Sony CDX-530RF - Compact Disc Changer System Product guide

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Compact Disc
Changer System
Installation/Connections
CDX-530RF
Sony Corporation © 2000

Parts list
The numbers in the list are keyed to those in the
instructions.
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CD changer
• Choose the mounting location carefully,
observing the following:
-- Do not install the unit where;
• the ambient temperature exceeds 55 _C
(131 _).
• it will be exposed to direct sunlight or hot
air from a heater.
• it will be exposed to rain, water, or high
humidity.
• it will be exposed to a lot of dust.
• it will be subject to excessive vibration.
-- The fuel tank should not be damaged by
the tapping screws,
-- There should be no wire harnesses or
pipelines under the place where you are
going to install the unit.
-- The spare tire, tools, or other equipment in
or under the trunk should not be interfered
with or damaged by the screws or the unit
itself.
Notes
• Be sure to use only the supplied mounting
hardware for a safe and secure installation.
• Make holes of€3.5 mm (5/3_In.) only after making
sure there isnothing on the other side of the
mounting surface,
Wired remote
• Avoid mounting it where it may:
-- hinder normal driving activities.
-- jeopardize the passengers.
-- be exposed to hot air from the heater.
-- be exposed to direct sunlight.
• After installing the unit, make sure the whole
unit can be operated by the wired remote.
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Connections
Caution
• This unit is designed for negative ground 12 V
DC operation only.
• Before making connections, disconnect the earth
terminal of the car battery to avoid short circuits.
•Connect the yellow and red power input leads
only after all other leads have been connected.
• Be sure to connect the red power input lead to the
positive 12 V power terminal which is powered
when the ignition switch is in the accessory
position.
•Run all earth wires to a common earth point.
•When finished making all the connections,
press the reset button of the CD chnager. (See
"Reset button" below.)
•The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
Reset button
After the installation and connections are completed, after the batteries have been changed, be sure to
press the reset button with a ball*point pen, etc.
Connectiondiagram
from the car antenna*
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Speaker system Caraudio
*An adaptor {optional) may be necessary Foryour
car and car audio system. In such a case, consult
your dealer.
Antenna connector*
0.5 m
0,5 m
Relay box
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Fuse
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to ametal point on the car
First connect the black earth lead, then connect the yellow
and red power input leads.
to the +12 V power terminal which ispowered at all times
Be sure to connect the black earth lead first.
to the +12 V power terminal which ispowered when the
ignition key mNitch is in the accessoryposition
Be sure to connect the black earth lead first.

*An adaptor (optional) may be necessary foryour
car and car audio system. In sucha case, consult
your dealer.
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Wired Remote
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Insert the connector until it
locks.
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Relay box
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WARNING
Plug the connector into the jack
on the left side of the CD changer.
Make sure that the catch of the
connector is secured in the hole
next to the jack.
Fuse replacement
If the fuse blows, check the power connection and
replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again after
replacement, there may be an internal malfunction.
Warning
Use a fuse with the specified amperage rating.
Use of a higher amperage fuse may cause serious
damage.
Installing the wireless remote
Use the supplied velcro tapes (_), and mount the wireless remote in a suitable location where it will not
interfere with your driving.
to where it isgoing to be mounted
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Relay box
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ug the connector into the jack
the left side of the CD changer.
ake sure that the catch of the
nnector is secured in the hole
xt to the jack.
_to where it isgoingto bemounted
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Wired remote (RM-X87)
Note
The supplied wireless remote (RM-X89) can be
operated almost like the wired remote (RM-X87).
DISC +/-
Changing the transmitting
frequency
Because this unit processes CD playback sound
through an FM tuner, there may be interference
no,he during CD playback. In such a case, change
the frequency of the modulated RF signal
transmitted from the unit. The initial setting is
883 MHz.
1 Press _for two seconds until
frequency appears.
2 Press _or _repeatedly to
select the frequency.
Each time you press _ or (]_!_E), the
frequencies change as follows:
:88.3 MHz _ 89.9 MHz --* 89.7 MHz
89.5 MHz ---*89.3 MHz --*
89.1 MHz _ 88.9 MHz --* 88.7 MHz
--* 88.5 MHz _ 88.3 MHz
:88.3 MHz .--* 88.5 MHz --_ 88.7 MHz
--_ 88.9 MHz _ 89.1 MHz ---*
8g.3 MHz .--* 89.5 MHz ---*89.7 MHz
-+ 89.9 MHz _ 88.3 MHz
3 Press _for two seconds.
Using on the wireless remote
1 Press _for two seconds until
frequency appears.
2 Press _or _repeatedly to
select the frequency.
3 Press _for two seconds.
Notes
•Whenyou changethe transmitting frequency on the
unit, be sureto tune your FM tuner to the newly
selectedone,
•Press_on the wiredremote before changingthe
frequency if the power of the unit isturned off.
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Changing the output level
You can select the output level from the unit.
Normally the unit is used at the initial output
level; change the level if necessary.
1 Press _for two seconds.
2 Press _momentarily.
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3 Press _or _repeatedly to
select the output level.
To decrease the output level
To increase the output level
_:[ LEI,'EL 5
4 Press _for two seconds.
Using on the wireless remote
1 Press _for two seconds.
2 Press _again momentarily.
3 Press _or _to select the
output level.
4 Press _for two seconds.
Note
When`youselectlevel4 or 5, the CDplaybacksound
maybe distortedor youmay hearsomenoise.In such
a case,selecta lower output levelon the unitand turn
down the overallvolumeon `yourcaraudio.
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Installation
How to install the CD changer
•When you install the CD changer, be careful not to damage wiring or equipment on the other side of the
mounting surface.
• The brackets (_) provide two positions for mounting, high and low. Use the appropriate screw holes
according to your preference.
Horizontal installation
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Align with the marked position.
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Vertical installation
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Alignwith the marked position.
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