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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-AX1000 Serial No.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules For safety, be sure to install this unit in the and Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. dashboard of the car as the rear side of the unit Operation is subject to the following two becomes hot during use.
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The remote commander contains a coin/ Caution button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR ANY swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL 2 hours and can lead to death.
Guide to Parts and Controls Main unit Display/touch panel Volume control dial Rotate to adjust the volume when the sound is HOME output. Open the HOME menu. OPTION ATT (attenuate) Press to open the OPTION screen (page 7). Press and hold for 1 second to attenuate the VOICE sound.
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/// RM-X170 remote commander Functions differ depending on the selected source. The remote commander can be used to operate the – Tuner: select a preset station or tune into a audio controls. For menu operations, use the touch station automatically. panel.
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Status indication Screen displays Lights up when the sound is attenuated. Playback screen: Indicates the signal strength status of the connected SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner. Lights up when the audio device is playable by enabling the A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile). Lights up when handsfree calling is available by enabling the HFP (Handsfree Profile).
Perform pairing on the BLUETOOTH device language. so it detects this unit. Touch [Demo] repeatedly to select [OFF] to Select [XAV-AX1000] shown in the display of disable the demonstration mode. the BLUETOOTH device. Touch [Set Date/Time], then set the date If your model name does not appear, repeat and time.
Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH Connecting Other Portable Audio device Device To use a paired device, connection with this unit is Turn off the portable audio device. required. Some paired devices will connect automatically. Turn down the volume on the unit. Connect the portable audio device to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the unit with a connecting cord (not supplied)*.
Storing manually Listening to the Radio While receiving the station that you want to store, touch and hold the desired preset Listening to the Radio number. To listen to the radio, press HOME then touch Receiving stored stations [Tuner]. Reception controls/indications Select the band, then touch the desired preset number.
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Tuning channels for SiriusXM Reception controls/indications As part of the activation process, the SiriusXM satellites will send an activation message to your tuner. When your radio detects that the tuner has received the activation message, your radio will display: [Subscription Updated Press Enter to Continue].
To store channels While receiving the channel that you want to store, Playback touch and hold a number key (1 to 6). To receive the stored channel, touch a number key Playing a USB Device (1 to 6). MSC (Mass Storage Class) type USB devices* To set a parental control compliant with the USB standard can be used.
Searching and Playing Tracks Other Settings During Playback Further settings are available in each source by touching . The available items differ depending Repeat play and shuffle play on the source. During playback, touch (repeat) or Picture EQ (shuffle) repeatedly until the desired play Adjusts the picture quality according to your mode appears.
(phonebook)* Select a contact from the name list/number list in the phonebook. To search for the Handsfree Calling desired contact in alphabetical order from the name list, touch To use a cellular phone, connect it with this unit. For ...
Available Operations During a Useful Functions Call Apple CarPlay To adjust the ringtone volume Rotate the volume control dial while receiving a call. Apple CarPlay lets you use your iPhone in the car in a way that allows you to stay focused on the road. To adjust the talker’s voice volume Rotate the volume control dial during a call.
Using Gesture Command Settings You can perform frequently-used operations by swiping your finger on the reception/playback Basic Setting Operation display. Note You can set items in the following setup categories: The gesture commands explained below are not available General Settings (General), Sound Settings (Sound), on the screen of Apple CarPlay.
Rear View Camera Firmware Version Selects the image from the rear view camera: Updates and confirms the firmware version. [OFF], [Normal], [Reverse] (mirror image). Open Source Licenses [Guide Line Adjust] adjusts the guide on the Displays the software licenses. picture from the rear view camera. Touch the near side ...
Visual Settings (Visual) Additional Information Wallpaper Changes the wallpaper by touching the desired Updating the Firmware color. To update the firmware, visit the support site on the Dimmer back cover, then follow the online instructions. Dims the display: [OFF], [Auto], [ON]. Note ([Auto] is available only when the illumination During the update, do not remove the USB device.
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Notes on LCD panel Supported formats for USB playback • Do not get the LCD panel wet or expose it to liquids. This may cause a malfunction. WMA (.wma)* Bit rate: 48 kbps – 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))* Sampling frequency* : 44.1 kHz...
To download, please access the following URL then select the model name “XAV-AX1000.” Tuning range: 87.5 MHz – 107.9 MHz Please note that Sony cannot answer or respond to any inquiries regarding the content of the source code. Usable sensitivity: 7 dBf...
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Sirius XM Radio Inc. All rights reserved. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks 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.
Radio reception Troubleshooting The radio reception is poor. The following checklist will help you remedy Static noise occurs. problems you may encounter with your unit. Connect the antenna (aerial) firmly. 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”...
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USB playback The phone sound quality is poor. Phone sound quality depends on reception Items cannot be played. conditions of the cellular phone. Reconnect the USB device. – Move your car to a place where you can enhance the cellular phone’s signal if the The USB device takes longer to play.
No sound is output from the car speakers during Messages a handsfree call. If the sound is output from the cellular phone, set the cellular phone to output the sound from the General car speakers. Cannot play this content. ...
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SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner. If these solutions do not help improve the situation, – Inspect the antenna (aerial) cable for damage consult your nearest Sony dealer. and kinks. – Replace the antenna (aerial) if the cable is damaged.
Parts List for Installation Connection/Installation Cautions 5 × max. 9 mm × max. • Do not install this unit in a car that has no ACC position. The display of the unit does not turn off × 4 even after turning the ignition off, and this causes battery drain.
Connection Subwoofer* Power amplifier* Rear view camera* * from a wired remote control (not supplied) Satellite radio tuner (SiriusXM)* White White/black striped Front speaker* Gray Gray/black striped Green Green/black striped Rear speaker* Purple Purple/black striped Black Yellow For details, see “Making Blue/white striped connections”...
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To the parking brake switch cord *1 Not supplied *2 Speaker impedance: 4 Ω – 8 Ω × 4 The mounting position of the parking brake *3 RCA pin cord (not supplied) switch cord depends on your car. *4 Depending on the type of car, use an adaptor for a wired Be sure to connect the parking brake lead (light remote control (not supplied).
You may not be able to install this unit in some • If airbags or any other shock-absorbing Japanese cars. In such a case, consult your Sony equipment are in your car, contact the store where dealer.