Sony XA-V7W User Manual

Media Center/Receiver

XAV-7W

3-243-055-12(1)

Media Center/ Receiver

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. XAV-7W Serial No.

For installation and connections, see the supplied Installation/Connections manual. En ce qui concerne l’installation et les connexions, consulter le manuel d’Installation/Connexions fourni. Para obtener información sobre la instalación y las conexiones, consulte el manual de Instalación/ Conexiones suministrado.

US FR ES

XAV-7W

Warning

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: — Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. — Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Features .................................................................................................................... 4

Precautions ............................................................................................................... 5

Getting Started

Preparations ............................................................................................................. 6

Location of Controls ................................................................................................ 8

Basic Operation

Listening to Radio or CD/MD/”MG Memory Stick”.............................................10

Watching TV/Other Video Components................................................................12

Setting the Clock.................................................................................................... 14

Advanced Operation

FM/AM Reception

Reading the monitor and display

window......................................................15

Storing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) .............. 17

Storing stations manually ..........................19

Assigning a name to a station

(Station Memo).........................................20

Searching for a station by name (List)......22

CD/MD/”MG Memory Stick” Playback

Reading the monitor and display

window......................................................23

Repeat playback ..........................................25

Shuffle playback ..........................................26

Labeling a CD - Disc Memo (CD unit with

the CUSTOM FILE function).................. 27

Locating a disc by name (List)...................29

TV/Other Video Components

Storing channels .......................................... 30

Selecting the screen mode .......................... 31

Sound Settings

Dynamic Soundstage Organizer (DSO) ...32

Using the equalizer (EQ7) .......................... 33

Adjusting the sound characteristics

(BAS/TRE/BAL/FAD/SUB) .................35

Setting the low-pass filter (LPF)................36

Setting the high-pass filter (HPF)..............37

Setting the sound level for connected AUX

components............................................... 38

Other Functions

Sound and display settings........................39

Using the rotary commander.....................42

Other Features

Additional Information

Card remote commander precautions...... 44

About the liquid crystal display (LCD)

panel ..........................................................44

Replacing the lithium battery ....................44

If movement of the monitor has been

impeded during the monitor setting.....45

Dismounting the unit..................................45

Troubleshooting................................... 47

Specifications ....................................... 50

Features

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Media Center/Receiver. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

7-inch in-dash motorized TFT monitor

Innovative in-dash monitor design allows the unit to be mounted in a single DIN slot. At the touch of a button, a 7-inch wide-aspect-ratio screen slides out, for comfortable TV or DVD viewing. (Sony TV tuner unit and DVD changer system are optionally available.)

Sony bus control and FM/AM tuner

The built-in FM/AM tuner as well as an optional Sony CD/MD changer and MG Memory Stick system-up player can be conveniently operated from the unit. The XAV-7W is the ideal centerpiece for a sophisticated car audio/video system.

Built-in amp with 45 watts × 4

In spite of its compact size, the XAV-7W has 4 powerful amplifier channels delivering 45 watts each, for effortless music reproduction.

DSO creates a virtual soundstage

The DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer) developed by Sony improves the listening experience by creating a soundstage with “virtual speakers”. These are located right out front, not buried in the lower part of the doors. The result is clearer, more transparent sound.

EQ7 frequency curves

7 preprogrammed equalizer curves for various types of music can be selected at the press of a button. In addition, you can fine-tune each curve by adjusting the signal level in 7 frequency bands, to create your very own sound.

2 A/V inputs and 1 rear monitor output

Additional to optional TV tuner unit, up to 2 optional A/V devices can be connected simultaneously.

The “XM Ready” logo indicates that this product will control a Sony XM tuner module (sold separately). Please see your nearest authorized Sony dealer for details on the XM tuner module. For instructions on XM tuner operation, please refer to the XM tuner module’s included instruction manual.

Precautions

To avoid the risk of injury or accident, read the following precautions before installing and operating the unit.

On safety

Comply with your local traffic rules and regulations.

