DSX-A300DAB - Car radio SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	1-DIN Car radio
Brand	Sony
Model	DSX-A300DAB
Dimensions (W x H x D)	178 x 50 x 160 mm
Weight	0.8 kg
Power supply	12 V DC (vehicle battery)
Output power	4 x 55 W max
Radio	DAB+, FM/AM
Bluetooth	Yes, for calls and audio streaming
Connectivity	USB, AUX input, antenna input
Supported audio formats	MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC
Hands-free function	Yes, with built-in microphone
Basic functions	RDS, PTY, automatic search
Display	Backlit monochrome LCD display
Care and cleaning	Soft dry cloth, avoid solvents
Safety	Do not expose to moisture, disconnect battery before installation
Spare parts and repairability	Parts available from Sony after-sales service, repairability index: 7.0/10
Warranty	2 years
Box contents	Car radio, mounting kit, cables, microphone, manual

Frequently Asked Questions - DSX-A300DAB SONY

How to install the Sony DSX-A300DAB in my car?

Installation requires disconnecting the battery, connecting power cables (constant and switched) and speakers. Use the provided mounting kit. Refer to the manual for the wiring diagram.

Is this car radio compatible with my vehicle?

The DSX-A300DAB is a standard 1-DIN size. Check the space in your dashboard. A wiring harness adapter may be needed depending on the vehicle.

How do I connect my phone via Bluetooth?

Enable Bluetooth on your phone, select 'DSX-A300DAB' from the device list. The default PIN is '0000'. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Why is DAB+ reception poor?

Make sure the DAB+ antenna is properly connected and positioned. DAB+ signals can be affected by obstacles. Try moving the antenna.

How to adjust the equalizer?

Press the 'EQ' button to access presets (Rock, Pop, Jazz, etc.) or manually adjust bass, midrange, and treble via the audio menu.

Can I play music files from a USB drive?

Yes, plug a USB drive into the front port. The radio reads MP3, WMA, AAC, and FLAC files. Navigate using the buttons.

How to update the firmware?

Download the latest version from the Sony website, copy the file to a FAT32 USB drive, insert it, and follow on-screen instructions.

Sound is crackling, what to do?

Check speaker connections and impedance (4-8 ohms). Reduce volume or enable the high-pass filter to avoid distortion.

How to reset the car radio?

Press the 'Reset' button on the front with a pen. This will erase custom settings.

Is the remote control included?

No, the DSX-A300DAB is not supplied with a remote control. You can purchase an optional Sony-compatible remote.

USER MANUAL DSX-A300DAB SONY

DAB/FM/MW/LW Digital Media Player

Operating Instructions

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Bedienungsanleitung

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Mode d'emploi

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To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 12.

For the connection/installation, see page 19.

For safety, be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of the car as the rear side of the unit becomes hot during use. For details, see "Connection/Installation" (page 19).

Made in Thailand

The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc., is located on the bottom of the chassis.

Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that this equipment is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.

The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU Directives

Manufacturer: Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. For EU product compliance: Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Zaventem, Belgium.

Disposal of waste batteries and electrical and electronic equipment (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product, the battery or on the packaging indicates that the product and the battery shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these products and batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.

This symbol on the product, the battery, or on the packaging indicates that the product and the battery shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries, this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these products and batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling.

handling. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.

In case of products that, for safety, performance, or data integrity reasons, require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery and the electrical and electronic equipment will be treated properly, hand over these products at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product or battery.

Warning if your car's ignition has no ACC position

Be sure to set the AUTO OFF function (page 12). The unit will shut off completely and automatically at the set time after the unit is turned off, which prevents battery drain. If you do not set the AUTO OFF function, press and hold OFF until the display disappears each time you turn the ignition off.

Disclaimer regarding services offered by third parties

Services offered by third parties may be changed, suspended, or terminated without prior notice. Sony does not bear any responsibility in these sorts of situations.

