Sony XAV-63 User Manual

©2012 Sony CorporationOperating Instructions 4-410-680-61(1)XAV-64BTXAV-63GBAV Center

10Location and function of controls/terminalsMain unitFor details, see the pages listed below.A Z (Eject) button page 17B Reset button page 14C Rece

11Screen displaysA “Source List” keyTouch to open the source list.B “Top” keyXAV-64BTTouch to open the top menu.XAV-63Touch to open the source list.C

12RM-X170 Remote Commander• The remote commander can be used to operate the audio controls. For menu operations, use the touch panel.• For details, se

13J .m/M> buttonsRadio:Press to tune to stations automatically.Press and hold to find a station manually.Disc*2/USB:Press to skip a chapter/track/s

14Getting StartedResetting the unitBefore operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you m

15RadioListening to the radio1 Touch “Source List,” then “Tuner.”(For XAV-64BT only: From the top menu, touch “AV Source,” then “Tuner.”)The radio rec

16Reception indicationsA Current source icon*1B Band name, preset number*2, frequency/statusC Volume level*3D EQ7 setting status*1 Appears only when t

17Selecting PTY1 During FM reception, touch “PTY List.”The PTY list appears if the station is transmitting PTY data.To scroll the list, touch v/V.2 To

18Playback controlsTouch the display if the playback controls are not displayed.ATT TopPlay MenuDVDControlSource List1452 36Common to all discs/format

19*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 l

2WarningTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicin

20Using PBC (playback control) functionsThe PBC menu interactively assists with operations while a PBC-compatible VCD is played.1 Start playing a PBC-

21Changing 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 ch

22The shuffle options and switching order of each disc/format are indicated below.*1 Available only when playing a version 1.0/1.1 VCD, or a version 2

23USB Device Operations• MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) type USB devices compliant with the USB standard can be used.• Com

24Enjoying music according to your mood — SensMe™Sony’s unique “SensMe™ channels” and “SensMe™ mood” features automatically group tracks by channel or

25Transferring tracks to the USB device using “Content Transfer”To enable the SensMe™ function on this unit, tracks need to be analyzed and transferre

26Channel listx Recommended, Shuffle Allx Basic channelsPlays tracks according to the music type.x In-car channelsPlays tracks that are suitable while

27Playing tracks in mood maps — SensMe™ mood“SensMe™ mood” distributes tracks as dots on a two-axis mood map, based on the characteristics of the indi

28Searching for a track by listening to track passages — ZAPPIN™ While playing short track passages from a USB device in sequence, you can search for

29About playback controls and indicationsYou can control iPod playback in the same way as disc playback. For details, see “Playback controls” on page

3Table of ContentsNotes on safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Notes on installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30Operating an iPod directly — Passenger App ControlYou can directly operate an iPod connected to this unit.1 During playback, touch “Play Menu,” then

312 Touch , then “Audio,” “Image,” or “Video” to select the file type.3 Touch the desired file.Playback of the selected file starts.Using Gesture Com

323Handsfree calling/audio streamingYou can make/receive a handsfree call, or listen to audio through this unit.For details on the compatibility of yo

334 Operate the Bluetooth device to search for this unit.A device list appears on the display of the device. This unit is displayed as “Sony Automotiv

34Connecting to the audio device last-connected from this unit1 Make sure the Bluetooth signal of this unit and the audio device is turned on.2 Touch

35The Bluetooth Phone display appears.2 Touch “Call Menu,” then “Recent Call Browsing.”The call history list appears.To scroll the list, touch v/V.3 T

36Operations during a callThe following display appears during a call.To adjust the talker’s voice volumeTurn the volume control dial during a call.Th

37Audio streamingListening to a Bluetooth device via this unitIf the other device supports A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), you can listen

38Sound AdjustmentSelecting the sound quality — EQ7You can select an equalizer curve from 7 music types (“Xplod,” “Vocal,” “Edge,” “Cruise,” “Space,”

39Optimizing sound for the listening position — Intelligent Time AlignmentThe unit can change the localization of sound by delaying the sound output f

4Useful FunctionsListing up tracks/images/video files — List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Selecting a track/image/v

40Speaker configuration and volume setupCreating a virtual center speaker — CSOTo fully enjoy surround sound, it is preferable to have 5 speakers (fro

41Monitor AdjustmentTouch panel calibrationTouch panel calibration is required if the touching position does not correspond with the proper item.1 Tou

42Customizing the pictureThe options “Custom 1” and “Custom 2” of Picture EQ allow you to make your own picture setting by adjusting the picture tones

43SettingsThe setting menu includes the following categories.• “General”: General settings (page 44)• “Sound”: Sound settings (page 46)• “Screen”: Scr

44General settingsTouch c “General” c the desired item c the desired option. For details on this procedure, see “Basic setting operation” on page 43.

45Item Option Purpose Unit statusFront AUX Input (page 51)Sets whether or not an audio device’s input signals are detected via the front AUX input.OFF

46Sound settingsTouch c “Sound” c the desired item c the desired option. For details on this procedure, see “Basic setting operation” on page 43.For

47Item Option Purpose Unit statusRear/Sub OutSwitches the audio output between the rear speakers and subwoofer.RearTo output audio signals to the rear

48Screen settingsTouch c “Screen” c the desired item c the desired option. For details on this procedure, see “Basic setting operation” on page 43.F

49DVD and other playback settingsTouch c “Visual” c the desired item c the desired option. For details on this procedure, see “Basic setting operatio

5Additional InformationPrecautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Notes on LCD panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52N

50Item Option Purpose Unit statusMonitor TypeSelects an aspect ratio suitable for the connected monitor.(The screen aspect ratio of this unit also cha

51Using Optional EquipmentAuxiliary audio/video equipmentYou can connect up to 2 optional devices, such as a portable media player, game console, etc.

52Rear view camera settingsYou can display setting items on the picture from the rear view camera to assist operation.This setting is available only w

53Notes 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.• Befo

54About MP3 files• MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, is a music file compression format standard. It compresses audio CD data to approximate

55About Bluetooth functionThe following applies only to XAV-64BT.What is Bluetooth technology?• Bluetooth wireless technology is a short-range wireles

56Fuse replacementWhen replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the original fuse. If the fuse blows, check the p

57*3 Bluetooth standard profiles indicate the purpose of Bluetooth communication between devices.Power amplifier sectionOutputs: Speaker outputsSpeake

58TroubleshootingThe following checklist will help you remedy problems you may encounter with your unit.Before going through the checklist below, chec

59There 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 ap

6Notes 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 dist

60Error displays/messagesBluetooth function (XAV-64BT)The other Bluetooth device cannot detect this unit.• Set “Signal” to “ON” (page 37).• While conn

61If 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

62Language code/area code listLanguage code listThe language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Code Language Code Language Code La

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7CopyrightsManufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.Microsoft, Windows,

8Notes on Bluetooth function (XAV-64BT only)CautionIN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR OTHER DAM

9Playable discs and symbols used in these Operating InstructionsThis unit can play various video/audio discs.The following chart helps you to check if