NV-U51/U71T

SERVICE MANUAL

PERSONAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM

Photo: NV-U71T

Ver. 1.0 2006.11

9-887-431-01

2006K05-1
© 2006.11

Sony Corporation

eVehicle Division
Published by Sony Techno Create Corporation

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NV-U51/U71T

NV-U51A/U51B/U51D/U51F/U51G/U51I/U51N/U51S

SPECIFICATIONS

US Model

Canadian Model

NV-U71T

AEP Model

NV-U51A/U51B/U51D/U51F/

U51I/U51N/U51S/U71T

UK Model

NV-U51G/U71T

Model Name

Product Name

Distination

(Printed on Model Number Label)

NV-U51A

Central European

NV-U51B

Benelux

NV-U51D

German, Austrian, Swiss

NV-U51

NV-U51F

French

NV-U51G

NV-U51I

Italian, Greek

NV-U51N

Nordic

NV-U51S

Iberia

NV-U71T

US, Canadian, AEP, UK

NV-U51

NV-U71T

Main unit

NV-U71T

Cradle

NVA-CU4

NVA-CU4T

Car battery adapter

XA-DC2

AC power adapter

XA-AC13

COMPONENT MODEL NAME

Note:

Refer to the above table for the model name being written in
MODEL NUMBER LABEL of the main unit.

Main unit

Operating temperature: 5 – 45 ºC (41 – 113 ºF)
Power requirements: DC 5 V

(from supplied AC power adapter)

Connection terminals:

Cradle connector
DC IN 5V jack
USB jack
External GPS antenna (aerial) jack

Speaker: 20

× 40 mm (0.8 × 1.6 in) oval speaker

Consumption current: Approx. 0.5 A
Dimensions: Approx. 103.8

× 87.6 × 32.8 mm

(4.1

× 3.5 × 1.3 in)

× h × d, protruding parts excluded)

Mass: Approx. 280 g (9.9 oz)

Monitor

System: Transmissive liquid crystal display
Drive system: a-Si TFT active matrix system
Dimensions: 3.5 in (4:3)

Approx. 70.1

× 52.6, 87.6 mm

(2.8

× 2.1, 3.5 in) (h × v, d)

Segment: 230,400 (960

× 240) dots

Cradle

Operating temperature: 5 – 45 ºC (41 – 113 ºF)
Power requirements: DC 5.2 V

(from supplied 12 V car battery adapter (negative
earth))

Connection terminals:

Unit connector
DC IN 5.2V jack
TMC aerial jack (NV-U71T only)

Reception frequency: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz

(NV-U71T only)

DISTINATION TABLE

NV-U51/71T

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK

OR DOTTED LINE

WITH MARK

ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN

THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION.
REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE
PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR
IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.

Built-in battery charging time/usage
time

Charging time

With the supplied car battery adapter/AC power

adapter: Approx. 4.5 hours (with unit turned on),
or 2.5 hours (in standby mode)

Usage time

Up to 6.5 hours (depending on usage)

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ!

LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIÉS PAR UNE MARQUE

SUR

LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES
PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE
FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COM- POSANTS
QUE PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT
DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPLÉMENTS
PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

Supplied accessories

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

• Cord (with Cigar Lighter Plug)

• AC Adaptor

• Power Cord

• Connection Cord (USB5P)

• Connection Cord (Antenna) (NV-U71T only)

• Cushion (CR)

• Protection Sheet (Dash Board)

• Application Disc

• Quick Start Guide

• Read This First

• Warranty Card

• User Registration Card (NV-U51/U71T: AEP, UK only)

• END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT

NV-U51/U71T

SECTION 1

GENERAL

VOICE/

POSITION

CHG

VOICE/POSITION button

During route guidance:
To hear the next voice guidance.
In the menu display:
To show the map.
In the map display:
To show your current car position.

Display window/touch screen

Built-in GPS antenna (aerial)

4 ?

(on/standby) button

To turn the unit on/off.

CHG (battery charge) indicator

Lights up in red while charging.

USB jack

To connect to a computer with the USB
cable.

Auto dimmer sensor

Detects ambient light and automatically
adjusts the display brightness.

DC IN 5V jack

To connect to the AC power adapter.

Jack cover

Note
If you pull off the jack cover by accident, use a
pointed object to push it back in.

POWER switch

To turn the main power on/off; reset the unit.

Speaker

Outputs guidance and warnings.

External GPS antenna (aerial) jack

To connect the external GPS antenna (aerial) to the
cradle.

Cradle connector

This section is extracted from
instruction manual.

