Additional Information; Updating The Firmware; Precautions - Sony XAV-AX100 Operating Instructions Manual

Additional Information

Updating the Firmware

To update the firmware, visit the support site on the
back cover, then follow the online instructions.
Updating the firmware takes a few minutes to
complete. During the update, do not turn the
ignition to the OFF position.

Precautions

• Cool off the unit beforehand if your car has been
parked in direct sunlight.
• Power antenna (aerial) extends automatically.
• When you transfer ownership or dispose of your
car with the unit installed, initialize all the settings
to the factory settings by performing Factory
Reset (page 14).
To maintain high sound quality
Do not splash liquid onto the unit.
Notes on safety
• Comply with your local traffic rules, laws, and
regulations.
• While driving
– Do not watch or operate the unit, as it may lead
to distraction and cause an accident. Park your
car in a safe place to watch or operate the unit.
– Do not use the setup feature or any other
function which could divert your attention from
the road.
– When backing up your car, be sure to look back
and watch the surroundings carefully for your
safety even if the rear view camera is connected.
Do not depend on the rear view camera
exclusively.
• While operating
– Do not insert your hands, fingers, or foreign
objects into the unit as it may cause injury or
damage to the unit.
– Keep small articles out of the reach of children.
– Be sure to fasten seatbelts to avoid injury in the
event of sudden movement of the car.
Preventing an accident
Pictures appear only after you park the car and
set the parking brake.
If the car starts moving during video playback,
the following caution is displayed and you
cannot watch the video.
[Video blocked for your safety.]
Do not operate the unit or watch the monitor
while driving.
Notice on license
This product contains software that Sony uses
under a licensing agreement with the owner of its
copyright. We are obligated to announce the
contents of the agreement to customers under
requirement by the owner of copyright for the
software.
For details on software licenses, see page 14.
Notice on GNU GPL/LGPL applied
software
This product contains software that is subject to the
following GNU General Public License (hereinafter
referred to as "GPL") or GNU Lesser General Public
License (hereinafter referred to as "LGPL"). These
establish that customers have the right to acquire,
modify, and redistribute the source code of said
software in accordance with the terms of the GPL or
LGPL displayed on this unit.
The source code for the above-listed software is
available on the Web.
To download, please access the following URL then
select the model name "XAV-AX100."
URL: http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/
Please note that Sony cannot answer or respond to
any inquiries regarding the content of the source
code.
Notes on LCD panel
• Do not get the LCD panel wet or expose it to
liquids. This may cause a malfunction.
• Do not press down hard on the LCD panel as doing
so can distort the picture or cause a malfunction
(i.e., the picture may become unclear or the LCD
panel may be damaged).
• Do not touch the panel with objects other than
with your finger as it may damage or break the
LCD panel.
• Clean the LCD panel with a dry soft cloth. Do not
use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or antistatic
spray.
• Do not use the unit outside the temperature range
0 ºC – 40 ºC (32 ºF – 104 ºF).
• If your car was parked in a cold or hot place, the
picture may not be clear. However, the monitor is
not damaged and the picture will become clear
after the temperature in your car becomes normal.
• Some stationary blue, red, or green dots may
appear on the monitor. These are called "bright
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