About the Sony XAV-W650BT
Step into in-car multimedia
Step into in-car multimedia
Putting a multimedia DVD receiver with Bluetooth® in your vehicle gives you a lot of cool, convenient features. Sony's XAV-W650BT DVD receiver adds in a striking 6.2" touchscreen, smartphone compatibility, and plenty of soundshaping tools, giving you in-dash command over all your entertainment.
Touchscreen control for your media
Choose from a variety of touchscreen background color schemes.
This receiver's Bluetooth connectivity creates a wireless link between your mobile device and your car's audio system, allowing you to stream the music and podcasts you love. If you're into Pandora, you can pair your iPhone or Android™ device to the XAV-W650BT and enjoy your playists. If you have an iPhone® with Siri, you can talk to her through the receiver, and and you'll hear Siri's response through the car's speakers.
For a wired connection, plug your iPod, iPhone, or Android phone into the receiver's front USB input and take charge with direct control and playback of your music. You'll enjoy fingertip control over your music, and you'll keep your device charged up and ready to go when you step out of the car. If you have an Android phone, you can use Sony's SongPal app to browse a wide variety of streaming services. SongPal also lets you control your receiver's settings from your phone
Sony sound and vision
The XAV-W650BT's powerful amp combines with Sony's MegaBass to make your digital music sound rich, full, and dynamic. You can adjust the EQ5 5-band equalizer to optimize the acoustics in your vehicle, or quickly access the preset tone curves to adjust your sound. Your touchscreen menus and videos look sharp and crisp, thanks to the high-quality WVGA display. And you can select from a variety of background color schemes for a personalized touch.
Add on – and enjoy it even more
You'll find a front AUX input and USB port, plus a rear audio/video input for adding another source. The video output allows you to set up a rear screen, so you can maintain the back-seat peace with a steady stream of movies. Plus, the three sets of preamp outputs make it easy to add on amps or a powered subwoofer.
Want to keep your car's steering wheel audio controls?
In most cars, you'll need an adapter to retain those controls with this car stereo. Connect a few wires, then program the adapter for your particular car and radio, and you'll retain the convenience of your steering wheel controls. You'll see the adapters that work with your vehicle when you add this receiver to your cart.
Bluetooth note: Use of this receiver's Bluetooth features will depend upon your phone's Bluetooth capabilities. Learn more in our article explaining Bluetooth profiles.
iPod/smartphone note: If you're going to use your iPod or smartphone with this receiver, be sure to check "Details" for compatibility information.
Product highlights:
General Features:
- DVD receiver with AM/FM tuner
- built-in amplifier (17 watts RMS CEA-2006/55 peak x 4 channels)
- 6.2" touchscreen
- built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming (external mic included)
- fits double-DIN (4" tall) dash openings
Smartphone Features (see Details for info on compatibility with specific smartphones and apps):
- built-in iPod, iPhone, and iPad control
- Android control through USB
- Pandora control with iPhone and Android
- Siri Eyes Free Control
Audio/video Features:
- EQ5 5-band equalizer
- high- and low-pass filters
- subwoofer controls
Expandability:
- inputs: front USB input, front aux input, rear-view camera input
- outputs: video output, 5-channel preamp outputs (2-volt front, rear, sub)
Other Info:
- compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)
- CEA-2006 compliant
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # XAV-W650BT
What's in the box:
Sony XAV-W650BT owner's manual
- DVD receiver w/ integrated 6.2" touchscreen monitor (10A fuse)
- Wiring harness
- Remote control (RM-X170)