•

While driving –You must not watch or operate the monitor. It

may lead to distraction and cause an accident. Park your car in a safe place to watch the monitor and operate the unit.

•

While operating – Do not insert your hands, fingers or foreign object

into the unit while the monitor is functioning. It may cause injury or damage to the unit.

– Keep small articles out of the reach of children.

•

Do not touch the TV antenna and monitor at the same time during storms. You may get an electric shock.

•

If your car was parked in direct sunlight resulting in a considerable rise in temperature inside the car, allow the unit to cool off before operating it.

Preventing accidents

The TV/video pictures appear only after you park the car and set the parking brake. When the car starts moving, the TV/video pictures automatically disappear for safety reasons, after displaying the following caution.

PICTURE OFF

FOR

YOUR SAFETY

Do not operate equipment connected to the TV tuner unit or watch the monitor while driving. You may cause a traffic accident if your attention is distracted by the monitor.

• Do not use the CUSTOM FILE feature while driving, or perform any other function which could divert your attention from the road.

On installation

•

We recommend this unit should be installed by a qualified technician or service personnel – If you try to install this unit by yourself, refer to

the supplied “Installation/Connections” manual and read it carefully. Make sure to install this unit properly.

– Improper installation may cause battery drain or

a short circuit.

•

If the unit does not work properly, check the connections first (refer to the supplied “Installation/Connections” manual). If everything in order, check the fuse.

•

Replacing the fuse – When replacing the fuse, be sure to use only a

fuse of the same rating (ampere rating).

Fuse Fuse

– Using a different fuse or bridging the contacts

with wire is highly dangerous and can lead to serious damage.

•

Protect unit surface from damage – Do not expose the unit surface to chemicals such

as insecticide, hair spray, insect repellent, etc.

– Do not leave rubber or plastic materials in

contact with the unit for a long time. Otherwise the finish of the unit may be impaired, or deformation may occur.

•

When installing, be sure to turn the ignition key to off position. If the ignition is on and try to install this unit may cause battery drain or a short circuit.

•

When installing, be sure not to damage any car parts such as pipes, tubes, fuel tank or wiring by using a drill. It can cause a fire or an accident.

•

Moisture condensation If the ambient temperature of the unit changes rapidly, moisture condensation may occur inside the display window. Simply wait for a while, until the moisture evaporates and the unit returns to normal.

Installing location

•

Do not install this unit where: – the driver’s view will be obstructed when the

monitor is in either open or close position.

– the operation of the car or the airbag system will

be obstructed.

– It will obstruct the operation of the vehicle,

especially the steering wheel, shift lever or brake pedal.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Getting Started

Preparations

Resetting the unit

Notes

• When the Reset button is pushed, the time and all stored settings are lost and will have to be reprogrammed.

• The reset procedure takes about 10 seconds after the Reset button is pushed.

• When the reset procedure is completed, press OPEN/CLOSE and verify that the monitor opens up properly.

Notes

• The card remote commander cannot be used for opening up or closing the monitor.

• If movement of the monitor during opening or closing has been impeded by the gear shift lever or another obstacle, see “If movement of the monitor has been impeded during the monitor setting” (page 45).

Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you must reset the unit. Use a pointed object such as a ball point pen to push the Reset button. To avoid the possibility of damage, you should not use a needle or push the button too strongly.

Push Reset.

Reset button

DISC

SOURCE MODE ATT

SEEK

VOL

OFF

OPEN/ CLOSE

Opening up the monitor

Press OPEN/CLOSE on the monitor.

OPEN/CLOSE

The monitor slides out of the main unit, and the picture comes on.

Note

Do not move the monitor by hand.

Notes

• When the monitor is closed, MENU, LIST, and ENTER on the card remote commander cannot be used.

• If OPEN/CLOSE was pressed while the monitor was opening or closing, the monitor may not stop at the original angle. In such a case, press ANGLE –/+ to adjust the angle.

Adjusting the monitor angle

You can adjust the angle of the monitor for best viewing.

Press ANGLE –/+ repeatedly.

The buttons adjust monitor position in discrete steps.

