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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. DSX-S200X Serial No.
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(sold CANADA, Y COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE separately). Please see your nearest authorized QUÉBEC. Sony dealer for details on the satellite radio tuner module. This equipment has been tested and found to “SAT Radio,” “SAT Radio Ready,” the SAT...
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Sony Corporation. logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of 12 TONE ANALYSIS and its Microsoft Corporation in the logo are trademarks of Sony United States and/or other countries. Corporation. “WALKMAN” and This product is protected by certain intellectual “WALKMAN” logo are property rights of Microsoft Corporation.
Table of Contents Getting Started iPod Resetting the unit ......6 Playing back iPod ..... . 18 Canceling the Demo mode .
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Error displays/Messages ....32 Support site If you have any questions or for the latest support information on this product, please visit the web site below: http://esupport.sony.com http://www.sony.com/mobileAV Provides information on: • Models and manufacturers of compatible digital audio players •...
Getting Started Preparing the card remote commander Resetting the unit Remove the insulation film. Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you must reset the unit. Detach the front panel (page 7) and press the RESET button (page 8) with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.
Detaching the front panel Attaching the front panel Place the hole A of the front panel onto the spindle B on the unit, then lightly push the left You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft. side in.
Location of controls and basic operations Main unit E Multi way encoder Front panel removed Rotate to: Adjust the volume/select a menu item. Push up/down/left/right to: Select a menu This section contains instructions on the location item. of controls and basic operations. For details, see Press to: Enter sound setting/apply a setting.
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I USB (external) connector page 14, 19 To connect to the USB device. (BACK) button To return to the previous display. K MODE button page 11, 13, 16, 18, 19, Press to: Select the radio band (FM/AM)* switch the USB device (internal/external). Press and hold to: Enter/cancel the passenger control* L ZAP/SHUF button page 15, 20, 22...
J MODE button RM-X172 Card Remote Press to: Select the radio band (FM/AM)* Commander switch between internal/external USB devices (USB). Press and hold to: Enter/cancel the passenger control* (BROWSE)/CAT* button SOURCE SOUND MODE To list up (Radio); enter the Quick- /CAT MENU BrowZer™...
Press the multi way encoder to receive Radio the station. The display returns to normal reception Storing and receiving stations mode. (with the card remote commander) Caution Select the band, then press a number When tuning in stations while driving, use Best button ((1) to (6)).
Press the multi way encoder. The unit starts to search for a station broadcasting the selected program type. Overview Type of programs FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) News (News), Information (Information), service send inaudible digital information along Sports (Sports), Talk (Talk), Rock (Rock), with the regular radio program signal.
For details on the compatibility of your USB device, visit the support site. Support site http://esupport.sony.com http://www.sony.com/mobileAV • MSC (Mass Storage Class) type USB devices compliant with the USB standard can be used. • Corresponding codec is MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), AAC (.m4a) and AAC (.mp4).
• For “WALKMAN” users, use of the optional adaptor Playing back via the USB (external) XA-50WM is recommended. It is designed for use with this unit (in the TUNE TRAY) only, and should connector not be used with the other USB devices. •...
— SensMe™ Press and hold the multi way encoder. Rotate the multi way encoder to select Sony’s unique “SensMe™ channels” features the“Repeat,” then press it. automatically group tracks by channel, and allow Rotate the multi way encoder to select you to enjoy music intuitively.
Both analysis and transfer of tracks will be Transferring tracks to the USB performed by “Content Transfer.” device using “Content Transfer” To enable the SensMe™ function on this unit, Content tracks need to be analyzed and transferred to the Transfer registered USB device, using “Content Transfer.”...
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x In-car channels • Change the track Push the multi way encoder left/right until the Plays tracks that are suitable while driving. desired track appears, then press it. “Freeway”: Speedy, high-spirit tracks. Playback starts from the beginning of the current track. “Chillout Drive”: Intoned, healing ballad If you do not operate anything for 10 seconds, tracks.
Support site Connect the iPod to the supplied adaptor. http://esupport.sony.com http://www.sony.com/mobileAV Notes • Do not place a cellular phone or a device with wireless communication functions on the TUNE TRAY, as it may not receive phone signals or communication may be terminated.
Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until Connect the iPod to the USB “USB” appears, and then press connector via the dock connector to (MODE) to switch the USB device. USB cable. “USB Internal” appears. The iPod will turn on automatically, and the display will appear on the iPod screen as below.* Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until...
