Sony XVM-B62 User Manual

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Mobile Monitor
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
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. XVM-B62 Serial No.
US
FR
XVM-B62
2006 Sony Corporation

Warning

Welcome!

For the customers in the United States
This product contains mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated if sold in the United States. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org).
Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position
After turning the ignition off, be sure to press (POWER) to turn off the unit. Otherwise, the display does not turn off and this causes battery drain.
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Mobile Monitor.
• PAL or NTSC color system compatible
• Wide, Zoom, and Full screen modes available, in addition to the normal screen mode.
• The low reflection liquid crystal panel reduces the glare from outside lighting sources.
• Adjustable brightness control, according to lighting conditions
• Backlight dimmer control produces sharp contrast image, free from reversed or blurred colors.
•2 Video inputs are provided for connecting a video player and video game.
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Table of contents

Warning ................................................. 2
Welcome! ............................................... 2
Precautions............................................ 4
Location of controls ............................. 6
Operation
Changing the menu settings .............. 7
Connections
Installation diagram ............................ 8
Connection diagram ............................ 9
Additional Information
Attaching and detaching the
monitor............................................ 10
Maintenance ....................................... 11
Specifications ...................................... 12
Troubleshooting ................................. 12
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Precautions

To avoid the risk of serious 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, the driver must not watch or operate the monitor. It may lead to distraction and cause an accident. Park the car in a safe place when the driver watch and operate the monitor.
Watching video pictures
DRIVE MODE
The video pictures appear only after you park the car and set the parking brake. When the car starts moving, the video pictures automatically disappear after displaying the following caution.
Do not operate equipment connected to the monitor or watch the monitor while driving.
The caution above appears only when the monitor is installed on the dashboard.
• After installing
- Take care not to bump your head against the unit when getting up from the back seat.
- Do not leave the monitor under direct sunlight for a long period of time.
On installation
• Installing this unit requires technical expertise. This unit should be installed by a qualified technician or service personnel.
• If you try to install this unit by yourself, do it properly, referring to the installation and wiring diagrams in this operating manual. Improper installation may result in fire or electric shock.
• Before installation, be sure to turn the ignition switch to the OFF position or take the key out. Installing this unit with the ignition on may cause battery drain or a short circuit.
• Do not damage any pipes, tubes, the fuel tank or electric wiring when installing this unit. This can cause a fire. If you drill a hole in car panels, make sure that any hidden car parts will not be damaged.
• Do not use any nuts or bolts for safety devices such as steering linkage, fuel supply or braking systems. This can cause a fire or an accident.
• Take care to prevent cords and wires from getting tangled or crimped in the moving portion of a seat rail.
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Where to install
Before installing this unit, please check your local traffic rules and regulations.
Do not install this unit where:
- It will obstruct the driver’s view.
- It will obstruct the operation of the airbag system.
- It will obstruct the operation of the vehicle, especially the steering wheel, shift lever, or brake pedal.
-A driver or passengers may injure themselves when getting into or out of the car.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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Location of controls

Monitor
2
1
1 INPUT/ button
Press to select the desired input source, VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2.
2 DIMMER/
Press to select the dimmer On/Off.
3 MENU button 4 POWER button
button
3
4
6
The default settings are underlined.

Operation

Changing the menu settings

You can adjust the display settings manually.
MENU
1 Press (MENU).
The “Picture” screen appears.
Picture 32
Press+/-,or MENU.
The setting value of the item selected appears in this area.
Each time you press (MENU), the setting screen changes in the following sequence:
Picture t Brightness t Color t Hue* t Video Adjust t Mode t Blue Back t Select NTSC or PAL System t Menu Off
* Appears only when the NTSC color
system is selected.
2 Press or to adjust to the
desired setting.
See the following for the setting options.
Picture Settable range: 0 to 63 (default setting is “36”)
Adjusting the contrast.
Brightness Settable range: 0 to 63 (default setting is “30”)
Adjusting the brightness.
Color Settable range: 0 to 63 (default setting is “34”)
Adjusting the color.
Hue
Adjust this if the picture is reddish or greenish. The default setting is “CTR (center)”. ”Hue” is displayed for NTSC system only.
Video Adjust
Resetting the picture, brightness and colour setting at single operation.
Note
Input channel, color system for the input video signal (PAL/NTSC), screen mode, and blue background setting will not be reset when you reset the adjustments.
Mode Full, Normal, Wide, Zoom
Setting the screen mode. Full: An image with an aspect ratio of 4
to 3 enlarged to the left and right edges of the screen (regular image).
Normal: An image with an aspect ratio of 4
to 3.
Wide: An image with an aspect ratio of 4
to 3, with only the left and right sides of the image being enlarged to fill the screen.
Zoom: An image with an aspect ratio of 4
to 3 enlarged to the left and right edges of the screen, with the overflowing parts (top and bottom) cut off to fill the screen.
Blue Back On, Off
Setting the blue background screen.
Select NTSC or PAL System NTSC, PAL
Usually it is not necessary to change this setting because this unit automatically determines the color system depending on the signal type. Select either NTSC or PAL depending on the system of your local area when the picture is distorted.
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Connections

Installation diagram

Refer to the installation diagram and ask a qualified technician for the installation of the unit.
Front Left speaker
Mobile Monitor
Rear Left speaker
Subwoofer
Rear Right speaker
Be sure to securely fasten all equipment to the car chassis, etc., to prevent them moving while your car is in motion.
Tweeter Left
Head unit
Tweeter Right
Front Right speaker
Notes
• All equipment other than one Mobile Monitor is optional.
• To attach the monitor using the supplied collar, consult the store you purchased this unit or your nearest Sony dealer.
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Connection diagram

Refer to the connection diagram for the proper connections.
Mobile monitor XVM-B62 (6.2-inch wide color LCD Monitor)
Video in cable (3 m)
To the parking brake switch cord (see page 10) (To a metal surface of the car chassis when you attach the monitor to the headrest)
To a metal surface of the car chassis
Black
Black
Light green
To the +12 V power terminal which is energized in the accessory position of the ignition key switch
DVD player, video CD player, etc.
Fuse (10 A)Red
L/C filter
VIDEO 1 IN
VIDEO 2 IN
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