Sony MEX-M71BT Owner's Manual

39

GB

Cautions

• Run all ground (earth) leads to a 

• Do not get the leads trapped under a 

screw, or caught in moving parts (e.g., seat 
railing).

• Before making connections, turn the boat’s 

ignition off to avoid short circuits.

• Connect  the  yellow and red power supply 

leads only after all other leads have been 
connected.

• Be sure to insulate any loose unconnected 

leads with electrical tape for safety.

• Choose the installation location carefully so 

that the unit will not interfere with normal 
boating or car driving operations.

• Avoid installing the unit in areas subject to 

dust, dirt, excessive vibration, or high 
temperature, such as in direct sunlight or 
near heater ducts.

• Select carefully the mounting location to 

avoid internal damage by water entering 
the unit. Areas subject to water splashes 
should be avoided. The Waterproof Car 
Stereo Cover (not supplied) is 
recommended.

• Use only the supplied mounting hardware 

for a safe and secure installation.

When connecting this unit in combination with 
other stereo components, the amperage rating of 
the boat circuit to which the unit is connected must 
be higher than the sum of each component’s fuse 
amperage rating.

Adjust the mounting angle to less than 45°.

Parts List for Installation

• This parts list does not include all the 

package contents.

• The  bracket 

 and the protection collar  

are attached to the unit before shipping. 
Before mounting the unit, use the release 
keys 

 to remove the bracket  from the 

unit. For details, see “Removing the 
protection collar and the bracket” 
(page 42).

• Keep the release keys 

 for future use as 

they are also necessary if you remove the 
unit from your boat.

Connection/Installation

Precautions









× 2







× 4

5 × max. 8 mm
(

7

/

32

 × max. 

5

/

16

 in)







Max. size M4 × 6 mm 
(

1

/

4

 in)