Precautions - Sony xav-7w Operating Instructions Manual

Precautions

To avoid the risk of injury or accident, read
the following precautions before installing
and operating the unit.
On safety
Comply with the Traffic Laws in your
country.
• While driving
– You must not watch or operate the monitor. It
may lead to distraction and cause an accident.
Park your car in a safe place to watch the
monitor and operate the unit.
• While operating
– Do not insert your hands, fingers or foreign object
into the unit while the monitor is functioning. It
may cause injury or damage to the unit.
– Keep small articles out of the reach of children.
• If your car was parked in direct sunlight resulting
in a considerable rise in temperature inside the car,
allow the unit to cool off before operating it.
Preventing accidents
The video pictures appear only after you
park the car and set the parking brake.
When the car starts moving, the video
pictures automatically disappear for safety
reasons, after displaying the following
caution.
PICTURE OFF
FOR
YOUR SAFETY
Do not operate equipment connected to
the unit or watch the monitor while
driving. You may cause a traffic accident if
your attention is distracted by the monitor.
On installation
• We recommend this unit should be installed by a
qualified technician or service personnel
– If you try to install this unit by yourself, refer to
the supplied "Installation/Connections" manual
and read it carefully. Make sure to install this
unit properly.
– Improper installation may cause battery drain or
a short circuit.
• If the unit does not work properly, check the
connections first (refer to the supplied
"Installation/Connections" manual). If everything
in order, check the fuse.
• Replacing the fuse
– When replacing the fuse, be sure to use only a
fuse of the same rating (ampere rating).
Fuse
Fuse
– Using a different fuse or bridging the contacts
with wire is highly dangerous and can lead to
serious damage.
• Protect unit surface from damage
– Do not expose the unit surface to chemicals such
as insecticide, hair spray, insect repellent, etc.
– Do not leave rubber or plastic materials in
contact with the unit for a long time. Otherwise
the finish of the unit may be impaired, or
deformation may occur.
• When installing, be sure to turn the ignition key to
off position. If the ignition is on and try to install
this unit may cause battery drain or a short circuit.
• When installing, be sure not to damage any car
parts such as pipes, tubes, fuel tank or wiring by
using a drill. It can cause a fire or an accident.
• Moisture condensation
If the ambient temperature of the unit changes
rapidly, moisture condensation may occur inside
the display window. Simply wait for a while, until
the moisture evaporates and the unit returns to
normal.
Installing location
• Do not install this unit where:
– the driver's view will be obstructed when the
monitor is in either open or close position.
– the operation of the car or the airbag system will
be obstructed.
– It will obstruct the operation of the vehicle,
especially the steering wheel, shift lever or brake
pedal.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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