- CR2025 3V battery (installed in remote)
- Microphone w/ bracket (attached 12' cable terminated by a right-angle 3.5mm connector)
- Two-sided tape
- 6 ISO mounting screws (M5 x 8mm)
- Operating Instructions (En/Fr/Sp)
- US Warranty
- Canada Warranty
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Features & specs
Expandability | ||
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AUX Input | Mini (front), RCA (rear) | |
Audio/video Input | Mini (front), RCA (rear) | |
USB Input | Front | |
USB Port Power | --- | |
Backup Camera Input | Yes | |
Second Camera Input | No | |
CarPlay | No | |
Android Auto | No | |
Siri Control | Yes | |
Alexa Voice Control | ||
Android Control | Yes | |
Memory Card Slot | USB memory | |
Bluetooth Compatible | Built-in | |
Satellite Radio Ready | No | |
HD Radio | No | |
Navigation | No | |
iPod Compatibility | ||
Full size | Classic | |
Nano | 7/6/5 | |
Touch | 6/5/4/3 | |
iPhone | 6S+/6S/6+/6/5S/5C/4S/4/3GS | |
General | ||
RMS Power (CTA-2006) | 17 watts | |
RMS Power (Manufacturer) | --- | |
Peak Output | 55 watts | |
RMS Power Bandwidth | 20-20kHz | |
Preamp Outputs | 5-channel | |
Sub Preamp Outputs | Yes | |
Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs | No | |
Video Screen | Yes | |
Navigation App Compatible (iOS) | ||
Navigation App Compatible (Android) | ||
Preamp Voltage | 2 volts | |
Screen Size | 6.2 | |
Screen Type | Basic (Resistive) | |
Display Color | ||
Key Button Color | White | |
EQ Bands | 5 | |
Wireless Remote | Yes | |
Steering Wheel Control Compatible | Adapter required | |
Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Labor Warranty | 1 Year | |
Tuner | ||
FM Sensitivity | 10 dBf | |
European Tuning | No | |
Seek/Scan | Seek | |
Radio Data System | Yes | |
File Playback | ||
Music File Playback | MP3,WMA,AAC,WAV,FLAC | |
High-res Playback | N |
Product Research
Built-in Bluetooth
Android & iPhone Integration
Pandora + AM/FM Radio
Disc & USB Playback
Audio & DSP Section
AV Connectivity
Touchscreen, App, & Remote Control
6.2" Touchscreen Display: The Sony XAV-W650BT DVD receiver features a 6.2" widescreen (17:9) touchscreen LCD monitor. The WVGA LCD monitor has a high resolution of 800 (H) x 480 (V) x RGB; with 1,152,000 total pixels. The LCD monitor provides touchscreen controls with easy-to-identify icons, making menu navigation easy. In addition to the head unit's touchscreen controls, the XAV-W650BT provides a 3-way rotary knob and a multi-function hard-key button along the left edge of the screen.
- Custom Wallpaper & Background: You can choose between five color wallpapers (Orange, Red, Blue, Black, or Green) for the background image of the unit's touchscreen monitor.
- Picture EQ: You can select a picture quality mode suitable for the interior brightness of your vehicle. You can choose from Dynamic, Standard, Theater, or Sepia.
- Aspect Ratio: You can also change the screen's aspect ratio of the DVD receiver's LCD monitor to suit your video content. You can choose from Normal, Wide, Full, or Zoom.
- Auto Dimmer: To change the brightness of the display you can set the XAV-W650BT to one of two dimmer modes; Dimmer Auto (dims the display automatically when you turn your vehicle's lights on), or Dimmer On (display always dim). You can adjust the dimmer level from -5 to +5.
SongPal App (for Android): Download Sony's free SongPal app onto your Bluetooth-paired Android (OS 4.0.3+) smartphone and take control of the Sony XAV-W650BT head unit right from your mobile device. You'll enjoy control over basic head unit functions, as well as navigation and seamless access to all your sources, music, apps, and more from your smartphone. The SongPal app also provides Voice Recognition from the head unit for applications that you have downloaded within the SongPal app on your Android device. You even get audible readouts of Texts, Twitter messages, Facebook feeds, and Calendar events on your Android phone through the Sony DVD receiver.
