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Sony XAV-601BT A/V Stereo Receiver with Install Kit for 07-14 Jeep Wrangler JK

Description
Detachable Double DIN 6.1" WVGA touch screen, MirrorLink™ enabled smartphone connectivity, Pandora® internet control, dual USB 1-Wire input for compatible iPod®, iPhone® or compatible music player. Versions with steering wheel controls are meant for 2011 and newer models only.
Details
6.1" Touch Screen Display
The detachable, high-resolution TFT (WVGA) 6.1" touch screen display will inform and entertain you. Gesture command and on-screen touch buttons make everything easier to control and separate audio and video power supply circuits provide added clarity. A carry case is also included to store the faceplate.

Pandora® Internet Radio Control (5)
Pandora® is the leading internet radio service, giving people music they love anytime, anywhere, through personalized radio stations. The XAV-601BT provides complete access to your Pandora account using your iPhone®2, Android™ or Blackberry® phones5.

Firmware upgradable with USB input
Easily upgrade the XAV-601BT's firmware. Use a PC to download updates from Sony® support to a flash drive and load them on your receiver via the USB input.

Passenger App Control (7)
Connect your iPhone®2 or iPod® Touch2 via the optional RC-202IPV cable to display compatible app content on the XAV-601BT receiver's display and control the app directly from your iPhone or iPod Touch with passenger app control7.

Plays DVDs/CDs and digital files (1)
Multi-format playback1 lets you play MP3, WMA, AAC music files, JPEG's or MP4 videos.

Variable Color Illumination
Match your radio's button illumination with over 35,000 colors to complement your existing vehicle lighting components with the Dynamic Color Illuminator™.

Powerful in-dash amplification
The internal Dynamic Reality Amp delivers 52 watts x 4 to your interior speakers, allowing you to crank up the volume while maintaining low distortion, low noise levels and smooth frequency response. Your music isn't just louder, its clearer too.

SensMe™ Music App
SensMe™ application can organize your music into playlists that perfectly match your mood, scene and location, making it easier to choose the music that fits the moment. SensMe uses proprietary 12-tone analysis to look at tempo, rhythm ratios and number of notes to help differentiate similar music files.

Convenient wireless remote included
Control your receiver while keeping your eyes on the road with the included wireless card remote (RM-X271).

Telenav® app control (7) for iPhone® (2)
Simply connect your iPhone® and launch you Telenav®7 GPS app via USB input to the XAV-601BT and see directions on your receiver's screen while hearing them over the car speakers.

Dual USB 1-Wire Inputs
Connect, control and charge your Walkman®, iPod®3, iPhone®3 or other compatible USB device2 while accessing your digital music files using the dual USB inputs. You can also view metadata like song title and artist on the front display.

5V RCA outputs for system expansion
When you're ready to expand your system, the XAV-601BT delivers a robust 5 volts to front, rear and subwoofer RCA pre-amp outputs for external amplifiers. The adjustable subwoofer level control also lets you dial in the bass when you're ready to pump it up.

Advanced Response User Interface
Select between 2D or 3D icons and screen visualizers and enjoy fast touch screen response when selecting sources, transitioning between menu screens and searching through your USB music content.

Optional TomTom® navigation control (7)
Connect the optional TomTom® XA-NV100T navigation for direct access to built-in GPS control. TomTom is the only company to incorporate real world, real-time feedback, providing the most accurate maps available.

Custom sound settings with EQ (7)
The Advanced Sound Engine uses EQ7 equalizer, adjustable LPF/HPF crossovers, Listener Position calibration, DM+ advanced sound restoration, Rear Bass Enhancer, and Dynamic Loudness volume leveler to deliver an impressive listening experience.

Auxiliary Audio/Video inputs
Two dedicated rear auxiliary AV inputs provide additional AV source playback and a connection for the Sony® XA-800C rear view camera (sold separately) for visibility when backing up, especially with larger trucks or SUVs.

