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WX-GS920BH

4-692-908-

(1)

Bluetooth®
Audio System

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. WX-GS920BH

Serial No.

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 19.

For the connection/installation, see page 34.

Pour annuler l’affichage de démonstration (DEMO),
reportez-vous à la page 21.

Pour le raccordement/l’installation, reportez-vous à la page 38.

Summary of Contents for WX-GS920BH

Page 1: ...er to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No WX GS920BH Serial No Operating Instructions GB Mode d emploi FR To cancel the demonstration DEMO display see page 19 For the connection installation see page 34 Pour annuler l affichage de démonstration DEMO reportez vous à la page 21 Pour le raccordement l installation reportez vous à la page 38 ...

Page 2: ...ed batteries away from children If the battery compartment does not close securely stop using the product and keep it away from children If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body seek immediate medical attention Note on the lithium battery Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as direct sunlight fire or the like For safety be sure to install ...

Page 3: ...tronic device for essential communications such as medical emergencies On BLUETOOTH communication Microwaves emitting from a BLUETOOTH device may affect the operation of electronic medical devices Turn off this unit and other BLUETOOTH devices in the following locations as it may cause an accident where inflammable gas is present in a hospital train airplane or petrol station near automatic doors ...

Page 4: ...a 15 Streaming Pandora 15 Available Operations in Pandora 15 Handsfree Calling via BLUETOOTH only Receiving a Call 16 Making a Call 16 Available Operations during Call 17 Useful Functions Sony Music Center with iPhone Android smartphone 17 Using Siri Eyes Free 19 Settings Canceling the DEMO Mode 19 Basic Setting Operation 19 General Setup GENERAL 19 Sound Setup SOUND 20 Display Setup DISPLAY 22 BL...

Page 5: ...the volume level Press to change the EXTRA BASS setting 1 2 OFF Disc slot Display window USB port disc eject SEEK Tune in radio stations automatically Press and hold to tune manually prev next fast reverse fast forward MODE page 10 11 12 15 17 back Return to the previous display CALL Enter the call menu Receive end a call Press and hold more than 2 seconds to switch the BLUETOOTH signal Receptor f...

Page 6: ...n Android smartphone only or the Siri function iPhone only N Mark Touch the control dial with Android smartphone to make BLUETOOTH connection AUX input jack DSPL display Press to change display items SCRL scroll Press and hold to scroll a display item The VOL volume button has a tactile dot PTY program type This button is not supported SOUND Open the SOUND menu directly MENU Press and hold to open...

Page 7: ... the device turn down the volume of this unit otherwise loud sound may result By touching the control dial on the unit with an NFC compatible smartphone the unit is paired and connected with the smartphone automatically NFC Near Field Communication is a technology enabling short range wireless communication between various devices such as mobile phones and IC tags Thanks to the NFC function data c...

Page 8: ...00 Passkey may be called Passcode PIN code PIN number or Password etc depending on the device When pairing is made stays lit 8 Select this unit on the BLUETOOTH device to establish the BLUETOOTH connection or lights up when the connection is made Note While connecting to a BLUETOOTH device this unit cannot be detected from another device To enable detection enter the pairing mode and search for th...

Page 9: ... To enable BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing make sure AUTO PAIR in BLUETOOTH is set to ON page 23 1 Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the iPhone iPod 2 Connect an iPhone iPod to the USB port Make sure that lights up on the display of the unit Notes BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing is not possible if the unit is already connected to two BLUETOOTH devices In this case disconnect the either device then connect the iPho...

Page 10: ... Program Service Data Contributes to the superior user experience of HD Radio Technology Presents song name artist station IDs HD2 HD3 Channel Guide and other relevant data streams Adjacent to traditional main stations are extra local FM channels These HD2 HD3 Channels provide new original music as well as deep cuts into traditional genre Digital CD quality sound HD Radio Technology enables local ...

Page 11: ...r the SiriusXM preview channel on Channel 1 After verifying that you can hear the preview channel select Channel 0 to find the Radio ID of your tuner In addition the Radio ID is located on the bottom of the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner and its packaging You will need this number to activate your subscription Write the number down for reference In the USA you can activate online or by calling Sir...

Page 12: ...e allows you to limit access to SiriusXM channels with mature content When enabled the parental control feature requires you to enter a passcode to tune to the locked channels Information on setting up the passcode and locking channels can be found below 1 Press MENU and rotate the control dial 2 Select GENERAL PARENTAL LOCK SELECT LOCK ON 3 Enter the passcode by rotating the control dial on the u...

