Sony CDX-GT400 - FM/AM CD Player Installation And Connections

Cautions

• This unit is designed for negative ground 12 V DC operation only.
• Do not get the leads under a screw, or caught in moving parts (e.g. seat railing).
• Before making connections, turn the car ignition off to avoid short circuits.
• Connect the yellow and red power input leads only after all other leads have been connected.
• Run all ground leads to a common ground point.
• Be sure to in su late any loose un con nect ed leads with electrical tape for safety.
• The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

Notes on the power supply lead (yellow)

• When connecting this unit in combination with other stereo components, the connected car circuit's rating must be higher than the sum of each component's fuse.
• When no car circuits are rated high enough, connect the unit directly to the battery.

Parts list

• The numbers in the list are keyed to those in the instructions.
  
  
  
  Equipment used in illustrations (not supplied)
• 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 and the protection collar from the unit. For details, see "Removing the protection collar and the bracket ( )" on the reverse side of the sheet.
• Keep the release keys for future use as they are also necessary if you remove the unit from your car

Handle the bracket carefully to avoid injuring your fingers.

Note
Before installing, make sure that the catches on both sides of the bracket are bent inwards 2 mm (³/32 in). If the catches are straight or bent outwards, the unit will not be installed securely and may spring out.

Connection example

Notes

• Be sure to connect the ground lead before connecting the amplifier.
• The alarm will only sound if the built-in amplifier is used.

Tip
For connecting two or more CD/MD changers, the source selector XA-C30 (not supplied) is necessary.

Connection diagram

*1 RCA pin cord (not supplied)
*2 Insert with the cord upwards

1. To a metal surface of the car
   First connect the black ground lead, then connect the orange/white striped, yellow, and red power input leads.
2. To the power antenna control lead or power supply lead of antenna booster amplifier

Notes

• It is not necessary to connect this lead if there is no power antenna or antenna booster, or with a manually-operated telescopic antenna.
• When your car has a built-in FM/AM antenna in the rear/side glass, see "Notes on the control and power supply leads."

3. To AMP REMOTE IN of an optional power amplifier
   This connection is only for amplifiers. Connecting any other system may damage the unit.
4. To the interface cable of a car telephone
5. To a car's illumination signal
   Be sure to connect the black ground lead to a metal surface of the car first.
6. To the +12 V power terminal which is energized in the accessory position of the ignition key switch

Notes

• If there is no accessory position, connect to the +12 V power (battery) terminal which is energized at all times.
  Be sure to connect the black ground lead to a metal surface of the car first.
• When your car has a built-in FM/AM antenna in the rear/side glass, see "Notes on the control and power supply leads."

7. To the +12 V power terminal which is energized at all times
   Be sure to connect the black ground lead to a metal surface of the car first.

Notes on the control and power supply leads

• The power antenna control lead (blue) supplies +12 V DC when you turn on the tuner.
• When your car has built-in FM/AM antenna in the rear/side glass, connect the power antenna control lead (blue) or the accessory power input lead (red) to the power terminal of the existing antenna booster. For details, consult your dealer.
• A power antenna without a 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 switch 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 to avoid its damage.
• Do not connect the speaker terminals to the car chassis, or connect the terminals of the right speakers with those of the left speaker.
• Do not connect the ground lead of this unit to the negative (–) terminal of the speaker.
• Do not attempt to connect the speakers in parallel.
• Connect only passive speakers. Connecting active speakers (with built-in amplifiers) to the speaker terminals may damage the unit.
• To avoid a malfunction, do not use the built-in speaker leads installed in your car if the unit shares a common negative (–) lead for the right and left speakers.
• Do not connect the unit's speaker leads to each other.

Note on connection
If speaker and amplifier are not connected correctly, "FAILURE" appears in the display. In this case, make sure the speaker and amplifier are connected correctly.

Precautions

• Choose the installation location carefully so that the unit will not interfere with normal driving operations.
• Avoid installing the unit in areas subject to dust, dirt, excessive vibration, or high temperatures, such as in direct sunlight or near heater ducts.
• Use only the supplied mounting hardware for a safe and secure installation.

Mounting angle adjustment
Adjust the mounting angle to less than 45°.

Removing the protection collar and the bracket

Before installing the unit, remove the protection collar and the bracket from the unit.

Remove the protection collar

1. Engage the release keys together with the protection collar .
   
2. Pull out the release keys to remove the protection collar .

Remove the bracket

1. Insert both release keys together between the unit and the bracket until they click.
   
2. Pull down the bracket , then pull up the unit to separate.

Mounting example

Installation in the dashboard

Notes

• Bend these claws outward for a tight fit, if necessary.
  
• Make sure that the 4 catches on the protection collar are properly engaged in the slots of the unit.
  

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.

TOYOTA

NISSAN

Note
To prevent malfunction, install only with the supplied screws .

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 .
Press , then slide the front panel to the right, and gently pull out the left end of the front panel.

To attach

Place the hole of the front panel onto the spindle on the unit, then lightly push the left side in.

Warning if your car's ignition has no ACC position

After turning the ignition off, be sure to press and hold on the unit until the display disappears.
Otherwise, the display does not turn off and this causes battery drain.

RESET button

When the installation and connections are completed, be sure to press the RESET button with a ball-point pen, etc., after detaching the front panel.

Documents / Resources

Download manual

Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.

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