- Voice Recognition: You can use voice commands to ask for directions from Google maps or to play a particular song/artist in your smartphone's music library. You can even assign music applications within the SongPal app, so you can access them by simply speaking the name of the application. While using voice commands there will still be times where you have to make a selection on your smartphone's touchscreen.
- Notification Readout: Exclusive to Android devices, incoming SMS/Text and Twitter/Facebook/Calendar notifications are automatically read aloud through the XAV-W650BT and your vehicle's speakers to keep you safe and in touch. You can even reply to a text message via voice command and a list of preset replies.
- Receiver Sources: From the SongPal app on your Android device you can access and select the head unit's Tuner (AM/FM), Disc, USB, Bluetooth, and Aux sources.
- Playback & Volume Control: You'll also be able to control basic playback functions such as Play/Pause, Previous/Next Track or Station, and Volume Up/Down.
- Song/Artist Info + Album Art: In addition, you'll be able to view song/artist information and station identification from the SongPal app on your mobile device.
Remote Control: The Sony XAV-W650BT comes with an IR wireless remote control and supports compatibility with steering wheel remote adapters (sold separately).
- IR Remote: The Sony DVD receiver comes supplied with an IR remote control for wireless operation. The included wireless remote allows you to control the basic functions (not Bluetooth) of the Sony head unit while keeping your eyes on the road.
- Steering Wheel Remote Compatibility: The head unit features an OEM steering wheel remote control input on the rear of the unit that lets you keep your vehicle's factory radio steering wheel remote controls when used with an optional steering wheel audio control adapter (sold separately).
Built-in Bluetooth
Bluetooth Technology: The Sony XAV-W650BT is equipped with built-in Bluetooth (version 3.0), allowing you to make and receive phone calls wirelessly through the receiver; as well as stream music wirelessly from your smartphone to the head unit. In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology, your phone must also be Bluetooth compatible and be able to interpret certain profiles. This unit is compatible with the following Bluetooth Profiles:
- Hands-Free Communication: HFP 1.6 (Hands Free Profile), PBAB 1.0 (Phone Book Access Profile).
- Audio Streaming: A2DP 1.3 (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP 1.4 (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile).
SPP + NFC Pairing: With Secure Simple Pairing (SSP), you can easily pair a Bluetooth enabled phone to the Sony XAV-W650BT without having to enter pin codes or go through complicated settings. Android (OS 4.0+) smartphones that have Near Field Communication (NFC) pair simply by touching the Android device's NFC tag to the head unit's NFC tag on the front-panel. For older Android smartphones with OS 4.0 or lower, download the NFC Easy Connect app from Google Play to use the head unit's NFC pairing function.
Hands-Free Communication (w/ External Mic): The Sony XAV-W650BT supports Bluetooth hands-free communication for your Bluetooth enabled cell-phone. Bluetooth hands-free communication helps to minimize distraction while driving by allowing you to control your mobile phone from the head unit, so you don't have to touch your mobile phone. The controls of the XAV-W650BT can be used to dial a number, answer an in-coming call, or end a call. The unit also features an external microphone (featuring adjustable gain), so you can carry on your side of the conversation while listening to the caller through your vehicles speakers. And thanks to the latest Hands-Free Profile (HFP 1.6) with wideband speech capability, the XAV-W650BT provides more natural sound quality and details during wireless calls. During a conversation, you can switch between the Private Mode (talking directly on your cell phone) and the Hands Free Mode.
- Answering Calls: Incoming calls can be answered manually or automatically (between 3-10 seconds) through the Sony head unit, while the ring tone is output from your car speakers and the caller's name or phone number is displayed on the head unit's LCD. Incoming calls can also be rejected if desired.
- Dialing a Number: Using the XAV-W650BT, you can
dial a phone number in a variety of ways.
- Entering Phone #: Allows you to manually dial a phone number using the unit's touchscreen keypad.
- Preset Dial: You can store up to 6 contacts in the preset dial for quick dialing from the unit's touchscreen.
