Size & Weight

DIMENSIONS (W X H X D)
229 x 136 x 253mm
WEIGHT
2.4kg

General Features

ALBUM ARTWORK INDICATION
Yes
EQUALIZER
10-band Graphic Equalizer
EXTRA BASS
Yes (Off / 1 / 2)
FIRMWARE UPGRADABILITY
Yes
OUTPUT POWER
55W x4
PRE OUT
3 Pre (Front / Rear / Sub x 1)
REAR VIEW CAMERA IN
Yes
DSO (DYNAMIC STAGE ORGANIZER)
Yes
USB
Yes (Rear x1)

Tuner Features

AUTO MEMORY
BTM
PRESET
FM18 / AM12
RDS / EON
Yes (RDS)

Bluetooth Profile

A2DP
Yes (1.3)
AVRCP
Yes (1.3)
HFP
Yes (1.6)
PBAP
Yes (1.1)

Bluetooth Features

ALPHABETICAL PHONEBOOK SORTING
Yes
BATTERY REMINDER
Yes
CALL VOLUME LEVEL CONTROL
Yes
EXTERNAL MICROPHONE
Yes
LAST DIALED CALL
Yes (select from the dialed call history)
PHONEBOOK ACCESS VIA PBAP
Yes
RECENT CALLS (# OF)
Yes
RING VOLUME LEVEL CONTROL
Yes
SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATION
Yes
SPEED DIAL
Yes (6 memories)

Bluetooth Audio Features

AUDIO CODEC (BLUETOOTH AUDIO)
SBC / AAC
AUDIO LEVEL ADJUSTMENT
Yes (-8dB to +18dB)
CUE / REV
Yes
GROUP (FOLDER) +/-
Yes
META DATA INDICATION
Yes
PAUSE (BLUETOOTH AUDIO)
Yes
REPEAT CONTROL (AUDIO DEVICE SIDE)
Yes
SHUFFLE CONTROL (AUDIO DEVICE SIDE)
Yes
TRACK +/-
Yes

Panel Design

KEY ILLUMINATION
Yes (White)
PANEL SURFACE FINISH COLOR
Black

Monitor(AVC)

BRIGHTNESS
400 cd / m2
CONTRAST RATIO
500
DIMMER
Yes
LCD TYPE
TFT Active Matrix
RESOLUTION (DOT)
800 x 480
SCREEN ASPECT
16: 9
SCREEN DIAGONAL (INCH / CM)
8.95 inch

Display Panel

DIMMER ADJUST
Yes
KEY ILLUMINATION INITIAL
Yes (White)

User Interface

ASPECT RATIO SELECT
Yes
GESTURE COMMAND
Yes
PARKING CONTROL
Yes
PARKING LINE ADJUST
Yes
REAR VIEW CAMERA-IN MARKER SETTING
Yes
REMOTE COMMANDER
RM-X170
TOUCH PANEL
Resistive + AG

USB Mass Storage Device Control Feature

USB DEVICE CONTROL (AUDIO CODEC)
PCM / MP3 / WMA / AAC / FLAC
USB DEVICE CONTROL (AUDIO PLAYABLE FILE EXTENSION)
.wav / .mp3 / .wma / .m4a / .flac
USB DEVICE CONTROL (PAUSE)
Yes
USB DEVICE CONTROL (REPEAT)
TRACK / FOLDER / DRIVE
USB DEVICE CONTROL (RESUME PLAY)
Yes
USB DEVICE CONTROL (SHUFFLE)
OFF / FOLDER / DEVICE
USB DEVICE CONTROL (VIDEO CODEC)
MPEG4-SP / AVC (H.264 Baseline) / WMV / FLV / MKV / XviD
USB DEVICE CONTROL (VIDEO PLAYABLE FILE EXTENSION)
.mp4 / .wmv / .mkv

Multi-Language

CAUTION
English / Spanish / French / German / Italian / Russian / Portuguese / Thai / Simplified Chinese / Traditional Chinese / Korean / Arabic / Indonesian
ID3 TAG
English / Spanish / French / German / Italian / Russian / Portuguese / Thai / Simplified Chinese / Traditional Chinese / Korean / Arabic / Indonesian
MENU
English / Spanish / French / German / Italian / Russian / Portuguese / Thai / Simplified Chinese / Traditional Chinese / Korean / Arabic / Indonesian

Connectivity

BLUETOOTH®
Yes

What's In The Box

  • External Microphone
  • Remote
Placeholder

Features

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Oversized touchscreen offers everything at a glance 

Whether you are getting directions, looking for a song on your smartphone, or customising your sound, the oversized 8.95" (22.7cm) anti-glare touchscreen makes everything easy to see at a glance, for safer use on the road.

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Three-way adjustable mount

A sturdy and adjustable mount works in three directions. With flexible installation options it can be installed in a variety of vehicles

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Smarter driving with intelligent voice control

Connect your smartphone to the XAV-AX8100 media receiver and speak through the supplied microphone. Voice control makes it safer and easier than ever to navigate, communicate and play music on the road. 

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Voice Control with Android Auto

Use voice commands to dictate messages, take phone calls or get help from Google Maps. You can even control music playback, just by talking.

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Siri with Apple CarPlay

Easily access the iPhone features you know and love, just by talking to Siri. Music, maps, phone calls and messages are all under your control.

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Navigating with Apple CarPlay

Tell Siri where you're going, and it will give you real-time directions as you drive

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WebLink™ Cast compatible

WebLink™ is a lightweight app delivery platform designed especially for in-vehicle use. Using the Android or iOS device connection, it is now possible to mirror your smartphone screen right on the car audio display – for reliable, responsive infotainment anytime on the road.

Hear music your way

Multiple customisation options let you adapt the audio experience to your liking. And with the built-in 4 x 55 W amplification, music sounds clear even at high volumes. 

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Navigating with Android Auto

Use Google Maps to get directions and traffic updates whenever you need them.

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Powerful, clear amplification with Dynamic Reality Amp 2

Advanced signal processing from the 4 x 55 W Dynamic Reality Amp 2 removes interference, so music sounds clear and detailed. Even when you crank up the volume.

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Music that jumps from your dashboard 

Sound waves are directional, so if your speakers are in your doors or under your dash, the audio may seem muddy or unclear. Dynamic Stage Organizer adjusts the signal, improving the stereo positioning so music sounds like it's coming from the dashboard.

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Sculpt your sound with 10-band graphic equalizer

Tailor the sound to your personal preference with the 10-band graphic equalizer.

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Simple button controls

Get instant access to commonly-used features such as volume, source, sound settings and voice control, for safe and easy operation on the road. 

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Build your own sound system

With the three 5x volt pre-outs, you can add components of your choice, like extra amplifiers and subwoofers.

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Rear view camera ready

Have a rear camera installed? View its feed through the screen, along with customisable guidelines that help you back in safely.

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FLAC compatible

FLAC compatibility lets you play lossless audio files, so you can enjoy every detail of the music.

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Quick Wake up

With Sony Quick Wake Up, you're ready to go right after turning on the ignition.

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BLUETOOTH® wireless technology

Make hands-free calls and stream wireless audio from your smartphone, with Bluetooth®.