ANGLE –/+

+ button: Monitor is tilted backward. – button: Monitor is tilted forward.

The adjustment is memorized, and the monitor will move to the same angle the next time it is opened up again after having been closed.

Closing the monitor

Press OPEN/CLOSE.

The monitor retracts into the unit, and you can use only the audio functions of the unit.

OPEN/CLOSE

Tip

If you have pressed OFF when opening up the monitor, you can press SOURCE to turn the picture on again.

*Warning when installing in a car

without an ACC (accessory) position on the ignition key

After turning off the ignition, be sure to press OFF on the unit for 2 seconds to turn off the clock display. Otherwise, the clock display does not turn off and this causes battery drain. To turn on the unit when it is turned off, press SOURCE on the unit. (You cannot turn on the unit with the card remote commander.)

OFF

Shutting down

• If you press OFF on the card remote commander while the monitor is opened up, the sound is turned off, and the unit switches to the standby mode, in which only the clock indication is shown.

• If you set the ignition key of the car to OFF, power to the unit is automatically turned off.*

Location of Controls

Main unit

Monitor closed

1 DISC –/+ buttons 2 Reset button 3 Sensor for card remote commander 4 VOL (volume adjust) –/+ buttons 5 SEEK/AMS –/+ buttons

* Warning when installing in a car without an ACC (accessory) position on the ignition key

After turning off the ignition, be sure to press OFF on the unit for 2 seconds to turn off the clock display. Otherwise, the clock display does not turn off and this causes battery drain.

6 Display window 7 OFF (Standby/Power off) button* 8 OPEN/CLOSE button 9 ATT button 0 MODE button qa SOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD/MD/VIDEO or TV)

button

Monitor opened up

1 ANGLE (monitor angle adjust) –/+ buttons 2 Sensor for card remote commander

Card remote commander

The unit can be operated with the card remote commander. For safety, stop the car before using the card remote commander, or have a passenger operate it.

4 5

6 7

1 DSPL (display mode change) button 2 Number buttons 3 DSO button 4 MENU button 5 SOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD/MD/AUX) button 6 B/b SEEK/AMS –/+ buttons 7 SOUND button 8 OFF (Standby/Power off) button 9 VOL (volume adjust) +/– buttons

0 qa qs qd

0 EQ7 button qa MODE button qs LIST button qd V/v DISC +/– buttons qf ENTER button qg ATT button

Note

If the unit is turned off by pressing OFF for 2 seconds, it cannot be operated with the card remote commander unless SOURCE on the unit is pressed to activate the unit first.

Tip

See “Replacing the lithium battery” for details on how to replace the battery (page 44).

Basic Operation

Listening to Radio or CD/MD/”MG Memory Stick”

Listening to the radio

Note

Listening to radio or CD/MD/”MG Memory Stick” is possible regardless of the monitor setting (opened or closed).

1 Select tuner.

With each press of SOURCE, the selection is switched in the order: FM/AM t CD* t MD*/MS* t TV*.

* Displayed only if respective optional component is connected.

2 Select desired band.

With each press of MODE, the selection is switched in the order: FM1 t FM2 t FM3 t AM1 t AM2.

3 Select desired station.

Using auto tuning

Press SEEK/AMS –/+ lightly until the desired station is received.

Using manual tuning

For details, see “Storing stations manually” (page 19).

Tip

The power antenna will extend automatically while you select the radio reception.

Listening to CD/MD/”MG Memory Stick”

1 Select CD, MD, or MS

With each press of the SOURCE button, the selection is switched in the order: FM/AM t CD* t MD*/MS* t TV*.

* Displayed only if respective optional component is connected.

Adjust volume

3 Select a

disc.

Press V or v on the card remote commander to select a disc (page 9).

Preparation: To listen CDs, MDs, or “MG Memory Sticks” on this unit, an optional Sony CD/MD changer and/or MG Memory Stick system-up player must be connected to the connection box.

2 Select changer.

With each press of the MODE button, the selection is switched in the order:

CD: CD1 t CD2 t CD3 t ... MD: MD1 t MD2 t MD3 t ...

