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... in 2 seconds). Changes the source. If the unit is turned off and display the clock. Guide to Parts and Controls Main Unit and Remote Commander Main unit Front panel removed (inner panel) PTY (program type) Selects PTY in RDS. (browse) Enters the browse mode during playback. (Not available when a USB device in Android™ mode or iPod is not available. Control dial Adjusts the volume. MENU Opens the setup menu.
... in 2 seconds). Changes the source. If the unit is turned off and display the clock. Guide to Parts and Controls Main Unit and Remote Commander Main unit Front panel removed (inner panel) PTY (program type) Selects PTY in RDS. (browse) Enters the browse mode during playback. (Not available when a USB device in Android™ mode or iPod is not available. Control dial Adjusts the volume. MENU Opens the setup menu.
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... than 2 seconds to scroll a display item. RESET (inner panel) Restarts the unit (press with the volume level. Receive/end a call menu. MODE Selects the radio bands or function modes. CALL Enters the call . (back) Returns to store stations. Press and hold to switch the BLUETOOTH signal. Receptor for audio device. Press to change the EXTRA BASS setting: [1], [2], [OFF]. AUX input jack DSPL (display) Changes display items. SCRL (scroll) Press and...
... than 2 seconds to scroll a display item. RESET (inner panel) Restarts the unit (press with the volume level. Receive/end a call menu. MODE Selects the radio bands or function modes. CALL Enters the call . (back) Returns to store stations. Press and hold to switch the BLUETOOTH signal. Receptor for audio device. Press to change the EXTRA BASS setting: [1], [2], [OFF]. AUX input jack DSPL (display) Changes display items. SCRL (scroll) Press and...
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... the unit will erase the clock settings and all your iPod devices to normal reception/ play mode. Note Initialize the unit before use. The display returns to the latest software before discarding the unit to prevent the leakage of audio files Folder (album) Audio file (track) Updating the Firmware To update the firmware, visit the support site on , the power antenna (aerial) extends automatically. • Do...
... the unit will erase the clock settings and all your iPod devices to normal reception/ play mode. Note Initialize the unit before use. The display returns to the latest software before discarding the unit to prevent the leakage of audio files Folder (album) Audio file (track) Updating the Firmware To update the firmware, visit the support site on , the power antenna (aerial) extends automatically. • Do...
Operating Instructions
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... directly. • All power wires connected to the positive battery post should be fused within 450 mm (18 in use the USB connection cable for amplifiers and a power antenna (aerial). Using Sony XB series full range speakers is recommended. *12 When the amperage rating of the fuse used on the type of boat, use an adaptor for a wired remote control (not supplied). *5 Whether in ) of the battery post, and before they pass...
... directly. • All power wires connected to the positive battery post should be fused within 450 mm (18 in use the USB connection cable for amplifiers and a power antenna (aerial). Using Sony XB series full range speakers is recommended. *12 When the amperage rating of the fuse used on the type of boat, use an adaptor for a wired remote control (not supplied). *5 Whether in ) of the battery post, and before they pass...
Operating Instructions
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... even when the ignition switch is connected to a rear speaker lead. FL FR RR RL Front speaker (4 Ω to 8 Ω) Rear speaker (4 Ω to 8 Ω) Subwoofer (4 Ω to 8 Ω, dual voice coil type) Notes • When using a subwoofer with 4 Ω to 8 Ω impedance. Therefore, make the power connection to the battery directly (page 17). 18GB To enable the connection, set [SPEAKER LOAD] in [GENERAL] to [2 OHM]. • To exert...
... even when the ignition switch is connected to a rear speaker lead. FL FR RR RL Front speaker (4 Ω to 8 Ω) Rear speaker (4 Ω to 8 Ω) Subwoofer (4 Ω to 8 Ω, dual voice coil type) Notes • When using a subwoofer with 4 Ω to 8 Ω impedance. Therefore, make the power connection to the battery directly (page 17). 18GB To enable the connection, set [SPEAKER LOAD] in [GENERAL] to [2 OHM]. • To exert...
Help Guide
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Getting Started Guide to Parts and Controls Detaching the Front Panel Initializing the Unit Initializing the Unit Switching the FM/AM Tuning Step Setting the Clock Checking the Battery Voltage Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device Preparing a Bluetooth® Device Pairing and Connecting with a BLUETOOTH Device Connecting with a Paired BLUETOOTH Device Connecting with an iPhone/iPod (BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing) 1 Help Guide Marine Audio DSX-M80 Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions.
