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Actual product may vary depending on the region. Getting Started Guide to Parts and Controls Detaching the Front Panel Initializing the Unit Initializing the Unit Setting the Area/Region (DSX-GS80(EUR)) Setting the Display Language (DSX-GS80(E)) Switching the FM/AM Tuning Step (DSX-GS80(E)) Setting the Clock Checking the Battery Voltage Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device Preparing a Bluetooth® Device 1 Help Guide In-Car Receiver DSX-GS80 Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions. Note: The picture above is for the North America region.
Actual product may vary depending on the region. Getting Started Guide to Parts and Controls Detaching the Front Panel Initializing the Unit Initializing the Unit Setting the Area/Region (DSX-GS80(EUR)) Setting the Display Language (DSX-GS80(E)) Switching the FM/AM Tuning Step (DSX-GS80(E)) Setting the Clock Checking the Battery Voltage Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device Preparing a Bluetooth® Device 1 Help Guide In-Car Receiver DSX-GS80 Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions. Note: The picture above is for the North America region.
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... Other Portable Audio Device Radio Listening to the Radio Using Radio Data System (RDS) Setting AF and TA (DSX-GS80(EUR)) Selecting Program Types (PTY) SiriusXM Radio (DSX-GS80(UC)) Listening to the SiriusXM Radio Selecting Channels for SiriusXM Selecting Channels from Categories Setting a Parental Control Playback Playing... and Shuffle Play Searching a Track by Name ("Quick-BrowZer") Searching by Skipping Items (Jump mode) Pandora® (DSX-GS80(UC)) About Pandora® Setting up Pandora® Streaming Pandora® Available Operations in Pandora® "Thumbs" Feedback Using the Station List...
... Other Portable Audio Device Radio Listening to the Radio Using Radio Data System (RDS) Setting AF and TA (DSX-GS80(EUR)) Selecting Program Types (PTY) SiriusXM Radio (DSX-GS80(UC)) Listening to the SiriusXM Radio Selecting Channels for SiriusXM Selecting Channels from Categories Setting a Parental Control Playback Playing... and Shuffle Play Searching a Track by Name ("Quick-BrowZer") Searching by Skipping Items (Jump mode) Pandora® (DSX-GS80(UC)) About Pandora® Setting up Pandora® Streaming Pandora® Available Operations in Pandora® "Thumbs" Feedback Using the Station List...
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The fuse has blown./Makes a noise when the position of listening. (DSX-GS80(EUR)) No traffic announcements. (DSX-GS80(EUR)) Program station name flashes. (DSX-GS80(EUR)) 4 The operation buttons do not function. The settings in the display window. During playback or reception, the ... Radio The radio reception is very low. Precautions Maintenance Specifications Copyrights Troubleshooting Troubleshooting General No power is being supplied to [RUSSIA]). (DSX-GS80(EUR)) The SEEK starts after a few seconds of the ignition is switched. No sound or the sound is poor./Static noise occurs....
The fuse has blown./Makes a noise when the position of listening. (DSX-GS80(EUR)) No traffic announcements. (DSX-GS80(EUR)) Program station name flashes. (DSX-GS80(EUR)) 4 The operation buttons do not function. The settings in the display window. During playback or reception, the ... Radio The radio reception is very low. Precautions Maintenance Specifications Copyrights Troubleshooting Troubleshooting General No power is being supplied to [RUSSIA]). (DSX-GS80(EUR)) The SEEK starts after a few seconds of the ignition is switched. No sound or the sound is poor./Static noise occurs....
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Messages General USB Device Playback RDS Operation (DSX-GS80(EUR)) BLUETOOTH Function "Sony | Music Center" Operation Pandora® Operation (DSX-GS80(UC)) SiriusXM Operation (DSX-GS80(UC)) Steering Wheel Remote Control Operation Firmware Update Operation Customer Support Websites About the "Support by Sony" App 5-006-642-11(2) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 6 Pandora® operation (DSX-GS80(UC)) Pandora® connection is not possible.
Messages General USB Device Playback RDS Operation (DSX-GS80(EUR)) BLUETOOTH Function "Sony | Music Center" Operation Pandora® Operation (DSX-GS80(UC)) SiriusXM Operation (DSX-GS80(UC)) Steering Wheel Remote Control Operation Firmware Update Operation Customer Support Websites About the "Support by Sony" App 5-006-642-11(2) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 6 Pandora® operation (DSX-GS80(UC)) Pandora® connection is not possible.
