Read Sony XAV-742 Service Manual online
XAV-742
8
English
Precautions
Choose the installation location carefully so that the
unit will not interfere with normal driving operations.
Avoid installing the unit in areas subject to dust, dirt,
excessive vibration, or high temperature, such as in
direct sunlight or near heater ducts.
Use only the supplied mounting hardware for a saf e
and secure installation.
To move the front panel smoothly, to insert/eject a
disc easily, and especially to drive safely, keep an
adequate distance between the front panel and the
shift lever. The necessar y distance differs, depending
on the shift lever position of your car. Before
installing the unit, choose the installation location
carefully so that you can drive safely. ( see fig.
unit will not interfere with normal driving operations.
Avoid installing the unit in areas subject to dust, dirt,
excessive vibration, or high temperature, such as in
direct sunlight or near heater ducts.
Use only the supplied mounting hardware for a saf e
and secure installation.
To move the front panel smoothly, to insert/eject a
disc easily, and especially to drive safely, keep an
adequate distance between the front panel and the
shift lever. The necessar y distance differs, depending
on the shift lever position of your car. Before
installing the unit, choose the installation location
carefully so that you can drive safely. ( see fig.
.)
Mounting angle adjustment
Adjust the mounting angle to less than 45°.
About illustrations
XAV-602BT is the model used f or illustration purposes,
unless otherwise noted.
unless otherwise noted.
Connecting the parking brake
lead
lead
Be sure to connect the parking brake lead (light green)
of the power supply connection cable
of the power supply connection cable
to the
parking brake switch cord.
Removing the bracket
Before installing the unit, remove the bracket
from the unit.
Keep the release keys
from the unit.
Keep the release keys
for future use as they are
also necessary if you remove the unit from your car.
Caution
Handle the bracket
Handle the bracket
carefully to avoid injuring your
fingers.
1
Insert the release keys
into the catches
between the unit and the bracket
at the same
time until they click.
2
Pull down the bracket
, then pull up the unit to
separate them.
Note
The form of the frame and loc ation of the catch may diff er depending
on the model.
The form of the frame and loc ation of the catch may diff er depending
on the model.
Adjusting the frames
You can adjust the projecting part of the unit when
the unit is mounted.
the unit is mounted.
1
Remove the screws
from both sides of the
unit.
2
Choose a screw hole from
,
or
on each
frame
.
If you secure the frames
with the screw holes
(default
position), it will maximize the projecting part of the unit. On the
other hand, screw holes
other hand, screw holes
will minimize the projecting part.
3
Reattach the frames
with the selected screw
holes with the removed screws
.
Notes
Choose the same scr ew hole position on both frames.
If you intend to secure the frames with scr ew holes
If you intend to secure the frames with scr ew holes
or
, make
sure that there is enough spac e in the dashboard of your car for the
unit.
unit.
Mounting the unit
-A Mounting the unit with the supplied
bracket
1
Before installing, make sure that the catches on
both sides of the bracket
both sides of the bracket
are bent inwa rds 3.5
mm (
5
/
32
in).
2
Position the supplied bracket
inside the
dashboard.
3
Bend the claws outw ard for a tight fit.
4
Mount the unit onto the supplied bracket
.
Note
If the catches are straight or bent outwards, the unit will not be
installed securely and may spring out.
If the catches are straight or bent outwards, the unit will not be
installed securely and may spring out.
-B Mounting the unit in a Japanese car
You may be able to install this unit in some mak es of
Japanese cars without the supplied bracket. If you
cannot, consult your Sony dealer.
Japanese cars without the supplied bracket. If you
cannot, consult your Sony dealer.
When mounting this unit to the preinstalled brackets
of your car, use the supplied screws
of your car, use the supplied screws
in the
appropriate screw holes, based on your c ar: T for
TOYOTA, M for MITSUBISHI and N for NISSAN.
TOYOTA, M for MITSUBISHI and N for NISSAN.
Notes
To avoid a malfunction, install only with the supplied screws
.
Do not apply excessive force to the buttons of the unit.
Do not press on the LCD.
Before mounting, make sure there is nothing on the top of the unit.
Do not press on the LCD.
Before mounting, make sure there is nothing on the top of the unit.
Warning if your car’s ignition has
no ACC position
no ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto OFF function. For details, refer
to the supplied “Operating Instructions.”
The unit will shut off completely and automatically in
the set time when no sour ce is selected, which
prevents battery drainage.
If the Auto OFF function has not been set, press and
hold OFF until the display disappears each time you
turn the ignition off.
to the supplied “Operating Instructions.”
The unit will shut off completely and automatically in
the set time when no sour ce is selected, which
prevents battery drainage.
If the Auto OFF function has not been set, press and
hold OFF until the display disappears each time you
turn the ignition off.
Reset button
When the installation and connections are completed,
be sure to press the reset button, which is located
behind the front panel, with a ballpoint pen, etc.
be sure to press the reset button, which is located
behind the front panel, with a ballpoint pen, etc.
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 r eplacement,
there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case ,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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 r eplacement,
there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case ,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
B
To the dashboard/c enter console
Bracket
Parts supplied with your car
Size:
5 × max. 8 mm
(
5 × max. 8 mm
(
7
/
32
× max.
5
/
16
in)
Size:
5 × max. 8 mm
(
5 × max. 8 mm
(
7
/
32
× max.
5
/
16
in)
Bracket
Location of screw holes
T: TOYOTA
M: MITSUBISHI
N: NISSAN
T: TOYOTA
M: MITSUBISHI
N: NISSAN
Fuse (10 A)
Parking brake switch cord
Foot brake type
Parking brake switch cord
Hand brake type
Shift lever
87 mm (3 1/2 in)
Face the hook inwa rds.
Catch
Shift lever
Projecting part
A
Dashboard
Claws
Larger than 182 mm (7
1
/
4
in)
Catch
Larger than 111 mm (4
3
/
8
in)
Click on the first or last page to see other XAV-742 service manuals if exist.