Hands Free with noise cancelling
The included hands-free microphone and integrated echo and noise canceling circuitry assure your conversations are clear.

MirrorLink™ smartphone connectivity (6, 7)
MirrorLink™ technology7 offers seamless connectivity between smart phones6 and your XAV-601BT receiver. The technology is extremely simple to use: approved applications, content and controls are mirrored from the smartphone onto the receiver.

Integrated Bluetooth® technology (4)
Easily take calls and stream audio with the XAV-601BT receiver featuring Bluetooth® technology4. Connect to compatible devices and choose between hands free phone access, phonebook access, Pandora® internet radio control5 or audio streaming.

2 year warranty
The XAV-601BT includes a comprehensive 2 year warranty.

iPod® (2) and iPhone® (2) content playback
Playback audio/video from most iPod®2 models via the optional RC-202IPV video cable. Also view stored album artwork during audio playback on the screen of the XAV-601BT receiver.

SiriusXM™ Satellite radio ready (5)
The on-board SiriusXM™ connector5 simplifies satellite radio installation by eliminating compatibility issues and providing direct connection to the new platform of tuners.

Intuitive ZAPPIN™ search feature
Use the ZAPPIN™ feature can play 6, 15, or 30 second intro clips to help you find a specific song.

Zone x Zone for rear seat playback
Zone by Zone control allows users to independently select between sources for the front seat passengers while enabling separate DVD playback for rear seat passengers when connected to additional rear seat video monitors (sold separately).

The immaculate reception
The Digital Clarity Tuner delivers industry leading signal to noise ratios, lower interference, better multipath rejection and better stereo separation. The RDS feature displays broadcast information when listening to compatible AM/FM stations.

Steering wheel control ready input (8)
This receiver is compatible with aftermarket remote control adapters8 designed to utilize the vehicles existing, primary radio controls directly from the steering wheel. The 1/8" rear panel mounted remote input jack allows for simple connectivity.

Footnotes
1. Not all files may play back due to file variations. Copy-protected ACC-LC files not supported.
2. Compatible with iPod®with video, iPod Classic®, iPod nano® 1st through 5th gen., iPod Touch® 1st & 2nd gen., iPhone®, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. Passenger control not available for iPod nano 1st gen. or iPod with video.
3. Requires satellite radio tuner and service subscription, sold separately.
4. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary.
5. Works with iPhone® 3G, 3GS, 4 and 4S via USB port, and compatible Blackberry® and Android™ based smartphones via Bluetooth®.
6. MirrorLink™ enabled smartphone required. MirrorLink is a technology standard developed by the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) that allows consumers to use their smartphone in a car without looking at or touching their phone. The technology achieves this through two-way communication between the smartphone and the in-vehicle infotainment system. CCC-approved applications and content are mirrored from the mobile device onto the automotive in-dash receiver.
7. Feature is subject to change or termination without notice. Subscription, fee and/or PC registration may be required.
8. Compatibility varies as not all vehicles are compatible; please consult with each interface manufacturer for details.

Bluetooth Feature & Device

BT Spec.
  • Secure Simple Pairing : yes
  • Version : Bluetooth Version 2.1


Other Features
  • Device Name : Sony Automotive
  • SMS Indication : Yes


Panel Design
  • Display type : WVGA
  • Key illumination : Variable
  • Panel Detachability : Yes
  • Panel Surface Finish Color : Black
  • Panel Type : Detatchable


Profile
  • A2DP : Yes
  • AVRCP : Yes(1.3)
  • HFP 1.5 : Yes
  • OPP : Yes
  • PBAP : Yes
  • SPP : Yes


Multi Language
  • Caution : English/French/Spanish/Portuguees/German/Italian/Dutch/Russian
  • ID3 Tag : European language(ISO8859-1), Cyrillic, Korean, Simplified/Complicated Chinese, Thai
  • Menu : English/French/Spanish/Portuguees/German/Italian/Dutch/Russian
  • Menu/Caution Initial : English
  • Name character : Latin, Cyrillic, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Complicated Chinese or Thai