NV-U51/U71T

DC IN

5.2V

Windscreen installation

Installation an der Windschutzscheibe

Installation sur le pare-brise

Installatie op de voorruit

Note
Before attaching the suction cup, clean the attachment
surface.
Tip
Retain the removed protection sheet and attach it to the
suction cup when you detach the cradle from the windscreen
to keep the suction cup clean.

Hinweis
Reinigen Sie die Befestigungsstelle, bevor Sie den Saugnapf
anbringen.
Tipp
Nehmen Sie die Schutzfolie ab und heben Sie sie auf. Bringen
Sie die Schutzfolie wieder am Saugnapf an, wenn Sie die
Anschlussstation von der Windschutzscheibe abnehmen, um
den Saugnapf vor Verunreinigungen zu schützen.

Remarque
Avant de fi xer la ventouse, nettoyez la surface de fi xation.
Conseil
Conservez la feuille de protection que vous avez enlevée et
fixez-la à la ventouse lorsque vous détachez le support du
pare-brise, afi n de garder la ventouse propre.

Opmerking
Voordat u de zuignap bevestigt, moet u het
bevestigingsoppervlak reinigen.
Tip
Bewaar het verwijderde bevestigingsvel en bevestig dit op
de zuignap wanneer u de houder van de voorruit verwijdert
zodat de zuignap schoon blijft.

Press the button

completely.

Drücken Sie die Taste

ganz nach unten.

Appuyez à fond sur le

bouton.

Druk de toets volledig in.

CHG

POWER

OFF

POWER

Note
If you are concerned about car vibration and want to stabilize
the unit, cut the supplied pad

to the appropriate size and

attach it to the cradle bottom, to sit between the cradle and
dashboard.

Hinweis
Wenn Sie das Gerät stabilisieren und Erschütterungen
vom Fahrzeug abschwächen wollen, schneiden Sie die
mitgelieferte Unterlage auf die richtige Größe zu und
bringen Sie sie an der Unterseite der Anschlussstation an, so
dass sie zwischen Anschlussstation und Armaturenbrett sitzt.

Remarque
Si vous craignez des vibrations du véhicule et que vous
souhaitez stabiliser l’appareil, découpez le tampon fourni

à la taille appropriée et fi xez-le sur la partie inférieure du

support afi n qu’il se trouve entre le support et le tableau de
bord.

Opmerking
Als u zich zorgen maakt over de vibraties in de auto en het
apparaat wilt stabiliseren, knipt u het bijgeleverde kussentje

op het juiste formaat en bevestigt u dit aan de onderkant

van de houder, zodat het kussentje tussen de houder en het
dashboard bevindt.

See also “Turning the unit on” in the supplied Quick Start Guide.

Siehe auch „Einschalten des Geräts“ in der mitgelieferten Anleitung zur
schnellen Inbetriebnahme.

Consultez également la section « Mise en service de l’appareil » du
Guide de démarrage rapide fourni.

Raadpleeg ook "Het apparaat inschakelen" in de bijgeleverde Beknopte
handleiding.

1st click

2nd click

After the initial installation, park your car in
a safe, open place (no high buildings, etc.) for
up to 20 minutes to allow for GPS signals to be
received before using the navigation system.

Stellen Sie das Fahrzeug nach der
Anfangsinstallation bis zu 20 Minuten an
einer sicheren, offenen Stelle (keine hohen
Gebäude usw.) ab, damit die GPS-Signale
empfangen werden können, bevor Sie das
Navigationssystem in Betrieb nehmen.

Après l’installation initiale, garez votre voiture
dans un endroit sûr et dégagé (sans bâtiments
élevés, etc.) pendant 20 minutes environ
pour que les signaux GPS soient captés, avant
d’utiliser le système de navigation.

Na de installatie parkeert u de auto maximaal 20
minuten op een veilige, open plek (zonder hoge
gebouwen, enzovoort) zodat de GPS-signalen
kunnen worden ontvangen voordat u het
navigatiesysteem gebruikt.

NV-U51/U71T

TMC aerial installation (NV-U71T only)
Install the supplied TMC aerial

to obtain traffic

information from RDS-TMC (Traffic Message
Channel).

Installation der TMC-Antenne (nur NV-U71T)
Installieren Sie die mitgelieferte TMC-Antenne

So können Sie Verkehrsinformationen über RDS-
TMC (Traffic Message Channel) empfangen.

Installation de l’antenne TMC
(modèle NV-U71T uniquement)
Installez l’antenne TMC

fournie afi n d’obtenir

des informations de radioguidage de RDS-TMC
(Traffic Message Channel, canal des messages de
radioguidage).

