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Ver 1.1 2003. 06
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism CDX-L280
CD Drive Mechanism Type MG-393XC-121//K
Optical Pick-up Name KSS-721A
SERVICE MANUAL
US Model
Canadian Model
CDX-L510X
FM/AM COMPACT DISC PLAYER
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS (US Model)
POWER OUTPUTAND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
23.2 watts 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.
CD player section
Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB
Frequency response 10 – 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter Below measurable limit
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range 87.5 – 107.9 MHz
Antenna terminal External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
Usable sensitivity 11 dBf
Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio 65 dB (stereo),
68 dB (mono)
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
0.7% (stereo),
0.5% (mono)
Separation 33 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response 30 – 15,000 Hz
AM
Tuning range 530 – 1,710 kHz
Antenna terminal External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity AM: 30 µV
Power amplifier section
Outputs Speaker outputs
(sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output 50 W ×4 (at 4 ohms)
SPECIFICATIONS
General
Outputs Audio outputs (rear)
Power antenna relay control terminal
Power amplifier control terminal
Inputs Remote controller input terminal
Antenna input terminal
Tone controls Low: ±10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD)
Mid: ±10 dB at 1 kHz (XPLOD)
High: ±10 dB at 10 kHz (XPLOD)
Power requirements 12 V DC car battery
(negative ground)
Dimensions Approx. 178 ×50 ×180 mm
(7 1/8 ×2 ×7 1/8 in.) (w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions Approx. 182 ×53 ×161 mm
(7 1/4 ×2 1/8 ×6 3/8 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass Approx. 1.2 kg
(2 lb. 10 oz.)
Supplied accessories Parts for installation and connections
Front panel case (1)
Card remote commander
RM-X115
Note
This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier or an equalizer.
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
• The tuner and CD sections have no adjustments.
Sony Corporation
e Vehicle Company
Published by Sony Engineering Corporation
9-874-231-02
2003F04-1
© 2003. 06