Getting Started Guide to Parts and Controls Detaching the Front Panel Initializing the Unit Initializing the Unit Switching the FM/AM Tuning Step Setting the Clock Checking the Battery Voltage Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device Preparing a Bluetooth® Device Pairing and Connecting with a BLUETOOTH Device Connecting with a Paired BLUETOOTH Device Connecting with an iPhone/iPod (BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing) 1 Help Guide Marine Audio DSX-M80 Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions.
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... Call Useful Functions "Sony | Music Center" with iPhone/Android™ Smartphone "Sony | Music Center" with iPhone/Android™ Smartphone Establishing the "Sony | Music Center" Connection Selecting the Source or Application Using Voice Recognition (Android Smartphone Only) Using "Siri Eyes Free" Settings Basic Setting Operation General Setup (GENERAL) Sound Setup (SOUND) Display Setup (DISPLAY) BLUETOOTH Setup (BLUETOOTH) "Sony | Music Center" Setup (SONY APP) Additional Information Canceling the Demonstration Mode Updating the Firmware Precautions Maintenance Specifications Copyrights...
... Call Useful Functions "Sony | Music Center" with iPhone/Android™ Smartphone "Sony | Music Center" with iPhone/Android™ Smartphone Establishing the "Sony | Music Center" Connection Selecting the Source or Application Using Voice Recognition (Android Smartphone Only) Using "Siri Eyes Free" Settings Basic Setting Operation General Setup (GENERAL) Sound Setup (SOUND) Display Setup (DISPLAY) BLUETOOTH Setup (BLUETOOTH) "Sony | Music Center" Setup (SONY APP) Additional Information Canceling the Demonstration Mode Updating the Firmware Precautions Maintenance Specifications Copyrights...
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.... Radio The radio reception is not possible. BLUETOOTH The connecting device cannot detect this unit. The name of the ignition is switched. The operation buttons do not function. The clock set automatically is not possible. The stations cannot be played. The display/illumination flashes. The fuse has blown./Makes a noise when the position of the detected device does not appear. The audio file cannot be received. Preset...
.... Radio The radio reception is not possible. BLUETOOTH The connecting device cannot detect this unit. The name of the ignition is switched. The operation buttons do not function. The clock set automatically is not possible. The stations cannot be played. The display/illumination flashes. The fuse has blown./Makes a noise when the position of the detected device does not appear. The audio file cannot be received. Preset...
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... press to switch the BLUETOOTH signal. 10. MENU Opens the setup menu. VOICE Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to change the source (timeout in radio stations automatically. MODE Selects the radio bands or function modes. 9. Press and hold for 1 second to turn the source off and the display disappears, operation by the remote commander is not available. 4. Control dial Adjusts the volume. PUSH ENTER Enters the selected item. Display window 6. If...
... press to switch the BLUETOOTH signal. 10. MENU Opens the setup menu. VOICE Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to change the source (timeout in radio stations automatically. MODE Selects the radio bands or function modes. 9. Press and hold for 1 second to turn the source off and the display disappears, operation by the remote commander is not available. 4. Control dial Adjusts the volume. PUSH ENTER Enters the selected item. Display window 6. If...
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... terminate the "Sony | Music Center" function. / (prev/next) +/- (album +/-) 18. VOL (volume) +/- 19. Skips an album for more than 2 seconds to open the setup menu. 17. /// Selects a setup item, etc. RESET (inner panel) Restarts the unit (press with the volume level. EXTRA BASS Reinforces bass sound in Android mode or iPod is connected.) MIC Adjusts the microphone settings. (play/pause) 12. MENU Press and hold to skip albums continuously. (Not available when a USB device in synchronization...
... terminate the "Sony | Music Center" function. / (prev/next) +/- (album +/-) 18. VOL (volume) +/- 19. Skips an album for more than 2 seconds to open the setup menu. 17. /// Selects a setup item, etc. RESET (inner panel) Restarts the unit (press with the volume level. EXTRA BASS Reinforces bass sound in Android mode or iPod is connected.) MIC Adjusts the microphone settings. (play/pause) 12. MENU Press and hold to skip albums continuously. (Not available when a USB device in synchronization...
