Sony XVM-H65 - Monitor User manual

XVM-H65
2003 Sony Corporation
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear 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-H65 Serial No.
Headrest Monitor
3-254-963-11 (1)
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi FR
US

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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.

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Table of contents
Welcome! .............................................................................................................................. 4
Precautions........................................................................................................................... 5
Attaching and detaching the monitor.............................................................................. 7
Location of controls ............................................................................................................8
Operation
Selecting the input source ................................................................................................ 10
Setting the screen mode ................................................................................................... 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

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Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Headrest Monitor.
•PAL or NTSC color system compatible
•Full, Zoom, and Widezoom 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.
•2Audio/Video inputs and 1 Audio/Video output are provided for connecting a
video player, video game, and additional monitor.
•7.5 V DC output is provided for connecting PS one™.
•Built-in infrared transmitter for cordless headphones (optional)
•Headphone jack is provided for connecting wired headphones (optional).
*“PS one” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

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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.
-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.
•After installing
-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 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.
-Adriver or passengers may injure themselves when
getting into or out of the car.
Before installing
Make sure that the POWER SELECT switch is set to the
correct position.
A*: If your car has an accessory position on the ignition key.
B: If your car has no accessory position on the ignition key.
*Ais the factory preset position.
When the POWER SELECT switch is set to B
Press (POWER) on the monitor to turn on.
The monitor does not turn on by pressing (POWER) on
the card remote commander.
Note
Be sure to turn off the monitor after driving your car.
To turn off the monitor, follow the operations below:
– Press (POWER) on the monitor.
– Press (POWER) on the card remote commander.
If the power is left on, it will cause battery drain.
B
A
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered
in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
POWER SELECT
switch

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Attaching and detaching the monitor
Detaching the monitor from the case
Note
Be careful not to pull out the cable too much when detaching the monitor from the case.
1Insert a plastic card between the case and the top of the monitor.
The catches are released, and you can detach the monitor from the case.
2Pull out the Monitor cable on the rear while pressing 1.
Attaching the monitor to the case
Set the monitor to the case securely until you hear click sound.
1
Monitor cable
Catches
Plastic card

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Location of controls
1Receptor for the card remote
commander/Transmitter for the
cordless headphones
2IR ON/OFF button*
Press to turn on or off the
transmitter for the cordless
headphones.
Monitor
3POWER button
4Monitor cable connector
5POWER SELECT switch
For details, refer to page 6.
*If interference occurs while using several cordless headphones
If several monitors are installed, and used simultaneously, interference may occur. In this
case, press (IR on/off) on the unit to turn off the transmitter for the cordless headphones,
and use wired headphones instead.

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ATT POWER
MENUINPUT
MODE
LIST
SETUP
TOP MENU ALBUM +
ALBUM –
MENU
DISPLAY
ENTER
VOL
SUBTITLE AUDIO
OFF
ATT POWER
MENUINPUT
MODE
LIST
SETUP
TOP MENU ALBUM +
ALBUM –
MENU
DISPLAY
ENTER
VOL
SUBTITLE AUDIO
OFF
Tip
Refer to “Replacing the lithium battery” for details on how to replace the batteries (page
18).
Card remote commander RM-X122
For the monitor operations:
1ATT button
Press to quickly attenuate the
volume.
2VOL (volume) +/– buttons
Press to adjust the volume.
3INPUT button
Press to select the input source.
4POWER button
5MENU button
Press to adjust the various display
settings.
6MODE button
Press to change the screen mode.
7V/vbuttons
Press to select the desired item.
For DVD operations:
When a Sony mobile DVD player is
connected to this unit, you can control
the basic functions with the card remote
commander.
8V/v(ALBUM +/–) buttons
9TOP MENU button
0MENU button
qa Obutton
qs ./>buttons
qd m/M( ) buttons
qf B/bbuttons
qg LIST button
qh SET UP button
qj ENTER button
qk DISPLAY button
ql ubutton
w; OFF button
wa SUBTITLE button
ws AUDIO button
• For function details, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the
DVD player.
•Sony DVD changer DVX-100 is not
controllable with this card remote
commander.

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ATT POWER
MENUINPUT
MODE
LIST
SETUP
TOP MENU ALBUM +
ALBUM –
MENU
DISPLAY
ENTER
VOL
SUBTITLE AUDIO
OFF
INPUT
POWER
POWER
When NTSC Video is selected
VIDEO1
NTSC
When PAL Video is selected
VIDEO1
PAL
Operation
Selecting the input source
You can select the input source and color system.
1Press (POWER).
The power is turned on.
Tip
If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on the ignition key switch, and the POWER
SELECT switch is set to the Bposition, the monitor does not turn on by pressing
(POWER) on the card remote commander (page 6).
2Press (INPUT) to select the desired input source.
Each time you press (INPUT), the indication changes in the following sequence:
3Press Vor vto select PAL or NTSC color system.
Press either button while the source indication (such as “VIDEO 1”) is displayed.
BVIDEO 1 BVIDEO 2