Page 13: ...AC lossless compression files WAV Multi channel audio files Before making a connection select the USB mode Android mode or MSC MTP mode depending on the USB device page 20 1 Connect a USB device to the USB port page 9 Playback starts If a device is already connected to start playback press SRC to select USB1 for the USB port on the front USB2 for the USB port on the rear IPOD appears in the displa...

Page 14: ...back repeatedly to display the desired search category 1 Available only for audio devices supporting AVRCP Audio Video Remote Control Profile 1 4 or above 2 During USB playback press browse for more than 2 seconds to directly return to the beginning of the category list 2 Rotate the control dial to select the desired search category then press it to confirm 3 Repeat step 2 to search the desired tr...

Page 15: ...tion on your mobile device 4 Press play pause to start playback If the device number appears Make sure that the same numbers are displayed e g 123456 in this unit and the mobile device then press ENTER on this unit and select Yes on the mobile device When activating the BLUETOOTH function You can adjust the volume level Press MENU then select SOUND BTA VOLUME page 22 Available Operations in Pandor...

Page 16: ...t then press it 5 Rotate the control dial to select a number from the number list then press it The phone call starts 1 Press CALL When two cellular phones are connected to the unit rotate the control dial to select either phone then press it 2 Rotate the control dial to select RECENT CALL then press it A list of the call history appears 3 Rotate the control dial to select a name or phone number f...

Page 17: ...ation is required from the App Store for iPhone or from Google Play for Android smartphone Notes 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 What you can control with Sony Music Center varies...

Page 18: ... the application To activate voice recognition 1 Press and hold VOICE to activate voice recognition 2 Say the desired voice command into the microphone when Say Source or App appears on the Android smartphone Notes Voice recognition may not be available in some cases Voice recognition may not work properly depending on the performance of the connected Android smartphone Operate under conditions wh...

Page 19: ...the BLUETOOTH audio source When Siri Eyes Free is activated during audio playback the unit may switch to the BLUETOOTH audio source even if you do not specify a track to play When connecting the iPhone to the USB port Siri Eyes Free may not function properly or may quit When connecting the iPhone to the unit via USB do not activate Siri with the iPhone Siri Eyes Free may not function properly or m...

Page 20: ... MODE USB mode Changes the USB mode ANDROID MSC MTP Available only when the USB source is selected BTM best tuning memory page 10 Available only when the tuner is selected PARENTAL parental Sets the parental lock to ON OFF and edits the passcode page 12 Available only when SiriusXM is selected SXM RESET SiriusXM reset Initializes the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner settings preset channels parental...

Page 21: ...es the bass sound by applying a low pass filter setting to the rear speakers This function allows the rear speakers to work as a subwoofer if one is not connected Available only when SUBW DIRECT is set to OFF RBE MODE rear bass enhancer mode Selects the rear bass enhancer mode 1 2 3 OFF LPF FREQ low pass filter frequency Selects the subwoofer cut off frequency 50Hz 60Hz 80Hz 100Hz 120Hz LPF SLOPE ...

Page 22: ...tness Adjusts the display brightness The brightness level is adjustable 1 10 BUTTON C button color Sets a preset color or customized color for the buttons COLOR color Selects from 15 presets colors 1 customized color CUSTOM C custom color Registers a customized color for the buttons RGB RED RGB GREEN RGB BLUE Adjustable color range 0 32 0 cannot be set for all color ranges DSPL C display color Set...

Page 23: ...he update operation Updating the firmware takes a few minutes to complete During the update do not turn the ignition to the OFF position nor remove the USB device Precautions Cool off the unit beforehand if your car has been parked in direct sunlight Do not leave or audio devices brought in inside the car or it may cause malfunction due to high temperature in direct sunlight Power antenna aerial e...

Page 24: ...nce with safety and regulatory standards Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual consult your nearest Sony dealer Maintenance Replacing the lithium battery of the remote commander Under normal conditions the battery will last approximately 1 year The...

Page 25: ...ers USB Player section Interface USB High speed Maximum current 1 A front 1 5 A rear Maximum number of recognizable files tracks 10 000 Compatible Android Open Accessory protocol AOA 2 0 Corresponding codec MP3 mp3 Bit rate 8 kbps 320 kbps Supports VBR Variable Bit Rate Sampling rate 16 kHz 48 kHz WMA wma Bit rate 32 kbps 192 kbps Supports VBR Variable Bit Rate Sampling rate 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz...

Page 26: ...r license from iBiquity Digital Corporation U S and Foreign Patents For patents see http patents dts com HD Radio and the HD HD Radio and ARC logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corporation in the United States and or other countries The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is ...

Page 27: ...owing checklist will help you remedy problems you may encounter with your unit Before going through the checklist below check the connection and operating procedures For details on using the fuse and removing the unit from the dashboard see Connection Installation page 34 If the problem is not solved visit the support site on the back cover General No power is being supplied to the unit If the uni...