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... then the clock is displayed. This setting can be configured in the general setup menu. Help Guide In-Car Receiver DSX-GS80 Setting the Area/Region (DSX-GS80(EUR)) After initializing the unit, the area/region setting display appears. 1 Press ENTER while [AREA] is displayed. Related... Topic General Setup (GENERAL) 5-006-642-11(2) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 12 The area/region currently set appears. 2 Rotate the control dial to ...
... then the clock is displayed. This setting can be configured in the general setup menu. Help Guide In-Car Receiver DSX-GS80 Setting the Area/Region (DSX-GS80(EUR)) After initializing the unit, the area/region setting display appears. 1 Press ENTER while [AREA] is displayed. Related... Topic General Setup (GENERAL) 5-006-642-11(2) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 12 The area/region currently set appears. 2 Rotate the control dial to ...
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...to locate the approximate frequency, then press / (SEEK -/+) repeatedly to finely adjust to select [RADIO]. Rotate the control dial to 6). DSX-GS80(EUR): FM1, FM2, FM3, AM/LW. To receive preset stations Select the band, then press a number button (1 to select [BTM...DSX-GS80(E)) General Setup (GENERAL) 5-006-642-11(2) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 25 The unit presets stations in order of frequency on the number buttons. * The following bands can be selected: DSX-GS80(UC)/DSX-GS80(E): FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, AM2. To tune to select [GENERAL], then press it . DSX-GS80(EUR...
...to locate the approximate frequency, then press / (SEEK -/+) repeatedly to finely adjust to select [RADIO]. Rotate the control dial to 6). DSX-GS80(EUR): FM1, FM2, FM3, AM/LW. To receive preset stations Select the band, then press a number button (1 to select [BTM...DSX-GS80(E)) General Setup (GENERAL) 5-006-642-11(2) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 25 The unit presets stations in order of frequency on the number buttons. * The following bands can be selected: DSX-GS80(UC)/DSX-GS80(E): FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, AM2. To tune to select [GENERAL], then press it . DSX-GS80(EUR...
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... for subsequent traffic announcements, independently from the regular volume level. Related Topic General Setup (GENERAL) 5-006-642-11(2) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 26 Help Guide In-Car Receiver DSX-GS80 Setting AF and TA (DSX-GS80(EUR)) Alternative Frequencies (AF) continuously retune the station to the strongest signal in a network, and Traffic Announcement (TA) provides current...
... for subsequent traffic announcements, independently from the regular volume level. Related Topic General Setup (GENERAL) 5-006-642-11(2) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 26 Help Guide In-Car Receiver DSX-GS80 Setting AF and TA (DSX-GS80(EUR)) Alternative Frequencies (AF) continuously retune the station to the strongest signal in a network, and Traffic Announcement (TA) provides current...
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Type of programs DSX-GS80(E)/DSX-GS80(EUR): PTY TALK NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs), INFO (Information), SPORT (... Music), JAZZ (Jazz Music), COUNTRY (Country Music), NATION M (National Music), OLDIES (Oldies Music), FOLK M (Folk Music) DSX-GS80(UC): PTY TALK NEWS (News), INFORM (Information), SPORTS (Sports), TALK (Talk), LANGUAGE (Foreign Language), REL TALK (Religious Talk...-Hop) 5-006-642-11(2) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 27 The unit starts to select [PTY MUSIC] or [PTY TALK], then press it. Help Guide In-Car Receiver DSX-GS80 Selecting Program Types (PTY) 1 Press PTY...
Type of programs DSX-GS80(E)/DSX-GS80(EUR): PTY TALK NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs), INFO (Information), SPORT (... Music), JAZZ (Jazz Music), COUNTRY (Country Music), NATION M (National Music), OLDIES (Oldies Music), FOLK M (Folk Music) DSX-GS80(UC): PTY TALK NEWS (News), INFORM (Information), SPORTS (Sports), TALK (Talk), LANGUAGE (Foreign Language), REL TALK (Religious Talk...-Hop) 5-006-642-11(2) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 27 The unit starts to select [PTY MUSIC] or [PTY TALK], then press it. Help Guide In-Car Receiver DSX-GS80 Selecting Program Types (PTY) 1 Press PTY...
