Sony XVM-R75 User Manual

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Overhead Monitor

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the top 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-R75 Serial No.

XVM-R75

 2002 Sony Corporation

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.

Table of Contents

Welcome! .................................................................................................................................. 4

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

Location of Controls ............................................................................................................... 7

Operation

Opening the Display Monitor ........................................................................................... 9

Setting the Screen Mode .................................................................................................. 10

Selecting the Input Source ............................................................................................... 11

Changing the Display settings ........................................................................................ 12

Adjusting the Volume ...................................................................................................... 14

Connections

Installation diagram ......................................................................................................... 15

Connection diagram ......................................................................................................... 16

Additional Information

Maintenance ...................................................................................................................... 18

Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 20

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 21

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Overhead Monitor.

• You can select PAL or NTSC color system.

• In addition to normal screen mode, full screen and zoom screen modes are also available.

• The low reflection liquid crystal panel reduces the glare from outside lighting sources.

• You can manually adjust the brightness of the display according to the prevailing light conditions of the surroundings.

• The backlighting control (DIMMER) produces sharp contrast images free from reversed or blurred colors.

• This unit has 3 Audio/Video input, 1 Audio/Video output, and 7.5 V DC output terminals for connecting a video player, video game, and additional monitor.

• You can use wired headphones and infrared wireless headphones with this unit.

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.

- The driver must not use the headphones. It may lead to distraction and cause an accident.

Park the car in a safe place when the driver watch and operate the monitor, or use headphones.

• When operating

- Do not hang onto the monitor.

- Do not insert your hands, fingers or foreign objects into the unit while the monitor is functioning. It may cause injury or damage to the unit.

- Take care not to bump your head against the unit when getting up from the back seat.

- Take extra care not to wind the wire of the headphones around your neck avoiding injury or suffocation in the event of a sudden movement of the vehicle.

- Keep small articles out of the reach of children.

On installation

• Installing this unit requires technical expertise. This unit should be installed by 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 a fire or an 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 the 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. Follow the diagram below to install this unit in a suitable position in your car.

Approximately 150 mm (5 15/16 in.)

Approximately 300 mm (11 13/16 in.)

Do not install this unit where:

- It will obstruct the driver's view when the monitor is in either the open or closed position.

- 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.

Before installing

Make sure that the POWER SELECT switch is set to the correct position. A: If your car has an accesory position on the ignition key. B: If your car has no accesory position on the ignition key.

When the POWER SELECT switch is set to B

The (OPEN/CLOSE) on the Overhead monitor turns the power on. You cannot turn on the power by the (POWER) on the card remote commander. However, when the power is already on, you can operate the unit with the card remote commander.

Note

When you get out of the car, be sure to turn off the power by the (OPEN/CLOSE) on the Overhead monitor, or the (POWER) on the card remote commander. If the power is left on, it will cause battery drain.

Receptor for the card remote commander

Location of Controls

Monitor

1 Receptor for the card remote

commander

2 OPEN/CLOSE button 9

Press to open and close the monitor.

3 MENU button 12, 13

Press to adjust the various display settings.

4 M/m buttons

5 MODE button 10

Press to change the screen mode.

6 INPUT button 11

Press to select the input source.

7 DIMMER button 12, 13

Press to set the dimmer function on and off.

8 Headphone jacks (stereo mini) 14

Connect headphones to these jacks.

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Card remote commander RM-X123

9 ATT button 14

Press to quickly attenuate the volume.

0 MODE button 10

Press to change the screen mode.

qa INPUT button 11

Press to select the input source.

Tip

Refer to “Replacing the lithium battery” for details on how to replace the batteries (page

18).

qs POWER button 9 qd MENU button 12, 13

Press to adjust the various display settings.

qf VOL (volume) +/– buttons 14

Press to adjust the volume.

F/f buttons

Operation

Opening the Display Monitor

POWER

OPEN/CLOSE

Press (POWER) on the card remote commander.

The display monitor automatically opens and the power is turned on.

Operating with the unit

Press (OPEN/CLOSE) on the unit. The display monitor automatically opens and the power is turned on.

Closing the Display Monitor back in its enclosure

Press (POWER) on the card remote commander or (OPEN/CLOSE) on the unit again.

Notes

•Do not obstruct the movement of the LCD panel. It may cause damage to the driver monitor or the gear mechanism of the unit.

•If the display monitor's angle is forcibly changed due to any shock, first close the monitor by pressing (OPEN/CLOSE), then open it again. Do not try to open or close the monitor manually as a malfunction may result.

Tip

The LCD panel closes automatically when the ignition key is turned OFF.

Setting the Screen Mode

Zoom

FullFull

In addition to normal screen mode, full screen and zoom screen modes are also available.