- Phone Book: You can transfer up to 1,000 contacts from your phone's phonebook and store them in the head unit for easy access using the unit's touchscreen monitor.
- Call History: The unit will store the last 20 calls, allowing you to select a previous phone number quickly from the list.
- Voice Dial: You can use the included external mic to make a call using the voice tags of contacts stored on your connected cellular phone.
- Redial: Use this feature to easily redial the last number you called.
Wireless Audio Streaming (w/ Metadata Display): The Sony XAV-W650BT also supports wireless audio playback (AD2P) and control (AVRCP) of a Bluetooth enabled audio player or smartphone. You can stream stored music and music apps from your Bluetooth-enabled device to the XAV-W650BT. You'll be able to control basic playback functions; such as Play/Pause, Previous/Next Track, Fast-Forward/Reverse, and Shuffle/Repeat. The head unit will also display your music's song/artist information; such as Artist name, Song title, and Album title. You will continue to use your Bluetooth-enabled device to control advanced music playback functions. When an incoming call or outgoing call is in progress from your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone, audio streaming will be paused so you can take your call. Once the call is finished, your streaming music will resume.
Siri Control: When paired and connected to an iPhone with Siri via Bluetooth, the Sony XAV-W650BT has the ability to access Siri through its front-panel controls and external microphone. Simply press-and-hold down on the head unit's "Home/Voice" button to engage Siri and use the included microphone to communicate with Siri. Siri's voice will heard through your vehicle's speakers. All Siri functions including hands-free calling, music search, setting reminders, text-messaging, audible navigation, and more can be done through the XAV-W650BT and its microphone. You can even ask Siri to get directions to a destination and the turn-by-turn instructions will heard through your vehicle's speakers, while the on-screen map still displays on your iPhone with Siri. The head unit's audio is attenuated while Siri provides audible directions.
Android & iPhone Integration
Android Connectivity (via MTP): The Sony XAV-W650BT provides playback of stored music files on select Android (OS 4.0+) devices through its front-panel USB MTP-compatible port. You also get basic playback controls (like Play/Pause & Previous/Next Track) from the receiver's touchscreen. In addition, you are able to view song/artist information on the receiver's touchscreen monitor. Simply connect your compatible Android device with the microUSB-to-USB cable that came with your device. The unit's USB port (1A) will also charge your Android device while connected; the vehicle's accessory key must be set to the 'ACC' or 'On' position.
Note: During connection, you cannot use your Android smartphone's touchscreen to control music playback and you cannot select music apps from your smartphone for playback. However, you can continue to listen to stored music on your Android smartphone through the head unit while you check your Calendar, Facebook, Texts, etc on your phone.
iPod/iPhone Direct Connection: The Sony XAV-W650BT supports direct connection of select Lightning or 30-pin Apple iPod/iPhone devices through its front-panel USB port. The XAV-W650BT offers playback of your music library or music apps, browsing control, information display, and charging of select Apple devices. The Sony XAV-W650BT's USB connection allows your iPod/iPhone's music library to be loaded instantly to the Sony head unit and sound quality to be maximized through the head unit's 24-bit D/A converter (bypassing iPod/iPhone DAC). Simply connect your compatible iPod/iPhone using the cable that came with your Apple device, or purchase a another Lightning-to-USB or 30-pin to USB cable (sold separately) to be used in the car.
- Music Browsing: From the receiver's touchscreen monitor, you are able to browse your iPod/iPhone's music library by Artist, Album, Song, Genre, or Playlist, content in each category will be listed alphabetically. The unit also offers basic playback controls; such as Play/Pause, Fast Forward/Rewind, Previous/Next Track, and Repeat/Random. The head unit will even display your Apple device's song/artist/album information. Newer Apple devices with iOS 6.0+ allow you to continue to use your Apple device's touchscreen to navigate your stored music and access music apps; older iPod/iPhone devices will be locked during connection.