Installatie van de TMC-antenne
(alleen NV-U71T)
Installeer de bijgeleverde TMC-antenne

voor

verkeersinformatie van RDS-TMC (Traffic Message
Channel).

Dashboard installation

Installation am Armaturenbrett

Installation sur le tableau de bord

Installatie op het dashboard

Choose an attachment surface that is fl at, smooth
and as horizontal as possible, otherwise the cradle
may not attach properly.

Before attaching the supplied sheet

, clean the

attachment surface. Then, proceed from step

above.

Note
If you are concerned about car vibration and want to stabilize
the unit, cut the supplied pad

to the appropriate size and

attach it to the cradle bottom, to sit between the cradle and
dashboard.

Wählen Sie eine ebene, glatte und möglichst
waagrechte Befestigungsstelle. Andernfalls lässt
sich die Anschlussstation nicht richtig befestigen.

Reinigen Sie die Befestigungsstelle, bevor Sie die
mitgelieferte Folie

anbringen. Fahren Sie dann

mit Schritt

oben fort.

Hinweis
Wenn Sie das Gerät stabilisieren und Erschütterungen
vom Fahrzeug abschwächen wollen, schneiden Sie die
mitgelieferte Unterlage

auf die richtige Größe zu und

bringen Sie sie an der Unterseite der Anschlussstation an, so
dass sie zwischen Anschlussstation und Armaturenbrett sitzt.

Choisissez une surface de fi xation plate, lisse et
la plus horizontale possible, sans quoi le support
risque ne pas rester fi xé correctement.

Avant de fi xer la feuille

fournie, nettoyez la

surface de fi xation. Suivez ensuite la procédure à
partir de l’étape

ci-dessus.

Remarque
Si vous craignez des vibrations du véhicule et que vous
souhaitez stabiliser l’appareil, découpez le tampon fourni

à la taille appropriée et fi xez-le sur la par

support afi n qu’il se trouve entre le support et le tableau de
bord.

Kies een bevestigingsoppervlak dat vlak, egaal en
zo horizontaal mogelijk is, anders kan de houder
wellicht niet goed worden bevestigd.

Voordat u het bijgeleverde vel

u het bevestigingsoppervlak. Ga daarna verder
vanaf

hierboven.

Opmerking
Als u zich zorgen maakt over de vibraties in de auto en het
apparaat wilt stabiliseren, knipt u het bijgeleverde kussentje

op het juiste formaat en bevestigt u dit aan de onderkant

van de houder, zodat het kussentje tussen de houder en het
dashboard bevindt.

Using the Supplied Software

The major functions of the software on the
supplied CD-ROM are introduced below.
If you insert the CD-ROM into your computer,
the screen appears automatically. Follow the on-
screen instructions.

System requirements

• OS: Windows 2000/XP
• CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive
• USB port
• 150 MHz CPU speed minimum

Contents

Connecting to your computer

Before connecting to your computer, install the
PC connection software (ActiveSync) to your
computer.

Connect the unit to an outlet using the
AC power adapter and the AC power
cable.

Connect the unit to your computer
with the USB cable.

Connect the small connector of the USB
cable to the USB jack on the unit, then the
large connector to a USB port on your
computer.

Notes when transferring data
During transfer, do not
– disconnect the USB cable or the AC power adapter.
– turn off the main power of the unit, enter unit standby

mode, or reset the unit.

– shut down the computer, enter computer standby

mode, or restart the computer.

If you want to cancel transferring mid-way, click the
cancel button on the computer screen.

Install PC Connection Software

PC connection software (ActiveSync) can be
installed.

Language Manager

Language data for on-screen display and voice
guidance can be added to the unit, and
unnecessary language data can be deleted from
the unit.

Read the Manual

You can read the PDF manual which contains
further information on operations available.

Support Link

Easy access to the Sony navigation support site is
available.
Visit this site for technical support, such as
software updates, FAQs, etc.

NV-U51/U71T

Note:

Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.

2-2. METHOD OF OPEN THE REAR PANEL

•

This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.

2-1. DISASSEMBLY FLOW

SECTION 2

DISASSEMBLY

2-2. METHOD OF OPEN THE REAR PANEL

(Page 6)

2-3. REAR PANEL BLOCK ASSY,

BATTERY BLOCK ASSY (BAT5001)
(Page 7)

2-4. SHIELD PLATE

(Page 7)

2-7. SPEAKER (2

4 cm) (SP3001)

(Page 9)

2-5. CHASSIS BLOCK ASSY

(Page 8)

2-6. LCD BLOCK ASSY

(Page 8)

2-8. CASE (UPPER) BLOCK ASSY,

CASE (LOWER) BLOCK ASSY
(NVA-CU4/CU4T)
(Page 9)

SET (CRADLE)

SET (MAIN UNIT)

two screws
(PTT2.6

Open the
connector cover.

