As in the description also specifically iOS devices have been mentioned, I was very excited and full of anticipation. Because the functions hear once really good and the design appealed to me, thanks to the touch panel to. But the devil is always in the details.
After unpacking, you can immediately connect the radio actually. As we had previously installed a double DIN radio to let this expand rapidly and use of frames, etc. for the new Sony radio. The port took my husband, who is professional and done something in a few minutes. However, the detailed instructions helps the correct installation. While the cables are in place and which can be easily connected in the car, however, lacks the antenna adapter pin which must be purchased separately, because we drive a Ford Mondeo. Only this one has ever radio reception. But since the radio is designed for music playback from external devices, the radio reception is also rather underground. But that's a disease that many new radios: Thanks to the sensitive, new technology and many other devices in the car radio reception is disturbed. As can provide only an intermediary antenna amplifier improvement.
The radio looks at first glance very tidy and intuitive. In addition to the touch screen, which reacts quickly, there is a knob to adjust the volume to, and an AUX and USB port, which is tucked behind a small flap. Furthermore, there is a home button and the DVD drive, which is mounted above the display.
I close my iPod, I can select all good menus, albums, and audiobooks over the radio. With the iPhone, however, it does not work. Here I see though all the songs, but play is only what was heard last. But unfortunately I have not found a solution. Too bad. Well, I think, however, that the devices are charged via USB port. Under iPhone Control However I understand something else.
The movie playback is simple: CD in the drive, select it on the display and you can already watch movies on the 6.1-inch display. The quality is fine and the movies are played back without stuttering.
In keeping with the Radio we ordered a simple rear-view camera, which is now attached to the tailgate. The Moniceiver supports this fact well and as soon as I switched on the reverse-gear, the display on the camera around and I see exactly what is happening behind the car. Reverse parking is now available to me almost a no-brainer.
The sound is also thanks to the 3 pre-out connectors with 5V preamp and the terminals for 4 loudspeakers, perfectly fine. With an output power of 4x52W Although performance is there, but could be better.
Conclusion:
The Sony XAV-65 2DIN Moniceiver is not a bad car radio. But the radio reception, although Sony Tuner of a Digital Clarity Technology writes, just bad. As soon as the reception is poor, the radio is not looking around for another station or switch to another frequency in order, no, you have to make yourself. Too bad, I also think that the connection with my iPhone 5 is suboptimal and you Although the songs looks, but this can not be selected.
But there are also positive: on the one hand there's the simple installation, fast work thanks to good manual. The fine workmanship and the use of high quality materials speak for the device. Also the sound is fine, except for the bad radio reception once. The DVD playback works flawlessly and the image is mirror-free right and thanks to matte displays. The purist design has a not like, but I find it really good. The intuitive operation works very well.
Overall, I forgive 4 stars.
