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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. MEX-GS820BT Serial No. To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 21.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. MEX-GS820BT 4-698-030-11(1)
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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. MEX-GS820BT 4-698-030-11(1)
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Important notice leakage of information during BLUETOOTH communication. Caution IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR If you have any questions or problems ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR concerning your unit that are not covered in CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR OTHER...
PUSH ENTER Enter the browse mode during playback. Enter the selected item. (Not available when a USB device in Press SRC, rotate then press to change Android mode or iPod is connected.) the source (timeout in 2 seconds). MEX-GS820BT 4-698-030-11(1)
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Enter the selected item. Change display items. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds SCRL (scroll) to establish or terminate the “Sony | Press and hold to scroll a display item. Music Center” function. / (prev/next) USB port ...
To display the clock Press DSPL. Checking the Battery Voltage You can check the current battery voltage. (Not available while the source is off and the clock is displayed.) Press DSPL repeatedly until the battery voltage display appears. MEX-GS820BT 4-698-030-11(1)
* [SET DEVICE 1] or [SET DEVICE 2] will be Touch the N-Mark part of the unit changed to the paired device name after with the N-Mark part of the pairing is complete. smartphone. Perform pairing on the BLUETOOTH device so it detects this unit. MEX-GS820BT 4-698-030-11(1)
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E:\Works\4698030111\4698030111MEXGS820BTUC\01GB-MEX- masterpage: Left GS820BTUC\040CD.fm 010COV.book Page 10 Thursday, March 23, 2017 2:51 PM Select [MEX-GS820BT] (your model Connecting with a paired name) shown in the display of the BLUETOOTH device BLUETOOTH device. If your model name does not appear, To use a paired device, connection with this repeat from step 2.
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 [SOUND] [SET AUX VOL] (page 24). MEX-GS820BT 4-698-030-11(1)
Storing manually 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 Select the band, then press a number button (1 to 6). MEX-GS820BT 4-698-030-11(1)
[SUBSCRIPTION UPDATED - PRESS ENT TO CONTINUE]. Once subscribed, you can tune Press MENU and rotate the control dial. to channels in your subscription plan. Select [GENERAL] [SXM PARENTAL] [LOCK SELECT] [LOCK-ON]. MEX-GS820BT 4-698-030-11(1)
Android Open Accessory 2.0 (AOA 2.0). However, some smartphones may not fully support AOA 2.0 even if Android OS 4.1 or higher is installed. For details on the compatibility of your Android smartphone, visit the support site on the back cover. MEX-GS820BT 4-698-030-11(1)
Before making a connection, select the USB • [BT AUDIO] does not appear in the display while mode (Android mode or MSC/MTP mode) running the “Sony | Music Center” application via depending on the USB device (page 22). the BLUETOOTH function.
Make sure that the same numbers are Rotate the control dial to select the displayed (e.g., 123456) in this unit and the desired item, then press it. mobile device, then press ENTER on this unit Playback starts. and select [Yes] on the mobile device. MEX-GS820BT 4-698-030-11(1)
From the phonebook Press CALL. When two cellular phones are connected to the unit, rotate the control dial to select either phone, then press it. Rotate the control dial to select [PHONE BOOK], then press it. MEX-GS820BT 4-698-030-11(1)
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Rotate the control dial to enter the phone number, and lastly select [ ] (space), then press ENTER*. The phone call starts. * To move the digital indication, press / (SEEK –/+). Note [_] appears instead of [#] on the display. MEX-GS820BT 4-698-030-11(1)
To reduce echo and noise (Echo while driving. Canceler/Noise Canceler Mode) • “Sony | Music Center” is an app for controlling Press and hold MIC. Sony audio devices which are compatible with Settable mode: [EC/NC-1], [EC/NC-2].
• Operate under conditions where noise such as engine sound is minimized during voice Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select recognition. [SONY APP], then press it. Rotate the control dial to select [CONNECT], Replying a message of SMS then press it.
• When connecting the iPhone to the unit via USB, (SOUND), Display setup (DISPLAY), do not activate Siri with the iPhone. Siri Eyes Free BLUETOOTH setup (BLUETOOTH), Sony | may not function properly, or may quit. • There is no audio sound while Siri Eyes Free is Music Center setup (SONY APP) activated.
