XAV-77 - Sony Car Audio Service Manual (repair manual). Page 6

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• Perform the installation carefully. Dropping the unit or

otherwise subjecting it to strong impact or force may deform
the chassis, resulting in failure of the monitor loading
mechanism or other defects.

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• To allow for proper opening and closing of the monitor, there

must be a clearance of at least 147 mm between the closest
position of the shift lever and the mounting surface for the unit.

• In some cases, the shift lever may touch the monitor when

moved to a certain position. Make sure that there is no
obstruction to driving operations.

• When installing this unit together with other car audio

equipment (single DIN slot size) in a stacked configuration,
install the Media Center main unit on top.

Note
If the installation dimensions shown at
right are not observed, the monitor may
not open up smoothly. If this happens,
check the installation once more and
modify the cluster panel where the
dimension requirements are not met. For
some car models, a separately available
mounting kit may be required.
(For details, please consult your dealer.)

Mounting example
When installing this unit, be sure to close the monitor of the unit.
If the monitor is opened while installing and given too much
force, it may cause a malfunction.

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Nissan cars
Align the brackets of the factory-installed car stereo with the
mounting holes marked “N” on the side of the Media Center
main unit, and use the supplied pan-head screws 6 to fasten the
brackets.

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Be sure to use only the supplied pan-head screws 6 for
installation. If any other screws are used, make sure they
conform to the requirements shown below.
Using longer screws can cause internal damage to the unit.

5 mm

6 mm

Damage can also occur if the screws are used directly on the
unit without the brackets of the factory-installed car stereo.

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Toyota cars (illustration shows an example for a Toyota car)
Align the brackets of the factory-installed car stereo with the
mounting holes marked “T” on the side of the Media Center main
unit, and use the supplied screws to fasten the brackets. For
Toyota cars, the supplied screws 6 should be used.

Note
• Do not press the front panel buttons of

the unit during installation and do not
apply strong force.

• Do not place any objects on top of the

unit.

Front panel
plate 4

Do not throw away the front panel plate,
since it will be needed when you change
the car you install the unit.
For details, see “Removing the Front
Panel Plate”. (page 17).

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Note
• Ensure that the mounting surface is

clean.

• Do not install the connection box

– in locations subject to high

temperatures

– in locations subject to direct sunlight,

warm air from heater outlets, or
other locations that can get hot.

• When attaching the hook-and-loop

fastener to the bottom of the connection
box, do not cover the model name plate
in the center.

Hook-and-loop
fastener 8

Hook-and-loop
fastener 8

Cut off the required length of hook-and-loop fastener 8 and fix
the connection box 1 on the carpet or similar.

Use of connectors
Insert until the connector clicks into
place. To remove, press here and pull out.

Main unit/connection
box interconnect 3

Refer also to the section “3 Car Systems Connections” (page 14 -
15).

Insert 3 until a click is heard.