Installing The Microphone - Sony XAV-9500ES Operating Instructions Manual

Installing the microphone

To capture your voice during handsfree calling, you
need to install the microphone .
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Clip (not supplied)
Cautions
• It is extremely dangerous if the cord becomes
wound around the steering column or gearstick.
Be sure to keep it and other parts from interfering
with your driving operations.
• If airbags or any other shock-absorbing
equipment are in your car, contact the store where
you purchased this unit or the car dealer before
installation.
Notes
• When mounting on the dashboard, remove the visor clip
carefully from the microphone , then attach the flat-
mount base  to the microphone .
• Before attaching the double-sided tape , clean the
surface of the dashboard with a dry cloth.
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Installing the GPS antenna (aerial)
• Choose a location where no obstacle blocks GPS
satellite reception so as to achieve the best
reception.
• Make sure the GPS antenna (aerial)  does not
interfere with the operation of car equipment.
• Some types of front windshields (windscreens)
block GPS satellite radio waves. Make sure the
signal reception is not blocked.
• When using Apple CarPlay with a wireless
connection, make sure the GPS antenna (aerial) 
is connected.
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1
Decide the installation location on the
dashboard, then clean the attachment
surface.
Choose a flat surface where:
 the GPS antenna (aerial)  can be positioned
horizontally.
 operation of the passenger-side airbag is not
impeded.
 GPS satellite reception is not blocked by
anything inside the car or the windshield
(windscreen) wipers.
2 Remove the tape of the metal plate , then
attach it on the dashboard.
3
Remove the tape of the GPS antenna (aerial)
, then attach it on the metal plate .
Cautions
• It is extremely dangerous if the cord becomes
wound around the steering column or gearstick.
Be sure to keep it and other parts from interfering
with your driving operations.
• If airbags or any other shock-absorbing
equipment are in your car, contact the store where
you purchased this unit or the car dealer before
installation.
Notes
• Be sure to use the metal plate , otherwise signal
reception may be poor.
• Do not install the GPS antenna (aerial)  close to other
electrical equipment, otherwise signal reception may be
unstable.
• If the surface of the metal plate  is cold, the tape may
not stick firmly. Warm up its surface with a hair dryer, etc.,
before applying the tape.
• If there is no flat surface on which to install the GPS
antenna (aerial) , bend the metal plate  to fit a curved
surface before installing.
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