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Features
Specifications
Inputs and Outputs Notes
Features
Product Overview: The Sony
XAV-A1 A/V center is an in-dash DVD/CD player with a motorized, retractable 7"
LCD touchscreen monitor. The unit has 2 audio/video inputs and a third video
only input.
Disc Compatibility: The
built-in DVD/CD player can play DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW and
Video CD. Compatible audio discs include CD (including CD-Text discs), CD-R, and
CD-RW. This unit cannot play 3" (8 cm) discs.
MP3/JPEG: In addition to the
above listed compatible discs, this unit can also play MP3 and JPEG files
recorded on CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW discs. For CD,
the files should be recorded using ISO 9660 level 1/2, Joliet, or Romeo formats.
For DVD, the UDF Bridge format (combined UDF and ISO 9660) should be used. The
unit will recognize up to 256 albums (folders) and a total of 1000 files and
albums on a disc. ID3 tags up to 31 characters can be displayed. JPEG files can
be rotated 90 to the left or right for the proper orientation of the picture.
Detachable Front Panel: The
lower half of the unit's front panel can be detached to prevent theft. A hard
plastic case is supplied to protect the front panel when detached.
Monitor: The XAV-A1 is equipped
with a fully retractable, motorized 7" TFT active matrix LCD monitor with a 16:9
aspect ratio and a resolution of 480 x 234. The position of the monitor can be
slid forward or backward to one of four positions. The angle of the monitor can
be tilted forward or backward from approximately 70°
to 120°
for best visibility. If you need to operate a button on the dashboard, you can
temporarily tilt the monitor forward and out of the way.
Wallpaper/Screen Effects: There
are three wallpaper patterns and three screen effects from which to choose. You
can also turn off the wallpaper and screen effects, if desired. Wallpaper
patterns and screen effects can be independently set for each function.
Display Modes: The Display menu
allows you to set the following picture modes:
- Auto Scroll: Titles longer
than 12 characters can be set to scroll through the entire title once (up to
31 characters) when the track is changed.
- Dimmer: The display dimmer
can be set to manual (always dimmed) or automatic (dimmed when vehicle
lights are turned on), plus the dimmer level between -6 and +6.
- Wide Mode: You can select
from the following widescreen modes:
- Normal: an image with
an aspect ratio of 4:3
- Wide: an image with an
aspect ratio of 16:9
- Zoom: a 4:3 image is
enlarged to the left and right edges of the screen, with overflowing
parts of the top and bottom cut off to fill the screen
- Cinema: a 4:3 image is
stretched to the left and right edges of the screen
- Full: the edges of a
4:3 image are enlarged to fill the screen
- Picture Mode: You can
adjust the picture characteristics according to the program type, picture
tone or personal preference:
- Standard: standard
picture and function setting
- Cinema: provides a
clear picture with a clear black and white definition
- Dynamic: provides
beautiful images with bright, clear colors
- User: you can adjust
the picture characteristics and store the setting (brightness, contrast,
and color).
EQ7: The sound quality can be
adjusted using the built-in 7-band EQ with 7 preset EQ curves including a custom
EQ setting. The presets include the following settings:
|
Center Frequency → Preset ↓ |
62Hz |
157Hz |
396Hz |
1kHz |
2.5kHz |
6.34kHz |
16kHz |
|
Xplōd |
+5 |
+4 |
+2 |
+2 |
+2 |
+3 |
+3 |
|
Vocal |
+1 |
+3 |
+4 |
+3 |
+2 |
+3 |
+2 |
|
Club |
+5 |
+2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
+1 |
+2 |
|
Jazz |
+3 |
+2 |
0 |
-1 |
-1 |
0 |
+3 |
|
New Age |
+2 |
+3 |
+2 |
0 |
+1 |
+5 |
+3 |
|
Rock |
+3 |
+2 |
+1 |
0 |
+1 |
+2 |
+3 |
Custom
(user adjustable -6 to +6) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Disc Playback
Modes: When playing a DVD you can repeat the current title or current
chapter. The playback modes for a CD include repeat current track or shuffle
all tracks. When an MP3 disc is inserted, you can repeat the current track,
or repeat the tracks in the current album. You can also shuffle the tracks
in the currently-playing album.