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... clock is displayed.) DETACH ALERT (detach alert) Activates the detach alert: [ON], [OFF]. Help Guide In-Car Receiver DSX-GS80 General Setup (GENERAL) AREA (area) (DSX-GS80(EUR)) Specifies the area/region to the OFF position without detaching the front panel. DEMO (demonstration) Activates the demonstration: [ON],...displayed (i.e. STEERING (steering) 59 If the area/region currently set is changed, this unit: [EUROPE], [RUSSIA]. TUNING STEP (tuning step) (DSX-GS80(E)) Sets the FM/AM tuning step of your country: [FM50K/AM9K], [FM100K/AM10K], [FM200K/AM10K]. (Available only while the source is ...
... clock is displayed.) DETACH ALERT (detach alert) Activates the detach alert: [ON], [OFF]. Help Guide In-Car Receiver DSX-GS80 General Setup (GENERAL) AREA (area) (DSX-GS80(EUR)) Specifies the area/region to the OFF position without detaching the front panel. DEMO (demonstration) Activates the demonstration: [ON],...displayed (i.e. STEERING (steering) 59 If the area/region currently set is changed, this unit: [EUROPE], [RUSSIA]. TUNING STEP (tuning step) (DSX-GS80(E)) Sets the FM/AM tuning step of your country: [FM50K/AM9K], [FM100K/AM10K], [FM200K/AM10K]. (Available only while the source is ...
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...not turn the ignition to complete. Detail Enters firmware update process: [YES], [NO]. AF/TA (alternative frequencies/traffic announcement) (DSX-GS80(EUR)) Selects the alternative frequencies (AF) and traffic announcement (TA) setting: [AF-ON], [TA-ON], [AF/TA-ON], [AF/TAOFF]. REGIONAL (regional...) (DSX-GS80(EUR)) Restricts reception to a specific region: [ON], [OFF]. (Available only when FM is received.) BTM (best tuning memory) Presets stations automatically....
...not turn the ignition to complete. Detail Enters firmware update process: [YES], [NO]. AF/TA (alternative frequencies/traffic announcement) (DSX-GS80(EUR)) Selects the alternative frequencies (AF) and traffic announcement (TA) setting: [AF-ON], [TA-ON], [AF/TA-ON], [AF/TAOFF]. REGIONAL (regional...) (DSX-GS80(EUR)) Restricts reception to a specific region: [ON], [OFF]. (Available only when FM is received.) BTM (best tuning memory) Presets stations automatically....
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Also, using a microphone is not supported. POSITION (listening position) Item Detail 63 Area/model DSX-GS80(UC)/DSXGS80(EUR) DSX-GS80(E) Equalizer curve name [OFF], [R&B], [ROCK], [POP], [HIP-HOP], [EDM], [JAZZ], [SOUL], [COUNTRY], [KARAOKE]*, [CUSTOM] [OFF], [R&B], [ROCK], [POP], [HIP-HOP], [EDM...] reduces the vocal sound but cannot fully remove it during playback. CLEAR AUDIO+ (ClearAudio+) Reproduces sound by optimizing the digital signal with the Sony recommended sound settings: [ON], [OFF]. (Automatically sets to [OFF] when [EQ10 PRESET] is changed and/or [EXTRA BASS] is set...
Also, using a microphone is not supported. POSITION (listening position) Item Detail 63 Area/model DSX-GS80(UC)/DSXGS80(EUR) DSX-GS80(E) Equalizer curve name [OFF], [R&B], [ROCK], [POP], [HIP-HOP], [EDM], [JAZZ], [SOUL], [COUNTRY], [KARAOKE]*, [CUSTOM] [OFF], [R&B], [ROCK], [POP], [HIP-HOP], [EDM...] reduces the vocal sound but cannot fully remove it during playback. CLEAR AUDIO+ (ClearAudio+) Reproduces sound by optimizing the digital signal with the Sony recommended sound settings: [ON], [OFF]. (Automatically sets to [OFF] when [EQ10 PRESET] is changed and/or [EXTRA BASS] is set...
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...POWER SPECIFICATIONS CTA2006 Standard Power Output: 45 Watts RMS × 4 at 4 Ohms < 1% THD+N SN Ratio: 80 dBA (reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms) Radio section DSX-GS80(UC): FM Tuning range 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz Usable sensitivity 8 dBf Signal-to-noise ratio 73 dB Separation 50 dB at 1 kHz AM Tuning range... 530 kHz - 1,710 kHz Sensitivity 26 µV DSX-GS80(EUR): FM Tuning range When [AREA] is set to [EUROPE]: 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz When [AREA] is set to [RUSSIA]: FM1/FM2: 87.5 MHz -...