Display Panel(MDP and AVC)
  • Auto off mode : Yes
  • Dimmer Adjust : AUTO/ON/OFF
  • Dimmer Area : screen and key
  • Key Illumination initial : ON
  • Monitor off mode : Yes
  • Multi Language : Yes
  • Visualizer : Yes, selectable (7 patterns for USB/6 patterns for other sources)


Monitor(AVC)
  • Color System : NTSC/PAL/SECAM/PAL-M
  • Color System Auto switch : Yes
  • Contrast Ratio : 750
  • Dimmer : Yes
  • Dimmer Method : Auto/Manual select
  • LCD Type : TFT Active Matrix
  • Resolution (DOT) : 800x480
  • Response Time (black->white/white->black) : 13/7ms
  • Screen Aspect : 17:09
  • Screen Diagonal (inch/mm) : 6.1 inch
  • Screen Size (WxH mm) : 136.20x72.00
  • Viewing Angle (Contrast Ratio 10:1) : 70/70/50/70 (L/R/U/D)


Bluetooth Audio Feature
  • Audio Codec : SBC/MP3
  • Audio Level Adjustment : Yes(-8dB to +18dB)
  • CUE/REV : yes
  • Meta Data Indication : yes
  • PAUSE : Yes
  • TRACK +/- : Yes


Bluetooth Feature
  • # of records connected : 9 (HFP+Audio)
  • Call History (# of) : Yes (20 numbers)
  • Call Volume Level Control : Yes
  • Connection Status (maximum #) : 2 devices [1HFP/PBAP+1Audio] or [1 OPP]
  • DTMF : Yes
  • Echo/Noise Canceller : Yes (EC/NC Mode)
  • External microphone : Supplied
  • Internal Ringtone : 1 (Sony Ericsson PCM)
  • Last dialed call : Yes (select from the dialed call history)
  • MIC GAIN Adjustment : Low/Mid/High
  • Phonebook (Built in) : 2500 numbers (500 x 5 phones)
  • Phonebook Access via PBAP : Yes
  • RF ON/OFF : Yes
  • TEL out channel : Front
  • ring alert select : Yes (Selectable: cellular/ default (Head Unit) )
  • ring volume level control : Yes
  • speed dial : Yes (6x1=6 memories)

USB Feature & Device

Other Features
  • Power Supply : Yes (1 amp)


iPod Control Feature
  • Alphabet Search : Yes
  • Passenger App Control : Yes(w/o ID3tag/album artwork indication)


USB Capability
  • File System : FAT12/16/32
  • USB Mass Storage Device : Yes


USB Mass Strage Device Control Feature
  • Pause : Yes
  • Shuffle : OFF/ON
  • ZAPPIN : Yes
  • Audio Codec : MP3/AAC/WMA/WAV
  • Audio Playable File Extension : .mp3/.m4a/.wma/.wav
  • Video Codec : Xvid/MPEG-4 (Simple Profile)/JPEG/WMV/AVC(H.264 Baseline)

Feature & Device

CD/DVD Control Feature
  • Audio Codec : MP3, WMA, AAC
  • Audio Playable File Extension : .mp3/.wma/.m4a
  • CD-DA playback (Main Unit) : Yes
  • CD-Extra : Yes(CD-DA)
  • CD-R playback : Yes
  • CD-RW playback : Yes
  • CD-TEXT Display/scroll (Main Unit) : Yes/No
  • CUE/REV : Yes
  • DVD LEVEL Adjust : Yes
  • DVD Setup : Yes
  • DVD+R/+RW playback : Yes
  • DVD-R/-RW playback : Yes
  • DVD-VR playback (Main Unit) : Yes
  • DVD-Video playback (Main Unit) : Yes
  • Dolby Digital playback (Main Unit) : Yes
  • Double Layer : Yes (DVD-R/+R)
  • JPEG playback(Main Unit) : Yes
  • Linear PCM playback (Main Unit) : Yes
  • List (Main Unit) : Yes (Main Unit Only)
  • MP3: ID3 Tag Indication (Version, Title/Artist/Album) : Yes (ID3ver2.4)
  • Max Layer#/Folder#/File# : 8/256/2000
  • Mix Mode : Yes


