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The connection diagram for a Sony car radio implies the correctness of actions, knowledge of the purpose of the connectors and much more. This article will tell you how to install and connect car radios from this company. Sony car radios and a connector connection diagram are all that is needed to carry out the process correctly.

Connection

First of all, the important components when connecting are connectors or connectors. They can be individual or ISO, that is, made according to an international standard.
The differences between them are as follows:

• If the connectors (see) are individual, then you need to select an ISO adapter for them or cut the wires, and then connect them to the block of the individual connector according to the diagram.

Note. On the other hand, cutting the wires and making connections in the manner described above is highly not recommended. It will be better to use shrink sleeves and other precautions.

• Concerning ISO connectors, then they are much more convenient. If the Sony car radio is equipped with them, then connecting it will be a matter of minutes.

Wires

Correctly connecting the positive wire is also very important. If you connect directly from the battery, you definitely need a fuse. In this case, the diameter of the wiring is also extremely important, which should not be smaller than the head unit connector.

Note. As a last resort, the car radio can also be connected through the cigarette lighter.

To reduce energy leakage from the battery, the connection is made according to the following scheme:
In this case:

• The black cable coming from the battery is ground;
• The yellow cable coming from the battery is 12 V power or positive;
• The red cable is responsible for the signal to turn on the head unit from the 3Z*;
• Finally, the blue wire is the antenna or other devices.

Note. As for diodes, you can install any type KD522B.

*ЗЗ – ignition switch

The wires when connecting the car radio should be located according to the following diagram:

• The yellow power wire is always responsible for powering the head unit and its memory. First of all, it should be presented as a plus;
• The red wire is also a power wire, but it turns off the head unit. It must also be submitted.

Note. The instructions say that the red wire must be connected through the ignition switch in order to head device turned off after the ignition key was turned.

The positive wires are often connected together. They twist and connect to DC, but this is not recommended.
The fact is that in this case the head unit will work constantly, regardless of whether the key is turned in the ignition or not. In turn, this threatens to de-energize the battery in a matter of time, especially when the car is stationary.

If the Sony car radio is connected to VAZ models, then the process can be carried out as follows:

• Connect the red wire not to the ignition switch, but to the 5th contact of the BSK block.

This scheme is original, but has disadvantages. So, if a passenger remains in the car for a while, then you have to leave the ignition key with him so that he listens to music. In addition, such a circuit consumes much more electricity.

Three connection scenarios

So, it often happens that a Sony car radio is connected “without a key”. In other words, the connection was made directly from the battery, without an ACC wire.
In addition, the confusion of wires in the circuit can lead to a situation where one of the front speakers plays and one of the rear speakers plays. All this is corrected like this.
Removing the radio:

• The mass is removed from the battery so that while digging in the wiring it is not accidentally shorted;
• The insert on the center panel box is pulled out and pulled up from the front;
• The screws located above the climate control control console are turned out (at least this is the case on many foreign car sedans);
• The ashtray is removed;
• The front panel of the Sony car radio is removed from the mounts and then moved to the side;
• 4 screws fixing the central blocks are removed;
• The car radio is removed.
• There are a bunch of wires behind the radio that need to be studied according to the connection diagram for the control unit with ACC (see above);

Wiring

• In addition, you need to study which wire goes where;

• If you believe this wiring diagram, then just swap the green and white wires to solve the problem with the speakers;
• In the photo below you can see that the small chip on the left is responsible for the rear acoustics, and the large chip with 8 wires (on the right) is for power and front;

• You should also pay attention to the fact that the radio is connected with 2 positive wires: one of the wires is yellow and the other is red. They are connected together and connected to DC current, bypassing the ignition switch, as here;

Note. As a rule, the black wire is responsible for ground, brown or yellow for constant power, pink with a blue stripe for power from the lock. The remaining wires go to the front speakers.

