Sony CDX-C510 is a compact disc player that offers a wide range of features for your in-car audio enjoyment. With its built-in FM/AM tuner, you can easily switch between your favorite radio stations. The CD player supports a variety of formats, including CD-R and CD-RW discs, so you can listen to your entire music collection on the go. The unit also features a LINE OUT/IN SELECT switch, which allows you to connect an external equalizer or DSP (Digital Signal Processor) for even more precise audio control.
Sony CDX-C510 is a compact disc player that offers a wide range of features for your in-car audio enjoyment. With its built-in FM/AM tuner, you can easily switch between your favorite radio stations. The CD player supports a variety of formats, including CD-R and CD-RW discs, so you can listen to your entire music collection on the go. The unit also features a LINE OUT/IN SELECT switch, which allows you to connect an external equalizer or DSP (Digital Signal Processor) for even more precise audio control.
Parts for Installation and Connections
The numbers in the list are keyed to those in the instructions.
Sony Corporation 1996 Printed in Japan
CDX-C510
Installation/Connections
FM/AM
Compact Disc
Player
3-856-125-11 (1)
1
5
× 1
8
× 1
6
× 1
7
× 1
2
× 1
3
× 1
4
× 1
× 5
(incl. 1 reserve)
TOP
The release key 6 is used for dismounting the unit. See the operating instructions manual for details.
Precautions
• Do not tamper with the four holes on the upper surface of the unit. They are for tuner adjustments to be
done only by service technicians.
• Choose the installation location carefully so that the unit will not hamper the driver during driving.
• Avoid installing the unit where it would be subject to high temperatures, such as from direct sunlight or
hot air from the heater, or where it would be subject to dust, dirt or excessive vibration.
• Use only the supplied mounting hardware for a safe and secure installation.
How to Detach and Attach the Front Panel
Before installing the unit, detach the front panel.
To detach
Before detaching the front panel, be sure to press the OFF button to turn the unit. Then press the
RELEASE button, slide the front panel a little to the left, and pull it off toward you.
Installation
Mounting angle adjustment
Adjust the mounting angle to less than 20°.
To attach
Align the parts A and B, and push the front panel until it clicks.
To detach
To attach
Mounting Example
Installation in the dashboard
With the TOP marking up
1
Bend these claws, if necessary.
Dashboard
Fire wall
2
4
1
3
max. size M4 × 6 mm
Mounting the Unit in a Japanese Car
You may not be able to install this unit in some makes of Japanese cars. In such a case, consult your Sony dealer.
231
2
to dashboard/center console
Bracket
Support
Bracket
TOYOTA
NISSAN
to dashboard/center console
Bracket
Bracket
* To prevent malfunction, install only with the supplied screws 7 . Do not use an electric or impact screwdriver.
Claws
1
182 mm
53 mm
TOP
7*
max. size
5 × 8 mm
7*
max. size
5 × 8 mm
Existing parts supplied to your car
7*
max. size
5 × 8 mm
7*
max. size
5 × 8 mm
Existing parts supplied to your car
OFF button
First attach 5 to the unit, then insert the unit into 1.
RELEASE button
With nippers or similar,
cut off the claws on
both side of the unit.
B
A
TOP
5
Caution
• This unit is designed for negative ground 12 V DC operation only.
• Before making connections, disconnect the ground 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 energized when
the ignition key is in the accessory position.
• Run all ground wires to a common ground point.
• The use of optional instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
Connections
Connection Diagram
If Your Car has No Accessory Position on the Ignition Key Switch
— POWER SELECT Switch
The illumination on the front panel is factory-set to be turned on even when the unit is not being played.
However, this setting may cause some car battery wear if your car has no accessory position on the
ignition key switch. To avoid this battery wear, set the POWER SELECT switch located on the bottom
of the unit to the B position, then press the reset button. The illumination is reset to stay off while the
unit is not being played.
Note
The caution alarm for the front panel is not activated when the POWER SELECT switch is set to the B position.
When a Equalizer or DSP (Digital Signal Processor) etc. is Connected
— LINE OUT/IN SELECT Switch
Set the LINE OUT/IN SELECT switch, which is on the underside of the unit, to position 2, so that the
LINE OUT/LINE IN (EQ IN) terminal will function as LINE IN (EQ IN) terminal.
Change the position with a jeweler’s screwdriver,
etc.
