.

tMake sure that the channel you intend to store is

correct.

NOSIGNAL

The service is stopped due to a signal interruption.

SUB UPDT (Subscription Updated), PRESS

SELECT

Your subscription has been updated.

tPress the select button.

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Language code list

The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.

Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language

1027 Afar

1028 Abkhazian

1032 Afrikaans

1039 Amharic

1044 Arabic

1045 Assamese

1051 Aymara

1052 Azerbaijani

1053 Bashkir

1057 Byelorussian

1059 Bulgarian

1060 Bihari

1061 Bislama

1066 Bengali;

Bangla

1067 Tibetan

1070 Breton

1079 Catalan

1093 Corsican

1097 Czech

1103 Welsh

1105 Danish

1109 German

1130 Bhutani

1142 Greek

1144 English

1145 Esperanto

1149 Spanish

1150 Estonian

1151 Basque

1157 Persian

1165 Finnish

1166 Fiji

1171 Faroese

1174 French

1181 Frisian

1183 Irish

1186 Scots Gaelic

1194 Galician

1196 Guarani

1203 Gujarati

1209 Hausa

1217 Hindi

1226 Croatian

1229 Hungarian

1233 Armenian

1235 Interlingua

1239 Interlingue

1245 Inupiak

1248 Indonesian

1253 Icelandic

1254 Italian

1257 Hebrew

1261 Japanese

1269 Yiddish

1283 Javanese

1287 Georgian

1297 Kazakh

1298 Greenlandic

1299 Cambodian

1300 Kannada

1301 Korean

1305 Kashmiri

1307 Kurdish

1311 Kirghiz

1313 Latin

1326 Lingala

1327 Laothian

1332 Lithuanian

1334 Latvian;

Lettish

1345 Malagasy

1347 Maori

1349 Macedonian

1350 Malayalam

1352 Mongolian

1353 Moldavian

1356 Marathi

1357 Malay

1358 Maltese

1363 Burmese

1365 Nauru

1369 Nepali

1376 Dutch

1379 Norwegian

1393 Occitan

1403 (Afan)Oromo

1408 Oriya

1417 Punjabi

1428 Polish

1435 Pashto;

Pushto

1436 Portuguese

1463 Quechua

1481 Rhaeto-

Romance

1482 Kirundi

1483 Romanian

1489 Russian

1491 Kinyarwanda

1495 Sanskrit

1498 Sindhi

1501 Sangho

1502 Serbo-

Croatian

1503 Singhalese

1505 Slovak

1506 Slovenian

1507 Samoan

1508 Shona

1509 Somali

1511 Albanian

1512 Serbian

1513 Siswati

1514 Sesotho

1515 Sundanese

1516 Swedish

1517 Swahili

1521 Tamil

1525 Telugu

1527 Tajik

1528 Thai

1529 Tigrinya

1531 Turkmen

1532 Tagalog

1534 Setswana

1535 Tonga

1538 Turkish

1539 Tsonga

1540 Tatar

1543 Twi

1557 Ukrainian

1564 Urdu

1572 Uzbek

1581 Vietnamese

1587 Volapük

1613 Wolof

1632 Xhosa

1665 Yoruba

1684 Chinese

1697 Zulu

1703 Not specified

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souhaitez consulter les toutes dernières

informations techniques sur ce produit,

rendez-vous sur le site Web suivant :

Support site

If you have any questions or for the

latest support information on this

product, please visit the web site

below:

Sitio Web de soporte

técnico en línea

Para resolver cualquier duda u

obtener la información más reciente

sobre el soporte técnico de este

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If you have any questions/problems

regarding this product, try the following:

Read Troubleshooting in these

Operating Instructions.

Reset the unit.

Note: Stored data may be erased.

Please contact (U.S.A. only);

Call 1-800-222-7669

URL http://www.SONY.com

Sony Corporation

Printed in Thailand

http://www.sony.net/

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