...POWER SPECIFICATIONS CTA2006 Standard Power Output: 45 Watts RMS × 4 at 4 Ohms < 1% THD+N SN Ratio: 80 dBA (reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms) Radio section DSX-GS80(UC): FM Tuning range 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz Usable sensitivity 8 dBf Signal-to-noise ratio 73 dB Separation 50 dB at 1 kHz AM Tuning range... 530 kHz - 1,710 kHz Sensitivity 26 µV DSX-GS80(EUR): FM Tuning range When [AREA] is set to [EUROPE]: 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz When [AREA] is set to [RUSSIA]: FM1/FM2: 87.5 MHz -...
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Set [AREA] to [EUROPE]. Help Guide In-Car Receiver DSX-GS80 65 MHz to 74 MHz in FM3 cannot be tuned in. (DSX-GS80(EUR)) [AREA] is set to [RUSSIA]. Related Topic General Setup (GENERAL) 5-006-642-11(2) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 98
Set [AREA] to [EUROPE]. Help Guide In-Car Receiver DSX-GS80 65 MHz to 74 MHz in FM3 cannot be tuned in. (DSX-GS80(EUR)) [AREA] is set to [RUSSIA]. Related Topic General Setup (GENERAL) 5-006-642-11(2) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 98
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RDS services are unavailable in the current region. 5-006-642-11(2) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 100 Help Guide In-Car Receiver DSX-GS80 RDS services cannot be received (when [AREA] is set to [RUSSIA]). (DSX-GS80(EUR)) FM3 is selected. Select FM1 or FM2.
RDS services are unavailable in the current region. 5-006-642-11(2) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 100 Help Guide In-Car Receiver DSX-GS80 RDS services cannot be received (when [AREA] is set to [RUSSIA]). (DSX-GS80(EUR)) FM3 is selected. Select FM1 or FM2.
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Help Guide In-Car Receiver DSX-GS80 The SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening. (DSX-GS80(EUR)) The station is non-TP or has weak signal. Related Topic Setting AF and TA (DSX-GS80(EUR)) General Setup (GENERAL) 5-006-642-11(2) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 101 Deactivate TA.
Help Guide In-Car Receiver DSX-GS80 The SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening. (DSX-GS80(EUR)) The station is non-TP or has weak signal. Related Topic Setting AF and TA (DSX-GS80(EUR)) General Setup (GENERAL) 5-006-642-11(2) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 101 Deactivate TA.
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The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements despite being TP. Related Topic Setting AF and TA (DSX-GS80(EUR)) General Setup (GENERAL) 5-006-642-11(2) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 102 Tune in another station. Help Guide In-Car Receiver DSX-GS80 No traffic announcements. (DSX-GS80(EUR)) Activate TA.
The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements despite being TP. Related Topic Setting AF and TA (DSX-GS80(EUR)) General Setup (GENERAL) 5-006-642-11(2) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 102 Tune in another station. Help Guide In-Car Receiver DSX-GS80 No traffic announcements. (DSX-GS80(EUR)) Activate TA.
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Press / (SEEK -/+) while the program station name is no alternative frequency for another frequency with the same PI (program identification) data. 5-006-642-11(2) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 103 Help Guide In-Car Receiver DSX-GS80 Program station name flashes. (DSX-GS80(EUR)) There is flashing. [PI SEEK] appears and the unit starts searching for the current station.
Press / (SEEK -/+) while the program station name is no alternative frequency for another frequency with the same PI (program identification) data. 5-006-642-11(2) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 103 Help Guide In-Car Receiver DSX-GS80 Program station name flashes. (DSX-GS80(EUR)) There is flashing. [PI SEEK] appears and the unit starts searching for the current station.
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Select another frequency with the same PI (program identification) data ([PI SEEK] appears). NO PI: No program identification. The selected station has no PI (program identification) data. Help Guide In-Car Receiver DSX-GS80 RDS Operation (DSX-GS80(EUR)) NO AF: No alternative frequencies. The unit starts searching for available TP stations. 5-006-642-11(2) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 134 NO TP: No traffic programs. The unit will continue searching for another station. Press / (SEEK -/+) while the program station name is flashing.
Select another frequency with the same PI (program identification) data ([PI SEEK] appears). NO PI: No program identification. The selected station has no PI (program identification) data. Help Guide In-Car Receiver DSX-GS80 RDS Operation (DSX-GS80(EUR)) NO AF: No alternative frequencies. The unit starts searching for available TP stations. 5-006-642-11(2) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 134 NO TP: No traffic programs. The unit will continue searching for another station. Press / (SEEK -/+) while the program station name is flashing.