Page 28: ...ayback A disc recorded with a complicated tree structure A disc recorded in Multi Session A disc to which data can be added The sound skips Defective or dirty disc USB device playback You cannot play items via a USB hub This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB hub A USB device takes longer to play The USB device contains files with a complicated tree structure The sound is intermittent The...

Page 29: ...is loud shut the window If an air conditioner is loud lower the air conditioner The phone is not connected When BLUETOOTH audio is played the phone is not connected even if you press CALL Connect from the phone The phone sound quality is poor Phone sound quality depends on reception conditions of cellular phone Move your car to a place where you can enhance the cellular phone s signal if the recep...

Page 30: ...r connection page 17 Pandora operation Pandora connection is not possible Shut down the Pandora application on the mobile device and then launch it again Messages The following messages may appear or flash during operation AUDIO OUTPUT ERROR There may be an internal malfunction Check the connection If the error message still remains on in the display consult your nearest Sony dealer INVALID The se...

Page 31: ...t allowed or supported Make sure the BLUETOOTH device is supporting HFP Handsfree Profile UNKNOWN A name or phone number cannot be displayed WITHHELD The phone number is hidden by the caller For Sony Music Center operation APP A connection with the application is not established Make the Sony Music Center connection again page 17 APP DISPLAY A screen setting display of the application is open Exit...

Page 32: ...r of skips allowed on their service STATION UNAVAILABLE The selected station is no longer available or expired Select another station THUMBS NOT RECORDED Thumbs feedback failed Wait for a while then try again UPDATE APP AND TRY AGAIN An old version of Pandora is connected Update the Pandora application to the latest version For SiriusXM operation CHANNEL LOCKED The channel that you have requested ...

Page 33: ... PRESS ENTER TO CONTINUE The radio has detected a change in your SiriusXM subscription status Press ENTER to clear the message If you have questions about your subscription please contact SiriusXM In the USA visit www siriusxm com or call 1 866 635 2349 In Canada visit www siriusxm ca or call 1 877 438 9677 For steering wheel remote control operation ERROR An error occurred during the function reg...

Page 34: ...iving operations Avoid installing the unit in areas subject to dust dirt excessive vibration or high temperature such as in direct sunlight or near heater ducts Use only the supplied mounting hardware for a safe and secure installation Note on the power supply lead yellow When connecting this unit in combination with other stereo components the amperage rating of the car circuit to which the unit ...

Page 35: ... striped Green Green black striped Purple Purple black striped Orange white striped 3 3 3 Subwoofer 1 Power amplifier 1 For details see Making connections page 36 Satellite radio tuner SiriusXM 1 9 Smartphone 7 iPod iPhone 8 USB device 1 6 from a wired remote control not supplied 4 Portable audio device 1 Black Yellow When connecting to the battery directly 11 3 ...

Page 36: ...nd earth point To a common ground earth point First connect the black ground earth lead then connect the yellow and red power supply leads To the 12 V power terminal which is energized at all times Be sure to first connect the black ground earth lead to a common ground earth point When connecting to the battery directly When the amperage rating of the fuse used on your car is 10 A make the power c...

Page 37: ...te leads Making an improper connection may damage the unit Depending on the type of car be sure to insulate the unused leads with electrical tape for safety Do not connect this cable when the steering wheel remote control is not used Consulting the dealer or an experienced technician for help is recommended When using the wired remote control 1 To enable the wired remote control set STR CONTROL in...

Page 38: ...Note To prevent malfunction install only with the supplied screws For details see Resetting the Unit page 7 When replacing the fuse be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the original fuse 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...

Page 39: ...ivant Support site If you have any questions or for the latest support information on this product please visit the web site below http www sony net 2017 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand If you have any questions problems regarding this product try the following 1 Read Troubleshooting in these Operating Instructions 2 Please contact U S A only Call 1 800 222 7669 URL http www SONY com ...

Page 40: ...ny ou un centre de service autorise Sony x les virus informatiques ou circulant sur Internet les bogues les vers ou les chevaux de Troie xi les dysfonctionnements dus ades peripheriqueslaccessoires xii les modrtications apportees aune piece du produit incluant l enracinement ou toute autre modification visant acontr61er le comportement du produit ou tout systeme d exploitation installe a l usine x...

Page 41: ...ses xi malfunctions due to peripherals accessories xii modifications of or to any part of the product including rooting or other modifications to control the behavior of the product or any factory installed operating system xiii consumable parts such as batteries or xiv any product where the factory applied serial number has been a ered or removed from the product Further to the extent this produc...

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