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Sony RSX-GS9 Operating Instructions Manual

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Owner's Record
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. RSX-GS9
Serial No.
For the connection/installation, see page 27.
Pour le raccordement/l'installation, reportez-vous à la page 30.
RSX-GS9
4-577-101-12(1)
Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Record 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. RSX-GS9 Serial No.

  • Page 2: Warning

    Sony does not bear any responsibility in these sorts accordance with the instructions, may cause of situations. harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 3: Important Notice

    Important notice Caution IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, DOWNTIME, AND PURCHASER’S TIME RELATED TO...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Connection/Installation Table of Contents Cautions ....... . . 27 Warning ........2 Parts List for Installation .

  • Page 5: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls Main unit  / (prev/next)  In this manual, procedures are explained USB1/USB2: Skip tracks. mainly for the remote commander unless Tuner: Receive stored radio stations. otherwise specified. /  (album –/+)  Available buttons light up depending on the USB1/USB2: Press and hold to skip albums.
  • Page 6  /// RM-X261 Remote commander Select a setup item, etc. ENTER Enter the selected item. / (prev/next) USB1/USB2: Skip tracks. Tuner: Tune in the radio station automatically. Press and hold to tune manually. +/– (album +/–) USB1/USB2: Skip albums. Tuner: Receive stored radio stations. ...

  • Page 7: Guide To Audio Device Connection

    Guide to Audio Device Connection *1 Audio device with a stereo mini jack. When Audio device* (e.g., connecting, a stereo mini plug (not supplied) is WALKMAN®, digital media required. Do not use any type of plug that interferes player, smartphone) with the instrument panel of the car.
  • Page 8 Playable High-Resolution Audio file formats Playable file formats, sampling frequencies and bit depths differ depending on whether the USB type-A port or the USB micro-B port is used. USB-DAC (USB micro-B port) USB1 (USB type-A port, Front) USB2 (USB type-A port, Rear) ASIO Native: 2.8 MHz/1 bit, 5.6 MHz/1 bit –...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Connecting with a Smartphone by One touch (NFC) Getting Started By touching the N-Mark on the unit with an NFC* Resetting the Unit compatible smartphone, the unit is paired and connected with the smartphone automatically. Before operating the unit for the first time, after replacing the car battery, or changing the * NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology enabling short-range wireless communication...
  • Page 10 Press and hold MENU on the remote device so it detects this unit. commander, select [BT Setting]  [BT Select [RSX-GS9] shown in the display of Signal], then press ENTER. the BLUETOOTH device. Make sure the BLUETOOTH indicator on the unit If your model name does not appear, repeat lights up.

  • Page 11: Connecting A Usb Device

    Connecting a USB Device Connecting Other Portable Audio Device Turn down the volume on the unit. Turn down the volume on the unit. Connect the USB device to the USB type- A port. Connect the portable audio device to the To connect an iPod/iPhone, use the USB AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the connection cable for iPod/iPhone (not...

  • Page 12: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the Radio Playback Listening to the Radio Playing a USB Device To listen to the radio, press SOURCE (SRC) to select In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is used as a [Tuner]. general reference for the iPod functions on an iPod and iPhone, unless otherwise specified by the text Use the remote commander to perform the or illustrations.

  • Page 13: Playing A Bluetooth Device

    Connect a USB device to the USB type-A To remove the device Stop playback, then remove the device. port (page 11). Playback starts. (Depending on the file To display the sampling frequency and bit organization, playback may take time to start.) depth of the audio file being played Press DSPL during playback.

  • Page 14: Searching And Playing Tracks

    To match the volume level of the BLUETOOTH device to other sources Start playback of the BLUETOOTH audio device at a Handsfree Calling (via BLUETOOTH moderate volume, and set your usual listening only) volume on the unit. Press and hold MENU, then select [BT Setting]  [BTA Level] (page 18).

  • Page 15: Useful Functions

     “SongPal” is an app for controlling Sony audio devices which are compatible with “SongPal”, by your iPhone/ Android smartphone.  What you can control with “SongPal” varies depending on the connected device.

