Sony CDX-GS500R Manual

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App Remote
Downloading the “App Remote” 
application from App Store
SM
 is required for 
iPhone.
If the application is downloaded to iPhone 
and connected to the unit, the following 
features are available: 
– Operate the unit to launch and control 
compatible applications on iPhone.
– Operate iPhone with simple finger 
gestures to control the source of the unit.
– Display detailed source information (song 
title, artist name, album art, etc.) on 
iPhone.
Available operations differ depending on 
the application. For details on available 
applications, visit the support site on the 
back cover.
Notes
• For your safety, follow your local traffic laws 
and regulations, and do not operate the 
application while driving. 
• The “App Remote” application is only available 
for iPhone with iOS 5 installed.
Two-way Music Control 
with iPhone
1
Connect iPhone to the USB port with 
its connection cable*.
* RC-100IP USB connection cable for iPhone 
is recommended.
2
Start up the “App Remote” application.
3
Press and hold 
 (APP) on the 
unit for more than 2 seconds.
Connection to iPhone starts. 
When connection is established, the 
name of application on iPhone appears 
when selecting a source, and some 
playback operations for the application 
become available. (Available operations 
differ depending on the application.) 
Likewise, some playback operations of 
the unit can be controlled by iPhone. For 
details on the operations on iPhone, see 
the help of the application.
Tip
You can also press 
, rotate the control 
dial to select “APP REM,” then press it to 
establish the connection. And then press 
 to select the source.
To terminate connection
Press and hold 
.