• The red wire breaks, and the insulation from the wire with the blue stripe is unscrewed. The two wires are twisted together and insulated;
• All wires are wound back. Don't forget to swap the white and green wires going to the speakers;
• The GU is connected and everything is checked like this: if the key in the lock is in position 1, the radio is turned off, if the key in the lock is in the ACC position, the radio is on.

Note. The wires must be cut using heat shrinks. During this operation, you can at the same time adjust the control panel to the woofer at the rear. It will be enough to pull out the cup holder and run the wire to the subwoofer under it. That's it.

Now, dear reader, you know what all the intricacies of connecting a radio mean, at least in theory. As for practice, there is no need to rush to start it until you have watched a video review on the topic, studied the diagrams and photo materials in detail.
When working with your own hands, you must not forget that the wires must be well insulated. Independent troubleshooting and the ability to connect a car radio is a valuable thing.
Now you can save on expenses that are inevitable when calling a specialist, the price of whose services sometimes causes confusion among most Russians.

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- 4 speaker outputs!
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- Bluetooth (bluetooth, bluetooth)
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When you're driving in a car, nothing lifts your spirits like beautiful music. The Sony DSX-A30E radio is capable of providing unforgettable moments of acoustic accompaniment. It has a stylish and modern design. It looks presentable in any car and has all the functions necessary for a good radio.

Sony DSX-A30E: specifications

This radio has an RDS tuner with auto-tuning, the band parameters of which are FM/MW/SW. You can connect a USB drive to the device, from which you can play. The device supports ID3 tags.

The car radio is equipped with an eight-character liquid crystal display. There is support for Russian text, front and USB, as well as an RCA output for the preamplifier, and also a three-band graphic equalizer. The device can be controlled both from the panel buttons and from the remote control.

The product runs on a 12 V car battery. The outer panel is removable and the backlight is green. The maximum power of the audio channel is 50 W.

Device parameters (width/height/depth): 178x50x120 mm. The weight of the product is about 0.7 kg.

The radio comes with a control panel RM-X211, as well as parts necessary for installing and connecting this equipment. The Sony DSX-A30E is made in black.

How to turn on bluetooth? This question is asked by many users of this radio. The answer is simple: this device does not have Bluetooth, so you cannot turn it on.

Getting the device started

When you first start using the Sony DSX-A30E, you should cancel the DEMO mode, which will appear every time you turn off the device. To do this, press the selection button and hold it until the display shows the setting parameters. Then turn the circular rotator until the inscription on the screen reads “DEMO”. Then press the dial again to confirm the selection of the function and select the “DEMO-OFF” parameter, after which you should press the selection button again. Then press the “BACK” button, which means “back”, and the normal operating mode of the device will appear on the LCD display.

The next step is to set the correct time on the clock. They have a 24-hour display. To do this, press the round selection button and hold it until the settings are displayed on the screen. Rotate the knob to select the “CLOCK-ADJ” function, and the clock will start flashing. To change the data, click on “SEEK +/-”. The action is confirmed by pressing the selection button, after which the clock setting is completed. To make the clock appear on the display, click on the “DSPL” indicator.

To prevent the radio from being stolen, you need to remove the front panel before closing the car and leaving. To do this, press the “SOURCE/OFF” button and turn off the device. Next, you need to press the up arrow button, which is located in the lower left corner, and pull the panel towards you.

Display buttons

The main menu of the car radio is equipped with the following buttons:

• "BROWSE" with a picture of a magnifying glass. Used to switch to the Quick-BrowZer operating mode, where the main search for works takes place.
• "SOURCE/OFF". With its help, you turn on the device, switch to an alternative playback source, and if you hold it for a long time, the device turns off completely.
• Dial or select button. Helps you adjust the volume. When you press it, you go to the menu area where you can configure multimedia settings.
• "MODE". Used to select a suitable radio band.
• "BACK" Returns back to the main menu.
• Up arrow button. Used to remove the front panel.
• "SEEK -/+". Search for radio stations both automatic and manual. When playing from a flash drive, it helps skip a song and moves forward and backward one song.
• AF/TA. With its help, the radio station's channels are reconfigured, and messages are received about the current situation on the roads.
• "ALBUM". Allows you to skip an entire album.
• "PAUSE". Stop playback for a while.
• "SHUF." Restart the song.
• "DSPL/SCRL". Changing the display on the screen and scrolling it.

