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Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of the and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS car for safety. standard(s). Operation is subject to the following For installation and connections, see the two conditions: (1) this device may not cause supplied installation/connections manual.
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Caution the handsfree must be switched on in a service area with adequate cellular signal strength. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR ANY Emergency calls may not be possible on all cellular INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL phone networks or when certain network services DAMAGES OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING, and/or phone features are in use.
Guide to Parts and Controls Main unit XAV-712HD There is a tactile dot to the right of the VOLUME + button. XAV-602BT...
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Disc slot (XAV-712HD: located behind the front panel) VOLUME –/+ DSPL (display) Change the display items. -M.OFF (monitor off) Press and hold to turn off the monitor and the button illumination. Touch anywhere on the display to turn back on.
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Screen displays Lights up when a device is connected to the unit for audio streaming. Status bar: Flashes when the connection is in progress. Lights up when a cellular phone is connected to the unit for handsfree calling. Flashes when the connection is in progress. Indicates the signal strength status of the connected cellular phone.
Setting the Clock Getting Started Press HOME, then touch [Settings]. Resetting the Unit Touch , then touch [Date & Time]. Touch [Select Time Zone]. Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing connections, The setting display appears.
Select [Sony Car Audio] shown in the Detaching the front panel (XAV- display of the BLUETOOTH device. 602BT only) If passkey* input is required on the BLUETOOTH device, input [0000]. You can detach the front panel of this unit to * Passkey may be called “passcode,”...
To listen to the radio, press HOME then touch [Tuner]. For XAV-712HD Program Service Data: Contributes to the superior user experience of HD Radio Technology. Presents song name, artist, station IDs, HD2/HD3 Channel Guide, and other relevant data streams.
(page 13). Tuning Tunes in automatically. For operations during HD Radio reception, Touch the current band. see “About FM Multicasting (XAV-712HD The band list appears. only)” (page 12). Touch the desired band ([FM1], [FM2], [FM3], [AM1], or [AM2]).
Touch the desired program type. About FM Multicasting (XAV-712HD The unit searches for a station broadcasting the only) selected program type. Some FM HD Radio stations provide a main To close the PTY list, touch program and supplemental program(s) (up to 7) at the same frequency.
To operate instant replay when song information is broadcast on an HD Stores broadcast content in the memory of the Radio station (XAV-712HD only)/SiriusXM channel, SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner. Memory capacity differs allows you to tag songs and purchase them later.
Press the number buttons on the remote Refer to the operating instructions supplied with commander to select the desired item, the disc. then press ENTER. XAV-712HD Follow the instructions in the menu for Press on the unit to open the front interactive operations. panel.
To change the audio channel Caution for iPhone When you connect an iPhone via USB, telephone When playing a VCD, you can listen to both left and volume is controlled by the iPhone itself. In order to right channels, right channel only or left channel avoid sudden loud sound after a call, do not only, via both right and left speakers.
The tracks in the iPod are played back from 1 minute Playback controls into each song. If the BLUETOOTH device supports AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile), you can control During audio playback, touch [ZAP]. playback via this unit in the same way as disc In the case of USB Music, ZAP mode starts from playback.
Press HOME, then touch [USB Music]. Your Mood (SensMe™) Touch , then Sony’s unique “SensMe™ channels” feature Flick the channel list left or right. automatically group tracks by channel or mood, Playback of the first track in the current channel and allow you to enjoy music intuitively.
iPod [Oldest first], Changes the video [Newest first], list sort order. Options Details [A to Z], [Z to A] [ZAPPIN Selects the playback USB Photo Time] time for the ZAPPIN function: [6 sec], [15 Options Details sec], [30 sec] [Slideshow Adjusts the time USB Music interval settings]...
Thumbs Up During playback, touch Listening to Pandora® Thumbs Down During playback, touch Pandora® is available to stream music through your iPhone, Android™ and BlackBerry® phones. You can Using the station list control Pandora® on a USB-connected iPhone or BLUETOOTH connected Android/BlackBerry phone The station list allows you to easily select a desired from this unit.