Tuner Feature
  • Preset : FM18/AM12
  • RDS/EON (NA Only:RBDS, Others:RDS) : Yes


Amp & General Feature
  • Aux-In : Yes (Rear A/Vx2)
  • EQ : 7 Band EQ
  • High Voltage Pre Out : Yes - 5 volt

Specifications chart

Specifications (Tuner)
  • FM: Tuning range(MHz) : FM: 87.5-107.9
  • MW: Tuning range(kHz) : AM: 530-1710


General
  • CEA2006 S/N : 80
  • CEA2006 output power : 17
  • Preout output level (V) : 5
  • Maximum output power (4ohms, 1kHz, 16V)(W) : 52
  • NTSC/PAL : NTSC
  • Preout impedance (ohms) : 100
  • Speaker impedance (ohms) : 4-8


Capability
  • CD : DVD/CD-R/RW


Display
  • Aspect Ratio : 17:9
  • Display Technology : TFT (WVGA)
  • Text Displayed : Source, artist, album, track, playback time, menu and clock


Wireless Connectivity
  • Compatible Bluetooth® Profiles : A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)1.2
  • AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)1.3
  • HFP (Handsfree Profile)1.5
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • Frequency Band : 2.4 GHz band (2.400 - 2.4835 GHz)
  • Maximum Range : Line of sight approx. 10M (33ft)
  • Modulation Method : FHSS
  • Output : Bluetooth Standard Power Class2 (Max. +4 dBm)
  • Wireless Connectivity : Bluetooth Standard version 2.1


Amplifier Section
  • Max power output : 52 watts x 4 at 4 ohms
  • Speaker Impedance : 4-8 Ohms


Convenience
  • Tilt Range : 0-45° mounting angle


Video
  • Panel Type : 6.1" TFT Active Matrix LCD Color Monitor
  • Picture Modes : Normal, Wide, Full and Zoom
  • Resolution : 800 x 480


Audio
  • Band : AM / FM
  • Equalizer : EQ7: 7 band EQ with +/- 6 dB adjustment at: 63, 160, 400, 1000, 2500, 6300 and 16000 Hz
  • Format(s) Supported : MP3/WMA/AAC/JPEG/MP4/XviD files1
  • Frequency Response : DVD / CD: 10-20,000 Hz
  • Preout Impedance : 100 ohms
  • Preout Voltage : 5 volt
  • S/N Ratio : Audio Power: CEA2006 S/N 80 dBA
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio (dB) : DVD/CD Player: 120dB
  • Station Preset(s) : 18 FM / 12 AM
  • Tuner Frequency Range : FM: Tuner Frequency Range(MHz): 87.5-107.9
  • AM: Tuner Frequency Range(kHz): 530-1710
  • Tuner Type : SSIR-EXA with RDS
  • Wow and Flutter : Below measurable limit


Convenience Features
  • CD Text Display : CD/MP3/WMA/AAC data displayed
  • Dimmer Adjust : Selectable Auto/on/off
  • Key Illumination : Variable Key Illumination
  • On-Screen Clock : 12H


Video Features
  • Color System : NTSC / PAL / SECAM / PAL-M


Installation Notes
Installation Difficulty:
Skill Level 2 IconLevel 2Intermediate
Installation Time: 2-3 hours
Parts Included

XAV-601BT A/V Stereo Receiver
Custom Plug & Play Wiring Harness

Warranty
2 Year Limited Warraty.
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