Sony XA-V7W Product guide

3-243-056-12(1)
XAV-7W
Media Center/
Receiver
Installation/Connections
Installation/Connexions
Instalación/Conexiones ES
US
FR
© 2002 Sony Corporation
Notice to dealers and installers
Please return this manual to the customer after the installation is completed.
Avis aux revendeurs et installateurs
Veuillez rendre ce manuel au client une fois l’installation achevée.
Aviso para los proveedores e instaladores
Una vez finalizada la instalación, devuelvan este manual al cliente.

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Unit is designed for negative ground
12 V DC systems only
The unit cannot be used in trucks or other cars
with 24 V systems. Otherwise, there is a risk of fire
and damage.
Do not disassemble or remodel the
unit
This can cause electric shock, personal injury or
fire. Do not connect any other system’s power
supply cord to this unit’s power supply cord
directly. If you are in any doubt about the safe
installation of this unit, please consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
Do not install in locations which
interfere with airbag operation
Otherwise there is a risk of accidents and injury.
Use only the specified fuse
When replacing the fuse, be sure to use only a fuse
of the same rating (ampere rating). Otherwise
there is a risk of fire.
Do not block ventilation
If the unit is placed under the floor carpet, floor
mat, or otherwise covered, the ventilation
openings and heat sink cannot provide sufficient
cooling, leading to overheating and the risk of fire
or serious accidents.
Cautions
•Do not get the wires under a screw, or caught in
moving parts (e.g. seat railing).
•Before making connections, turn the car ignition
off to avoid short circuits.
•Connect the yellow and red power input leads
only after all other leads have been connected.
•Run all ground wires to a common ground
point.
•Be sure to insulate any loose unconnected wires
with electrical tape for safety.
Notes on the power supply cord (yellow)
•When connecting this unit in combination with
other stereo components, the connected car
circuit’s rating must be higher than the sum of
each component’s fuse.
•When no car circuits are rated high enough,
connect the unit directly to the battery.
Precautions On safety
Comply with your local traffic rules and
regulations.

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Table of Contents
Precautions .................................................................................................................... 2
Parts List ........................................................................................................................ 4
1Installing the Main Unit .......................................................................................... 5
Before installation................................................................................................................. 5
Installation procedure..........................................................................................................7
Installing the connection box XA-114................................................................................ 9
Hooking up the connection box ......................................................................................... 9
2Main Unit Connections.......................................................................................... 10
Connection Example ................................................................................................... 11
Connecting Information ............................................................................................. 13
Using the tap ....................................................................................................................... 13
Connecting the parking cord ............................................................................................ 13
3Car Systems Connections ...................................................................................... 14
4After Installation and Connections ...................................................................... 16
Removing the Front Panel Plate ................................................................................ 17

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12 3
4*56
78 9
q; qa
Parts List
The numbers in the list are keyed to those in the instructions.
×2
*Packed while being fixed to the main unit.
CAUTION
Handle the bracket
q; carefully to avoid
injuring your fingers.
×2
2.5 m
×4
qs

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Installation angle
The unit should be installed within an
angle of 25 degrees from horizontal. If
this angle is exceeded, the monitor may
not open up or retract properly.
Note
Keep the units and connection cables
apart.
The Media Center main unit and the
connection box 1should not be in close
proximity.
1Installing the Main Unit
Before installation
This unit is designed to be completely safe, but if not installed
correctly, it can cause accidents. Be sure to verify the following
points before installation.
Install the main unit to the in-dash location, and the connection
box under the navigator’s seat, etc.
• If the monitor in the opened position is close to a air-
conditioning outlet, the outlet should be closed.
•Install the unit so that the monitor when opened up will not
block access to the hazard switch or other important controls.
• Do not install the unit (monitor) in locations which may be
subject to excessively low or high temperatures. (Otherwise the
unit may be deformed and the LCD may be damaged.)
Exposure to direct sunlight can also lead to high temperatures
and should be avoided.
Selecting the installation location
1Set the ignition key to OFF or remove it.
2Place the units in their intended mounting
locations to check the cable length and monitor
installation conditions.