Getting Started

Detaching the Front Panel.... 5

Setting the Clock 6

Detaching the Front Panel.... 5

Setting the Clock 6

Connecting a USB Device 6

Connecting Other Portable Audio Device ..... 6

Listening to the Radio

Receiving DAB 7

Using FM/MW/LW 8

Using Radio Data System (RDS) 9

Selecting program types (PTY) 10

Playback

Playing a USB Device 10

Searching and Playing Tracks 11

Settings

Canceling the DEMO Mode ..... 12

Basic Setting Operation....12

General Setup (GENERAL)....12

Sound Setup (SOUND)....13

Display Setup (DISPLAY) 13

Additional Information

Precautions.... 14

Maintenance.... 14

Specifications....15

Troubleshooting 16

Connection/Installation

Cautions 19

Parts List for Installation 19

Connection 20

Installation 22

Guide to Parts and Controls

Main unit

1 Front panel release button 2 SRC (source)

Turn on the power.

Change the source.

OFF

Press and hold for 1 second to turn the source off and display the clock.

Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn off the power and the display.

3 Control dial

Rotate to adjust the volume.

PUSH ENTER

Enter the selected item.

MENU

Open the setup menu.

4 Display window

5 SEEK +/-

During DAB reception:

Select a service. Press and hold to search for an ensemble.

During FM/MW/LW reception:

Tune in radio stations automatically. Press and hold to tune manually.

I◄◄/►►I (prev/next) ◀◀/▶▶ (fast-reverse/fast-forward)

6 PTY (program type) (browse) (page 7, 11)

During DAB reception:

Enter the browse mode. Press twice to select PTY.

During FM reception:

Select PTY in RDS.

During playback:

Enter the browse mode.

7 MODE (page 7, 8, 11)

( back )

Return to the previous display.

8 Receptor for the remote commander 9 Number buttons (1 to 6)

Receive stored DAB services or radio stations. Press and hold to store DAB services or radio stations.

ALBUM ▼/▲

Skip an album for audio device. Press and hold to skip albums continuously.

↔ (repeat) (shuffle)

PAUSE

10 MEGA BASS

Reinforces bass sound in synchronization with the volume level. Press to change the MEGA BASS setting: [1], [2], [OFF].

11 AUX input jack 12 DSPL (display)

Press to change display items.

- SCRL (scroll)

Press and hold to scroll a display item.

13 USB port

Getting Started

Detaching the Front Panel

You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft.

1 Press and hold OFF ① until the unit turns off, press the front panel release button ②, then pull the panel towards you to remove.

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without detaching the front panel, the caution alarm will sound for a few seconds. The alarm will only sound if the built-in amplifier is used.

Attaching the front panel

Setting the Clock

1 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [SET GENERAL], then press it. 2 Rotate the control dial to select [SET CLOCK-ADJ], then press it. The hour indication flashes. 3 Rotate the control dial to set the hour and minute. To move the digital indication, press SEEK +/- 4 After setting the minute, press MENU. The setup is complete and the clock starts.

To display the clock

Press DSPL.

Connecting a USB Device

1 Turn down the volume on the unit. 2 Connect the USB device to the unit. To connect an iPod/iPhone, use the USB connection cable for iPod (not supplied).

Connecting Other Portable Audio Device

1 Turn off the portable audio device. 2 Turn down the volume on the unit. 3 Connect the portable audio device to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the unit with a connecting cord (not supplied)*.

* Be sure to use a straight type plug.

4 Press SRC to select [AUX].

To match the volume level of the connected device to other sources

Start playback of the portable audio device at a moderate volume, and set your usual listening volume on the unit. Press MENU, then select [SET SOUND] → [SET AUX VOL] (page 13).

Listening to the Radio

To listen to the radio, press SRC to select [TUNER].

When the DAB band is selected for the first time after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, the initial scan starts automatically. Allow the initial scan to finish. (If interrupted, the initial scan will start again the next time you select the DAB band.) If no DAB station is stored by the initial scan, perform an auto scan (page 8).

Tip

Set [SET ANT-PWR] to [ON] (default) or [OFF] depending on the type of DAB antenna (aerial) (page 12).

Receiving DAB

DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is a transmission system on terrestrial networks. DAB stations bundle radio programs ("services") into an ensemble, and each service contains one or more components. The same service can sometimes be received on different frequencies.