The level of ringtone volume will be stored into memory, independently from the regular volume (voice dial)* level. Say a voice tag stored on the cellular phone. XAV-712HD Press VOLUME +/– while receiving a call. (phone number input) Enter the phone number. XAV-602BT ...
You can send phonebook data from the connected volume level. cellular phone to this unit. Press HOME, then touch [Phone] [Receive XAV-712HD Phonebook]. The unit is ready to receive the Press VOLUME +/– during a call. phonebook data. Send the phonebook data by operating the XAV-602BT connected cellular phone.
BT Audio (Android phone only) When receiving is complete, BLUETOOTH device MirrorLink™ name appears. HDMI/MHL (XAV-712HD only) Pandora on the unit [Background Visualizer] The App Remote function is not available when Sets background visualizer: [ON], [OFF].
Refer to the manual supplied with the smartphone, or consult the manufacturer of the Enjoying high quality image smartphone for details. (XAV-712HD only) Connect your smartphone to the USB port. The unit automatically selects the HDMI in/MHL in as the source when the MHL device is connected to Press HOME, then touch [MirrorLink™].
An iPod is charged when it is connected to the unit via Radio reception: the appropriate adaptor. In this case, USB connection receive stored stations (go is also required. The supplied remote commander works for some of backward). the operations on the unit and the connected MHL Draw a vertical DVD/VCD/Xvid/MPEG-4...
HOME Key Function (hold 2sec push) (XAV-712HD only) Settings Unit status: Any status Option Purpose Select [Settings] in the HOME menu when you need Voice To assign the voice command to change the settings of the unit. Command (), function or the ATT function to “”...
Auto OFF Touch Panel Adjust Shuts off automatically after a desired time when Unit status: Any status no source is selected. Option Purpose Unit status: Any status – To adjust the touch panel Option Purpose calibration if the touching OFF (), 30 sec, To select the desired time to shut position does not correspond 30 min, 60 min...
Bluetooth Reset Balance / Fader Level Adjust Unit status: Any status Unit status: During reception/ playback Option Purpose Option Purpose – To initialize all BLUETOOTH- Balance : To adjust the sound balance related settings such as pairing (–15 - +15) between left and right speakers.
Crossover Filter Picture EQ Unit status: During reception/ playback Adjusts the picture to suit the interior brightness of the car. This setting is available only when the Option Purpose parking brake is set. Unit status: During video playback except USB LPF: 50 Hz, 60 To select the cut-off frequency of Video...
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DVD Menu Language Audio DRC Unit status: No source selected Makes the sound clear when the volume is low. Only for a DVD* conforming to Audio DRC (Dynamic Option Purpose Range Control). * Excluding DVD-R/DVD-R DL/DVD-RW in VR mode. English (), To select the default language Unit status: No source selected Chinese,...
DVD Playlist Play Auto Input Change(MHL) (For DVD-R/DVD-R DL/DVD-RW in VR mode only) (XAV-712HD only) Unit status: No source selected Unit status: Any Status Option Purpose Option Purpose Original () To play titles as they were ON, OFF () To select HDMI in/MHL in as the originally recorded.
Touch [AUX1] or [AUX2] to select the You can update the firmware of this unit from the device. following support site: Operate via the portable device itself. http://esupport.sony.com http://www.sony.com/caraudio To update the firmware, visit the support site, then Adjusting the volume level follow the online instructions.
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The monitor connected to the REAR OUT is active URL: http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ while the car is in motion. Please note that Sony cannot answer or respond to The picture on the display is switched to the any inquiries regarding the content of the source background screen, but audio source can be code.
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Some stationary blue, red or green dots may This unit is designed to play discs that conform to appear on the monitor. These are called “bright the Compact Disc (CD) standard. DualDiscs and spots,” and can happen with any LCD. The LCD some of the music discs encoded with copyright panel is precision-manufactured with more than protection technologies do not conform to the...