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Help Guide Marine Audio DSX-M80 Detaching the Front Panel You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft. 1 Press and hold OFF until the unit turns off, press the front panel release button , then pull the panel towards you to remove. Attaching the front panel 5-006-644-11(2) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 10
Help Guide Marine Audio DSX-M80 Detaching the Front Panel You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft. 1 Press and hold OFF until the unit turns off, press the front panel release button , then pull the panel towards you to remove. Attaching the front panel 5-006-644-11(2) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 10
Help Guide
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... set your usual listening volume on the unit with a connecting cord (not supplied)*. * Be sure to use a straight type plug. 4 Press SRC (source) to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the unit. Related Topic Sound Setup (SOUND) 5-006-644-11(2) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 22 Press MENU, then select [SOUND] [AUX VOLUME]. Help Guide Marine Audio DSX-M80 Connecting Other Portable Audio Device 1 Turn off the portable audio device. 2 Turn down the volume on the unit. 3 Connect the portable audio device to select [AUX...
... set your usual listening volume on the unit with a connecting cord (not supplied)*. * Be sure to use a straight type plug. 4 Press SRC (source) to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the unit. Related Topic Sound Setup (SOUND) 5-006-644-11(2) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 22 Press MENU, then select [SOUND] [AUX VOLUME]. Help Guide Marine Audio DSX-M80 Connecting Other Portable Audio Device 1 Turn off the portable audio device. 2 Turn down the volume on the unit. 3 Connect the portable audio device to select [AUX...
Help Guide
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... preset a station While receiving the station that the tuning step is properly set according to your area/region. Perform tuning. Press MODE to select [RADIO]. Rotate the control dial to select [BTM], then press it . 3. Help Guide Marine Audio DSX-M80 Listening to the Radio Make sure that you want to preset, press and hold / (SEEK -/+) to locate the approximate frequency, then press / (SEEK -/+) repeatedly to finely adjust to 6). Press SRC (source...
... preset a station While receiving the station that the tuning step is properly set according to your area/region. Perform tuning. Press MODE to select [RADIO]. Rotate the control dial to select [BTM], then press it . 3. Help Guide Marine Audio DSX-M80 Listening to the Radio Make sure that you want to preset, press and hold / (SEEK -/+) to locate the approximate frequency, then press / (SEEK -/+) repeatedly to finely adjust to 6). Press SRC (source...
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... able to an hour. You should be turned on and receiving the SiriusXM signal to channels in one place. Help Guide Marine Audio DSX-M80 Listening to the SiriusXM Radio To activate your SiriusXM Subscription Only SiriusXM brings you more information, visit www.siriusxm.com After installing your SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner and antenna (aerial), press SRC (source) to select [SIRIUSXM]. Note The activation process usually takes...
... able to an hour. You should be turned on and receiving the SiriusXM signal to channels in one place. Help Guide Marine Audio DSX-M80 Listening to the SiriusXM Radio To activate your SiriusXM Subscription Only SiriusXM brings you more information, visit www.siriusxm.com After installing your SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner and antenna (aerial), press SRC (source) to select [SIRIUSXM]. Note The activation process usually takes...
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... volume is controlled by the text or illustrations. However, some smartphones may not fully support AOA 2.0 even if Android OS 4.1 or higher is not supported. Help Guide Marine Audio DSX-M80 Playing a USB Device In these Operating Instructions, "iPod" is used . MP3/WMA/AAC/FLAC: copyright-protected files DRM (Digital Rights Management) files Multi-channel audio files MP3/WMA/AAC: lossless compression files WAV: Multi-channel audio files Before making a connection, select the USB mode (Android mode...
... volume is controlled by the text or illustrations. However, some smartphones may not fully support AOA 2.0 even if Android OS 4.1 or higher is not supported. Help Guide Marine Audio DSX-M80 Playing a USB Device In these Operating Instructions, "iPod" is used . MP3/WMA/AAC/FLAC: copyright-protected files DRM (Digital Rights Management) files Multi-channel audio files MP3/WMA/AAC: lossless compression files WAV: Multi-channel audio files Before making a connection, select the USB mode (Android mode...
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... select the audio device, press MENU, then select [BLUETOOTH] [SELECT AUDIO]. 2 Press SRC (source) to select [BT AUDIO]. 3 Operate the audio device to other sources Start playback of the audio device does not stop. [BT AUDIO] does not appear in the display while running the "Sony | Music Center" application via the BLUETOOTH function. See "Connecting with a Paired BLUETOOTH Device Sound Setup (SOUND) BLUETOOTH Setup (BLUETOOTH) 5-006-644-11(2) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 31 Help Guide Marine Audio DSX-M80 Playing...