Searching for a service manually

1 Press MODE to select [DB1], [DB2] or [DB3]. 2 Press SEEK +/- to search within an ensemble for a service; press and hold SEEK +/- to search for different ensembles. Scanning stops when the unit receives a service/ensemble. Search until the desired service is received.

Storing a service manually

1 While receiving the service that you want to store, press and hold a number button (1 to 6) until [MEM] appears.

Receiving stored services

1 After selecting the desired band, press a number button (1 to 6).

Searching for a service by name (Quick-BrowZer™)

You can display a list of services for easy searching.

1 During DAB reception, press (browse). The unit enters Quick-BrowZer mode, and the list of services appears. 2 Rotate the control dial to select the desired service, then press it. Reception starts.

To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode

Press ↩ (back).

Setting DAB announcements

Specific types of DAB announcements that you set can interrupt the currently selected source.

1 During DAB reception, press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [SET GENERAL], then press it. 2 Rotate the control dial to select [SET ANNOUNCE], then press it. 3 Rotate the control dial to select [SET ANNC-ON] or [SET ANNC-OFF], then press it.

Note

During a DAB announcement, the volume is adjusted to the level set for TA in RDS (page 9).

To listen to the same or similar program even during weak reception

Set [SET SOFTLINK] to [ON] (page 12).

[FM-LINK] lights up when the corresponding FM program is being received.

"Hard Link" follows the same program, and "Soft Link" follows a similar program.

Updating the service list automatically (Auto scan)

1 Press MODE to select [DB1], [DB2] or [DB3]. 2 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [SET GENERAL], then press it. 3 Rotate the control dial to select [SET AUTOSCAN], then press it.

The unit updates the list of services in Quick-BrowZer mode.

Using FM/MW/LW

Storing automatically (BTM)

1 Press MODE to change the band (FM1, FM2, MW or LW). 2 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [SET GENERAL], then press it. 3 Rotate the control dial to select [SET BTM], then press it.

The unit stores stations in order of frequency on the number buttons.

Tuning

1 Press MODE to change the band (FM1, FM2, MW or LW). 2 Perform tuning.

To tune manually

Press and hold SEEK +/- to locate the approximate frequency, then press SEEK +/- repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency.

To tune automatically

Press SEEK +/-.

Scanning stops when the unit receives a station.

Storing manually

1 While receiving the station that you want to store, press and hold a number button (1 to 6) until [MEM] appears.

Receiving the stored stations

1 Select the band, then press a number button (1 to 6).

Using Radio Data System (RDS)

Setting alternative frequencies (AF) and traffic announcement (TA)

AF continuously retunes the station to the strongest signal in a network, and TA provides current traffic information or traffic programs (TP) if received.

1 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [SET GENERAL], then press it. 2 Rotate the control dial to select [SET AF/TA], then press it. 3 Rotate the control dial to select [SET AF-ON], [SET TA-ON], [SET AF/TA-ON] or [SET AF/TA-OFF], then press it.

To store RDS stations with the AF and TA setting

You can preset RDS stations along with an AF/TA setting. Set AF/TA, then store the station with BTM or manually. If you preset manually, you can also preset non-RDS stations.

To receive emergency announcements

With AF or TA on, emergency announcements will automatically interrupt the currently selected source.

To adjust the volume level during a traffic announcement

Level will be stored into memory for subsequent traffic announcements, independently from the regular volume level.

To stay with one regional program (REGIONAL)

When the AF and REGIONAL functions are on, you will not be switched to another regional station with a stronger frequency. If you leave this regional program's reception area, set [SET REG-OFF] in [SET GENERAL] during FM reception (page 12). This function does not work in the UK and some other areas.

Local Link function (UK only)

This function enables you to select other local stations in the area, even if they are not stored on your number buttons.

During FM reception, press a number button (1 to 6) on which a local station is stored. Within 5 seconds, press again a number button of the local station.

Repeat this procedure until the local station is received.

Setting clock time (CT)

The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the clock.

1 Set [SET CT-ON] in [SET GENERAL] (page 12).

Selecting program types (PTY)

Use PTY to display or search for a desired program type.