These and other buttons located on the remote control and panel control Sony device DSX-A30E. Connecting and disconnecting the device can be done both from the panel and from the remote control.

Radio

Sony DSX-A30E allows you to store and receive the desired radio stations in memory. To avoid an accident, while driving a vehicle, you should not search for radio stations yourself, but rather use the “BTM” function for optimal memory settings. To do this, press the “SOURCE/OFF” button for a long time until “TUNER” appears on the screen. To select the desired range, you should use the “MODE” button, where you can select the desired wave. These are FM1, FM2, MW or LW, in some places FM3 reception is possible. Next, press the selection button and do not release it until the settings appear on the display. Rotate the dial to select the “BTM” item. The action is confirmed by pressing the circular rotator. This way the radio station will have an automatic number and will be saved in the device’s memory.

Radio station numbers can be assigned manually. To do this, while playing a radio station, press any number button from 1 to 4 and hold it until “MEMORY” appears on the display. To play a saved radio station, you must first select the desired band and then press the corresponding button.

To spend automatic setup radio stations, select the desired band and press the “SEEK +/-” button to search for channels. The search process will be stopped when the radio detects a radio station. The procedure should be carried out until the desired playback point is found.

About USB devices

The car radio allows you to use USB devices type MSC, compatible with the USB standard. Playable codecs include:

• MP3 (.mp3).
• WMA (.wma).
• AAC (.m4a).

The USB device should be connected after the car engine is turned on. Connecting digital media before starting the engine may cause engine damage.

In order to listen to music from a flash drive, you need to insert a USB drive into the corresponding connector of the car radio. The songs will start playing almost immediately. If a USB device is already connected, to listen to the recording, hold down the SOURCE/OFF button until USB appears on the display. To stop the playback process, you need to press “SOURCE/OFF” for one second. Before removing the USB from the device, you must first interrupt playback.

The display varies depending on the type of USB used and the recording format of the song, as well as other settings used.

The maximum volume of displayed albums is 128, and there can be no more than 500 songs in each folder. If there is a large amount of data, playback occurs with some delay. DRM files may not be read by the device. The device does not play compressed data or copyrighted songs.

General setup information

In order for the Sony DSX-A30E (setup instructions are included with the device, and this is what you need to follow when using the device) accordingly, you should press and hold the selection button for a while. The radio settings will appear on the display. Rotate the dial until required function. To select it, you need to press the dial again. This will complete the equipment setup. Next, click on “BACK” and return back to the regular menu.

Additional audio equipment

Allows you to connect optional Sony DSX-A30E equipment. The subwoofer and other devices are connected via a special AUX mini-jack. This can be done either directly or via cable. After connecting the audio device, you need to select the playback source. Connecting additional equipment should be done at a reduced volume. The “SOURCE/OFF” button should be held until “AUX” appears on the display. After desired mode is selected, you should adjust the volume on the radio and additional equipment.

Caring for your device

The DSX-A30E does not require special care. Sometimes you should replace the old lithium battery on the remote control with a new CR2025, as over time it discharges and controlling the remote control becomes impossible. Do not use a battery that does not comply with the specifications, as there is a risk of explosion. The lithium battery should be stored out of the reach of children.

To make contact with the device more reliable, the battery should be wiped with a dry cloth. When placing the battery in the remote control, the polarity must be observed. Do not handle the battery with tweezers or other metal devices, as this may cause short circuit, it should also be kept away from sources of heat generation.