MODE

Press (MODE) repeatedly.

The current mode is displayed on the screen first. Each time the button is pressed, the screen mode swiches in the following sequence:

NormalNormal

Normal (regular) screen

An image with an aspect ratio of 4 to 3 (regular image).

Full screen

An image with an aspect ratio of 4 to 3 enlarged to the left and right edges of the screen.

Zoom

Zoom screen

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.

The screen mode is set after 5 seconds without pressing (MODE).

Tip

Images may appear coarse-grained when viewed in the zoom screen mode.

Selecting the Input Source

You can select the input source and color system.

F/f

INPUT

V/v

INPUT

1 Press (INPUT) to select the input source, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3.

Each time you press (INPUT), the indication changes as follows:

B VIDEO 1 B VIDEO 2 B VIDEO 3

2 Press F or f to select PAL or NTSC color system.

Press either button within 5 seconds after selecting the input source. The item will be canceled after 5 seconds without pressing one of these buttons.

When NTSC Video is selected

VIDEO1 NTSC

Operating with the unit

Press (INPUT) repeatedly on the unit to select the input source. Then press V or v to select PAL or NTSC.

When PAL Video is selected

VIDEO1 PAL

Changing the Display settings

You can adjust the display settings manually if the display is hard to see from the position where you are seated.

F/f

V/v MENU DIMMER

1 Press (MENU).

The “Picture” screen appears.

Picture

or MENU

vV,

Each time you press (MENU), the setting screen changes in the following sequence:

B Picture B Brightness B Color

Menu Off*b Video Adjust (Reset) b Hue (NTSC only) b

*It returns to normal screen.

2 Press F or f to adjust to the desired setting.

When “Picture” is selected When “Brightness” is selected

Picture

or MENU

vV,

Press f to decrease the contrast

Press F to increase the contrast

Brightness

vV,

Press f to darken the picture

or MENU

Press F to brighten the picture

When “Color” is selected When “Hue” is selected (NTSC ONLY)

Displayed only

Color

vV,

Press f for less color intensity

or MENU

Press F for more color intensity

Hue

vV,

Press f to decrease the saturation

or MENU

CTR

Press F to increase the saturation

when is in the middle of the bar.

When “Video Adjust” is selected

Video Adjust;

vV,

Reset

or MENU

“Picture”, “Brightness”, “Color” and “Hue” settings will be reset to the factory preset level.

Operating with the unit

Press (MENU) repeatedly on the unit to select the setting you want to change. Then press

V or v to adjust the setting.

Setting the dimmer function on

Press (DIMMER) on the unit to set the dimmer function on. The brightness of the screen will be adjusted automatically.

To cancel the dimmer function

Press (DIMMER) again.

Adjusting the Volume

You can adjust the volume of the wired headphones and the connected equipment with the supplied card remote commander.

ATT

VOL (volume) +/–

Press (VOL)(+) or (VOL)(–) on the card remote commander.

Quickly attenuating the sound

Press (ATT) on the card remote commander.

ATT On

To restore the previous volume level

Press (ATT) again.

Connecting headphones

There are two output jacks (mini phono plug) for wired headphones on the unit. Adjust the volume using the (VOL)(+) or (VOL)(–) on the card remote commander.

Using wireless headphones

You can use infrared wireless headphones, MDR-IF5000 (optional) with the unit. Please refer to the operating instructions for MDR-IF5000.

Note

The volume of the wireless headphones cannot be adjusted with the supplied card remote commander. Use the volume control on the wireless headphones.

Connections

Installation diagram

Refer to the installation diagram and ask a qualified technician for the installation of the unit.

Rear Left speaker

Handycam

Subwoofer

Overhead Monitor

DVD changer

Front Left speaker

Rear Right speaker

Tweeter Left

Master unit

Tweeter Right

Front Right speaker

Connection box

Game player

Note

All the equipment other than Overhead Monitor and Connection Box are optional.

Connection diagram

RLV

Refer to the connection diagram for the proper connections. You can make connections shown in A area. Please ask a qualified technician for the other connections.

Master unit (optional)

RCA pin cord (optional)

To Headrest Monitor XVM-H6 (optional)

RCA pin cord (optional)

To AUX IN

5 m

Audio output

Stereo Mini jack

Output (IR)

Remote Commander Signal receiver cord

Video output

Audio L/R/

Red

Video Input 1

Yellow

White

0.2 m

To Speakers/Amplifier/Subwoofer (optional)

0.1 m

0.5 m

0.1 m (Black)

Note

0.1 m

Without a ground, noise may occur on pictures.

0.2 m

Power remote cord Max.Supply current (0.3A)

* To REMOTE IN on

the Amplifier, Tuner etc.