During DAB reception

1 Press PTY twice. 2 Rotate the control dial until the desired program type appears, then press it. The unit lists all services in the selected program type. 3 Rotate the control dial until the desired service appears, then press it. Reception starts.

During FM reception

1 Press PTY. 2 Rotate the control dial until the desired program type appears, then press it. The unit starts to search for a station broadcasting the selected program type.

Type of programs

NONE (No Program Type)*, NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs), INFO (Information), SPORT (Sports), EDUCATE (Education), DRAMA (Drama), CULTURE (Culture), SCIENCE (Science), VARIED (Varied), POP M (Pop Music), ROCK M (Rock Music), EASY M (M.O.R. Music), LIGHT M (Light classical), CLASSICS (Serious classical), OTHER M (Other Music), WEATHER (Weather), FINANCE (Finance), CHILDREN (Children's program), SOCIAL A (Social Affairs), RELIGION (Religion), PHONE IN (Phone In), TRAVEL (Travel), LEISURE (Leisure), JAZZ (Jazz Music), COUNTRY (Country Music), NATION M (National Music), OLDIES (Oldies Music), FOLK M (Folk Music), DOCUMENT (Documentary)

* May appear depending on the service during DAB reception.

Playback

Playing a USB Device

In these Operating Instructions, "iPod" is used as a general reference for the iPod functions on an iPod and iPhone, unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations.

For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see "About iPod" (page 14) or visit the support site on the back cover.

MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) type USB devices (such as a USB flash drive, digital media player, Android™ smartphone) compliant with the USB standard can be used. Depending on the digital media player or Android smartphone, setting the USB connection mode to MTP is required.

Notes - For details on the compatibility of your USB device, visit the support site on the back cover. - Playback of the following files is not supported. MP3/WMA/FLAC: – copyright-protected files — DRM (Digital Rights Management) files — Multi-channel audio files MP3/WMA: — lossless compression files

1 Connect a USB device to the USB port (page 6).

Playback starts. If a device is already connected, to start playback, press SRC to select [USB] ([IPD] appears in the display when the iPod is recognized).

2 Adjust the volume on this unit.

To stop playback

Press and hold OFF for 1 second.

To remove the device

Stop playback, then remove the device.

Caution for iPhone

When you connect an iPhone via USB, phone call volume is controlled by the iPhone, not the unit. Do not inadvertently increase the volume on the unit during a call, as a sudden loud sound may result when the call ends.

Operating an iPod directly (Passenger control)

1 During playback, press and hold MODE until [MODE IPOD] appears.

Operations of the iPod become available. Note that the volume can be adjusted only by the unit.

To exit passenger control

Press and hold MODE until [MODE AUDIO] appears.

Searching and Playing Tracks

Repeat play and shuffle play

1 During playback, press (repeat) or (shuffle) repeatedly to select the desired play mode.

Playback in the selected play mode may take time to start.

Available play modes differ depending on the selected sound source.

Searching a track by name (Quick-BrowZer™)

1 During USB playback, press (browse)* to display the list of search categories.

When the track list appears, press (back) repeatedly to display the desired search category.

* During USB playback, press (browse) for more than 2 seconds to directly return to the beginning of the category list.

2 Rotate the control dial to select the desired search category, then press it to confirm. 3 Repeat step 2 to search the desired track. Playback starts.

To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode

Press Q (browse).

Searching by skipping items (Jump mode)

1 Press Q (browse). 2 Press SEEK +. 3 Rotate the control dial to select the item. The list is jumped in steps of 10% of the total number of items. 4 Press ENTER to return to the Quick-BrowZer mode. The selected item appears. 5 Rotate the control dial to select the desired item, then press it. Playback starts.

Settings

Canceling the DEMO Mode

You can cancel the demonstration display which appears when the source is off and the clock is displayed.

1 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [SET GENERAL], then press it. 2 Rotate the control dial to select [SET DEMO], then press it. 3 Rotate the control dial to select [SET DEMO-OFF], then press it. The setting is complete. 4 Press ↩ (back) twice.

The display returns to normal reception/play mode.