  • Page 16: Settings

    To display the source list Tap the source list icon on the “SongPal” application. Settings Basic Setting Operation You can set items in the following setup categories: General setup (General), Sound setup (Sound), BLUETOOTH setup (BT Setting) Setting by “SongPal” is also available (page 15). (While the BT phone is selected, only the BLUETOOTH setup is available.) Use the remote commander to perform the...

  • Page 17: Sound Setup (Sound)

    Pos Preset (position preset) Sound Setup (Sound) This setup menu can also be opened by pressing SOUND. If [Optical Out] is set to [48kHz] or [96kHz], this setup menu is not available. Subwoofer (Automatically set to [OFF] when [Optical Out] is set to [48kHz] or [96kHz].) (Not available during F/R Pos (front/rear position) native DSD playback while USB-DAC is selected.)

  • Page 18: Bluetooth Setup (Bt Setting)

    DSEE HX (digital sound enhancement engine HX) Improves digitally compressed sound by restoring high frequencies lost in the compression process. This setting can be memorized for each source other than the tuner or AUX. Selects the DSEE HX mode: [OFF], [ON]. (Available only when USB1, USB2, USB-DAC or BT Audio is selected.) (Automatically set to [OFF] when [Optical Out] is set except for [OFF].) (Not...
  • Page 19 Optical output setting and available sound settings Available sound settings differ depending on the optical output setting and the selected source. Optical USB1 (front), USB-DAC USB-DAC AUX1 AUX2 (High Tuner BT Audio USB2 (rear) (PCM) (DSD) (front) level input) Phone ...

  • Page 20: Additional Information

    (“Music”, “music” and “MUSIC” are wireless performance. valid.) If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Maintenance Tuning range: 530 – 1,710 kHz Antenna (aerial) terminal: External antenna (aerial) connector Replacing the lithium battery of the remote Sensitivity: 26 μV commander Under normal conditions, the battery will last USB Player section approximately 1 year. (The service life may be Interface: USB (High-speed) shorter, depending on the conditions of use.) Maximum current: 1.5 A (USB BC1.2 compliant)
  • Page 22 The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT Troubleshooting HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, The following checklist will help you remedy BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF problems you may encounter with your unit. MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A Before going through the checklist below, check PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.
  • Page 24  The unit does not recognize the computer as a complicated file structure. USB device.  Restart your computer.  Install the driver software “Sony USB Device The sound is intermittent.  The sound may be intermittent at a high-bit-rate. Driver” on your Windows computer if not ...
  • Page 25 NFC function A call partner says that the volume is too low or high. One touch connection (NFC) is not possible.  Adjust the volume accordingly using mic gain  The BLUETOOTH signal of this unit is not turned adjustment (page 14). ...
  • Page 26  Connect a USB device containing playable files If these solutions do not help improve the situation, (page 21). consult your nearest Sony dealer.  Check that the “Music” folder is located directly under the root directory of the USB device and that playable files are stored in the folder.

  • Page 27: Connection/Installation

    Parts List for Installation Connection/Installation   Cautions  Run all ground (earth) leads to a common ground (earth) point. × 2  Do not get the leads trapped under a screw, or caught in moving parts (e.g., seat railing). ...

  • Page 28: Connection

    Connection Subwoofer* * Power amplifier*  Smartphone* , iPod/ iPhone* , WALKMAN®, USB storage device from a wired remote control (not supplied)* Power amplifier with an optical input * Front panel Smartphone* , iPod/ iPhone* , WALKMAN®,   USB storage device High-Resolution USB Audio supported computer, smartphone or digital...

  • Page 29: Making Connections

    (e.g. XM-GS4) (e.g. XS-GS1) lead to a common ground (earth) point.  To the +12 V power terminal which is energized when the ignition switch is set to RSX-GS9 Full-range speaker (this unit) (e.g. XS-GS1621) the accessory position If there is no accessory position, connect to the +12 V power (battery) terminal which is energized at all times.
  • Page 30 High level input connection Installing the microphone For details on the connection, refer to the manual supplied with your audio device. To capture your voice during handsfree calling, you need to install the microphone .   Left speaker White White output White/black striped...

