Basic Operations
Using Apple CarPlay Wirelessly
When using Apple CarPlay for the first time, device
registration is required. Follow the procedure in
"Pairing with a Bluetooth® Device" (page 6).
Note
Make sure the GPS antenna (aerial) is connected. For details,
see "Installing the GPS antenna (aerial)" (page 14).
Using Android Auto
When using Android Auto wirelessly for the first
time, device registration is required. Follow the
procedure in "Pairing with a Bluetooth® Device"
(page 6).
When using Android Auto with a USB cable,
connect the Android Auto compatible Android™
phone to the unit with the USB cable.
Pairing with a Bluetooth® Device
When connecting a BLUETOOTH device for the first
time, mutual registration (called "pairing") is
required. Pairing enables this unit and other devices
to recognize each other.
When turning on the unit, the unit sends the
BLUETOOTH signal.
To pair from the settings of this unit
1
Press HOME, then touch [Settings].
If [Settings] is not set in the Favorite area, touch
[All Apps] to display the HOME2 screen, then
select [Settings].
2
Touch [Device Connection].
3
Touch [+Add New Device].
4
Operate the BLUETOOTH device according to
its message on the [Add New Device]
screen.
If a passkey input is required on the BLUETOOTH
device, input [0000].
The registered device name appears on the
[Device Connection] screen.
You can connect or disconnect the registered
device on this screen.
6
EN
To pair from the BLUETOOTH device
When setting the BLUETOOTH setting of the
BLUETOOTH device to [ON], select "XAV-AX8500"
on the setting screen of your BLUETOOTH device
and then proceed to the pairing steps. Follow the
instructions on the screen of the unit.
Canceling the Demonstration
Mode
1
Press HOME, then touch [Settings].
If [Settings] is not set in the Favorite area, touch
[All Apps] to display the HOME2 screen, then
select [Settings].
2
Touch [System], then touch [Demo Mode] to
set to [Off].
3
To exit the setup menu, touch
twice.
Updating the Firmware
To update the firmware, visit the support site, then
follow the online instructions.
URL: https://www.sony.com/am/support
To update the firmware with USB tethering
mode
When using the smartphone with tethering
function, you can update the firmware with USB
tethering mode.
Connect your smartphone to the USB port, then
follow the instructions on the screen of the unit.
Notes
• During the update with a USB connection, do not
disconnect the USB cable or USB device.
• A network connection may be required, and high packet
communication fees may be incurred.
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