XAV-7W (serv.man2) - Sony Car Audio Service Manual (repair manual). Page 6

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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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Notes
• 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.

• 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.

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).

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 13 -
15).

Insert 3 until a click is heard.

Refer also to the section “3 Car Systems Connections” (page 13 -
15).

Insert 2 and 3 until a click is heard.

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

Main unit/
connection box
interconnect 3

Power supply leads 2
(for main unit)

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

For details, see the section “3 Car Systems Connections” (page 13 - 15). Be sure to refer also to the
documentation for all other components in the system.

Notes
• Be sure to connect the earth cord before connecting the amplifier.
• If you connect an optional power amplifier and do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be deactivated.