To a metal surface of the car chassis

0.2 m

(Blue)

DVD Changer DVX-100 (optional)

Overhead Monitor (7 wide color LCD Monitor)

*Connection box XA-117

Front Rear

Audio L/R / Video Input 2

Audio L/R / Video Input 3

7.5 V (max 2 A) DC Output (for game players)

4 Pin Power connector

15 Pin connector

Audio Outputs

Note

After connecting, bundle up the connecting cords by attaching the supplied cramper.

Audio L/R/Video Input

Extension cable (5 m)

cramper (supplied)

Power supply cord

GND (1 m) (Black)

Back-up (5 m) (Yellow) Fuse 5 A

ACC (5 m) (Red) Fuse 1 A

To a metal surface of the car chassis

To car battery (12 V)

To ignition switch (ACC position)

Cord stopper (supplied)

RCA pin cord (optional)

Note

After connecting, cover the connectors with the supplied cord stopper.

Video Input 2

Handycam (optional)

Front

To Audio L/R / Video Input 3

RCA pin cord (optional)

Game player (optional)

4 Pin Power connector

* Connection box

XA-117

Rear

To 7.5 V DC OutputTo Audio L/R /

Polarity of the plug

DC-DC cord (3 m)

Note

Make sure that the game player’s operating voltage is

7.5 V. Other voltages may cause malfunction, or damage to the unit.

Additional Information

Maintenance

Fuse replacement

When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the original fuse. If the fuse blows, check the power connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Warning

Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit.

Replacing the lithium battery

Under normal conditions, batteries will last approximately 1 year. (The service life may be shorter, depending on the conditions of use.) When the battery becomes weak, the range of the card remote commander becomes shorter. Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

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Notes on lithium battery

• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.

• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact.

• Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the battery.

• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may occur.

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire.

About the liquid crystal display (LCD) panel

Do not press on the LCD panel on the unit as doing so can distort the picture or cause a malfunction. The picture may become unclear, or the LCD panel may be damaged.

Notes on cleaning

— Clean the LCD panel with a slightly damp soft cloth. — Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or

antistatic spray.

• Do not use the unit in temperatures under 5 °C (41 °F) or over 45 °C (113 °F).

• If your car was parked in a cold or hot place, the picture may not be clear. The

monitor is not damaged. The picture will become clear after the temperature in your car becomes normal.

Some stationary blue or red dots may appear on the monitor. These are called bright spots, and can happen with any LCD. The LCD panel is highly sophisticated, and more than 99.99 % of the segments used in the panel are flawless. However, there is a possibility that less than 0.01 % of the segments are defective and may not light up properly.

Specifications

Monitor

System Liquid crystal color display Display Motorized flipdown panel Drive system TFT-LCD active matrix

system

Picture size 7 inches wide screen (16:9)

154 × 87 mm, 176 mm (6 1/8 × 3 1/2 in., 7 in.) (w/h, d)

Picture segment

336,960 (w 1440 × h 234) dots

Power requirements

12 V DC car battery (negative ground)

Current drain Approx. 1.5 A Dimensions 202 × 45 × 243 mm

(8 × 1 13/16 × 9 5/8 in.) (w/h/d)

Operating temperature

5 °C – 45 °C (41 °F – 113 °F)

Mass Approx. 1.2 Kg (2 lb 10 oz)

Connection box XA-117

A/V Output

Output Impedance: less than 220 Ω

less than 100 pF

Output Level: 0 dBs ±0.3 dB

(0.775 V rms) (Vol Max)

Video: 75 Ω 1Vp-p

A/V Input ×3

Input Impedance: more than 10 K Ω

less than 1000 pF

Input Level: ±1.3 dBs +0/–0.3 dB

(0.775 V rms)

Video: 75 Ω 1 Vp-p

DC output 7.5 V (max 2 A) Dimensions 101 × 42 × 73 mm

(4 × 1 11/16 × 2 7/8 in.)

(w/h/d)

Mass Approx. 150 g (5 oz)

Card remote commander RM-X123

Power requirements

CR2025 lithium battery

Operable range

Approx. 2.5 m (8.22 ft.)

Dimensions 56 × 89 × 7 mm

(2 1/4 × 3 5/8 × 9/32 in.) (w/h/d)

Mass Approx. 25 g (1 oz)

(including batteries)

Supplied accessories

Connection box XA-117 (1) Card remote commander RM-X123

(with supplied battery) (1) Extension cable (5 m) (1) Power supply cord (1) DC-DC cord (3 m) (1) Stereo Mini Plug-to-Plug cable (5 m) (1) Mounting plate (1) Screws (4) Tapping Screws (4) Cord stopper (1) Cramper (1) Operating Instructions (1)

Optional accessories

DVD Changer DVX-100 Headrest Monitor XVM-H6

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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