Basic Setting Operation

You can set items in the following setup categories: General setup (GENERAL), Sound setup (SOUND), Display setup (DISPLAY)

1 Press MENU. 2 Rotate the control dial to select the setup category, then press it.

The items that can be set differ depending on the source and settings.

3 Rotate the control dial to select the options, then press it.

To return to the previous display

Press ↩ (back).

General Setup (GENERAL)

DEMO (demonstration)

Activates the demonstration: [ON], [OFF].

CLOCK-ADJ (clock adjust) (page 6)

CAUT ALM (caution alarm)

Activates the caution alarm: [ON], [OFF] (page 5). (Available only while the source is off and the clock is displayed.)

BEEP

Activates the beep sound: [ON], [OFF].

AUTO OFF

Shuts off automatically after a desired time when the unit is turned off: [NO], [30S] (30 seconds), [30M] (30 minutes), [60M] (60 minutes).

CT (clock time)

Activates the CT function: [ON], [OFF].

AF/TA (alternative frequencies/traffic announcement)

Selects the alternative frequencies (AF) and traffic announcement (TA) setting: [AF-ON], [TA-ON], [AF/TA-ON], [AF/TA-OFF].

REGIONAL

Restricts reception to a specific region: [ON], [OFF]. (Available only when FM is received.)

BTM (best tuning memory) (page 8)

(Available only when the tuner (FM/MW/LW) is selected.)

ANNOUNCE (announcement)

Enables broadcast announcements: [ON], [OFF].

SOFTLINK

Searches for and tunes to the similar program automatically when the signal of the current program is too weak to receive: [ON], [OFF]. (Available only during DAB reception.)

ANT-PWR (antenna power)

Supplies power to the DAB antenna (aerial) input terminal: [ON], [OFF]. (Available only when the unit is turned off or during DAB reception.)

AUTOSCAN (auto scan)

Performs an auto scan to update the list of services in Quick-BrowZer mode. (Available only during DAB reception.)

Sound Setup (SOUND)

This setup menu is available when any source is selected.

EQ5 PRESET

Selects an equalizer curve from 10 equalizer curves or off: [OFF], [R&B], [ROCK], [POP], [DANCE], [HIP-HOP], [ELECTRONICA], [JAZZ], [SOUL], [COUNTRY], [CUSTOM]. The equalizer curve setting can be memorized for each source.

EQ5 SETTING

Sets [CUSTOM] of EQ5.

BASE

Selects a preset equalizer curve as a basis for further customizing: [BAND1] (low frequency), [BAND2] (mid-low frequency), [BAND3] (mid frequency), [BAND4] (mid-high frequency), [BAND5] (high frequency). The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps, from -10 dB to +10 dB.

BALANCE

Adjusts the sound balance: [RIGHT-15] - [CENTER] - [LEFT-15].

FADER

Adjusts the relative level: [FRONT-15] - [CENTER] - [REAR-15].

AUX VOL (AUX volume level)

Adjusts the volume level for each connected auxiliary device: [+18 dB] - [0 dB] - [-8 dB]. This setting negates the need to adjust the volume level between sources.

Display Setup (DISPLAY)

DIMMER

Changes the display brightness: [ON], [OFF].

SND SYNC (sound synchronization)

Activates the synchronization of the illumination with the sound: [ON], [OFF].

AUTO SCR (auto scroll)

Scrolls long items automatically: [ON], [OFF]. (Not available when the AUX or tuner (FM/MW/LW) is selected.)

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.

To maintain high sound quality

Do not splash liquid onto the unit.

Playback order of audio files

About iPod

- You can connect to the following iPod models. Update your iPod devices to the latest software before use.

Compatible iPhone/iPod models

Compatible Model USB
iPhone 6 Plus ○
iPhone 6 ○
iPhone 5s ○
iPhone 5c ○

Compatible Model USB
iPhone 5 ○
iPhone 4s ○
iPhone 4 ○
iPhone 3GS ○
iPod touch (5th generation) ○
iPod touch (4th generation) ○
iPod touch (3rd generation) ○
iPod classic ○
iPod nano (7th generation) ○
iPod nano (6th generation) ○
iPod nano (5th 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.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Maintenance

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 5) 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.