Malfunctions of the device can be caused by contamination of the contacts that connect the front panel to the device body. To clean the contacts, you need to remove the front panel and wipe them with cotton wool. The ignition must be turned off during this process. The contacts must not be touched with fingers or metal objects.

Precautionary measures

If the car gets hot while standing in a hot place, then the Sony DSX-A30E should not be turned on until the interior has cooled down. You should not leave the removable front panel, as well as portable audio devices inside the car, as strong heating from the sun's rays can damage them. When the device operates, an electrically driven antenna automatically comes out to improve the quality of the reproduced sound. The radio should be protected from moisture.

Trouble-shooting

Before using the device, you should carefully study the operating instructions. The following are steps to take if you encounter certain problems with your Sony DSX-A30E:

• Buttons don't work. Similar failures occur if the contacts are clogged; experts also recommend turning off the device for a few minutes and turning it on. Sometimes rebooting the device helps; to do this, press the “DSPL” and “BACK” and “MODE” buttons simultaneously.
• No power supplied. You need to check the connection or operation of the fuse. The device may be turned off.
• The antenna does not work. No relay.
• There is no sound. The ATT function may be enabled. If you have a two-speaker system, there is no fader attached to it.
• The data has disappeared from the device memory. The power cord may have become loose or not connected correctly. Batteries are missing.

These and other problems can be resolved by referring to the instructions for use. If all attempts to restore the device’s functionality are in vain, you should contact your nearest service center for help.

Sony DSX-A30E: price

You can buy a car radio not only in a car store, but also in household appliances hypermarkets. It costs around 2000 rubles. The price may vary slightly depending on the markup at the retail outlet.

Probably every person has heard about Sony at least once in their life. This brand has been producing equipment and electronics for many years; its production line also includes car audio systems. What features does a Sony radio have, what disadvantages are typical for it and what you need to know about installing such a system - look for answers to these questions below.

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Peculiarities

Features of Sony car radios may vary depending on the model of the head unit.

We invite you to familiarize yourself with the main features of audio systems using the gt660ue model as an example; this radio is considered one of the most popular among buyers:

1. This model is equipped with a USB connector. Radio tape recorders with a flash drive allow you to read data from drives.
2. There is an AUX output on the front panel of this model. With its help, the driver can listen to music, a mobile gadget or an MP3 player.
3. In accordance with the data specified in the operating instructions, this model equipped with a fairly powerful sound processor. It should be noted that this feature is also typical for many other models, in particular xplod, g3100ue, a30, a35ue, etc.
4. Almost all radio models of this brand are characterized by enormous functionality, which includes many settings for low frequencies and equalizer.
5. This particular model - gt660ue - is characterized by dynamic loudness compensation.
6. If necessary, the consumer can adjust the time delays of the sound.
7. The device works with Russian-language tags.
8. The user has a wide choice of options for illuminating the control keys and audio system display. In particular, this model has 20 standard colors, but if the need arises, the user can add about 36 thousand new colors.
9. The head unit also includes a remote control.
10. Also included with the audio system detailed diagram for connecting and setting up an audio system, it contains detailed pinouts.

Types and models

Today, the automotive electronics market includes many different models; we suggest you familiarize yourself with the most popular:

• DSX-A40UI;
• DSX-A400BT;
• DSX-A30E;
• DSX-S100;
• DSX-A202UI;
• DSXA102Y;
• CDX-GT660UE;
• CDX-GT470UE;
• CDX-GT47UE;
• CDX-G1003ER;
• CDX-GT267ME;
• CDX-G1100U;
• CDX-GT250MP;
• MEX-BT2707E;
• MEX-N5150BT;
• MEX-GS610BE;
• RSX GS9;
• XAV-AX100;
• XAV E722;
• XAV64BT;
• XAV612BT;
• XAV 601BT;
• XAV 65, etc.

