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Sony DSX-A416BT User Manual

Sony DSX-A416BT
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DSX-A416BT
4-739-631-21(1)
FM/AM
Bluetooth® Car Audio
Operating Instructions
GB
Manual de instrucciones
ES
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see
page 18.
To switch the FM/AM tuning step, see page 7.
For the connection/installation, see page 30.
Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (DEMO),
consulte la página 20.
Para cambiar el paso de sintonización de FM/AM,
consulte la página 8.
Para la conexión/instalación, consulte la página 34.

Table of Contents

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Sony DSX-A416BT Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display typeLCD
Built-in displayYes
Illumination colorBlue, Green, Purple
Bluetooth version3.0+HS
USB port positionFront
Bluetooth profilesA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBAP, SPP
USB connector typeUSB Type-A
USB ports quantity1
Bluetooth functionsAudiostreaming, Handsfree calling
DIN size1 DIN
Impedance4 Ω
Output power220 W
Product colorBlack
Volume controlRotary
Disc types supportedNo
Audio output channels4.1 channels
Equalizer bands quantity10
Maximum power per channel55 W
FM band range87.5 - 108 MHz
LW band range153 - 279 kHz
Supported radio bandsFM, LW, MW
Audio formats supportedAAC, FLAC, MP3, SBC, WMA
Hands-free callingKeep your hands on wheel with Bluetooth™ Hands-free calling. After pairing your compatible Bluetooth mobile phone to your TomTom GPS, you’ll be able to see incoming call information, make and answer calls, and talk hands-free through your device. You’ll e
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth177 mm
Width178 mm
Height50 mm
Weight800 g

Summary

Important notice

Caution

General warnings and disclaimers regarding product usage and safety.

Emergency calls

Information regarding the limitations of BLUETOOTH handsfree for emergency communications.

On BLUETOOTH communication

Precautions for BLUETOOTH communication, including interference with medical devices.

Guide to Parts and Controls

Main unit

Identifies and describes the controls and indicators of the main unit.

RM-X231 Remote commander

Details the controls and functions of the remote commander.

Getting Started

Detaching the Front Panel

Instructions on how to safely remove the front panel of the unit for theft prevention.

Resetting the Unit

Procedure for resetting the unit, including clock and stored contents.

Setting the display language

Guide to changing the display language for models not for India.

Switching the FM/AM Tuning Step

How to set the FM/AM tuning step for your country.

Setting the Clock

Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device

Connecting with a Smartphone using One-touch connection (NFC)

Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device

Connecting a USB Device

Connecting Other Portable Audio Device

Listening to the Radio

Storing automatically (BTM)

Automatic storage of radio stations using the Best Tuning Memory function.

Tuning

Manual and automatic tuning methods for radio reception.

Storing manually

Procedure for manually storing preferred radio stations.

Receiving the stored stations

How to access and listen to previously stored radio stations.

Using Radio Data System (RDS)

Selecting program types (PTY)

How to search for stations based on program type information.

Setting clock time (CT)

Using RDS data to automatically set the unit's clock.

Playback

Playing a USB Device

Guidance on playing audio files from a connected USB storage device.

Playing a BLUETOOTH Device

Instructions for streaming audio content from BLUETOOTH enabled devices.

Searching and Playing Tracks

Repeat play and shuffle play

Settings for repeat and shuffle playback modes for audio tracks.

Searching a track by name ("Quick-BrowZer™")

Using the Quick-BrowZer feature to search for audio tracks by name.

Searching by skipping items (Jump mode)

Navigating through audio files by jumping between items.

Handsfree Calling (via BLUETOOTH only)

Receiving a Call

How to answer or reject incoming calls using the handsfree function.

Making a Call

Methods for initiating calls from the phonebook, call history, or by number input.

By voice tags

Available Operations During Call

To adjust the ringtone volume

Adjusting the volume for incoming calls.

To adjust the talker's voice volume

Adjusting the volume of the person speaking during a call.

To adjust the volume for the other party (Mic gain adjustment)

Adjusting microphone gain for better voice clarity.

To reduce echo and noise (Echo Canceler/Noise Canceler Mode)

Activating noise reduction features to improve call quality.

Useful Functions

"Sony | Music Center" with iPhone/Android™™ Smartphone

Using the Sony | Music Center app for device control and features.