Specifications

Tuner section

DAB/DAB+/DMB-R

Tuning range: 174.928 - 239.200 MHz

Usable sensitivity: -97 dBm

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

FM

Tuning range: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency:

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

+500.0 to +2,095.4 kHz

Usable sensitivity: 7 dBf

Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio: 73 dB

Separation: 50 dB at 1 kHz

Frequency response: 20 - 15,000 Hz

MW/LW

Tuning range:

MW: 531 - 1,602 kHz

LW: 153 - 279 kHz

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Sensitivity: MW: 26 μV, LW: 50 μV

USB Player section

Interface: USB (Full-speed)

Maximum current: 1 A

The maximum number of recognizable tracks:

— folders (albums): 256

— files (tracks) per folder: 256

Corresponding codec:

MP3 (.mp3)

Bit rate: 8 - 320 kbps (Supports VBR (Variable Bit Rate))

Sampling rate: 16 - 48 kHz

WMA (.wma)

Bit rate: 32 - 192 kbps (Supports VBR (Variable Bit Rate))

Sampling rate: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

FLAC (.flac)

Bit depth: 16 bit, 24 bit

Sampling rate: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

Power amplifier section

Output: Speaker outputs

Speaker impedance: 4 - 8 ohms

Maximum power output: 55 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

General

Outputs:

Audio outputs terminal (rear)

Power antenna (aerial)/Power amplifier control terminal (REM OUT)

Inputs:

Remote controller input terminal

DAB antenna (aerial) input terminal

FM/MW/LW antenna (aerial) input terminal

Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery (negative ground (earth))

Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery (negative ground (earth))

Rated current consumption: 10 A

Dimensions:

Approx. 178 mm × 50 mm × 120 mm

(7 1/8 in × 2 in × 4 3/4 in) (w/h/d)

Mounting dimensions:

Approx. 182 mm × 53 mm × 102 mm

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

Mass: Approx. 0.7 kg (1 lb 9 oz)

Package contents:

Main unit (1)

Parts for installation and connections (1 set)

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.

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MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

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Troubleshooting

The following checklist will help you remedy problems you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures. For details on using the fuse and removing the unit from the dashboard, see "Connection/Installation" (page 19). If the problem is not solved, visit the support site on the back cover.

General

No sound or the sound is very low.

→ The position of the fader control [FADER] is not set for a 2-speaker system. → The volume of the unit and/or connected device is very low. - Increase the volume of the unit and connected device.

No beep sound.

→ An optional power amplifier is connected and you are not using the built-in amplifier.

The contents of the memory have been erased.

→ The power supply lead or battery has been disconnected or not connected properly.

Stored stations and correct time are erased.

The fuse has blown.

Makes a noise when the position of the ignition is switched.

→ The leads are not matched correctly with the car's accessory power connector.

During playback or reception, the demonstration mode starts.

→ If no operation is performed for 5 minutes with [DEMO-ON] set, the demonstration mode starts. — Set [DEMO-OFF] (page 12).

The display disappears from/does not appear in the display window.

→ The dimmer is set to [DIM-ON] (page 13). → The display disappears if you press and hold OFF. — Press OFF on the unit until the display appears. → The connectors are dirty (page 14).

The display/illumination flashes.

→ The power supply is not sufficient. - Check that the car battery supplies enough power to the unit. (The power requirement is 12 V DC.)

The operation buttons do not function.

→ Press DSPL and (back)/MODE for more than 2 seconds to reset the unit. The contents stored in memory are erased. For your safety, do not reset the unit while you are driving.

Radio reception

Stations cannot be received. The sound is hampered by noises.

→ The connection is not correct. — Check the connection of the car antenna (aerial). — If the auto antenna (aerial) will not extend, check the connection of the power antenna (aerial) control lead. → See [NO SERV] (page 18) for details when the DAB signal cannot be received.

Preset tuning is not possible.

→ The broadcast signal is too weak.

RDS

The SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening.

→ The station is non-TP or has weak signal. — Deactivate TA (page 9).

No traffic announcements.

→ Activate TA (page 9). → The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements despite being TP. — Tune in another station.

PTY displays [----].

