MEX-V50DT - Sony Car Audio Service Manual (repair manual). Page 4

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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 temperature, 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 30°.
Connecting the parking brake 
lead  
Be sure to connect the parking brake lead (light green) of 
the power supply connection cable 
 to the parking 
brake switch cord. The mounting position of the parking 
brake switch cord depends on your car. Consult your car 
dealer or your nearest Sony dealer for further details.
Installing the One-Seg TV 
antenna (aerial)  
To enjoy One-Seg TV, you need to install the One-Seg TV 
antenna (aerial). Choose the installation location for best 
reception.
Screw the One-Seg antenna (aerial) elements 
b
 
to the antenna (aerial) base 
a
.
Remove the adhesive seal of the antenna (aerial) 
base 
a
, and attach it to the upper part of the 
front glass with the cable upwards (as 
illustrated).
Install a clip (not supplied) and adjust the length 
and position of the cord so that is does not 
obstruct your driving.
Removing the protection 
collar and the bracket  
Before installing the unit, remove the protection 
collar 
 and the bracket 
 from the unit.
Remove the pre-installed screws.
Remove the protection collar 
.
Pinch both edges of the protection collar 
 and 
push outwards, then pull out.
Remove the bracket 
.
  Insert both release keys 
 together between 
the unit and the bracket 
 until they click.
   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 
-2).
Make sure that the 2 catches on the protection collar 
 are properly 
engaged in the slots of the unit 
-3).
How to detach and attach the 
front panel  
Before installing the unit, detach the front panel.
-A  To detach
Before detaching the front panel, be sure to press 
Press 
, then slide the front panel to the right side, 
and pull out the left side.
-B  To attach
Engage part 
 of the front panel with part 
 of the unit, 
as illustrated, and push the left side into position until it 
clicks.
Warning if your car’s ignition 
has no ACC position
Unnecessary battery drainage will occur if the unit is 
wired directly to a car ignition system that does not have 
an ACC position. To avoid battery drainage, install a 
suitable switch on the ACC line.
Reset button
When the installation and connections are completed, be 
sure to press the reset button with a ballpoint pen, etc.
Foot brake type
Parking brake switch cord
Hand brake type
Parking brake switch cord
1
3
Dashboard
Fire wall
Claws
2
A
B
Red
Red
Yellow
Yellow
Red
Red
Yellow
Yellow
Power connection diagram
The auxiliary power connector may vary depending on 
your car. Check your car’s auxiliary power connector 
diagram to make sure the connections match correctly. 
There are two basic types (illustrated below). You may 
need to switch the positions of the red and yellow leads of 
the unit’s power supply connection cable 
.
After matching the connections and switched power 
supply leads correctly, connect the unit to the car’s power 
supply. If you have any questions and problems 
connecting your unit that are not covered in these 
instructions, please consult your car dealer.
Auxiliary power connector
4
Yellow
Continuous power supply
7
Red
Switched power supply
4
Yellow
Switched power supply
7
Red
Continuous power supply
Face the hook inwards.
1
2
2
3
1
a
b
Clips (not supplied)
a
b
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