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Cluster panel dimensions
25.5
17.3 6.2
22.5
25
33.6 44.7 55.7 20.6
18
171
175.4
Installation procedure precautions
•Perform the installation carefully. Dropping the unit or
otherwise subjecting it to strong impact or force may deform
the chassis, resulting in failure of the monitor loading
mechanism or other defects.
T/N
T/N T/N
TT T
N
N
N
•To allow for proper opening and closing of the monitor, there
must be a clearance of at least 147 mm between the closest
position of the shift lever and the mounting surface for the unit.
•In some cases, the shift lever may touch the monitor when
moved to a certain position. Make sure that there is no
obstruction to driving operations.
•When installing this unit together with other car audio
equipment (single DIN slot size) in a stacked configuration,
install the Media Center main unit on top.
Shift lever At least 147 mm
(5 7/8in.) from
mounting surface
Note
If the installation dimensions shown at
right are not observed, the monitor may
not open up smoothly. If this happens,
check the installation once more and
modify the cluster panel where the
dimension requirements are not met. For
some car models, a separately available
mounting kit may be required.
(For details, please consult your dealer.)
Center line
(1
1
/
16
)
(
1
/
4
)
(
11
/
16
)(
29
/
32
)
(7)
(6 3/4)
(1 3/8)(1 13/16)
(22/32)
(1)
(2 1/4)(13/16)
Unit: mm (inch)

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Installation procedure
Mounting example
When installing this unit, be sure to close the monitor of the unit.
If the monitor is opened while installing and given too much
force, it may cause a malfunction.
1
2
3
4
q;
6
9
96
9
6
7
q;
qa
Bend these claws outward
for a tight fit, if necessary.
Dashboard
182 mm (7 1/4inch)
53 mm (2 1/8inch)

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Nissan cars
Align the brackets of the factory-installed car stereo with the
mounting holes marked “N” on the side of the Media Center
main unit, and use the supplied pan-head screws 6to fasten the
brackets.
*Be sure to use only the supplied pan-head screws 6for
installation. If any other screws are used, make sure they
conform to the requirements shown below.
Using longer screws can cause internal damage to the unit.
5 mm
6 mm
Damage can also occur if the screws are used directly on the
unit without the brackets of the factory-installed car stereo.
Screws of factory-
installed car stereo
bracket
Bracket of
factory-installed
car stereo
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Toyota cars (illustration shows an example for a Toyota car)
Align the brackets of the factory-installed car stereo with the
mounting holes marked “T” on the side of the Media Center main
unit, and use the supplied screws to fasten the brackets. For
Toyota cars, the supplied screws 6 should be used.
Note
•Do not press the front panel buttons of
the unit during installation and do not
apply strong force.
•Do not place any objects on top of the
unit.
When removing front panel plate
Front panel
plate 4
Do not throw away the front panel plate,
since it will be needed when you change
the car you install the unit.
For details, see “Removing the Front
Panel Plate”. (page 17).
6
Screws of factory-
installed car stereo
bracket
Bracket of
factory-installed
car stereo

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Note
•Ensure that the mounting surface is
clean.
•Do not install the connection box
- in locations subject to high
temperatures
-in locations subject to direct sunlight,
warm air from heater outlets, or
other locations that can get hot.
•When attaching the hook-and-loop
fastener to the bottom of the connection
box, do not cover the model name plate
in the center.
Hook-and-loop
fastener 8Hook-and-loop
fastener 8
On installation surface
Installing the connection box XA-114
Cut off the required length of hook-and-loop fastener 8and fix
the connection box 1on the carpet or similar.
Use of connectors
Insert until the connector clicks into
place. To remove, press here and pull out.
Main unit/connection
box interconnect 3
To Media Center main unit
Hooking up the connection box
Refer also to the section “3Car Systems Connections” (page 14 -
15).
Insert 3until a click is heard.

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Refer also to the section “3Car Systems Connections”
(page 14 - 15).
Insert 2and 3until a click is heard.
2Main Unit Connections
Use of connectors
Insert until the connector clicks into
place. To remove, press here and pull
out.
To connection
box
Main unit/
connection box
interconnect 3
Power supply leads 2
(for main unit)
Insert until the connector clicks into
place. To remove, press here and pull
out.