Establishing the "Sony | Music Center" connection

Steps to connect the unit with a smartphone via BLUETOOTH for app usage.

Selecting the source or application

How to switch between audio sources or applications on the smartphone.

Announcement of SMS by voice guide (Android smartphone only)

Receiving SMS messages read aloud via the car speakers.

Replying a message of SMS (Android smartphone only)

Sending replies to SMS messages using voice recognition.

Using Voice Recognition (Android Smartphone only)

Using Siri Eyes Free

Settings

Canceling the DEMO Mode

Steps to disable the demonstration display mode.

Basic Setting Operation

Overview of how to access and change various unit settings.

General Setup (GENERAL)

Configuration options for language, demo mode, clock, and caution alarm.

EDIT CUSTOM (edit custom)

RESET CUSTOM (reset custom)

USB MODE (USB mode)

CT (clock time)

BTM (best tuning memory)

FIRMWARE (firmware)

Sound Setup (SOUND)

EQ10 PRESET (EQ10 preset)

Selecting from 10 preset equalizer curves or custom settings.

EQ10 CUSTOM (EQ10 custom)

Customizing equalizer settings for specific frequency bands.

BALANCE (balance)

Adjusting the audio balance between left and right speakers.

FADER (fader)

Adjusting the audio balance between front and rear speakers.

S.WOOFER (subwoofer)

SW LEVEL (subwoofer level)

Adjusting the volume level of the subwoofer.

SW PHASE (subwoofer phase)

Selecting the subwoofer phase for optimal bass response.

LPF FREQ (low pass filter frequency)

Setting the cut-off frequency for the subwoofer.

HPF FREQ (high pass filter frequency)

Setting the cut-off frequency for front/rear speakers.

AUX VOL (AUX volume level)

Adjusting the volume level for the auxiliary audio input.

BTA VOL (BLUETOOTH audio volume level)

Adjusting the volume level for BLUETOOTH audio devices.

Display Setup (DISPLAY)

BLK OUT (black out)

Enabling automatic screen dimming when the unit is inactive.

DIMMER (dimmer)

Changing the display brightness and setting time-based operation.

BRIGHTNESS (brightness)

Adjusting the display brightness level from 1 to 10.

BUTTON-C (button color)

Customizing the color of the unit's buttons.

DSPL-C (display color)

Customizing the color of the unit's display.

SND SYNC (sound synchronization)

Synchronizing illumination with audio playback.

AUTO SCR (auto scroll)

Enabling automatic scrolling for long display items.

BLUETOOTH Setup (BLUETOOTH)

PAIRING (pairing)

Connecting up to two BLUETOOTH devices for audio and calls.

AUDIODEV (audio device)

Selecting the primary audio device for BLUETOOTH playback.

RINGTONE (ringtone)

Choosing whether the unit or phone outputs the ringtone.

AUTO ANS (auto answer)

Setting the unit to automatically answer incoming calls.

AUTOPAIR (auto pairing)

Enabling automatic BLUETOOTH pairing for iOS devices via USB.

BT SIGNL (BLUETOOTH signal)

Activating or deactivating the BLUETOOTH wireless function.

BT INIT (BLUETOOTH initialize)

Initializing all BLUETOOTH related settings.

"Sony | Music Center" Setup (SONY APP)

AUTO LAUNCH (auto launch)

Enabling automatic launch of the Sony | Music Center app.

CONNECT (connect)

Establishing and terminating the Sony | Music Center connection.

Additional Information

Updating the Firmware

Instructions for updating the unit's firmware via a support website.

Precautions

General safety and operational precautions for the unit.

Playback order of audio files

Diagram showing the playback order for folders and audio files.

About iPod

Maintenance

Replacing the lithium battery (CR2025) of the remote commander

Guide to replacing the battery in the remote commander.

Cleaning the connectors

How to clean the unit's connectors to ensure proper function.

Specifications

Wireless Communication

Power amplifier section

General

Package contents

Copyrights

Troubleshooting

General

Troubleshooting common issues like no power, no sound, or missing beep.

Stored stations and correct time are erased.

Resolving issues where stored stations and time are lost.

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

Troubleshooting noise related to ignition switch position.

During playback or reception, the demonstration mode starts.

Fixing the issue where the demonstration mode activates unexpectedly.

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

Troubleshooting problems with the unit's display.

The display disappears while the unit is operating.

The display/illumination flashes.

