Sony XTL-750W User manual

XTL-750W
2000 Sony Corporation
Mobile Color TV
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
Zur Installation und zum Anschluß siehe die mitgelieferte Installations-/
Anschlußanleitung.
Operating Instructions
Bedienungsanleitung
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Thank you for purchasing the Sony Mobile Colour TV.
• This unit can receive the TV broadcasts in the United Kingdom and
other CCIR B/G system areas such as Germany.
• You can connect both PAL and NTSC video playback units.
• 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 surrounding environs.
• The visual off function turns the picture off so that you can listen to the
TV or video sound only.
• The automatic memory function can store up to 12 stations.
• This unit has several input/output terminals for connecting a video
player and rear monitor.
• In addition to normal screen mode, full screen, zoom screen, and wide-
zoom screen modes are also available.
• The backlighting control (DIMMER) produces sharp contrast images free
from reversed or blurred colors. Furthermore, the Auto bright control
feature continuously makes automatic adjustments to screen brightness in
response to the surrounding light conditions. Manual brightness
(DIMMER) adjustment is also available for two set levels, high and low.
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Table of Contents
Warning and Precautions..................................................................................... 4
Getting Started
Selecting a TV system........................................................................................ 5
Storing TV stations automatically (Automatic memory function) ............. 6
Watching a TV Programme ................................................................................. 7
Viewing the Wide Screen ..................................................................................... 8
Watching a Video ................................................................................................ 10
Listening to the TV/video Sound with the Picture Off
(Visual off function)......................................................................................... 11
Adjusting the Picture .......................................................................................... 12
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
(Auto bright control)........................................................................................... 14
Using the Navigation System ............................................................................ 15
Listening to the TV/video Sound while Using the Navigation System
(Simultaneous play function) ............................................................................ 16
Location of Controls............................................................................................ 17
Additional Information ...................................................................................... 18
Specifications........................................................................................................ 20
Troubleshooting Guide....................................................................................... 21

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Warning and Precautions
Warning
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied
with the unit as this could damage the unit.
Fuse replacement
When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one that matches the
amperage described 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.
Precautions
• Do not mount the monitor where it will obstruct the driver’s view.
• Do not touch the TV aerial 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.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are
not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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 for
5 seconds.
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.
Fuse
PICTURE OFF
FOR
YOUR SAFETY
Comply with the Road Traffic Laws in your country.

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TV
SYSTEM
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Getting Started
Selecting a TV system
Set the TV system selector on the side of the TV tuner unit, to the
correct position for your area.
Areas except United Kingdom: set to 1
United Kingdom: set to 2
If you select TV system 1 on the TV tuner unit, press (ITALY) on the
wireless remote. If the picture does not appear, press (ITALY) again.
When you select TV system 1, the TV programme numbers appear
as follows:
When you select TV system 2, the TV programme numbers appear
as follows:
TV system selector
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ITALY button
VHF (Areas except Italy) VHF (Italy) UHF (Both areas)
UHF (United Kingdom)
NAVI TV/VIDEO
SEL
A MEMV OFF DSPL
2SEC
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10 11 12
SEEKVOL
ITALY
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Storing TV stations automatically
(Automatic memory function)
You can store up to 12 VHF/UHF stations.
VHF stations on programme numbers 2 through 12 are stored on the
programme number buttons. UHF stations on programme numbers
21 through 69 are stored in order after the stored VHF stations.
1Press (POWER) on the TV.
The POWER indicator lights up.
2Press (TV/VIDEO) repeatedly until a TV
programme appears on the display.
3Press (A MEM) on the wireless remote for two
seconds.
The wireless remote stores VHF stations on the programme
number buttons corresponding to the VHF station numbers.
UHF stations are stored on the remaining programme number
buttons in order.
(Continued)
12
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Programme
number buttons
POWER indicator
SEL
A MEMV OFF DSPL
2SEC
789
123
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10 11 12
SEEKVOL
TV/VIDEO NAVI ITALY
2
Programme number button
VHF station
UHF station
For Italy
1
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21
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3
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24
B
2
2
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A
4
4
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C
5
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27
D
6
6
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E
7
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32
F
9
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34
H
10
10
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H1
11
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48
H2
12
12
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Note
The TV picture does not appear while the car is moving for safety reasons.
1Press (POWER).
The POWER indicator lights up.
2Press the programme number buttons (1 through
12) to select the desired TV station.
The TV programme number appears for five seconds in
the upper right corner of the display each time you select
a station.
3Adjust the volume.
Press (VOL) on the monitor, or on the wireless remote.
Note
Adjust the volume on the monitor before adjusting the volume
on the wireless remote.
Turning on the on-screen display
Press (DSPL).
To turn off the display, press it again.
Turning off the TV
Press (POWER).
If you cannot receive the stored stations while traveling
Press (SEEK) momentarily to search for the station automatically.
When the unit receives a station, it stops scanning. Press the button
repeatedly until the desired station is received.
Watching a TV Programme
3
3
SEEK button
DSPL button
2
1
POWER indicator
NAVI TV/VIDEO
SEL
A MEMV OFF DSPL
2SEC
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10 11 12
SEEKVOL
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In addition to normal screen mode, full screen, zoom screen, and
wide-zoom screen modes are also available.
Press (SELECT).
Pressing (SELECT) switches the screen mode in the
following sequence:
Viewing the Wide Screen
SELECT button
Full screen
An image with an aspect ratio
of 4 to 3 enlarged to the left
and right edges of the screen.
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C
Normal (regular) screen
An image with an aspect ratio
of 4 to 3 (regular image).
Wide-zoom screen
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 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 of
the top and bottom cut off to
fill the screen.
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Tips
•With this operation:
—The wireless remote does not work.
—Beeps are deactivated.
—The screen size type is not displayed.
•When you turn on the unit again, the screen mode is reset to full screen.
•Images may appear coarse-grained when viewed in the zoom screen mode.
•This unit is manufactured according to wide-zoom specifications for typical
home-use wide TV sets.
•Changing the screen mode will also change the scale of the map screen on your
navigation system.

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Watching a Video
Note
The video picture does not appear while the car is moving for safety
reasons.
You can watch video CDs and cassettes recorded in either the PAL
or NTSC colour system. Make sure you have connected a video
player to the TV tuner unit correctly.
For details, see the Installation/Connections manual.
1Press (POWER).
The POWER indicator lights up.
2Press (TV/VIDEO) to select the input you
connected the
video player to , VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2.
Each time you press (TV/VIDEO), the indication changes
as follows.
BTV programme number BVIDEO 1 BVIDEO 2
3Turn the video player on and begin playback.
The unit displays PAL or NTSC colour system video
pictures and the following display appears for five
seconds.
12
PAL Video
NTSC Video
POWER indicator
NAVI TV/VIDEO
SEL
A MEMV OFF DSPL
2SEC
789
123
456
10 11 12
SEEKVOL
ITALY
VIDEO 1
NTSC VIDEO 2 PAL
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