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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. XM-GS6DSP Serial No.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. XM-GS6DSP 4-733-364-11(1)
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XMGS6DSPUC\020INT.fm 010COV.book Page 3 Wednesday, November 1, 2017 4:27 PM 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...
RESET button Resets the unit to the factory defaults (the DSP settings and BLUETOOTH pairing information stored on the unit are also erased). Press with a pointed object such as a ballpoint pen. XM-GS6DSP 4-733-364-11(1)
HIGH LEVEL INPUT connector REMOTE IN jack For a wired remote control (not supplied) SPEAKER OUT section: TWEETER/FRONT/MID/REAR connector WOOFER/SUBWOOFER terminals POWER section: Fuse (30 A) ACC (accessary) terminal +12V terminal GND (ground (earth)) terminal XM-GS6DSP 4-733-364-11(1)
Note When you tighten a screw, be careful not to apply too much torque as doing so may damage the screw (the torque value should be less than 1 N•m). XM-GS6DSP 4-733-364-11(1)
* Ground (earth) to chassis. +12 V and GND terminals of this unit are at least 8-Gauge (AWG-8) or have a sectional area of more than 8 mm² ( in²). XM-GS6DSP 4-733-364-11(1)
Connect the ACC terminal to the ACC power line, and connect the remote input (REM) terminal to the ACC power line via the high level input connector (sky blue lead ). to the car’s ACC power line Sky blue XM-GS6DSP 4-733-364-11(1)
Select “2ch/BT” or “6ch” mode depending on the *3 The sound settings of the DSP (page 17) can be made use/non-use of the DSP. by the “Sony | Music Center” application on the When selecting the “2ch/BT” mode, also select the iPhone/Android smartphone. Before setting, sensitivity “2V”...
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SUB AUDIO IN of this unit does not support stereo the “6ch” position. signal input. * Use an RCA splitter cable (not supplied) to branch the signals from REAR AUDIO OUT to REAR AUDIO IN and SUB AUDIO IN. XM-GS6DSP 4-733-364-11(1)
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Brown Subwoofer Sky blue output Brown/(black) striped Brown/(blue) striped Note If subwoofer outputs are not equipped to your car audio unit, use this unit as a 4ch amplifier, or make the connection in 2ch mode () instead. XM-GS6DSP 4-733-364-11(1)
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FR Front speaker (right) Gray/striped Green RL Rear speaker (left) Green/striped Purple RR Rear speaker (right) Purple/striped Brown SL Subwoofer (left) Brown/(black) striped Sky blue SR Subwoofer (right) Brown/(blue) striped XM-GS6DSP 4-733-364-11(1)
When adjusting the volume balance of the front speakers, rear speakers and subwoofer while the unit is in 2ch mode (DSP mode), operate your iPhone/ Android smartphone to adjust the [Fader], [Balance] and [Subwoofer Level] settings of the “Sony | Music Center” application. XM-GS6DSP 4-733-364-11(1)
010COV.book Page 15 Wednesday, November 1, 2017 4:27 PM 3-way speaker system With the input connection (page 11) BLUETOOTH Using Sony 3 Way Component Speaker System XS-GS1631C is recommended. Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device Tweeter (min. 4 Ω) You can enjoy music on a BLUETOOTH compatible device such an iPhone/Android smartphone Midrange speaker (min.
To disconnect the paired device To switch to the line input connection (in 2ch Perform step 2. mode) Select [Audio In] on the “Sony | Music Center” Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH application. device To turn off the BLUETOOTH functions Press and hold PAIRING for 7 seconds.
Operate your iPhone/Android driving. smartphone to activate the “Sony | “Sony | Music Center” is an app for controlling Sony Music Center” application, then touch audio devices which are compatible with “Sony | Music Center”, by your iPhone/Android smartphone.
– dust or dirt. [Custom] (position set by “Advanced car audio If your car is parked in direct sunlight and there is setting” of “Sony | Music Center”) a considerable rise in temperature inside the car, [OFF] (no position set) allow the unit to cool down before use.
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. XM-GS6DSP 4-733-364-11(1)
Check the battery voltage (10.5 V – 16 V). trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are The POWER/PROTECTOR indicator flashes those of their respective owners.
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Application name does not match the actual is low (high). application in “Sony | Music Center”. Volume level will differ depending on the Launch the application again from the “Sony | BLUETOOTH device. Music Center” application. – Adjust the volume of the connected BLUETOOTH device or this unit.
010COV.book Page 23 Wednesday, November 1, 2017 4:27 PM Support Site If you have any questions or for the latest support information on this product, please visit the website below: Customers in the United States/Canada: http://esupport.sony.com/ Customers in Asia Pacific/Middle East: http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/ XM-GS6DSP 4-733-364-11(1)
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