Notes Repeat play • Do not remove the iPod during playback, otherwise data may be damaged. Press and hold the multi way encoder. • Do not place non-USB devices on the TUNE TRAY, or foreign objects, such as coins, keys, cards, Rotate the multi way encoder to select liquids, etc.
(with the card remote commander) Searching for a track During playback, press (2) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting Searching a track by name appears. — Quick-BrowZer™ Select To play You can search for a track in a USB device easily Shuffle Album album in random order.
Press the multi way encoder. Searching a track by listening The display returns to the Quick-BrowZer mode and the selected item appears. to track passages — ZAPPIN™ Push the multi way encoder up/down to select the desired item, then press While playing back short track passages in a USB device in sequence, you can search for a Playback starts if the selected item is a track.
Enjoying sophisticated sound functions — Advanced Sound Adjusting the sound Engine characteristics Advanced Sound Engine, Sony’s new sound During reception/playback, press the engine, creates an ideal in-car sound field with multi way encoder. digital signal processing. Advanced Sound Rotate the multi way encoder until the...
Setting the equalizer curve. The options for “Listening Position Front/Rear” are indicated below. • Frequency range Rotate the multi way encoder to select “Band1” to “Band7.” “Front R” (1): Front right “Front L” (2): Front left • Center frequency “Front” (3): Center front Push the multi way encoder left/right to select “All”...
Press (BACK). Precisely calibrating by Time The display returns to normal reception/play Alignment mode. — Listening Position Custom Tune Using rear speakers as subwoofer You can precisely calibrate your listening — Rear Bass Enhancer position from each speaker so that the sound delay reaches the listener more correctly.
Auto Scroll Adjusting setup items — MENU Scrolls long items automatically: “on,” “off.” Press and hold the multi way encoder. Play Mode Rotate the multi way encoder to select Repeat (page 15, 20) the desired menu item, then press it. ZAPPIN Tone* Push the multi way encoder up/down Has the beep sound between track passages:...
USB device or concerning your unit that are not covered in this iPod, “Device Inside” will appear in the display. manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Open the front panel to remove the USB device or iPod.
If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, Fuse (10 A) Remove the unit. consult your nearest Sony dealer. 1 Insert both release keys simultaneously until they click. Hook facing inwards.
2 Pull the release keys to unseat the unit. Specifications FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC. POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX 3 Slide the unit out of the mounting. ÉTATS-UNIS. NON APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE QUÉBEC.
USB connector for iPod XA-50IP Parts for installation and connections (1 set) CD-ROM (Application disc) Support site Optional accessories/equipment: Source selector: XA-C40 http://esupport.sony.com USB connection cable for iPod: RC-100IP http://www.sony.com/mobileAV HD Radio tuner: XT-100HD Walkman adaptor XA-50WM Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed General accessories.
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The Auto Off function does not operate. The display items do not scroll. The unit is turned on. The Auto Off function activates • A large number of characters may not scroll. after turning off the unit. • “Auto Scroll” is set to “off.” t Turn off the unit.
“Content Transfer.” If these solutions do not help improve the situation, t Perform “SensMe™ Setup” for the USB device or consult your nearest Sony dealer. Walkman again. For details on SensMe™ setup, see page 15. Local Seek +/–...
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If you have any questions/problems regarding this product, try the following: Read Troubleshooting in these Operating Instructions. Reset the unit. Note: Stored data may be erased. Please contact (U.S.A. only); 1-800-222-7669 Call http://www.SONY.com http://www.sony.net/ Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand...
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FRONT AUDIO OUT Satellite radio tuner (XM/SIRIUS) Syntoniseur radio satellite (XM/SIRIUS) Sintonizador de radio por satélite (XM/SIRIUS) RCA pin cord (not supplied). BUS cable (not supplied). REAR BUS AUDIO IN not supplied. AUDIO OUT Separate adaptor may be required. Cordon à broche RCA (non fourni). REMOTE SUB OUT (MONO) Câble BUS (non fourni).
Montage de l’appareil dans You may not be able to install this unit in some makes of Japanese cars. In such a case, consult your Sony dealer. une voiture japonaise Note To prevent malfunction, install only with the supplied screws Cet appareil ne peut pas être installé...
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Montaje de la unidad en un automóvil japonés Es posible que no pueda instalar esta unidad en algunos automóviles japoneses. En tal caso, consulte a su distribuidor Sony. Nota Para evitar que se produzcan fallas de funcionamiento, realice la instalación solamente con los tornillos suministrados...
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Sony Electronics Inc. (“Sony”) warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for the time periods and as set forth below. Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, Sony will, at its option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product with a new or refurbished product. For purposes of this Limited Warranty, “refurbished”...