Slide the
rear panel (six claws).

four claws

two claws

Lift to open the rear panel.

rear panel

NV-U51/U71T

2-3. REAR PANEL BLOCK ASSY, BATTERY BLOCK ASSY (BAT5001)

2-4. SHIELD PLATE

connector
(CN3002)

cushion (E)

coaxial connector lead wire

connector
(CN5002)

rear panel block assy

battery block assy
(BAT5001)

Note: When the Battery Block Assy (BAT5001) is installed,

route coaxial connector lead wire from the SUB Board and
lead wire from the GPS Antenna (ANT8001) so that they do not ride on the Cushion (E).

cushion (E)

GPS antenna (ANT8001) lead wire

two screws
(B2.6

two screws (T)

shield plate

gasket (SP)

GPS antenna (ANT8001) lead wire
(CN8001)

coaxial connector lead wire
(GPS unit (CP8001))

switch (PW)

license label

GPS unit
(CP8001)

GPS antenna
(ANT8001)

SUB board

NV-U51/U71T

2-7. SPEAKER (2

4 cm) (SP3001)

two screws
(B2.6

speaker (2

4 cm)

(SP3001)

speaker holder

gasket (SP)

2-8. CASE (UPPER) BLOCK ASSY, CASE (LOWER) BLOCK ASSY

(NVA-CU4/CU4T)

four screws
(B2

button (release)

claw

While pushing the button (release),
remove the case (upper) block assy.

case (lower) block assy

claw

two claws

NV-U51/U71T

SECTION 3

EXPLODED VIEWS

Ref. No.

Part No.

Description

Remark

Ref. No.

Part No.

Description

Remark

A-1205-632-A PANEL BLOCK ASSY, FRONT

(U51: A, B, D, F, G, N, S/U71T: US, CND)

A-1217-198-A PANEL BLOCK ASSY, FRONT (U51: I)

A-1217-201-A PANEL BLOCK ASSY, FRONT (U71T: AEP, UK)

2-693-111-01 INDICATOR

2-693-109-01 BUTTON PW (L)

2-693-110-01 BUTTON PW (R)

A-1217-520-A LCD BLOCK ASSY

2-650-655-02 SWITCH (PW)

2-055-460-01 SPECIAL SCREW (2.6X6, B)

3-042-244-01 SCREW (T)

2-693-108-01 PANEL, REAR (U51: A, B, D, F, G, N, S/U71T:

US, CND)

2-693-108-11 PANEL, REAR (U71T: AEP, UK)

2-693-108-21 PANEL, REAR (U51: I)

2-650-662-02 WINDOW

2-650-661-02 COVER, CONNECTOR

BAT5001 A-1205-775-A BATTERY BLOCK ASSY (U51/U71T: AEP, UK)
BAT5001 A-1205-776-A BATTERY BLOCK ASSY (U71T: US, CND)
SP3001 1-826-490-21 SPEAKER (2X4 cm)
#1

7-685-790-01 SCREW +PTT 2.6X4 (S)

•

Items marked “*” are not stocked since they
are seldom required for routine service. Some
delay should be anticipated when ordering
these items.

•

The mechanical parts with no reference
number in the exploded views are not supplied.

NOTE:

•

-XX and -X mean standardized parts, so they
may have some difference from the original
one.

•

Color Indication of Appearance Parts
Example:
KNOB, BALANCE (WHITE) . . . (RED)

↑

Parts Color

Cabinet's Color

not supplied

not
supplied

not supplied

BAT5001

SP3001

not supplied

•

Abbreviation
A

: NV-U51A

: NV-U51B

CND : Canadian model
D

: NV-U51D

: NV-U51F

: NV-U51G

: NV-U51I

: NV-U51N

: NV-U51S

3-1.

MAIN UNIT SECTION

NV-U51/U71T

3-2.

CRADLE SECTION
(NVA-CU4

: for NV-U51)

(NVA-CU4T : for NV-U71T)

Ref. No.

Part No.

Description

Remark

Ref. No.

Part No.