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DVD+RW – automatically finalized. About WMA files DVD-RW in VR mode – finalization not required. WMA* files meeting the following requirements can be played. Playback is not be guaranteed for all For details, refer to the manual supplied with the WMA files meeting the requirements.
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Profile: Advanced Simple Profile About Linear PCM files Bit rate: Max. 8 Mbps Linear PCM files meeting the following Frame rate: Max. 30 fps (30p/60i) requirements can be played. Playback is not be Resolution: Max. 720 × 576* guaranteed for all Linear PCM files meeting the requirements.
*5 These numbers indicate the maximum resolution of About BLUETOOTH function playable video, and do not indicate the player’s display resolution. The display resolution is 800 × 480. What is BLUETOOTH technology? *6 Some WMV files can be played back only by ...
Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers If you have any questions or problems concerning or with any metal device. your unit that are not covered in these Operating Instructions, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Specifications Maintenance FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT...
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AUX audio input terminals 1.5 A (HIGH CHARGE mode) AUX video input terminals USB ports HDMI in / MHL in section* HDMI in / MHL in port (XAV-712HD only) Interface: HDMI in / MHL in Incorporates MHL 2 (only MHL)
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Main unit (1) the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks Parts for installation and connections (1 set) by Sony Corporation is under license. Other Microphone (1) trademarks and trade names are those of their Remote Commander (1): RM-X271 respective owners.
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THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT This product uses NCM driver software which is PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON- licensed to Sony by MCCI corporation. COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i)ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”)
The contents of the memory have been erased. USB Video The power supply lead or battery has been HDMI in/MHL in (XAV-712HD only) disconnected or it is not connected properly. application on a smartphone via the App Remote function Stored stations and correct time are erased.
The unit is in pause/reverse/fast-forward mode. RDS (XAV-602BT only) The settings for the outputs are not made correctly. PTY displays [PTY not found.]. The DVD output level is too low (page 18). The current station is not an RDS station. ...
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Multilingual tracks, multilingual subtitles, or The other party says that the volume is too low multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD. or high. The DVD prohibits changing. Adjust the [MIC Gain] level (page 21). The operation buttons do not function. Echo or noise occurs during call conversations.
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PBAP or call history from the Source Settings again (page 30). BLUETOOTH phone. Reconnect the BLUETOOTH phone. HDMI/MHL connection (XAV-712HD only) Cannot display folders beyond this level. Place songs no more than eight folders deep. There is no picture and/or sound.
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Check the connection. If the error indication a PC, etc. remains on the display, consult your nearest Disc Error Sony dealer. The disc is dirty or inserted upside down. Clean or insert the disc correctly. Check Audio Output Wiring ...
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Indicates that the device is out of order, or an The character cannot be displayed with the unit. unsupported device is connected. For MirrorLink™ operation For HD Radio operation (XAV-712HD only): No audio, confirm smartphone compatibility. The sound adjustment of the smartphone is Linking incorrect.
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For Pandora® operation: Please disconnect and reconnect to sync device. An error has occurred between this unit and the Allow connection? Check number on mobile mobile device. device. Disconnect then reconnect the mobile device Check the number on your mobile device. If the with this unit.
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Check the SiriusXM channel map. 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...
Language Code List 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 1183 Irish 1347 Maori 1507 Samoan 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1349 Macedonian 1508 Shona 1032...
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Bring the ends of the hook and loop fastener together to secure the connection of the cables. HDMI connection cable or MHL connection cable (supplied) (XAV-712HD only) Câble de raccordement HDMI ou câble de raccordement MHL (fourni) (XAV-712HD uniquement) Cable de conexión HDMI o MHL (suministrados) (solo XAV-712HD)
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Cable de conmutación del freno de estacionamiento Botón de reinicio normales de conducción. carefully so that you can drive safely. (For XAV-712HD, requise varie selon la position du levier de vitesses ˎ Evite instalar la unidad donde pueda quedar ˎ...
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Sony Electronics Inc. (“Sony”) warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for the time periods and as set forth below. Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, Sony will, at its option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product with a new or refurbished product. For purposes of this Limited Warranty, “refurbished”...