Sony XTL-W7000, Installation/Connections Manual

Page: 15 / 48

15
3
Mounting the TV antenna
Mount the film antenna
qf
to the car and connect the TV main unit.
For directions on connecting the TV main unit, see also “ 1 Car Systems Connections (complete
connection diagram)” on pages 8-10.
Before mounting
• It may not be possible to mount the antenna on some cars.
- In cars with glass that does not transmit radio waves
(infrared reflecting glass, insulated glass, glass that is opaque
to electromagnetic waves, etc.), the signal reception will be
extremely poor.
- The antenna cannot be mounted in cars which have airbags
in the front pillars.
• Mount the antenna to the front window, in the specified
location and according to the specified dimensions.
- The supplied film antenna is designed for attaching only to
the front window. If attached to the rear window or
elsewhere in the car, the signal reception may be extremely
poor.
Required items
Have the following items handy before beginning the mounting
procedure.
• Tools (Philips screwdriver, etc.)
• Cellophane tape
• Scissors
• Spray bottle (fill with 500 ml water and one or two drops of
detergent)
• Paper towels
Mounting position
Installation complete
Note
Once you have mounted the film
antenna, do not attempt to remove it and
attach it again, as the adhesive will be
considerably weakened. Be sure to
temporarily fasten the cable and antenna
in place and check that the cable has
sufficient play before permanently
attaching.
Note
• During the mounting procedure, it will
be necessary to remove the front pillar
molding to [attach a ground wire].
When performing the installation
yourself, if you decide it is too difficult
to remove the front pillar molding,
please contact your dealer for
assistance. (Note that your dealer may
charge a fee for their assistance.)
Note
Mount the film antennas to the inside of
the front window. Do not mount the
antennas anywhere other than the
location described here.
Before attaching
Using the supplied cleaning cloth
w;
to
wipe away any oil, wax, or dust tat may
be on the window.
Front pillar Front pillar
Antenna
input
cable
qg
Film antenna
(left)
qf
TV
Film antenna
(right)
qf
Antenna
input cable
qg
TV antenna
amplifier unit
qd