SONY MV700HR
Service Manual

MV-700HR
Ver. 1.2

US, Canadian, E (PAL), Taiwan, Korean, Australian, Chinese models
Connection
This player is supplied in two kinds of connection method. When using at home, connect it to the AC outlet. When using in a car, connect the player using the supplied cigar lighter adapter.

On A/V OUTPUT connectors

When using the AC power supply
To a digital amplifier, etc.

Optical cable (not supplied)

You can connect a TV to the A/V OUTPUT connectors to output the contents being played back on the player. Connect the yellow plugs of the audio/video cable to the video connectors on both the TV and the player, and connect the white plugs to the white (left audio) connectors and the red plugs to the red (right audio) connectors respectively.

Attaching the headrest installation kit to the seat
The player can be installed behind the headrest by using the supplied headrest installation kit.

Seat types on which you can mount the installation kit
� A seat with 2 headrest rods of diameter 10 mm to 15 mm. � A seat with rods spaced between 42 mm and 192 mm.
Note Depending on the seat type, it may not be possible to mount this unit.

OUTPUT

On A/V INPUT connectors

HEADPHONES/ OPTICAL OUT

You can connect a VTR, etc. to the A/V INPUT connectors to input the contents being played back on the device. You can connect the device in the same way as described on �On A/V OUTPUT connectors� above.

On HEADPHONES jack
A/V OUTPUT
EXT ANT

You can connect a set of headphones to the HEADPHONES jack.
Notes � When connecting another device to the player, be sure to connect the player to the power source after all other connections are completed. � If an obstacle such as cigar ash is caught inside the cigar lighter socket, the contact between the power cord plug and the socket becomes incomplete and the plug may get extremely hot during use. To avoid this, check the socket and clean it if necessary before connecting the power cord. �10 mm~15 mm 42 mm~192 mm

A/V INPUT

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DC IN 12V
To the cigar lighter socket When using the player in the car

Cigar lighter adapter (supplied)

Before attaching, adjust the rod spacing A and depth positioning B depending on your headrest. Note that the depth positioning B should be adjusted as closely as possible to the headrest in order to prevent the monitor from vibrating.
15 mm 12 mm

FM antenna (supplied) AC power cord (supplied) To a wall outlet AC power adaptor (supplied) To audio/video input connectors

B

A A
Installation kit

TV, etc.

Audio/video cable (supplied)

* Polarity of the plug

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Remove the headrest and attach the installation kit to the rods. You can adjust the lateral position of the monitor by sliding the installation kit from side to side before tightening the screw.

Using the rechargeable battery pack
Attach the rechargeable battery pack as illustrated below.
Rechargeable battery pack MV-100BAT (supplied)

When attached to the main unit

�Do not charge the rechargeable battery using the supplied Power cord for the cigar lighter socket. The rechargeable battery cannot be charged in a car. Charge the rechargeable battery at home using the supplied AC power adaptor and AC power cord.
Power cord for the cigar lighter socket

Front

Slide up the rechargeable battery pack until you hear the click sound.
Installation kit

Removing the rechargeable battery pack from the player

AC power adaptor (supplied) To a wall outlet

Rechargeable battery

AC power cord (supplied)

Inserting the back-up battery
Insert CR2032 battery into the battery compartment of the player. This battery save the memory data (clock setting and calendar setting).

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Attach the installation cradle to the installation kit and tighten the screw on the bottom using things like a coin.

Push to release

When to charge the rechargeable battery
Push the release button on the rechargeable battery pack and slide it off. � Charge the rechargeable battery when �LOW BATTERY� appears in the display. � It usually takes about 6 hours* to complete charging the battery. The lamp of the rechargeable battery indicates the charging conditions. While charging: Lights in orange Charging completed: Lights in green Charging error: Flashes in green
* The charging time may vary depending on the surrounding temperature.

Installation cradle

Charging the rechargeable battery pack
Charge the rechargeable battery pack using AC power adaptor and AC power cord. You can charge the rechargeable battery pack while it is attached to the unit.

C

Installation kit

Adjust the angle of your monitor with the knob C.
Note The backside of the installation cradle should be pressed against the headrest for the stable installation.

Battery duration
Approximately 150 minutes** (fully charged)

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** When used at room temperature. When the monitor settings (S-MENU) are set to default. AC power adaptor (supplied) To a wall outlet AC power cord (supplied) CAUTION + side facing up

Removing the player from the installation cradle
Remove the player while pressing the button on the installation cradle.

Push to release

�Remove the rechargeable battery from the main unit if you do not intend to use the player for an extended period of time. �Charge the rechargeable battery before use if it has not been used for an extended period of time. �Once charging is completed, remove the AC power adapter from the rechargeable battery. Do not recharge the fully charged battery. (If you charge the fully charged battery, it will take about 60 minutes for the lamp of the battery to light in green again.)

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