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Instructions for use

Briefly about how to install a Sony car audio system yourself:

1. First, the car is installed. They are installed in the front and rear doors or in the shelf.
2. Once the speakers are installed, you need to run the wires to the center console, where the audio system itself will be installed. The wires from the speakers must be laid under the plastic lining of the interior, directly under the thresholds. To prevent problems in the future, lay the wiring so that it is not affected by moving parts of the body.
3. After this, the audio system is mounted in the dashboard - there is a corresponding connector on the center console. Before installing the radio in it, you first need to install a shaft - an iron frame, it is included in the package. After installing the shaft, you need to bend the so-called petals, they are located on the end parts, as well as on the top and bottom, a screwdriver is used for this.
4. When these steps are completed, all connectors and wires are connected, we will discuss this below. To connect, use the instruction manual included in the kit.
5. Next, you need to test. If the system is working normally, then the car radio is installed in the shaft until it clicks, which will indicate its successful installation (video author - Stanislav Tarasov).

Basic aspects of connection and setup

One of the most important points regarding connection is connecting the positive cable. If you decide to connect a Sony audio system to car battery, then this circuit will need to be protected using a safety element. In this case, the diameter of the cable is also important - it must be no less than the plug of the installed audio system. If the diameter does not match, then the radio can be connected to the cigarette lighter.

To reduce possible voltage leakage from, the connection is made as follows:

• the black wire that comes from the battery is ground;
• the yellow wire, which also comes from the battery, is the positive contact, 12-volt power supply;
• the red wire ensures activation of the car radio when the ignition switch is turned on;
• A blue wire (or blue-white) is needed to connect an antenna adapter or other devices.

There is nothing complicated about connecting speakers. Included with any audio system detailed instructions regarding speaker connections, use it during installation. As for the setup, it is also carried out in accordance with the instructions.

Possible malfunctions and ways to eliminate them

What problems can a car owner encounter:

1. The radio does not respond to the remote control. Most likely, the cause of the problem is a dead battery; much less often, the remote control itself fails. The problem can be solved by replacing the battery or repairing the remote control.
2. The device turns off spontaneously. The problem may be nutritional. You need to check the power cable and ring the electrical connection circuit. If the wire is not securely fixed in the radio connector, the system may turn off when the car drives over bumps or falls into holes.
3. The sound is not adjustable; to increase or decrease it, the driver has to turn the wheel longer. In practice, in some models the volume control is the weak point of the system. With intensive use, it may break down and stop working. In this case, you need to disassemble the audio system and change the regulator itself.
4. The data cannot be read from a CD or USB drive. Such a problem may be software; in this case, detailed diagnostics of the device and its repair will be required. But it may happen that the disc cannot be played because it is damaged or the tracks are recorded on the media in an inappropriate format. For example, the radio only reads WAV, but you recorded tracks in MP3 format.
   The reason may also be a damaged disk. As for flash drives, some devices do not reproduce data recorded on a drive operating in NTFS format or FAT32. You need to try to format the memory card to a different format (video author - Alexander Khairullin).

Pros and cons of the device

In conclusion, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the main advantages and disadvantages of Sony audio systems.

Let's look at the pros first:

1. The main advantage is the brand name. As stated above, Sony is a world famous company that almost everyone knows. Brand fame simply obliges the company to produce only high-quality products.
2. The manufacturer offers consumers a large selection of models, so that almost every consumer will be able to choose the option that suits him best. It should also be noted that customers are offered different systems in accordance with functionality, as well as cost. If you have limited financial resources, you can make a choice in accordance with your available budget.
3. All modern car radios are equipped with wide functionality that increases comfort. For example, the device can be equipped with a GPS navigator or TV tuner. It should be noted that such options are more typical for expensive devices.
4. Almost every system has great functionality that allows you to adjust the car radio to your needs.
5. According to consumer reviews, Sony radios have a fairly simple and convenient platform for control and use. If necessary, most models allow you to synchronize the radio with a mobile device (video author - Sanya Belous).

