SONY. Mobile Color TV Operating Instructions d k Fie Owner’s Record" The mode] and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit Record the serial umber in the space provided below, Refer to these numbers whenever you call pen your Sony dealer regarding this product. Mode No. XTL-750W Serialization For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the Sony Mobile Color TV * This unit can receive the TV broadcasts in the USA, China or Hong Kong, the country depending on the model. * You can connect both PAL and SCENT video playback units (China only). * The low reflection liquid crystal panel reduces the glare from outside lighting sources. * The visual off function turns the picture off so you can listen to the TV or video sound only.
Table of Contents J‘ Warning and Precautions .. Setting Started Selecting a TV system {China only) Storing TV stations automatically (Automate Watching a TV Program ..o Viewing the Wide Screen Watching a Video . Listening to the TV/video Sound with the Picture Off {visual off function) Adjusting the Picture oo Adjusting the Screen Brightness (Auto bright control) Using the Navigation System Listening to the TV/video Sound while U-mg the Navigation System (Simultaneous play function} Additional Information .
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.
Getting Started Selecting a TV system (China only) if you select the TV system, press (CHN/HKG) on the wireless remote. 1f there is no sound, press (CHICKEN) again. When you select the TV system, the TV program numbers appear as follows.
Storing TV stations automatically {Automatic memory function) You can store up to 12 VHF/UHF stations. VHF stations on program numbers 1 through 12 are stored on the program number buttons. UHF stations on program numbers 21 through 69 (13 through 57 for China, 14 through 69 for USA) are stored in order after the stored VHF stations. 2 —3 — Program number buttons 1 Press on the TV, The power indicator lights up. 2 press repeatedly until a TV program appears on the display.
I Watching a TV Program Note The TV picture does not appear while the car is moving for safety reasons, —3 SEEK button —2 1 Press (POWER). The POWER indicator lights up. 2 Press the program number buttons (1 through 12) to select the desired TV station, The TV program number appears for five seconds in the upper right corner of the display each time you celesta station. 3 Adjust the volume. Press the VOL button on the monitor, or press (V0L on the wireless remote.
Viewing the Wide Screen In addition to normal screen mode, full screen, zoom screen, and wide-zoom screen modes are also available SELECT button Press the SELECT button. Pressing the SEL button switches the screen mode in the following sequence: ] Normal (regular} screen Full screen An image with an aspect ratio An image with an aspect ratio of 410 3 {regular image). of 410 3 enlarged to the left and right edges of the screen.
(Continued) * Images may appear coarse-grained when viewed in the zoom screen mode.
Watching a Video Note The video picture does not appear while the cat is moving for safety reasons. You can watch video CDs and cassettes recorded in either the PAL or SCENT color system {China only). Make sure a video player is correctly connected to the TV tuner unit. For details, see the Installation/Connections manual. o 2 1 press (Follower. The POWER indicator lights up. 2 Press to select the input you connected the video player to, VICED 1or VIDEO 2.
Listening to the TV/video Sound with the Picture Off (visual off function) V {visual) OFF button Press (OFF) for two seconds, Only hear the sound of the selected program is heard, To cancel the visual off function, press (OFF) again. If vou turn the unit off or turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, the visual off function will be canceled The visual off function is also canceled when you select another TV program with the program number buttons (TV only).
Adj sting the Picture You cart adjust the color, hue and brightness of the picture. -~ POWER indicator Press (FOLLOWER. The POWER indicator lights up. 2 Press (BED). Bach time you press (8ED), the items change as follows, COL {color) HUE BRIGHT (brightness) coL ferric TR -severs Rozcelieen. G CAREEN A e Note You do not need to adjust HUE when watching a TV program or playing hack PAL video sources. When you press (SELL, only COL and BRIGHT appear (China only). Press either SELL) or to adjust.
{Continued) Tips * To restore the factory settings, prods {8EL) for more than twa seconds, VISUAL §TD (standard} appears « It the picture is too dark o oo bright from the viewing position, press ABEL) to select BRIGHT and press (D ov
Adjusting the Screen Brightness (Auto bright control) Depending on the surrounding light, you can adjust the screen brightness by controlling the brightness of the fluorescent pipe installed in the liquid crystal panel, Change the DIMMER selector located on the side of the monitor to LOW, HIGH, or AUTO. Side of the monitor MORE LOW HGH AUTO LOW: Reduces the screen brightness, HIGH: Increases the screen brightness.
Using the Navigation System You can display navigation information by connecting an optional navigation system. 2 1 POWER indicator The POWER indicator fights up. 2 Press (NAVE) momentarily. Nonappearances for five seconds in the upper left comer of the screen Note As of January 1999, the Sen navigation system is not available.
Listening to the TV/video Sound while Using the Navigation System (Simultaneous play function) You car listen to the TV or video sound even while the navigation system is on Press and select a TV program, or select VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 and begin video playback. 2 press (NAVE) for two seconds. The navigation display appears, and the sound of the selected TV program or video is heard. Listening to another TV program Press a program number button or (8EEK).
Additional Information Installing the batteries Two size AA (R6) batteries {not supplied) Battery life is m the wireless remote. Notes on batteries To avoid damage from battery leakage and subsequent corrosion: — insert the batteries matching the and on the batteries to the "+ and in the battery compartment — donor use an old battery with a new one, or different types of batteries together -~ remove the batteries when you do not use the unit for a long period of time do not charge the batteries.