→ The current station is not an RDS station. → RDS data has not been received. → The station does not specify the program type.

Program service name flashes.

→ There is no alternative frequency for the current station. - Press SEEK +/- while the program service name is flashing. [PI SEEK] appears and the unit starts searching for another frequency with the same PI (program identification) data.

USB device playback

You cannot play items via a USB hub.

This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB hub.

A USB device takes longer to play.

The USB device contains files with a complicated tree structure.

The sound is intermittent.

The sound may be intermittent at a high-bit-rate. DRM (Digital Rights Management) files may not be playable in some cases.

Audio file cannot be played.

USB devices formatted with file systems other than FAT16 or FAT32 are unsupported.*

* This unit supports FAT16 and FAT32, but some USB devices may not support all of these FAT. For details, refer to the operating instructions of each USB device or contact the manufacturer.

Error displays/Messages

HUB NO SUPRT: USB hubs are not supported.

IPD STOP: iPod playback has finished.

Operate your iPod/iPhone to start playback.

NO AF: No alternative frequencies.

Press SEEK +/- while the program service name is flashing. The unit starts searching for another frequency with the same PI (program identification) data ([PI SEEK] appears).

There is no DAB service for the selected program type.

Press

(back).

NO INFO (no information)

There is no label information for the current DAB service.

NO SERV (no service)

The DAB signal cannot be received.

Perform an auto scan (page 8). Check the connection of the DAB antenna (aerial). Check that [ANT-PWR] is set to [ON] (page 12).

NO TP: No traffic programs.

The unit will continue searching for available TP stations.

OVERLOAD: The USB device is overloaded.

Disconnect the USB device, then press SRC to select another source. The USB device has a fault, or an unsupported device is connected.

READ: Now reading information.

Wait until reading is complete and playback starts automatically. This may take some time depending on the file organization.

RECEIVING

→ The DAB band is selected and the unit is waiting to receive a service.

USB ERROR: The USB device cannot be played.

→ Connect the USB device again.

USB NO DEV: A USB device is not connected or recognized.

→ Make sure the USB device or USB cable is securely connected.

USB NO MUSIC: There is no playable file.

→ Connect a USB device containing playable files (page 15).

USB NO SUPRT: The USB device is not supported.

→ For details on the compatibility of your USB device, visit the support site on the back cover.

If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Connection/Installation

Cautions

• Run all ground (earth) leads to a common ground (earth) point.
• Do not get the leads trapped under a screw, or caught in moving parts (e.g., seat railing).
• Before making connections, turn the car ignition off to avoid short circuits.
• Connect the power supply lead ④ to the unit and speakers before connecting it to the auxiliary power connector.
• Be sure to insulate any loose unconnected leads with electrical tape for safety.

Precautions

• Choose the installation location carefully so that the unit will not interfere with normal driving operations.
• Avoid installing the unit in areas subject to dust, dirt, excessive vibration, or high temperature, such as in direct sunlight or near heater ducts.
• Use only the supplied mounting hardware for a safe and secure installation.

Note on the power supply lead (yellow)

When connecting this unit in combination with other stereo components, the amperage rating of the car circuit to which the unit is connected must be higher than the sum of each component's fuse amperage rating.

Mounting angle adjustment

Adjust the mounting angle to less than 45 degrees.

Parts List for Installation

①

②

③

• This parts list does not include all the package contents.
• The bracket ① and the protection collar ③ are attached to the unit before shipping. Before mounting the unit, use the release keys ② to remove the bracket ① from the unit. For details, see "Removing the protection collar and the bracket" (page 22).
• Keep the release keys ② for future use as they are also necessary if you remove the unit from your car.

Connection

*1 Not supplied *2 Speaker impedance: 4 - 8 Ω × 4 *3 RCA pin cord (not supplied)

*4 Depending on the type of car, use an adaptor for a wired remote control (not supplied).

*5 Depending on the type of car, use an adaptor (not supplied) if the antenna connector does not fit.

*6 Set [SET ANT-PWR] to [ON] (default) or [OFF] depending on the type of DAB antenna (aerial) (page 12).