  • Page 31: Installation

    You may not be able to install this unit in some Insert both release keys  until they makes of Japanese cars. In such a case, consult your click, and pull down the bracket , then Sony dealer. pull up the unit to separate. TOYOTA ...
  • Page 32 If the fuse blows, check the power connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Fuse (15 A) Note Use an appropriate tool to replace a fuse.
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  • Page 42: Legal Terms

    ntpdate o You can use this software for whatever you want, in parts or full form, without having to pay us. (‘royalty-free’ usage) o You may not pretend that you wrote this software. If you use it, or only Copyright (c) University of Delaware 1992-2011 parts of it, in a program, you must acknowledge somewhere in your documentation that you have used the FreeType code.
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  • Page 49: Operating Instructions

    Web suivant : http://esupport.sony.com/ If you have any questions/problems regarding this product, try the following: Read Troubleshooting in these Operating Instructions. Please contact (U.S.A. only); 1-800-222-7669 Call http://www.SONY.com http://www.sony.net/ ©2015 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand...
  • Page 53 Owner’s Record 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. XM-GS4 Serial No.
  • Page 54 If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, Made in Thailand please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU Directives...

  • Page 55: Features

    Features Table of Contents Maximum power output of 150 W per channel (at Features ........3 4 Ω).

  • Page 56: Operation

    Operation Location and Function of Controls Ventilation outlet LOW BOOST level control Dissipates heat. Boosts the frequencies around 40 Hz to a Depending on the temperature of the unit, the maximum of 10 dB. fan operates in one of three status (stopped, low-speed, high-speed).

  • Page 57: Parts For Installation And Connections

    Connections Installation and Connections Before making any connections, disconnect the ground (earth) terminal of the car battery to avoid Parts for Installation and short circuits. Be sure to use speakers with an adequate power Connections rating. If you use small capacity speakers, they may be damaged.

  • Page 58: Input Connections

    Power connection wires (not supplied) are required. Note You can enjoy high-resolution sound when this unit is connected to a high-resolution audio supported car audio unit (e.g. RSX-GS9). Line input connection With the speaker connection (page 8) to a metal point of the car...

  • Page 59: Speaker Connections

    XM-GS4 Super tweeter (this unit) (e.g. XS-GS1) White/Striped Hi-Res Audio Full-range speaker supported car audio unit (e.g. XS-GS1621) (e.g. RSX-GS9) Purple Power amplifier Subwoofer (e.g. XM-GS100) (e.g. XS-GSW121D) Rear right speaker Note output Purple/Striped Certain products shown in the diagram may not be available in your country or region.
  • Page 60 4-speaker system 2-way system With the input connection (page 6, 7) With the input connection (page 6, 7) Front speaker (min. 2 Ω) Full range speakers (min. 2 Ω) Rear speaker (min. 2 Ω) Subwoofer (min. 2 Ω) Note 3-speaker system In this system, the volume of the subwoofer will be controlled by the car audio unit fader control.

  • Page 61: Additional Information

    If the unit has overheated, wait until it cools down before use. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

  • Page 62: Specifications

    Dimensions Specifications Approx. 272 × 51 × 202 mm (10 × 2 × 8 in) (w/h/d) not incl. projecting parts and controls AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS CEA2006 Standard Power Output: 70 Watts RMS × 4 at 4 Ohms < 1% THD+N SN Ratio: 93 dBA (reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms) Circuit system...

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    Before going through the checklist below, If these solutions do not help improve the situation, refer to the connection and operating procedures. consult your nearest Sony dealer. The illumination indicator does not light up. The fuse is blown.
  • Page 64 This warranty is valid only in the United States. W 444774902...
  • Page 66 Wyjściowe ciśnienie akustyczne momento de deshacerse de este producto. El reciclaje de โปรดปรึ ก ษาตั ว แทนจํ า หน่ า ยรถยนต์ หรื อ ตั ว แทนของ Sony altofalante do amplificador. Se a conexão for feita por BTL (збалансована система без трансформаторів), d’emplacement adéquat pour installer...
  • Page 67 / Koneksi dasar / / Sambungan asas / Tentukan metode untuk memasang unit tergantung dari tipe mobil dan lokasi pemasangan. Hi-Res Audio supported car audio unit (e.g. RSX-GS9) Stereo Power amplifier (e.g. XM-GS4) XS-GS1 (this unit) Tentukan cara untuk memasang unit bergantung kepada jenis kereta dan lokasi pemasangan.

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