About the liquid crystal display (LCD) panel * Do not press on the LCD panel of the monitor unit as doing so can distort the picture or cause a malfunction. The picture may become unclear or it may damage the LCD panel. ¢ Notes on cleaning — Clean the LCD panel with a slightly damp, soft cloth. Use mild household detergent. — Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti static spray.
Location of Controls Monitor g SELECT button Brightness sensor SEARCH button g NAV {navigation) button VIDELICET button DIMMER Low/ s yey HIGH/ 1 " POWER {on/off} switch AUTO} selector VOL {volume) Left button speaker® . Right speaker? POWER indicator Wireless remote sensor — * Monaural sound is heard from the left and right loudspeakers.
Wireless remote NAVE {navigation) button VIDEODISC button {Press for two seconds for simultaneous play function.} CHN/HKG (China/Hong Kong select} button W) (R {China only) button =B SEEK button SEL (select) button S VoL i) SEER L = == foam (display) button H—GT5E) oy 5 ER EBT Em (auto memory) VOL (volume) button J ) button {Press for two seconds.} PROCEEDED V {visual) OFF button {Press for two seconds.
Specifications Monitor Liquid stalker color display Transparent TN LCD panel term TFT Picture size 71 178, (w x h, diagonally) Picture segment 336,960 (w 1440 x h 234 ) Speaker bye dynamic speaker x 2 Power requirements 12V D car battery (negative ground} Current drain Approx. L0 A Dimensions 215 % 1265 Operating temperature 550~ 445 C Mass Approx.
Troubleshooting Guide Problem No picture, no sound Cause/Solution *The power cord or battery has been disconnected. *The fuse has blown. *Press (TYRANNICIDE. Good picture, but no sound Ratted lines or stripes The picture is blurred, or has double images or ghosts Press the () side of the volume button on the wireless remote, or the VOL button on the monitor. This may be caused by local interference such as a car engine or motorcycle. Adjust the antennas for minimum interference.
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installation Before installing the monitor « “Phis monitor is designed for safe operation during driving. « Be sure to install the unit in a suitable position. improper installation can cause & serious accident. « Be sure not tp install the unit where it will interfere with the airbag system, Tips on the mounting location « Choose the mounting location of the monitor unit carefully.
installing the TV tuner unit Ir stall the TV tuner unit under the passenger seat or in the trunk compartment. Avoid installing the TV tuner unit where it wilt be subject to high temperatures, such as from direct sunlight or hot ai from the heater. WETWARES LA A WA Installing with the Velcro tape O Wipe off the dirt from the mounting surface.
4 Fix the stand with the supplied screws (. Note Before drilling oles i e amounting s mane dune @ shear is frothing behind the dashboard RENNET O BRI attach the supplied plastic cover ® over the base of the monitor stand. VENEER © WEREWOLVES T 6 Adjust the height. When the monitor is at the right outright, tighten the clamp. Fa keep the monitor from rattling while driving, make sure the back ot bottom af the monitor s resting firmly on the mounting surface. Ara E Kt SRR B o 7 Adjust the angle.
Installing the monitor CRETE Make sure the installation surface and monitor position are suitable before beginning installation. If you cannot find suitable mounting location, consult your car W dealer or your nearest Sony dealer before installation. 1 Choose the mounting position, then shape the base of the monitor stand ® to match th mounting surface. . Bend the base gently so there ars no gaps between the base and the mounting surface, BRR RUE RENTBTEREE® &2 <4i REMOTE BT MBS Clean the mounting.
Wiring the antenna cords CANEBRAKE Before wiring A « Avoid wiring locations subject ta high temperature. there is alternator noise, keep the antennas ; and cords away from the ¢ar wiring.
S Tips on mounting TV antennas Do not install these antennas on the windshield. They are for reach window installation only. sake sure the bases of the antennas are fixed securely before driving the car. Tighten the screws occasionally in case the screws calaboose, Do not clean the antennas with alcohol, benzine, thinner, gasoline or wax. These cleaners may deform or damage the ostentation. Position these antennas where they can't interfere with other devices such as a car radio o cellular phone.
Mounting counterexample] Wipe off the dirt (dust, oil and moisture) RAGTAG from the glass surface. sii 1 decide the mounting location. Consider carefully the mounting location. Make sure there is a distance of more than 10.¢m From the antenna quite for optimum tuning capability. SURER more than 10.
Connections Using the tap Attach 10 the tap the end of the parking cord {Green). ERERBLHANEE (RE) KR Stopper Parking cord (Green) SRS (BB) 2 Fix the tap to the parking cord in a suitable position on the ridngé)rake switch cord as illustrated. Parking brake switch cord FERNS Note i the parking brake switch cord is too thin, connect the parking cord ta the parking brake switch cord directly without using the tap.
How to reduce the noise during radio reception 1f you use the supplied TV antenna instead of the original glass antenna, there alternator vise during radio reception. In this case, cart the of the car with the supplied earth cord @ as shown in the And ground the TV antenna o a metal point of the car (with the supplied ground cord) near the antenna as shown in the illustration at right.
Warning Do not disassemble or remodel the unit. This can cause electric shock, personal injury or fire, Do riot connect any other system’s power supply cord to this unit's power supply cord directly. 1f you are in any doubt about the sae installation of this unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Do not damage any pipes, tubes, fuel tank or electric wiring system when installing this unit, This can cause fire.
et Handling the connected cords After installing and connecting the unit, use the supplied clamp 1 tie up the cords in a bundle so it will not interfere with normal driving operations. iris very dangerous for the cords to become tangled with the gearshift lever during driving. Use the supplied clamp @ to secure up the cords on the passenger seat side.