- Song/Artist Info: The DVD receiver will display your iPod/iPhone's stored music file information; including Track number, Elapsed playing time, Song Title, & Artist/Album Name. The XAV-W650BT will also display song/artist information and station identification from select music apps.
- 1A Charging: The head unit's USB connection provides 1A of current to power and charge your connected iPod/iPhone when your vehicle's ignition switch is set to the 'ACC' or 'On' position. This unit does not charge the iPad. If your iPod/iPhone has no initial battery charge, then this unit will not recognize it.
iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: The Sony XAV-W650BT is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model features (as of 1/27/2016):
Apple Device | Generation | Tested Version | Media Type | Control Type | Display Type | Bluetooth | Charge | |||||||
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Audio | Video | Head Unit | iPod/iPhone | Pandora | Album Art | Song/Artist Text | Track Info | Phone | Audio | Siri | ||||
iPhone | ||||||||||||||
3GS | 6.1.6 | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | |
4 | 7.1.2 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | |
4S | 9.2.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
5/5C/5S | 9.2.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
6/6+/6S/6S+ | 9.2.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
touch | ||||||||||||||
3rd | 5.1.1 | Y | N | Y | N | N | N | Y | Y | N | Y | N | Y | |
4th | 6.1.6 | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y | Y | N | Y | N | Y | |
5th/6th | 9.2.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | |
nano | ||||||||||||||
5th | 1.0.2 | Y | N | Y | N | N | N | Y | Y | N | N | N | Y | |
6th | 1.2 PC | Y | N | Y | N | N | N | Y | Y | N | N | N | Y | |
7th | 1.02 PC | Y | N | Y | N | N | N | Y | Y | N | Y | N | Y | |
classic | 80GB | 1.1.2 | Y | N | Y | N | N | N | Y | Y | N | N | N | Y |
120GB | 2.0.1 | Y | N | Y | N | N | N | Y | Y | N | N | N | Y | |
160GB | 2.0.4 | Y | N | Y | N | N | N | Y | Y | N | N | N | Y | |
iPad | 1 | 5.1.1 | Y | N | Y | N | N | N | Y | Y | N | Y | N | N |
2 | 9.2.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | N | N | |
3 | 9.2.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | |
4 | 9.2.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | |
Air 1/2 | 9.2.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | |
mini 1/2/3/4 | 9.2.1 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y |
Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is available.
Pandora + AM/FM Radio
Pandora Internet Radio: The Sony XAV-W650BT DVD receiver lets you playback and control the Pandora Internet Radio music service that is being streamed to your Apple iPhone or Android smartphone. The Sony XAV-W650BT will also display Artist, Album, & Song information provided by the Pandora app on your iPhone or Android smartphone. Your iPhone (iOS 7.0+) will need to be connected to the head unit's front-panel USB port with the latest version of the Pandora App from Apple's App Store. Your Android smartphone must be connected via Bluetooth to the Sony XAV-W650BT (no hard-wired connection required); your Bluetooth-enabled Android smartphone must have the latest version of the Pandora App from the Google Play Store. Your Android smartphone must also support A2DP/AVRCP/SPP Bluetooth profiles. Your iPhone or Android smartphone will need an active Data Plan account with connection to the Internet via 3G, EDGE, LTE (4G), or WiFi. In addition, you will need an active Pandora music service account. The Sony XAV-W650BT provides the following control over the Pandora music service streamed to your USB-connected iPhone or Bluetooth-enabled Android smartphone.
- Station List: You can select Pandora stations from your Station List by date or alphabetically (A-Z).
- Skip Songs: You can skip song tracks within a station. You cannot skip back to a previous song. Pandora limits the number of skips allowed.
- Thumbs Up/Down: You can give songs a thumbs up or thumbs down to help Pandora personalize stations to suit your preferences.
- Bookmarking: The song or artist currently being played can be bookmarked & stored in your Pandora account.