Description

Remark

101

X-2103-070-3 CASE (CR ) (LOWER) ASSY (U51)

101

X-2103-082-3 CASE (CR) (LOWER) M ASSY (U71T)

102

2-650-774-03 BUTTON (RELEASE)

103

2-650-773-02 LEVER (LOCK)

104

2-650-775-11 SPRING (RELEASE), COMPRESSION

105

A-1177-653-A CRADLE BOARD, COMPLETE (U51)

105

A-1177-924-A CRADLE BOARD, COMPLETE (U71T)

106

3-719-601-61 SCREW (B2X5), TAPPING

107

2-650-771-03 CASE (CR) (UPPER)

108

3-266-982-11 SPACER (MC)

109

2-662-294-01 SHEET (BALL ARM)

110

2-650-777-11 SPRING (EJECT), TORSION COIL

111

2-650-776-02 LEVER (EJECT)

112

2-650-780-03 ARM (LOWER), BALL

113

2-650-779-03 ARM (UPPER), BALL

114

2-650-788-02 CLUTCH (DIAL)

115

2-650-787-02 DIAL (SUCTION CUP)

116

2-650-785-01 DIAL (BALL JOINT)

117

A-1205-634-A SUCKER BLOCK ASSY

118

2-650-782-01 NUT, BALL

119

2-650-778-11 SHEET (CR), INSULATING

7-624-106-04 STOP RING 3.0, TYPE-E

101

(U51)

(U71T)

102

103

104

106

105

107

108

109

110

111

112

113

114

115

116

118

119

117

Note: When CRADLE board is defective,

exchange the entire mounted board.

Ref. No.

Part No.

Description

Remark

Ref. No.

Part No.

Description

Remark

NV-U51/U71T

ACCESSORIES
************

2-886-305-12 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (Quick Start Guide)

(ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH) (U71T: US, CND)

2-886-305-22 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (Quick Start Guide)

(ENGLISH, GERMAN, FRENCH, DUTCH,

ITALIAN, SPANISH, SWEDISH, PORTUGUESE)

(U51/U71T: AEP, UK)

2-886-306-12 MANUAL (READ THIS FIRST) (ENGLISH,

FRENCH, SPANISH) (U71T: US, CND)

2-886-306-22 MANUAL (READ THIS FIRST)

(ENGLISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, DUTCH)

(U51/U71T: AEP, UK)

2-886-306-32 MANUAL (READ THIS FIRST)

(SPANISH, PORTUGUESE, ITALIAN, SWEDISH)

(U51: A, I, N, S/U71T: AEP, UK)

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SECTION 4

ACCESSORIES

PARTS FOR INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

(for MAIN UNIT)

**************************************

0 501

1-479-621-31 ADAPTOR, AC (AC power adaptor) (XA-AC13)

0 502

1-827-481-21 POWER-SUPPLY CORD (for AC power adaptor)

(U51: A, B, D, F, I, N, S/U71T: AEP, UK)

0 503

1-827-946-31 CORD, POWER (for AC power adaptor)

(U51: G/U71T: AEP, UK)

0 504

1-829-809-11 CORD, POWER (for AC power adaptor)

(U71T: US, CND)

505

1-827-038-11 CORD, CONNECTION (USB 5P) (USB cable)

506

2-892-426-01 DISC, APPLICATION

(Application disc (CD-ROM))

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Abbreviation
A

: NV-U51A

: NV-U51B

CND : Canadian model
D

: NV-U51D

: NV-U51F

: NV-U51G

: NV-U51I

: NV-U51N

: NV-U51S

The components identified by
mark 0 or dotted line with mark
0 are critical for safety.
Replace only with part number
specified.

Les composants identifiés par
une marque 0 sont critiquens
pour la sécurité.
Ne les remplacer que par une
pièce portant le numéro spécifié.

501

AC POWER ADAPTOR (XA-AC13)

502

503

AC POWER CABLE

502

504

503

AC POWER CABLE

(U71T: AEP, UK)

(U71T: US, CND)

(U51: G)

505

AC POWER CABLE

USB CABLE

506

(U51: A, B, D, F, I, N, S)

APPLICATION DISC (CD-ROM)

Ref. No.

Part No.

Description

Remark

Ref. No.

Part No.

Description

Remark

NV-U51/U71T

PARTS FOR INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS (for CRADLE)
**************************************

511

1-831-550-31 CORD (WITH CIGAR LIGHTER PLUG)

(Car battery adaptor) (XA-DC2)

512

9-885-110-39 SPACER, PLUG

513

1-833-592-11 CORD, CONNECTION (ANTENNA)

(TMC antenna (aerial)/suction cups) (U71T)

514

2-891-214-01 SHEET (DASH BOARD), PROTECTION

515

2-655-124-11 CUSHION (CR) (Pad)

F1001

9-885-100-13 FUSE (CIS2.5A/125V)

not supplied

F1001

511

512

513

514

515

CAR BATTERY ADAPTOR (XA-DC2)

PAD

PROTECTION SHEET

(DASH BOARD)

PLUG SPACER

TMC ANTENNA (AERIAL)

SUCTION CUPS

(U71T)