Displays the current status of the SiriusXM steering wheel remote control, then signal strength: [NO SIGNAL] (signal level press it. 0), [WEAK] (signal level 1), [GOOD] (signal level 2), [EXCELLENT] (signal level 3) MEX-GS820BT 4-698-030-11(1)
[ALL] (center of your car), This setup menu is not available when the [CUSTOM] (position set by the advanced source is off and the clock is displayed. car audio settings on “Sony | Music Center”) C.AUDIO+ (ClearAudio+) [OFF] (no position set)
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[REV]. (Available only when the BT audio, SW POS (subwoofer position) application or Pandora® is selected.) Selects the subwoofer position: [NEAR], [NORMAL], [FAR]. (Available only when [F/R POS] is set to other than [OFF].) MEX-GS820BT 4-698-030-11(1)
Selects from 15 presets colors, 1 function. customized color. CUSTOM-C (custom color) Registers a customized color for the display. RGB RED, RGB GRN, RGB BLUE Adjustable color range: [0] – [32] ([0] cannot be set for all color ranges). MEX-GS820BT 4-698-030-11(1)
During the update, do not turn the ignition to the OFF position, nor remove the USB AUTO LAUNCH (auto launch) device. Activates the “Sony | Music Center” auto launch: [ON], [OFF]. When [ON] is selected, “Sony | Music Precautions Center”...
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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. MEX-GS820BT 4-698-030-11(1)
Corresponding codec: MP3 (.mp3), WMA connectors, and remove the key from the ignition (.wma) and AAC (.m4a) switch. • Never touch the connectors directly with your *1 CD-R/CD-RW only fingers or with any metal device. *2 including the root folder MEX-GS820BT 4-698-030-11(1)
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A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Microphone (1) Profile) 1.3 Parts for installation and connections AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control (1 set) Profile) 1.5 Optional accessories/equipment: HFP (Handsfree Profile) 1.6 SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner: SXV100, PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile) SXV200, SXV300 MEX-GS820BT 4-698-030-11(1)
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Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. – Neither the name of the Xiph.org Other trademarks and trade names are Foundation nor the names of its those of their respective owners.
The contents of the memory have been erased. The reset button has been pressed. – Store again into the memory. The power supply lead or battery has been disconnected or not connected properly. MEX-GS820BT 4-698-030-11(1)
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– A disc recorded with a complicated tree – Playback may not perform properly structure. depending on the Android smartphone. – A disc recorded in Multi Session. – A disc to which data can be added. The sound skips. Defective or dirty disc. MEX-GS820BT 4-698-030-11(1)
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The phone sound quality is poor. Phone sound quality depends on the name. reception conditions of cellular phone. – Move your car to a place where you can enhance the cellular phone’s signal if the reception is poor. MEX-GS820BT 4-698-030-11(1)
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This application via BLUETOOTH, the display is not a malfunction. automatically switches to [BT AUDIO]. The “Sony | Music Center” application or The connected BLUETOOTH audio device BLUETOOTH function has failed. cannot be controlled.
Check the connection. If the error set to [ANDROID]. message still remains on in the display, – Set [USB MODE] to [MSC/MTP] (page 22). consult your nearest Sony dealer. USB ERROR: The USB device cannot be READ: Now reading information. played.
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Make sure the BLUETOOTH device is securely connected, or the HFP OPEN APP: The “Sony | Music Center” connection is established with the application is not running. BLUETOOTH device. Launch the application.
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– Replace the antenna if the cable is control feature and how to access locked damaged. SiriusXM products are channels. available at your local car audio retailer or online at www.shop.siriusxm.com MEX-GS820BT 4-698-030-11(1)
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SiriusXM subscription status. If these solutions do not help improve the – Press ENTER to clear the message. situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If you have questions about your If you take the unit to be repaired because of subscription, please contact SiriusXM.
(page 43). • Keep the release keys for future use as Mounting angle adjustment they are also necessary if you remove the Adjust the mounting angle to less than 45°. unit from your car. MEX-GS820BT 4-698-030-11(1)
Rear speaker* Purple Purple/black striped Blue/white striped Orange/white striped Black Yellow For details, see “Making connections” (page 41). When connecting to the battery directly* Black Yellow from a wired remote control (not supplied)* from a car antenna (aerial)* MEX-GS820BT 4-698-030-11(1)
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10 A, make the power *11 Use speakers with 50W RMS or higher power connection to the battery directly to avoid input capacity. Using Sony XB series full short circuits. range speakers is recommended. *12 When the amperage rating of the fuse used ...
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Installation of the connection cable RC-SR1 (not supplied) is required before use. To enable the steering wheel remote control, select [SET STEERING] [EDIT CUSTOM] to make the registration (page 22). When the registration completes, the steering wheel remote control becomes available. MEX-GS820BT 4-698-030-11(1)
• 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 are properly engaged in the slots of the unit. Face the hook inwards. MEX-GS820BT 4-698-030-11(1)
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You may not be able to install this unit in some makes of Japanese cars. In such a When replacing the fuse, Fuse (15 A) case, consult your Sony dealer. be sure to use one matching the amperage TOYOTA rating stated on the ...