Zone x Zone:
Activating the Zone x Zone function allows you to simultaneously listen to
separate sources in the front and rear. In the front, you can choose the
Tuner, CD/DVD, TV or AUX. In the rear zone, you can choose the DVD, TV or
AUX. Note: Some combinations of front and rear sources are
unavailable.
XM Satellite Radio
Ready: The XAV-A1 A/V Center is compatible with the XMD1000 XMDirect
tuner and the XMDSON100 Sony Smart Digital Adapter. The supplied Connection Box must be used to connect the XM tuner. When connected, you can
enjoy XM's 150+ channels of digital quality music, sports, comedy, talk,
news, and entertainment, plus traffic and weather for many large
metropolitan areas. The monitor can display the channel number, artist name,
song title, category name, and channel name. You can store up to 18 XM
channels in preset memory for instant recall. Note: A subscription to
XM Satellite Radio is required in order to enjoy XM's programming.
Clock Display:
The unit features a built-in clock with a 12-hour display. When the monitor
is open, the clock is displayed in the lower right corner (except while
playing video source). When the power to the unit is turned off, the clock
is displayed in the small display window on the front panel. You can turn
off the clock display and the unit's illumination by pressing and holding
the "Off" button for 2 seconds.
Remote Control:
The XAV-A1 is equipped with a wireless remote control (RM-X706) which can
control the unit with the monitor open or closed. If the unit is off but the
illumination and clock display are on, you can turn on the unit using the
remote. If the unit and display/illumination have been turned off, you cannot
turn on the unit with the remote. It must first be activated by pressing the
"Source" button on the front panel.
Specifications
CEA-2006 Compliant:
The specifications given by Sony
for the built-in amplifier comply with the CEA-2006 mobile amplifier power
testing and measurement standards from the CEA (Consumer Electronics
Association). All manufacturers who comply with the standard can display the
CEA-2006 logo on their product.
Power Specs: The
power specifications for the XAV-A1 are stated as follows:
-
17 watts RMS x 4 at 4
Ohms; 1% THD+N (CEA-2006 Standard)
-
22 watts RMS per
channel minimum continuous average power into 4 Ohms, 4 channels driven from
20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 5% total harmonic distortion
-
50 watts maximum
power output per channel into 4 Ohms at 1 kHz
Inputs and
Outputs Notes
Front Panel Input:
The unit is equipped with a 3.5mm minijack auxiliary A/V input on the front
panel. A 39" A/V miniplug cable is provided. If
you'd like to connect an audio only device, such as a Walkman or an MP3 player,
you should use the supplied adapter which converts the A/V miniplug cable to an
audio only cable.
A/V Inputs: In
addition to the front panel Aux input, the XAV-A1 has an Aux 2 input with stereo
RCA audio and composite video jacks for use with a VCR or video game console. A
third Aux input is a video only RCA jack, which can be used for a rear view
camera, a TV tuner, or other video source.
DIN Connector: The
XAV-A1 is equipped with a round 13-pin female DIN connector on an 11" pigtail.
The DIN connector can be used to connect the optional XT-V70 TV tuner (its video
output is plugged into the Aux 3 input), or with the supplied Connection Box to
connect an optional XM Satellite Radio tuner. The XT-V70 TV tuner has a
pass-through circuit which allows you to add an XM tuner to the system. Note:
The XAV-A1 does not have controls for an optional CD changer.
Rear Monitor Output:
The XAV-A1 features an output that allows you to feed audio and video signal
to a rear monitor. With the unit's Zone x Zone feature, you can watch a DVD on
the rear monitor while the front passengers enjoy the radio (AM, FM, or optional
XM) or an auxiliary source.
Video Lock Out:
The video signal is locked out to prevent the viewing of a video source on the
XAV-A1's monitor while the vehicle is in motion. You will need to tap into the
vehicle's parking brake light circuit, splicing in the unit's light green wire
from the main power/speaker harness. Once connected, the video signal will only
be visible on the unit's monitor when the parking brake is applied.
Rear View Camera:
When the vehicle is put into reverse gear, the monitor will automatically switch
to the video from the optional rear view camera. In order for the video to
automatically switch, the purple/white wire in the main power/speaker harness
needs to be spliced into the vehicle's back-up lamp circuit.