ANGLE

Locating a desired spot (manual search)

Hold down SEEK/AMS –/+ and release it at the desired spot.

Locating the start of a track (Automatic Music Sensor [AMS])

Press SEEK/AMS –/+ lightly once for each track you want to skip.

Cautions when connecting MGS-X1 and MD unit(s)

This unit recognizes MGS-X1 as an MD unit.

• When you want to play MGS-X1, press SOURCE to select “MS” or “MD.” If “MS” appears in the source display, MGS-X1 starts to play. If “MD” appears in the source display, press MODE to select “MS”, to start playback.

• When you want to play an MD unit, press SOURCE to select “MD” or “MS.” If your desired MD unit appears in the source display, it starts to play. If “MS” or another MD unit appears in the source display, press MODE to select your desired MD unit, to start playback.

Watching TV/Other Video Components

Watching TV

Preparation: To view TV programs on this unit, an

optional Sony TV tuner unit XT-63V must be connected to the connection box.

1 Open up the monitor (page 6).

2 Select TV.

With each press of SOURCE, the selection is switched in the order: FM1 t CD* t MD*/MS* t TV*. Pressing MODE when “TV” is selected switches the selection in the order: TV1* t TV2* t VIDEO1 t VIDEO2.

Displayed only if respective optional component is connected.

Adjust volume

OFF

3 Select a channel.

Using auto tuning

Open up/Close the monitor

Press SEEK/AMS –/+ lightly until the desired channel is received.

Watching other video components

Preparation: To view DVDs on this unit, an optional

Sony DVD changer system must be connected to the connection box.

1 Open up the monitor (page 6).

2 Select VIDEO1 or VIDEO2.

Displayed only if respective optional component is connected.

ANGLE

Setting the Clock

This unit uses 12-hour time indication. To set the clock, use the card remote commander while the monitor is open.

B/b

V/v

ENTER

Tip

When “Dual Information” is set to “on”, the time is always displayed (page 39).

Press MENU.

Press V or v to select “Clock”.

Clock

Press ENTER.

Clock

1:00

1 Press V or v to set the hours. 2 Press b to move to the minutes, and pressV or v to set the

minutes.

V: increases the value v: decreases the value

Press ENTER.

The regular display appears again.

Advanced Operation

FM/AM Reception

Reading the monitor and display window

Standby mode

When the unit is in standby mode with only the clock indication shown, pressing SOURCE shows the selected source on the monitor or the display window.

Note

When the monitor is open, DSPL on the card remote commander cannot be used during radio reception.

Information on the selected source is shown on the monitor or display window (when monitor is closed).

Monitor indication during radio reception

4 5

M1F

No.

6977MHz

AIONTST

DSO EQ7

New

LOUD

Age

1 0:30

1 Source type and frequency band 2 Preset number (1 - 6) 3 Frequency 4 Station memo (name of station, etc.)

5 Pictograms

6 Graphics display

7 Clock indication

Notes

• Up to 8 characters. (Only upper-case characters are available.)

• “........” appears when no name assigned.

Various settings are shown as pictograms. Example) ST: Stereo reception LOUD: “Loudness” is set to “on”

Normally, the current settings for DSO (page 32) and EQ7 (page 33) are shown here. Pressing LIST on the card remote commander brings up a list of stored stations (page 22). While setting the equalizer curve, the graphic equalizer is shown (page 34).

When “Dual Information” is set to “on”, the time is also shown (page 39).

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FM/AM Reception

Note

The following information is not shown on the display window:

• List display

• Menu display

Display window indication during radio reception

12 3

1 Source type and frequency band 2 Preset number 3 Frequency/clock/ATT status/station name

When “Dual Information” is set to “on”, the time is shown here (page 39). “ATT” is shown constantly while attenuation is on.

By pressing the following buttons on the card remote commander , the corresponding information can be called up in fields 1 - 3.

DSPL: Displays the name stored by the Station Memo function

(page 20).

