3-254-962-11 (1) Overhead Monitor Operating Instructions US Mode d’emploi FR 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-R70 Serial No.
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.
Table of contents Welcome! .............................................................................................................................. 4 Precautions ........................................................................................................................... 5 Location of controls ............................................................................................................ 7 Operation Opening the display monitor ...............................................
Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the Sony Overhead Monitor. • Reversible picture • 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.
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.
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.
Location of controls Monitor 1 OPEN button Press to open the monitor. 2 Receptor for the card remote commander/Transmitter for the cordless headphones 3 UP/DOWN (M/m) buttons Press to select the desired item. 4 MENU button Press to adjust the various display settings. 5 REVERSE button* Press to switch images upside down. 6 INPUT button Press to select the input source.
Card remote commander RM-X122 ATT POWER INPUT ATT VOL MODE TOP MENU ALBUM+ LIST MENU SETUP POWER INPUT MENU MENU VOL MODE TOP MENU ALBUM+ LIST MENU SETUP ENTER ENTER DISPLAY DISPLAY ALBUM– ALBUM– OFF OFF AUDIO SUBTITLE For the monitor operations: 1 ATT button Press to quickly attenuate the volume. 2 VOL (volume) +/– buttons Press to adjust the volume. 3 INPUT button Press to select the input source. 4 POWER button 5 MENU button Press to adjust the various display settings.
Operation Opening the display monitor OPEN ATT POWER INPUT MENU VOL POWER MODE TOP MENU ALBUM+ LIST MENU SETUP ENTER DISPLAY ALBUM– OFF AUDIO SUBTITLE POWER Press (OPEN) to open the display monitor, then press (POWER) to turn on the monitor. Tip If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on the ignition key switch, and the POWER SELECT switch is set to the B position, the monitor does not turn on by pressing (POWER) on the card remote commander (page 6).
Selecting the input source You can select the input source and color system. ATT POWER POWER INPUT MENU VOL MODE INPUT TOP MENU ALBUM+ LIST MENU SETUP ENTER DISPLAY ALBUM– OFF AUDIO INPUT 1 SUBTITLE POWER Press (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 B position, the monitor does not turn on by pressing (POWER) on the card remote commander (page 6).
Setting the screen mode In addition to the normal mode, full, zoom, and widezoom modes are also available. ATT POWER INPUT MENU VOL MODE MODE TOP MENU ALBUM+ LIST MENU SETUP ENTER DISPLAY ALBUM– OFF AUDIO SUBTITLE Press (MODE) repeatedly. The current mode is displayed on the screen first. Each time the button is pressed, the screen mode switches in the following sequence: Normal Full Normal (regular) An image with an aspect ratio of 4 to 3 (regular image).
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. ATT POWER INPUT MENU MENU VOL MODE TOP MENU ALBUM+ LIST MENU SETUP ENTER DISPLAY ALBUM– OFF AUDIO SUBTITLE MENU 1 Press (MENU). The “Picture” screen appears. Picture 32 Press Vv, or MENU. The setting value of the item selected appears in this area.
When “Color” is selected Color 32 Press Vv, or MENU. Press v for less color intensity n Press V for more color intensity When “Dimmer” is selected Dimmer; On Press Vv, or MENU. When “Hue” is selected*1 Hue CTR *2 Press Vv, or MENU. Press v to Press V to decrease the n increase the saturation saturation When “Video Adjust” is selected Video Adjust; Reset Press Vv, or MENU. When this function is set to on, the brightness of the screen will be adjusted automatically.
Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume of the wired headphones and the connected equipment with the supplied card remote commander. ATT POWER ATT INPUT VOL+/– MENU VOL MODE TOP MENU ALBUM+ LIST MENU SETUP ENTER DISPLAY ALBUM– OFF AUDIO SUBTITLE 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.
Connections Installation diagram Refer to the installation diagram and ask a qualified technician for the installation of the unit. Overhead Monitor Front Left speaker Tweeter Left Head unit Tweeter Right Front Right speaker Sony mobile DVD player DVX-11A Rear Left speaker Subwoofer Rear Right speaker Be sure to securely fasten all equipment to the car chassis, etc., to prevent them moving while your car is in motion.
Connection diagram 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. Overhead Monitor XVM-R70 (7-inch wide color LCD Monitor) Connection box XA-113 (optional) Headrest Monitor XVM-H65 (optional) Monitor cable (5 m) (optional) Connection box XA-115 Headphone jacks (stereo mini) Audio L/R/ Video Input 2 7.
Black GND (1 m) Black Monitor cable (5 m) Yellow To a metal surface of the car chassis GND (1 m) Back-up (5 m) To car battery (12 V) Fuse (8 A) Filter box Red RCA pin cord (optional) ACC (5 m) Fuse (1 A) Blue/White striped POWER REM (5 m) Max. supply current 0.3 A To ignition switch (ACC position) To a power amplifier 4 Pin Power connector Precautions on PS one™ • Be sure to fasten PS one™ in a safe place securely. • For your safety, do not use PS one™ while driving your car.
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. 1 2 c Warning Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit.
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).
Specifications Monitor System Display Drive system Liquid crystal color display Manual flipdown panel 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. 800 mA Dimensions 230 × 57 × 270 mm (9 1/8 × 2 3/8 × 10 3/4 in.) (w/h/d) Operating temperature 5 °C – 45 °C (41 °F – 113 °F) Mass Approx. 1.
Troubleshooting The following checklist will help you solve problems you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures. General No picture, no sound •The power cord or battery has been disconnected. •The fuse has blown. Good picture, but no sound Press the (VOL)(+) or (ATT) on the card remote commander. Dotted lines or stripes This may be caused by local interference such as a car engine or motorcycle.
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