Rear View Camera
By connecting the optional rear view camera to the
CAMERA terminal, you can display the picture from
the rear view camera.
The picture from the rear view camera appears
when:
the back lamp lights up (or the shift lever is set to
the R (reverse) position).
you press HOME then touch [Rear Camera].
you press DSPL repeatedly.
For details on the settings of the rear view camera,
see page 23.
Updating the Firmware
You can update the firmware of this unit from the
following support site:
Customers in Latin America:
http://esupport.sony.com/ES/LA/
Customers in Pan Asia:
http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support
http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/
To update the firmware, visit the support site, then
follow the online instructions.
Precautions
Cool off the unit beforehand if your car has been
parked in direct sunlight.
Power antenna (aerial) extends automatically.
Do not leave the front panel or audio devices
brought in inside the car, or it may cause damage
or malfunction due to high temperature in direct
sunlight (XAV-612BT/602BT only).
Moisture condensation
Should moisture condensation occur inside the
unit, remove the disc and wait for about an hour for
it to dry out; otherwise the unit will not operate
properly.
To maintain high sound quality
Do not splash liquid onto the unit or discs.
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
object 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 a 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 picture is automatically switched to the
background screen after displaying the caution
below.
[Video blocked for your safety.]
The monitor connected to the REAR OUT is active
while the car is in motion.
The picture on the display is switched to the
background screen, but audio source can be
heard.
Do not operate the unit or watch the monitor
while driving.
Notes 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" guide
and install the unit properly.
Improper installation may cause battery drain
or a short circuit.
If the unit does not work properly, check the
connections first, referring to the supplied
"Installation/Connections" guide. If everything is
in order, check the fuse.
Protect the 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 fix securely.
When installing, be sure to turn the ignition off.
Installing the unit with the ignition on 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, as it may cause a fire or an accident.
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