DSO: Displays the virtual speakers setting by the DSO (Dynamic

Soundstage Organizer) function (page 32). The setting changes with each press of the button.

EQ7: Displays the preprogrammed equalizer curve setting by the

EQ7 function (page 33). The setting changes with each press of the button.

SOUND: Displays the sound characteristics (bass, treble, balance,

fader and subwoofer) settings (page 35). The displayed setting item changes with each press of the button, and the B and b buttons can be used to change the setting.

MODE

SOURCE

1-6

B/b

V/v

ENTER

Storing stations automatically — Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

You can have the unit automatically select stations with the strongest signals in the selected band and store these in the order of their frequency. 6 stations each can be stored in the FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2 bands, resulting in a total of 18 FM stations and 12 AM stations.

Follow the steps below with the card remote commander while the monitor is open.

Press SOURCE to switch to radio reception.

Press MODE to select the frequency band in

which you want to store stations.

Notes

• When there are not enough broadcast

stations or when the signal is weak, automatic storing may not be performed.

• When a preset station number is shown

on the monitor, stations will be stored in subsequent numbers.

With each press of the button, the unit cycles through the bands in the following order:

FM1 t FM2 t FM3 t AM1 t AM2

Press MENU.

Press V or v to select “BTM” (Best Tuning

Memory).

BTM

Press ENTER.

“BTM” flashes, and strong stations in the selected band are memorized in the order of their frequency.

When the storing process is completed, the regular display appears again.

FM/AM Reception

To listen to stored stations

In radio reception, press the number buttons or V and v to select the desired station.

When you cannot receive stored stations, such as when driving in a different area

Lightly press B or b. The unit automatically searches for a station and stops when one is found. Continue this process until you have found a station you want to listen to.

If the station search stops very often, you can restrict the search to strong stations only, by selecting the local mode as follows. Follow the steps below with the card remote commander while the monitor is open.

Press MENU in radio reception.

Press V or v to select “Local Seek”.

Press b to select “on”, and press

ENTER.

You can now search for local stations by lightly pressing B or b.

When there is noise during stereo reception

Selecting mono reception as follows may improve the sound. Follow the steps below with the card remote commander while the monitor is open.

Press MENU in FM radio reception.

Press V or v to select “Mono”.

Press b to select “on”, and press

ENTER.

To return to normal reception Select “off” in step 3.

Automatically adjusting reception bandwidth (IF Auto mode)

When reception conditions deteriorate while listening to a stereo broadcast, automatic bandwidth limiting may result in a switch to mono. You can enable stereo reception also under such conditions. Follow the steps below with the card remote commander while the monitor is open.

To return to normal reception

Select “off” in step 3.

Press MENU in FM radio reception.

Press the V or v to select “IF”.

Press b to select “Wide”, and press

ENTER.

Note

When “IF Auto” is set to “Wide”, there may be increased noise during reception.

Storing stations manually

1-6

You can also store manually desired stations in memory.

Press SOURCE to switch to radio reception.

B/b

SOURCE

Note

When a station is stored in a number button where another station is already stored in the same band, the previous content will be overwritten.

Tips

•You can store 6 stations each in the

FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2 bands, resulting in a total of 18 FM stations and 12 AM stations.

• If you know the frequency of the

station you want to listen to, press and hold B or b to locate the approximate frequency, then press B or b repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning).

ENTER

Press MODE to select the frequency band in

which you want to store stations.

With each press of the button, the unit cycles through the bands in the following order:

FM1 t FM2 t FM3 t AM1 t AM2

Lightly press B or b.

The unit automatically searches for stations and stops when one is found. Continue to search until the desired station is found.

Hold down the desired number button for

more than 2 seconds until the indication “Memory” (on monitor) or “MEM” (on display window) is shown.

M1F

No.

6977MHz

ryoMem

The number of the selected number button is shown, and the station is stored in that button.

FM/AM Reception

Assigning a name to a station (Station Memo)

When you have assigned a name to a broadcast station, the name will be shown while the station is being received. Up to 62 station names can be stored, and each name can be up to 8 characters long.

