Sony RSX-GS9 User 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.
Model No. RSX-GS9
For the connection/installation, see page 27.
RSX-GS9

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  • Page 1 Digital Media Player 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. Model No. RSX-GS9 For the connection/installation, see page 27. RSX-GS9...
  • Page 2: Warning

    Services offered by third parties may be changed, suspended, or terminated without prior notice. circuit different from that to which the receiver Sony does not bear any responsibility in these sorts is connected. of situations. You are cautioned that any changes or...
  • Page 3 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

    Sound Setup (Sound) ..... . . 17 BLUETOOTH Setup (BT Setting) ....18 Sony | Music Center Setup (Sony APP) ..18 Additional Information Updating the Firmware.
  • 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, 11.2 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 * NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology replacing the car battery, or changing the enabling short-range wireless communication...
  • Page 10 “PIN number” or “Password,” etc., depending on Press ENTER to connect with the cellular phone, or the device. PAUSE to connect with the audio device. * Available only when the “Sony | Music Center” connection is established. Input passkey Note...
  • 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 High-Resolution Usb Audio Supported

     [BT Audio] does not appear in the display while To stop playback running the “Sony | Music Center” application via the Operate the device to stop playback. BLUETOOTH function. The controls on the unit or the remote commander...
  • Page 14: Searching And Playing Tracks

     During repeat play, shuffle play mode cannot be selected. During shuffle play, only [Repeat Track] You can make a call via “Sony | Music Center” only. can be selected, and [Repeat Album] cannot be For details, see “Sony | Music Center with iPhone/ selected.
  • Page 15: Useful Functions

     For your safety, follow your local traffic laws and regulations, and do not operate the application while driving.  “Sony | Music Center” is an app for controlling Sony audio devices which are compatible with “Sony | Music Center”, by your iPhone/Android smartphone.
  • Page 16: Settings

    To display the source list Tap the source list icon on the “Sony | Music Center” application. Settings Announcement of various information by Basic Setting Operation voice guide (Android smartphone only) You can set items in the following setup categories:...
  • Page 17: Sound Setup (Sound)

    [Dance], [Hip-Hop], [Electronica], [Jazz], [Soul], Freq] is set to other than [OFF]): [SLP1] (-12dB/ [Country], [Custom] (equalizer curve set by oct), [SLP2] (-24dB/oct), [SLP3] (-36dB/oct), “Sony | Music Center”). [SLP4] (-48dB/oct). The equalizer curve setting can be memorized LPF Mode (low pass filter mode) for each source.
  • Page 18: Bluetooth Setup (Bt Setting)

    [OFF], [ON]. (Not available during native DSD playback while USB-DAC is selected.) Auto Launch Activates the “Sony | Music Center” auto launch: DSEE HX (digital sound enhancement engine HX) [ON], [OFF]. Improves digitally compressed sound by When [ON] is selected, “Sony | Music Center”...
  • 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

    About iPod Additional Information  You can connect to the following iPod models. Update your iPod devices to the latest software Updating the Firmware before use. Compatible iPhone/iPod models To update the firmware, visit the support site on the back cover, then follow the online instructions. Compatible Model Bluetooth®...
  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Maintenance Tuning range: 530 – 1,710 kHz Antenna (aerial) terminal: External antenna (aerial) connector Replacing the lithium battery (CR2025) of the Sensitivity: 26 μV remote commander When the battery becomes weak, the range of the USB Player section remote commander becomes shorter. Interface: USB (High-speed) Maximum current: 1.5 A (USB BC1.2 compliant) CAUTION...
  • Page 22 The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered Output: trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and BLUETOOTH Standard Power Class 2 any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under (Max. +4 dBm) license. Other trademarks and trade names are Maximum communication range: those of their respective owners.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    libFLAC No sound or the sound is very low. Copyright (C) 2000-2009 Josh Coalson  The position of the fader control [Fader] is not set Copyright (C) 2011-2013 Xiph.Org Foundation for a 2-speaker system.  The volume of the unit and/or connected device Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, is very low.
  • Page 24 You cannot skip to the next or previous track.  Restart your computer.  While [*] is displayed after connecting the USB  Install the driver software “Sony USB Device device, the unit is busy with reading the file Driver” on your Windows computer if not structure of the device.
  • 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 [iPod1] or [iPod2]. For Sony | Music Center operation:  The “Sony | Music Center” application on iPhone/ iPod does not support iPod playback.  Change the source of the unit to other than APP List: The contents list of the USB is open.
  • 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 (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 the accessory position (this unit) (e.g. XS-GS1621) 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 Note To prevent malfunction, install only with the supplied screws . Resetting the unit For details, see “Resetting the Unit” (page 9). Fuse replacement When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the original fuse.

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