Now briefly about the disadvantages:

1. According to the main faults, one of the shortcomings is the low-quality remote control. In practice, this device breaks down often.
2. If the audio system is connected and configured incorrectly, the sound quality will be quite low.
3. There are a huge number of Sony fakes on the market. There is a chance that when buying a radio, you will buy a fake that cannot boast of the advantages described above. We recommend purchasing radios from trusted sellers.

Price issue

As for the cost, the cheapest Sony models today cost about 3 thousand rubles. Mid-price audio systems will cost the buyer approximately 5-10 thousand rubles.

Sony has been producing household appliances and electronics. All equipment produced by the company is different high quality and reliability, car radios produced under the Sony brand were no exception.

Each model has its own characteristics, advantages and disadvantages, and sometimes some little thing can play a role when choosing a device for a particular model.

Connection

Connecting the Sony Xplod radio can be done in several ways, it all depends on the availability of the necessary connectors. The simplest and quick way– this is a connection using a standard ISO connector; just connect the radio according to the instructions. The instructions for the Sony Xplod radio are included with the device, although it is not a fact that it will be in Russian. How to connect the device using a standard connector is shown in the photo.

If this type of connection is not available, you must connect the device according to the diagram.

When connecting, remember: poor contact at the connection points or incorrect connection wires can lead to failure of individual elements speaker system and even the head unit itself. When connecting wires, it is necessary to use heat-shrinkable casings; this is more reliable than using simple electrical tape.

Settings

Setting up the device is quite simple and can be easily done if you follow the instructions, but due to the lack of Russian language this can be a problem.

Audio settings

Go to the audio settings menu by pressing the center of the volume control. In this menu you can adjust the equalizer, left-right and front-rear balances, bass boost, subwoofer level, and also allows you to switch between preset equalizer settings.

Functional settings

To go to the menu functional settings, you must press and hold the volume control in the center. This menu allows you to set the clock, turn on/off the keypress sound, configure settings automatic shutdown devices, adjust the dimmer, turn on or off the dynamic equalizer on the display, configure the reception and playback settings of radio stations, configure the subwoofer settings, and also set the settings for conventional speakers.

As you can see, the device settings have wide possibilities and allow you to customize the sound exactly to your taste.

Sony Xplod CDX-GT650UI

The standard size of the Sony Xplod CDX-GT650UI car radio complies with 1 DIN standards. The device comes with: instructions, a power cable with a standard ISO connector, a key for removing the device and screws for fastening it.

Functionality:

• plays popular music formats, has a CD drive,
• the tuner operates in the FM and AM bands, it is possible to store up to 30 radio stations in the device’s memory,
• USB port for connecting removable media.

The maximum output power produced by the Sony Xplod radio is 52W4. Customer reviews regarding this model are mostly positive: the model fully justifies its price in terms of functionality and quality. From negative reviews about Sony Xplod: low functionality, but this is fully justified by the affordable price.

Sony Xplod CDX-GT450u

The dimensions of the car radio are 1 din, which allows you to install the device in standard places without problems. The device comes with: instructions, remote control and everything necessary for installation and connection.

CDX-GT450u functionality:

• seven band equalizer,
• reads CD-R/RW discs,
• there is an FM/AM tuner,
• USB port on the front panel.

The output power of the device is 52WX4. Users respond positively to the Sony Xplod CDX-GT450u. Most of all, buyers appreciated the sound quality, a large number of settings, good design and low cost.

Sony Xplod CDX-GT47UE

The CDX-GT47UE is installed in 1 din standard slots.

The device comes with:

• instructions,
• key for removing the radio,
• screws for fastening and ISO connectors for connecting the device.

The head unit plays popular music formats, reads CDs, and has the ability to connect removable media via a USB port on the front panel.

Peak output power – 45WX4, possible manual settings sound and preset equalizer settings. Users appreciated the high-quality sound at an affordable price. One of the disadvantages is the lack of a remote control included.