Reset Button
When the installation and connections are over, be sure to press the reset button with a ball-point pen etc.
Reset button
Example 1 Set the LINE OUT/IN SELECT switch to position 2
CDX-C510
LINE IN
(EQ IN)
FRONT
LINE IN
(EQ IN)
REAR
Example 2 Set the LINE OUT/IN SELECT switch to position 1
CDX-C510
EQ OUT
BUS CONTROL
IN
BUS
AUDIO IN
BUS
CONTROL IN
Front speakers
Rear speakers
Rear speakers
Front speakers
Digital pre-amplifier
Préamplificateur
numérique
XDP-U50D
For connecting two or more changers, the source selector XA-U20 (optional) and the BUS cable RC-61 (1 m) or RC-62 (2 m)
(optional) are necessary.
CDX-C510
LINE OUT
REAR
LINE OUT
FRONT
CD/MD changer
Changeur CD/MD
BUS
AUDIO IN
BUS
CONTROL IN
Example 4 Set the LINE OUT/IN SELECT switch to position 2
Power amplifier
Power amplifier
Front speakers
Rear speakers
Rear speakers
Front speakers
Example 3 Set the LINE OUT/IN SELECT switch to position 1
Rear speakers
Front speakers
CD/MD changer
CD/MD changer
Digital pre-amplifier
XDP-U50D
Power amplifier
Power amplifier
LINE OUT
(EQ OUT)
BUS CONTROL IN
For details about the connection, refer to the operating instructions of XDP-U50D (not supplied).
CDX-C510
TV tuner unit
XT-40V
CD/MD changer
L
R
Connection Example
BUS
AUDIO IN
REMOTE IN
LINE OUT
FRONT/LINE
IN (EQ IN)
FRONT
Rotary commander (not supplied)
LINE OUT
REAR/LINE
IN (EQ IN)
REAR
When connecting digital
pre-amplifier
from car antenna
Rear speakers
Front speakers
BUS CONTROL IN
Fuse (15 A)
Blue/white striped
Max. supply current 0.3 A
Max. supply current 0.1 A
Yellow
Black
Green
Right
Left
Rear speakers
Right
Front speakers
Left
Notes on the control leads
• The power antenna control lead (blue) supplies +12 V DC when you turn on the tuner.
• A power antenna without relay box cannot be used with this unit.
Memory hold connection
When the yellow power input lead is connected, power will always be supplied to the memory circuit even when the ignition key
is turned off.
Notes on speaker connection
• Before connecting the speakers, turn the unit off.
• Use speakers with an impedance of 4 to 8 ohms, and with adequate power handling capacities. Otherwise, the speakers may be
damaged.
• Do not connect the terminals of the speaker system to the car chassis, and do not connect the terminals of the right speaker with
those of the left speaker.
• Do not attempt to connect the speakers in parallel.
• Do not connect any active speakers (with built-in amplifiers) to the speaker terminals of the unit. Doing so may damage the
active speakers. Therefore, be sure to connect passive speakers to these terminals.
LINE OUT
(EQ OUT)
RCA pin cord (RC-63 (1 m), RC-64 (2 m) or RC-65 (5 m)) (not supplied)
RCA pin cord (RC-63 (1 m), RC-64 (2 m) or
RC-65 (5 m)) (not supplied)
BUS cable (not supplied)
8
CD/MD changer
RCA pin cord (not supplied)
Digital pre-amplifier
XDP-U50D
Power amplifier
Power amplifier
White
Blue
Gray Red
Purple
to a metal point of the car
First connect the black earth lead, then connect the yellow and red
power input leads.
to the +12 V power terminal which is energized at all times
Be sure to connect the black earth lead to it first.
to the +12 V power terminal which is energized in the accessory
position of the ignition key
Be sure to connect the black earth lead to it first
to a power antenna relay control box
ANT REM
AMP REM
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2
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3
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4
Sony CDX-C510 is a compact disc player that offers a wide range of features for your in-car audio enjoyment. With its built-in FM/AM tuner, you can easily switch between your favorite radio stations. The CD player supports a variety of formats, including CD-R and CD-RW discs, so you can listen to your entire music collection on the go. The unit also features a LINE OUT/IN SELECT switch, which allows you to connect an external equalizer or DSP (Digital Signal Processor) for even more precise audio control.
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