Sony CDX-MP30 Manual
Installation
Parts list
The numbers in the list are keyed to those in the instructions.
Precautions
• Choose the mounting location carefully, observing the following:
— The unit is not subject to temperatures exceeding 55°C (131°F) (such as in a car parked in direct
sunlight).
— The unit is not subject to direct sunlight.
— The unit is not near heat sources (such as heaters).
— The unit is not exposed to rain or moisture.
— The unit is not exposed to excessive dust or dirt.
— The unit is not subject to excessive vibration.
— The fuel tank should not be damaged by the tapping screws.
— There should be no wire harnesses or pipes under the place where you are going to install the
— The unit is not near heat sources (such as heaters).
— The unit is not exposed to rain or moisture.
— The unit is not exposed to excessive dust or dirt.
— The unit is not subject to excessive vibration.
— The fuel tank should not be damaged by the tapping screws.
— There should be no wire harnesses or pipes 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.
• Be sure to use only the supplied mounting hardware for a safe and secure installation.
• Use only the supplied screws.
• Use only the supplied screws.
Installing the unit
•Mount the unit either inside the trunk or under a seat.
•Choose the mounting location carefully so the unit will not interfere with the normal movements of
•Choose the mounting location carefully so the unit will not interfere with the normal movements of
the driver and it will not be exposed to direct sunlight or hot air from the heater.
•Do not install the unit under the floor carpet, where the heat dissipation from the unit will be
considerably impaired.
1
2
3
4
5.5m
5.5m
5.5m
First, place the unit where you plan to install it, and mark the positions of the four screw holes on
the mounting surface.
the mounting surface.
Notes
• Use only the supplied screws.
• Be sure not to damage the fuel tank or brake line with the tapping screws.
• Use only the supplied screws.
• Be sure not to damage the fuel tank or brake line with the tapping screws.
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.
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.
Use of a higher amperage fuse may cause serious damage.
Connection
Connection example
ø4
×
14 mm
×
4
Screw hole:
ø3.3 mm (
ø3.3 mm (
5
/
32
in.)
Cautions
• This unit is designed for negative ground 12 V DC operation only.
• Before making connections, turn the car ignition off to avoid short circuits.
• Connect the yellow power input cord only after all other cords have been connected.
• Run all ground leads to a common ground point.
• Before making connections, turn the car ignition off to avoid short circuits.
• Connect the yellow power input cord only after all other cords have been connected.
• Run all ground leads to a common ground point.
Connection diagram
XM Antenna*
Sony BUS Compatible
Car Audio*
XT-XM1
CD/MD changer*
* not supplied
1
1
POWER
SONY BUS CONTROL
OUT
IN
L
R
L
R
OUT
IN
AUDIO
TER
SAT
ANTENNA
Yellow
To a +12 V power terminal which
is energized at all times
Be sure to connect the black ground
lead to it first.
is energized at all times
Be sure to connect the black ground
lead to it first.
Fuse (3 A)
Black
To a metal point on the car
First connect the black ground lead,
then connect the yellow power input
leads.
First connect the black ground lead,
then connect the yellow power input
leads.
CD/MD changer
(not supplied)
Sony BUS Compatible
Car Audio
(not supplied)
4
3
XM antenna
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
Green
Yellow
Connect as the connector
hook facing down
hook facing down
Connect with BUS cable to
the XM Satellite receiver,
aligning the v marks.
the XM Satellite receiver,
aligning the v marks.
RCA pin cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
BUS cable
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
2
Note
When you use an optional BUS cable, note
that a BUS cable with an 8-pin plug (L-type)
cannot be used because of its shape.
When you use an optional BUS cable, note
that a BUS cable with an 8-pin plug (L-type)
cannot be used because of its shape.
(Curry)