The operation buttons do not function.

Radio reception

The radio reception is poor.

Troubleshooting poor radio reception and static noise.

The stations cannot be received.

Resolving issues with not being able to receive radio stations.

RDS

Troubleshooting RDS display issues, like missing program type information.

USB device playback

A USB device takes longer to play.

Addressing slow playback initiation from USB devices.

The audio file cannot be played.

Troubleshooting issues with unplayable audio files on USB.

The sound cannot be output during playback in Android mode.

NFC function

One-touch connection (NFC) is not possible.

Troubleshooting NFC connection failures.

BLUETOOTH function

The connecting device cannot detect this unit.

Resolving issues where the unit is not detected by other BLUETOOTH devices.

Connection is not possible.

Troubleshooting BLUETOOTH connection failures.

The name of the detected device does not appear.

Fixing issues where the detected BLUETOOTH device name is not displayed.

No ringtone.

The talker's voice cannot be heard.

A call partner says that the volume is too low or high.

Echo or noise occurs in phone call conversations.

The phone is not connected.

The phone sound quality is poor.

The volume of the connected audio device is low (high).

The sound skips during playback of a BLUETOOTH audio device.

The connected BLUETOOTH audio device cannot be controlled.

Some functions do not work.

A call is answered unintentionally.

Pairing failed due to a timeout.

BLUETOOTH function cannot operate.

No sound is output from the car speakers during handsfree call.

Siri Eyes Free is not activated.

"Sony | Music Center" operation

Application name is mismatched with the actual application in “Sony | Music Center".

Fixing mismatches between application names and the Sony | Music Center app.

The "Sony | Music Center" application is automatically disconnected when the display switches to [IPD].

Resolving automatic disconnection of the app when switching to iPod source.

Messages

INVALID

Meaning of the INVALID message and its cause.

READ

Explanation of the READ message during file processing.

— (underscore)

Indicates characters that cannot be displayed.

For USB device playback:

Specific messages related to USB device playback.

HUB NO SUPRT

Indicates that USB hubs are not supported.

IPD STOP

Message indicating iPod playback has finished.

NOT SUPPORT - ANDROID MODE

Issue with USB devices not supporting AOA in ANDROID mode.

USB ERROR

Indicates an error occurred during USB device connection.

USB NO DEV

Message indicating no USB device is detected.

USB NO MUSIC

Indicates no playable music files were found on the USB device.

USB NO SUPRT

Message indicating the USB device is not supported.

OVERLOAD

For BLUETOOTH function:

BTA NO DEV

BLUETOOTH device not connected or recognized.

ERROR

Indicates an operation could not be performed.

UNKNOWN

Indicates a name or phone number cannot be displayed.

WITHHELD

Indicates the phone number is hidden by the caller.

For "Sony | Music Center" operation:

APP ------

Indicates the application connection is not established.

APP DISCNCT

Indicates the application has been disconnected.

APP DISPLAY

Indicates an application screen setting is open.

APP LIST

Indicates the content list of the USB is open.

APP MENU

Indicates an application setting display is open.

APP NO DEV

Indicates the device with the application is not connected.

APP SOUND

Indicates an application sound setting display is open.

OPEN APP

Indicates the Sony | Music Center application is not running.

For steering wheel remote control operation:

ERROR

Error during steering wheel remote control registration.

TIMEOUT

Timeout during steering wheel remote control registration.

For firmware update operation:

FILE ERROR

Error indicating the firmware updater is not stored in the USB device.

UPDATE ERROR PRESS ENTER

Message indicating firmware update did not complete properly.

Connection/Installation

Cautions

Important safety precautions for connecting and installing the unit.

Precautions

Advice on choosing an installation location and using mounting hardware.

Note on the power supply lead (yellow)

Considerations for the yellow power supply lead when combining stereo components.

Mounting angle adjustment

Guidance on adjusting the unit's mounting angle.

Parts List for Installation

Connection

Making connections

Subwoofer Easy Connection

Memory hold connection

Speaker connection

Installing the microphone

Installation

Removing the protection collar and the bracket

Steps to remove the protection collar and bracket before installation.

Using the wired remote control

Enabling and using the wired remote control function.

Mounting the unit in the dashboard

Mounting the unit in a Japanese car

Detaching and attaching the front panel

Resetting the unit

Fuse replacement

Support site

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