Tips

• Each press of the V button cycles through A t B t C t ... Z t 0 t 1 t 2 t ... t 9 t + t - t * t / t \ t > t < t . t u (space). The v button cycles in the opposite order.

• Holding down the V or v button moves quickly through the character selection.

• Only upper-case characters are available.

• Select u to insert a space between characters.

• When you have made a mistake, press the B button until the character flashes and then enter the correct character.

B/b

V/v

ENTER

Follow the steps below with the card remote commander while the monitor is open.

Receive the station to which you want to

assign a name, and press MENU.

Press V or v to select “Name Edit”.

N ame Ed i t

Press ENTER.

N ame Ed i t

Press V or v to select the character, and press

b to move to the next character.

N ame Ed i t

To insert a space, press b again.

Repeat step 4 until all desired characters are

input. Then press ENTER.

The regular display appears again.

Deleting a name

Press MENU in tuner mode.

Press V or v to select “Name Delete”.

N ame De l e t e

Press ENTER.

Press V or v to select the station name to

delete.

N ame De l e t e

BBC R

Press and hold ENTER for more than 2 seconds.

The name for the selected station is deleted. To delete other station names, repeat steps 4 - 5.

Tip

When all stored names are deleted, the regular display appears automatically.

Press MENU twice.

The regular display appears again.

FM/AM Reception

V/v

Note

Reception frequency is displayed on the station name list screen when no name is assigned.

LIST

ENTER

Searching for a station by name (List)

When names have been assigned to broadcast stations, you can search for them by name. For information on how to assign names, see page 20.

To activate list display, follow the steps below with the card remote commander while the monitor is open.

Press LIST in tuner mode.

The list display of preset station names appears.

M1F

89 99 07

.6 .8 .2

1:300

LOUD

0 0 0

4 5 6

LIST

No.

1977MHz

CR1BB

1BBCR1 2BBCR2 3

ABC 1

Tips

•To cancel the station selection, press LIST before step 3.

• The indication “Bb“ is used to indicate the currently received station.

Press V or v to select the desired station.

Press ENTER.

When the selection is completed, the regular display appears again.

CD/MD/”MG Memory Stick” Playback

Preparation: To listen CDs, MDs, or “MG Memory Sticks” on this unit, an optional Sony CD/MD changer and/or MG Memory Stick system-up player must be connected to the connection box.

Standby mode

When the unit is in standby mode with only the clock indication shown, pressing SOURCE shows the selected source on the monitor or the display window.

*1 When pressing DSPL, “NO Disc

Name”, “NO Album Name”, “NO Track Name”, or “NO ID3 Tag” indicates that there is no disc name,

album name, track name, or ID3 tag. *2 Labeling a CD (page 27). *3 “LP2” or “LP4” is displayed only

when an optional MD unit with the

MDLP function is connected, and an

MDLP disc is played. *4 “MP3” is displayed only when an

optional MP3 compatible CD unit is

connected, and an MP3 file is played.

Notes

• Some characters cannot be displayed.

Characters and signs which cannot be displayed appear as “*”.

• For some CD TEXT discs with very

many characters, information may not scroll. Or information may not be displayed.

• This unit cannot display the artist

name for each track of a CD TEXT disc or an album.

Tip

When Auto Scroll is set to off, and the disc/track/album is changed, the disc/ track/album name does not scroll.

Reading the monitor and display window

Information on the selected source is shown on the monitor or display window (when monitor is closed).

Monitor indication during CD playback

CD1 D I SC

5 6

1 Source type and changer number 2 Disc number/Album number (only when an MP3 file is

played)

3 Track number 4 Play time 5 Disc name* 6 Pictograms*3*

Various settings are shown as pictograms. Example)

: Track

: Album : Disc

: Changer

7 Graphics display

Normally, the current settings for DSO (page 32) and EQ7 (page 33) are shown here. Pressing LIST on the card remote commander brings up a list of disc names (page 29). While setting the equalizer curve, the graphic equalizer is shown (page 34).