Max. supply current 0.1 A

Making connections

If you have a power antenna (aerial) without a relay box, connecting this unit with the supplied power supply lead ④ may damage the antenna (aerial).

① To the car's speaker connector

1	Rear speaker(right)	⊕	Purple
2		⊖	Purple/blackstriped
3	Front speaker(right)	⊕	Gray
4		⊖	Gray/black striped
5	Front speaker(left)	⊕	White
6 ⊖			White/blackstriped
7	Rear speaker(left)	⊕	Green
8 ⊖			Green/blackstriped

② To the car's power connector

12	continuous power supply	Yellow
13	power antenna (aerial) / power amplifier control (REM OUT)	Blue/white striped
15	switched power supply Red
16	ground (earth) Black

Subwoofer Easy Connection

You can use a subwoofer without a power amplifier when it is connected to a rear speaker cord.

Notes

- Preparation of the rear speaker cords is required. - Use a subwoofer with an impedance of 4 to 8 ohms, and with adequate power handling capacities to avoid damage.

Memory hold connection

When the yellow power supply lead is connected, power will always be supplied to the memory circuit even when the ignition switch is turned off.

Speaker connection

- Before connecting the speakers, turn the unit off. - Use speakers with an impedance of 4 to 8 ohms, and with adequate power handling capacities to avoid damage.

Power connection diagram

Make sure your car's auxiliary power connector, and match the connections of cords correctly depending on the car.

Auxiliary power connector

Common connection

12	continuous power supply	Yellow
15	switched power supply Red

When the positions of the red and yellow leads are inverted

12 s	switched power supply Yellow	low
15	continuous powersupply	Red

When the car without ACC position

After matching the connections and switching power supply leads correctly, connect the unit to the car's power supply. If you have any questions and problems connecting your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult the car dealer.

Installation

Removing the protection collar and the bracket

Before installing the unit, remove the protection collar ③ and the bracket ① from the unit.

1 Pinch both edges of the protection collar ③, then pull it out.

2 Insert both release keys ② until they click, and pull down the bracket ①, then pull up the unit to separate.

Mounting the unit in the dashboard

Before installing, make sure the catches on both sides of the bracket ① are bent inwards 2 mm (3/32 in).

1 Position the bracket ① inside the dashboard, then bend the claws outward for a tight fit.

2 Mount the unit onto the bracket ①, then attach the protection collar ③.

Notes

• If the catches are straight or bent outwards, the unit will not be installed securely and may spring out. • Make sure the 4 catches on the protection collar ③ are properly engaged in the slots of the unit.

Detaching and attaching the front panel

For details, see "Detaching the Front Panel" (page 5).

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.

Fuse (10 A)

Warning tone

Setting the clock

Notes

Sampling rate: 16 – 48 kHz

WMA (.wma)

Sampling rate: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

FLAC (.flac)

Notes

Connection/Installation

Playback starts.

Playback starts.

[BAND1] (low frequencies), [BAND2]

Remarks

32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

FLAC (.flac)

Main unit (1)

Connection/Installation

Caution

Remarks

Note

- folders (albums): 256

approx. 178 mm × 50 mm × 120 mm (w/h/d)

approx. 182 mm × 53 mm × 102 mm (w/h/d)

Weight: approx. 0.7 kg

Copyright (C) 2000-2009 Josh Coalson

Copyright (C) 2011-2013 Xiph.Org Foundation

Note

Warning tone

Setting the clock

4 Press SRC to select [AUX].

Notes

Interface: USB (Full-speed)

Maximum power supply: 1 A

- folders (albums): 256

files (tracks) per folder: 256

Supported codecs:

MP3 (.mp3)

Bitrate: 8 – 320 kbps (supports VBR (Variable Bit Rate))

Sampling frequency: 16 – 48 kHz

WMA (.wma)

Bitrate: 32 – 192 kbps (supports VBR (Variable Bit Rate))

Sampling frequency: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

FLAC (.flac)

Bit depth: 16 bit, 24 bit

Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

Amplifier

Copyright (C) 2000-2009 Josh Coalson

Copyright (C) 2011-2013 Xiph.Org Foundation

Notes

Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that this equipment is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.

The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:

http://www.compliance.sony.de/

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