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3-242-078-12 (2)
Overhead Monitor
US
Operating Instructions
FR
Mode d’emploi
ES
Manual de instrucciones
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-R75 Serial No.
XVM-R75
2002 Sony Corporation
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Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, WARNING do not expose the unit to rain or This equipment has been tested and moisture. 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 harm
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Table of Contents Welcome! .................................................................................................................................. 4 Precautions .............................................................................................................................. 5 Location of Controls ............................................................................................................... 7 Operation Opening the Display Monitor ..........................
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Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the Sony Overhead Monitor. • You can select PAL or NTSC color system. • In addition to normal screen mode, full screen and zoom screen modes are also available. • 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 surroundings. • The backlighting control (DIMMER) produces sharp contrast images free from reversed or blu
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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 headphon
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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 15 150 mm (5 /16 in.) Approximately 13 300 mm (11 /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. - It will obstruct the operation of the vehicle, especially t
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Location of Controls Monitor 1 Receptor for the card remote 5 MODE button 10 commander Press to change the screen mode. 2 OPEN/CLOSE button 9 6 INPUT button 11 Press to open and close the monitor. Press to select the input source. 3 MENU button 12, 13 7 DIMMER button 12, 13 Press to adjust the various display Press to set the dimmer function on settings. and off. 4M/m buttons 8 Headphone jacks (stereo mini) 14 Connect headphones to these jacks. continue to next page t 7
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Card remote commander RM-X123 9 ATT button 14 qs POWER button 9 Press to quickly attenuate the qd MENU button 12, 13 volume. Press to adjust the various display 0 MODE button 10 settings. Press to change the screen mode. qf VOL (volume) +/– buttons 14 qa INPUT button 11 Press to adjust the volume. Press to select the input source. qgF/f buttons Tip Refer to “Replacing the lithium battery” for details on how to replace the batteries (page 18). 8
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Operation Opening the Display Monitor POWER OPEN/CLOSE Press (POWER) on the card remote commander. The display monitor automatically opens and the power is turned on. Operating with the unit Press (OPEN/CLOSE) on the unit. The display monitor automatically opens and the power is turned on. Closing the Display Monitor back in its enclosure Press (POWER) on the card remote commander or (OPEN/CLOSE) on the unit again. Notes • Do not obstruct the movement of the LCD panel. It may cause damage to the
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Setting the Screen Mode In addition to normal screen mode, full screen and zoom screen modes are also available. MODE MODE Press (MODE) repeatedly. The current mode is displayed on the screen first. Each time the button is pressed, the screen mode swiches in the following sequence: c Normal Normal Full Full Normal (regular) screen Full screen An image with an aspect ratio An image with an aspect ratio of 4 to 3 (regular image). of 4 to 3 enlarged to the left and right edges of the screen. X C Zo
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Selecting the Input Source You can select the input source and color system. F/f INPUT V/v INPUT 1 Press (INPUT) to select the input source, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3. Each time you press (INPUT), the indication changes as follows: B VIDEO 1 B VIDEO 2 B VIDEO 3 2 Press F or f to select PAL or NTSC color system. Press either button within 5 seconds after selecting the input source. The item will be canceled after 5 seconds without pressing one of these buttons. When NTSC Video is selected When
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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. F/f MENU V/v MENU DIMMER 1 Press (MENU). The “Picture” screen appears. Picture vV, or MENU Each time you press (MENU), the setting screen changes in the following sequence: B Picture B Brightness B Color Menu Off*b Video Adjust (Reset) b Hue (NTSC only) b * It returns to normal screen. 2 Press F or f to adjust to the desired setting. When “Picture” is
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When “Color” is selected When “Hue” is selected (NTSC ONLY) Displayed only when is in Color Hue CTR the middle of vV, or MENU vV, or MENU the bar. Press f for Press F for Press f to Press F to n n less color more color decrease the increase the intensity intensity saturation saturation When “Video Adjust” is selected Video Adjust; Reset vV, or MENU “Picture”, “Brightness”, “Color” and “Hue” settings will be reset to the factory preset level. Operating with the unit Press (MENU) r
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Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume of the wired headphones and the connected equipment with the supplied card remote commander. ATT VOL (volume) +/– 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. Connecting headphones There are two output jacks (mini phono plug) for wired headphones on the unit. Adjust the volume using the (VOL)(+) or (VOL
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Connections Installation diagram Refer to the installation diagram and ask a qualified technician for the installation of the unit. Front Left Tweeter speaker Left Overhead Master unit Monitor Tweeter Right Handycam Front Right speaker Connection box Game player Rear Left speaker Subwoofer DVD changer Rear Right speaker Note All the equipment other than Overhead Monitor and Connection Box are optional. 15
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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. Master unit (optional) To Speakers/Amplifier/Subwoofer (optional) To AUX IN 0.1 m RCA pin cord (optional) 0.5 m Audio output To a metal surface of the car chassis 0.1 m (Black) Note Video output 0.1 m Without a ground, To Headrest Monitor XVM-H6 (optional) noise may occur on Audio L/R/ pictures. Red Video Input 1 RC
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Power supply cord GND (1 m) cramper (Black) (supplied) Note To a metal surface After connecting, bundle up the of the car chassis GND (1 m) connecting cords by attaching (Black) the supplied cramper. Back-up (5 m) (Yellow) Audio L/R/Video Input Fuse 5 A To car battery Extension cable (12 V) ACC (5 m) (5 m) (Red) Fuse 1 A To ignition switch (ACC position) 4 Pin Power Note Cord stopper connector After (supplied) connecting, cover the * Connection box connectors XA-117 with the supplied cord Rear s
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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 c 2 Warning Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit. Replacing the lithiu
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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). • If your car was parked in a col
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Specifications Monitor Card remote commander RM-X123 System Liquid crystal color display Power requirements Display Motorized flipdown panel CR2025 lithium battery Drive system TFT-LCD active matrix Operable range system Approx. 2.5 m (8.22 ft.) Picture size 7 inches wide screen (16:9) Dimensions 56 × 89 × 7 mm 1 5 9 154 × 87 mm, 176 mm (2 /4 × 3 /8 × /32 in.) 1 1 (6 /8 × 3 /2 in., 7 in.) (w/h/d) (w/h, d) Mass Approx. 25 g (1 oz) Picture segment (including batteries) 336,960 (w 1440 × h 234) dot