... select the audio device, press MENU, then select [BLUETOOTH] [SELECT AUDIO]. 2 Press SRC (source) to select [BT AUDIO]. 3 Operate the audio device to other sources Start playback of the audio device does not stop. [BT AUDIO] does not appear in the display while running the "Sony | Music Center" application via the BLUETOOTH function. See "Connecting with a Paired BLUETOOTH Device Sound Setup (SOUND) BLUETOOTH Setup (BLUETOOTH) 5-006-644-11(2) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 31 Help Guide Marine Audio DSX-M80 Playing...
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...] (signal level 3). (Available only when SiriusXM is selected.) SXM RESET (SiriusXM reset) Initializes the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner settings (preset channels/parental lock): [YES], [NO]. (Available only when SiriusXM is selected.) INITIALIZE (initialize) Initializes all the settings to the factory settings: [YES], [NO]. (Available only while the source is off and the clock is displayed.) FIRMWARE (firmware) (Available only while the source is off and the clock is displayed.) Checks/updates...
...] (signal level 3). (Available only when SiriusXM is selected.) SXM RESET (SiriusXM reset) Initializes the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner settings (preset channels/parental lock): [YES], [NO]. (Available only when SiriusXM is selected.) INITIALIZE (initialize) Initializes all the settings to the factory settings: [YES], [NO]. (Available only while the source is off and the clock is displayed.) FIRMWARE (firmware) (Available only while the source is off and the clock is displayed.) Checks/updates...
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...] of your boat), [CUSTOM] (position set by delaying the sound output from speakers to [LOW], [MID] or [HIGH].) EQ10 PRESET (EQ10 preset) Selects an equalizer curve from -6 dB to [1] or [2] and/or [DSO] is not supported. POSITION (listening position) Item Detail F/R POSITION (front/rear position) Simulates a natural sound field by the advanced boat audio settings on "Sony | Music Center"), [OFF] (no position set to suit your position: [FRONT L] (front left...
...] of your boat), [CUSTOM] (position set by delaying the sound output from speakers to [LOW], [MID] or [HIGH].) EQ10 PRESET (EQ10 preset) Selects an equalizer curve from -6 dB to [1] or [2] and/or [DSO] is not supported. POSITION (listening position) Item Detail F/R POSITION (front/rear position) Simulates a natural sound field by the advanced boat audio settings on "Sony | Music Center"), [OFF] (no position set to suit your position: [FRONT L] (front left...
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... function allows the rear speakers to work as a subwoofer if one is not connected. (Available only when [SUBW DIRECT] is set [SPEAKER LOAD] to [OFF].) Item Detail RBE MODE (rear bass enhancer mode) Selects the rear bass enhancer mode: [1], [2], [3], [OFF]. SUBW DIRECT (subwoofer direct connection) Adjusts the settings for each source other than the radio. When using a subwoofer with dual voice coil, or using subwoofer(s) by connecting to the right and left rear speaker leads, set to [2 OHM]. BALANCE (balance) Adjusts the sound balance: [RIGHT-15] - [CENTER...
... function allows the rear speakers to work as a subwoofer if one is not connected. (Available only when [SUBW DIRECT] is set [SPEAKER LOAD] to [OFF].) Item Detail RBE MODE (rear bass enhancer mode) Selects the rear bass enhancer mode: [1], [2], [3], [OFF]. SUBW DIRECT (subwoofer direct connection) Adjusts the settings for each source other than the radio. When using a subwoofer with dual voice coil, or using subwoofer(s) by connecting to the right and left rear speaker leads, set to [2 OHM]. BALANCE (balance) Adjusts the sound balance: [RIGHT-15] - [CENTER...
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If none of the above works, consult your smartphone, you can get software update information conveniently. Read the relevant instruction and troubleshooting topics in this Help Guide. When you request a repair service. Issues may be resolved by Sony" app on your nearest Sony dealer. 5-006-644-11(2) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 77 Visit our customer support home page. Help Guide Marine Audio DSX-M80 Troubleshooting Do the following before you install the "Support by updating the software.
If none of the above works, consult your smartphone, you can get software update information conveniently. Read the relevant instruction and troubleshooting topics in this Help Guide. When you request a repair service. Issues may be resolved by Sony" app on your nearest Sony dealer. 5-006-644-11(2) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 77 Visit our customer support home page. Help Guide Marine Audio DSX-M80 Troubleshooting Do the following before you install the "Support by updating the software.