8 Clock indication

When “Dual Information” is set to “on”, the time is also shown (page 39).

1*2

23 4

RTACK

1225.4

Disc

Name

REP LOUD

DSO EQ7

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New

Age

10:30

CD/MD/”MG Memory Stick” Playback

Note

The following information is not shown in the display window:

• List display

• Menu display

Tip

For MP3 file playback:

• Disc and album number is not available.

• Album name, ID3 tag can also be displayed with pressing DSPL button.

Display window indication during CD playback

13245

1 Source type and changer number 2 Disc number 3 Track number 4 Play time

When “Dual Information” is set to “on”, the time is shown here (page 39). “ATT” is shown constantly while attenuation is on.

5 Clock/ATT status/disc name

By pressing the following buttons on the card remote commander , the corresponding information can be called up in fields 1 - 5.

DSPL: Displays disc name, track name with each press of the

button when available (page 27).

DSO: Displays the virtual speakers setting by the DSO (Dynamic

Soundstage Organizer) function (page 32). The setting changes with each press of the button.

EQ7: Displays the preprogrammed equalizer curve setting by the

EQ7 function (page 33). The setting changes with each press of the button.

SOUND: Displays the sound characteristics (bass, treble, balance,

fader and subwoofer) settings (page 35). The displayed setting item changes with each press of the button, and B and b can be used to change the value.

*When the track number is more than 99 and the play time

is over 100 minutes, the play time is not displayed correctly.

Example) Track number: 100, Play time: 123.59

Display window indication: 10023.59

Repeat playback

REP

Note

The repeat playback cannot be used for “MG Memory Sticks”.

You can repeatedly play back the current track, or all tracks on the current album/disc.

REPEAT••TRACK: Repeat of current track REPEAT

REPEAT

••ALBUM: Repeat of current album (during playback of

MP3 files)

••DISC: Repeat of current disc

Pressing the number button 1 (REP) during CD or MD playback selects the repeat playback mode.

With each press of the button, the monitor indication cycles through the following settings.

REPEAT••TRACK REPEAT••ALBUM

REPEAT

To cancel repeat playback

••off REPEAT••DISC

Select “REPEAT••off”.

CD/MD/”MG Memory Stick” Playback

Shuffle playback

SHUF

Tip

During shuffle playback, the same track may be played more than once.

Notes

• The shuffle playback cannot be used for “MG Memory Sticks”.

• “SHUFFLE••All” does not enable random sequencing of CD and MD sources.

• “SHUFFLE••All” can be selected when 2 or more optional changers of the same media are connected.

You can play back all tracks on the current album/disc or all discs in the changer in random order.

SHUFFLE••ALBUM: Shuffle playback of current album (during

playback of MP3 files)

SHUFFLE SHUFFLE

••DISC: Shuffle playback of current disc

••CHANGER: Shuffle playback of all discs in current

changer

SHUFFLE

••ALL: Shuffle playback of all discs or albums in current

source (CD or MD).

Pressing the number button 2 (SHUF) during CD or MD playback selects the shuffle playback mode.

With each press of the button, the monitor indication cycles through the following settings.

SHUFFLE••ALBUM SHUFFLE••DISC

SHUFFLE••

off

SHUFFLE••

ALL

SHUFFLE••

CHANGER

To cancel shuffle playback

Select “SHUFFLE••off”.

B/b

V/v

ENTER

Tips

• Each press of the V button cycles through A t B t C t ... Z t 0 t 1 t 2 t ... t 9 t + t - t * t / t \ t > t < t . t u (space). The v button cycles in the opposite order.

• Holding down the V or v button moves quickly through the character selection.

• Only upper-case characters are available.

• Select u to insert a space between characters.

• When you have made a mistake, press the B button until the character flashes and then enter the correct character.

Labeling a CD - Disc Memo (CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function)

What is a Custom File?

This feature allows you to store a title for a CD and display it every time the disc is played. When you use an optional available Sony CD changer compatible with the Custom File feature, each CD can have a name of up to 8 characters, and you can use the Disc Memo and List functions.