Note: Access to the Pandora service will depend on the availability of a cellular and/or WiFi network for purposes of allowing your iPhone or smartphone to connect to the Internet. Pandora is not supported in Canada and only available in the United States.
Digital Clarity Tuner w/ RDS: The Sony XAV-W650BT is equipped with a Digital Clarity Tuner for clear AM/FM stereo sound with digital processing technology. FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio program signal. Radio Data System (RDS) displays radio broadcast information such as artist, title, and album when listening to compatible FM stations.
- Presets + BSM (Best Station Memory): The radio features 5 memory bands to store and receive AM/FM stations. You can store up to 6 presets each in FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2 (total: 18 FM/12 AM). Preset tuning can be done manually or automatically (BSM). BSM (Best Tuning Memory) selects stations with the best signals within the selected band and stores them in order of their frequency. You can select from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2.
- Preset Scan (Zappin): The Preset Scan feature (also called "Zappin") helps you find a desired station within your preset list by listening to preset stations for a few seconds, each.
Disc & USB Playback
Compatible Discs: The Sony XAV-W650BT has a front loading disc slot to make loading your disc easier, because there is no panel to slide or fold-down. The Sony XAV-W650BT supports playback of DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD-Audio, CD-R/RW, & VCD discs. The Sony XAV-W650BT supports a variety of audio, photo, & video files recorded onto these discs.
Front-Panel USB Port (MSC/MTP compatible): The DVD receiver is equipped with a front-panel USB (type-A) port that can be used for plugging in a USB (MSC) Mass Storage Class or a USB MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) device; such as select Android devices, digital audio players, and thumbdrives or flashdrives. The head unit supports playback of a variety of music, video, and photo files stored on a compatible USB device. You are able to browse and control playback of the compatible files stored on your USB device through the head unit's touchscreen, as well as view song/artist information. USB portable audio devices that can be charged via USB will be charged when plugged into the receiver's USB port (max. 1A), and the vehicle's ignition switch is set to ACC or On.
Compatible Multimedia Files: The Sony XAV-W650BT supports a variety of audio, video, and photo files recorded onto disc or loaded onto a USB device.
Media Type | USB (MSC & MTP) | ||
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File System | ISO 9660 level 1/level 2, Joliet/Romeo, UDF Bridge | FAT 12/16/32 | |
Playable File Types | Audio | MP3: 48-192kbps; 32-48kHz WMA: 48-192kbps; 44.1kHz AAC: 40-320kbps; 8-48kHz | MP3: 48-192kbps; 32-48kHz WMA: 48-192kbps; 44.1kHz AAC: 40-320kbps; 8-48kHz WAV: 8-48kHz; 16/24-bit FLAC: 8-96kHz; 8/16/24-bit |
Video | MPEG 4:| 720 x 576 (30p/60i); 30 fps Xvid: 720 x 576 (30p/60i); 30 fps | ||
Photo | JPEG: 6,048 x 4,032 (24,000,000 pixels) | ||
Maximum # of Folders/Files | 256 folders/2,000 files | ||
Tags | ID3 tag (version 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4), WMA tag, AAC tag, FLAC tag |
Playback & Search Functions: You can use the head unit's touchscreen monitor to search folders and audio/video/picture files stored on a disc or USB device. You'll also be able to operate basic playback functions; such as Play/Pause, Fast Forward/Rewind, and Previous/Next Track from the unit's touchscreen. From the included remote you can access tracks on a disc or USB device directly.
Off Eject + Audio Reload: A disc can be ejected with the power off. The DVD receiver will automatically reinsert the disc if it's ejected, but not removed for 15 seconds or more.
