
Installation
Precautions
•Choose the mounting location carefully so that the unit does not interfere with the normal driving
functions of the driver.
•Avoid installing the unit where it would be subject to high temperatures, such as from direct sunlight or
hot air from the heater, or where it would be subject to dust, dirt or excessive vibration.
•Use only the supplied mounting hardware for a safe and secure installation.
Mounting angle adjustment
Adjust the mounting angle to less than 20°.
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FM/AM
Compact Disc
Player
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 the OFF button first. Then press the RELEASE
button to open up the front panel by pulling it towards you as illustrated.
OFF button
RELEASE button
To attach
Align the parts A and B, and push the front panel until it clicks.
A
B
Installation/Connections
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.
Run a blade along the slits on the back
of the front trim and cut it off the unit.
1
2
TOYOTA
to dashboard/centre console
Slit
CDX-3107
Sony Corporation 1996 Printed in South Africa
Parts for Installation and Connections
The numbers in the list are keyed to those in the instructions.
1
TOP
4
× 5
(incl. 1 reserve)
The release key 5 is used for dismounting the unit. See the operating instructions manual for details.
× 1
2
5
3
× 1
6
× 1
× 1
× 1
4 max. size 5 × 8 mm
4 max. size 5 × 8 mm
Bracket
NISSAN
to dashboard/centre console
4 max. size 5 × 8 mm
4 max. size 5 × 8 mm
Bracket
Note
To prevent malfunction, install only with the supplied screws 4 and use existing parts supplied to your car.
Mounting Example
Installation in the dashboard
1
1
TOP
With the TOP marking up
3
182 mm
Dashboard
2
53 mm
Bend these claws, if necessary.
Fire wall
2
3

Connections
Caution
•This unit is designed for negative earth 12 V DC operation only.
•Before making connections, disconnect the earth terminal of the car battery to avoid short circuits.
•Connect the yellow and red power input leads only after all other leads have been connected.
•Be sure to connect the red power input lead to the positive 12 V power terminal which is energized
when the ignition key is in the accessory position.
•Run all ground wires to a common earth point.
Frequency Select Switch
The AM (FM) tuning interval is factory-set to the 9K (50 K) position. If the frequency allocation system of
your country is based on 10 kHz (200 kHz) interval, set the switch on the bottom of the unit to the 10 K
(200 K) position before making connections.
Change the position with a jeweler’s screwdriver, etc.
Connection Diagram
If Your Car has an Accessory Position on the Ignition Key Switch
— POWER SELECT Switch
To turn the Power Select Function on
Press the OFF button while pressing the SEL button.
The Power Select Function ties the clock display power to the accessory position on the ignition key
switch.
To avoid battery wear, the clock is not displayed while the unit is initializing.
Reset Button
When the installation and connections are over, be sure to press the reset button with a ballpoint pen etc.
Reset button
Example 1 Example 2
Front speakers
CDX-3107
Rear speakers
Connection Example
LINE OUT REAR
LINE OUT
REAR
from car antenna
CDX-3107
Power amplifier
Front speakers
Rear speakers
Rear speakers
Rear speakers
Front speakers
Left
Right
Left
Fuse (15 A)
6
White
Grey
Green
Blue white striped
Max. supply current 0.3 A
Blue
Max. supply current 0.1 A
Red
Yellow
RCA pin cord (RC-63 (1 m), RC-64 (2 m) or
RC-65 (5␣ m)) (not supplied)
AMP REM
ANT REM
remote in
to power aerial control lead or power supply lead of aerial booster amplifier
<Note> In case of without power aerial, or aerial booster, not necessary to
connect this lead.
to the +12 V power terminal which is energized in the accessory position of
the ignition key switch
Be sure to connect the black earth lead to it first.
to the +12 V power terminal which is energized at all times
Be sure to connect the black earth lead to it first.
Power amplifier
Rear speakers
Purple
Right
Notes on the control leads
• The power aerial control lead (blue) supplies +12 V DC when you turn on the unit.
• A power aerial without 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 key is turned off.
Black
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. Otherwise, the speakers may be damaged.
• Do not connect the terminals of the speaker system to the car chassis, and do not
connect the terminals of the right speaker with those of the left speaker.
to a metal point of the car
First connect the black earth lead, then connect the yellow and red power
input leads.
• Do not attempt to connect the speakers in parallel.
• Do not connect any active speakers (with built-in amplifiers) to the speaker
terminals of the unit. Doing so may damage the active speakers. Therefore, be sure
to connect passive speakers to these terminals.