Follow the steps below with the card remote commander while the monitor is open.

CAUTION

Do not use the CUSTOM FILE feature while driving, or perform any other function which could divert your attention from the road.

Press MENU during CD playback.

Press V or v to select “Name Edit”.

N ame Ed i t

Press ENTER.

N ame Ed i t

Press V or v to select the character, and press

b to move to the next character.

Note

Repeat/shuffle play is suspended until the Name Edit is complete.

N ame Ed i t

To insert a space, press b again.

Repeat step 4 until all desired characters are

input. Then press ENTER.

The regular display appears again.

CD/MD/”MG Memory Stick” Playback

Deleting a name

Press MENU while selecting CD unit with

CUSTOM FILE function.

Press V or v to select “Name Delete”.

N ame De l e t e

Press ENTER.

Press V or v to select the disc name to delete.

N ame

Press and hold ENTER for more than 2 seconds.

The name is deleted. To delete other disc names, repeat steps 4 - 5.

De l e te

BAC

Press MENU twice.

The regular display appears again.

LIST

Locating a disc by name (List)

In the following cases, you can select a disc by name.

• CDs using Disc Memo (page 27)

• MDs

• CDs using CD TEXT information, when you play CD TEXT disc on a CD unit with CD TEXT function.

To activate list display, follow the steps below with the card remote commander while the monitor is open.

V/v

ENTER

Note

The following indications may appear on the disc name list screen.

• “– – – – – – – –”: No disc inserted.

• “········”: No name assigned.

• “????????”: Disc information has not been read yet.

Tip

To cancel the disc selection, press LIST before step 3.

Press LIST while playing a disc in the CD/MD

changer.

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REP LOUD

LIST

The list display of disc names appears.

Press V or v to select the desired disc.

Press ENTER.

Playback starts.

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TV/Other Video Components

Preparation: To view TV programs on this unit, an optional Sony TV tuner unit XT-63V must be connected to the connection box.

MODE

SOURCE

Tips

• Storing desired channels beforehand makes it easy to select a program for viewing.

•You can store 6 stations each in the TV1 and TV2 bands, resulting in a total of 12 stations.

• When no button is operated for about 5 seconds, the regular display appears again.

• The LIST function can be used for TV as well as radio reception.

B/b

V/v

ENTER

Storing channels

Follow the steps below with the card remote commander while the monitor is open.

Press SOURCE to select “TV” or “VIDEO”.

When “VIDEO” is displayed, go to step 2.

Press MODE to switch between “TV1” and

“TV2”.

Press MENU.

Press V or v to select “Auto Memory”.

A uto Memory

Press ENTER.

“Auto Memory” flashes, and strong stations are memorized in the order of their frequency.

When the storing process is completed, the regular display appears again.

TV operation

Selection/search Operation steps

Selecting a channel

Store a channel manually

Assign name to a TV station

Press SOURCE to select “TV” or “VIDEO”. Press MODE to select “TV1” or “TV2”. Press number buttons 1 - 6 or V and v.

1 Press SOURCE to select “TV” or “VIDEO”. 2 Press MODE to switch between “TV1” and

“TV2”.

3 Proceed steps 3 and 4 of “Storing stations

manually” (page 19).

Proceed steps described in “Assigning a name to a station” (page 20). (Receive “TV1” or “TV2” in step 1.)

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Sony XA-V7W User Manual

Table of Contents

Features

Precautions

Getting Started

Preparations

Location of Controls

Basic Operation

Listening to Radio or CD/MD/”MG Memory Stick”

Watching TV/Other Video Components

Setting the Clock

Advanced Operation

FM/AM Reception

Reading the monitor and display window

Storing stations automatically — Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

Storing stations manually

Assigning a name to a station (Station Memo)

Searching for a station by name (List)

CD/MD/”MG Memory Stick” Playback

Reading the monitor and display window

Repeat playback

Shuffle playback

Labeling a CD - Disc Memo (CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function)

Locating a disc by name (List)

TV/Other Video Components

Storing channels