Audio & DSP Section
Dynamic Reality Amp w/ 24-Bit DAC The Sony XAV-W650BT DVD receiver features a newly developed sound processor for less distortion, an S-MOSFET IC for smooth signal transmission, and a large-sized capacitor for deep bass sound. In addition, the XAV-W650BT is equipped with Sony's Dynamic Reality Amp to produce 3-dimensional sound staging for more realistic sound inside your vehicle. The Sony XAV-W650BT also utilizes a 24-bit digital to analog converter for superior sound quality. The power output specs for the XAV-W650BT are as follows:
- Continuous Power Output: 17 watts RMS x 4 channels (at 4 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, 1% THD-N)
- Peak Power Output: 55 watts x 4-channels (220 total watts)
5ch/2V Preouts+ Subwoofer Control: The XAV-W650BT contains five 2-volt RCA preouts; a front channel pair, rear channel pair, and mono-subwoofer channel. The front and rear channel preouts can be faded. The subwoofer preout is non-fading. You can adjust the subwoofer preout's volume level (-10 to +10) independently from the head unit's volume control. You can also select the phase of the subwoofer output from Normal or Reverse.
Low-Pass & High-Pass Filter: The unit's subwoofer preout features a low pass filter with a selectable cut-off frequency of 50Hz, 85Hz, 120Hz, 160Hz, or Off. The front & rear speaker outputs offer a selectable high-pass crossover frequency of 63Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz, 180Hz, or Off.
EQ5: You can select an equalizer curve from eight music types; Country, Soul, Electronica, R&B, Pop, Rock, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Dance, Custom, or Off (flat). The Custom EQ5 mode allows you to make your own equalizer settings. You can adjust the level (+/-8dB) of five different frequency bands - 100Hz, 250Hz, 1kHz, 4kHz, & 12.5kHz. .
Mega Bass: The Mega Bass feature reinforces the head unit's bass sound in synchronization with the unit's volume level. Mega Bass can be set to 1, 2, or Off.
Beep Tone: The in-dash head unit provides an audible beep to confirm button operation. This function can be turned On or Off.
AV Connectivity
Dual AV Inputs: The Sony XAV-W650BT receiver is fitted with two audio/video inputs. The unit features a front-panel 3.5mm AV input on the front panel of the head unit for connecting a temporary external audio/video source, such as a game console. The head unit also features a composite video/stereo audio RCA input on the rear panel for connecting a permanent external AV source, such as a DVD player or mobile ATSC tuner.
Video Output: There is rear-panel composite video output for connecting an external display. The rear-panel composite video output will display whatever video source is being played on the DVD receiver. You can select an aspect ratio suitable for your connected monitor. You can choose from 16:9, 4:3 Letter-Box, or 4:3 Pan&Scan.
Rear View Camera Input: The Sony XAV-W650BT is equipped with a composite video Rear View Camera input to connect a backup camera (sold separately). By connecting a rear view camera, you can use the in-dash receiver's touchscreen LCD to see what's behind you when backing up.
- Parking Guide Lines: When a rear-view camera is connected and you are viewing a rear view image, parking guide lines appear on-screen making parking easy and safer. There are three color-coded horizontal guidelines and two vertical guidelines.
- Auto-Switching: When your vehicle's shift lever is in the reverse position, the screen automatically switches to the rear view camera; the purple/white wire of the included harness must be connected to the vehicle's reverse lamp circuit for automatic video switching. Automatic video switching takes approximately 2.5 seconds. You can also manually select the rear view camera input.
- Reverse or Mirror Image: You can even choose a normal or reverse image.
The Sony XAV-W650BT replaces these items
Sony XAV-65
- 6.2" touchscreen
- built-in iPod, iPhone, and iPad control
- music file playback from select Android devices
Sony XAV-68BT
- built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming (external mic included)
- built-in iPod, iPhone, and iPad control
- Pandora control with iPhone and Android
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Could not help but notice the number of people complaining about the screen brightness at night. There is an illumination wire pictured on the harness. Connect that wire to the appropriate wire of the vehicle and voila, turn the lights on and the radio dims.
Craig from Baton Rouge, La