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FM/AM
CompactDisc
Player
Installation/Connections
CDX-C7OOOX 
CDX-C5OOOX 
CDX-C5005
Sony Corporation © 2000
 
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Parts list
The numbers in the list are keyed to those 
in the instructions.
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Caution
Cautionary notice for handling the bracket
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Handle the bracket carefully to avoid 
injuring your fingers.
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Connections
Cautions
• This unit is designed for negative earth 12 V DC 
operation only.
• Be careful not to pinch any wires between the
screw and the body of the car, or this unit, or 
between any moving parts such as the seat
railing, etc.
• 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
surface.
• Connect the yellow cord to a free car circuit
rated higher than the unit's fuse rating, lfyou 
connect this unit in series with other stereo
components, the car circuit they are connected to
must be rated higher than the sum of the 
individual component's fuse rating. If there are
no car circuitS rated as high as the unit's fuse 
rating, connect the unit directly to the battery. If
no car circuits are available for connecting this 
unit. connect the unit to a car circuit rated higher 
than the unit's fuse rating in such a way that if
the unit blows its fuse, no other circuits will be 
cut off.
• The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
Warning when installing in a car
without ACC (accessory) position 
on the ignition key switch
Be sure to press (_ on the unit for two 
seconds to turn off the clock display after 
turning off the engine,
When you press _ only momentarily, the
clock display does not turn off and this causes
battery wear.
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Reset button
When the installation and connections are 
completed, be sure to press the reset button with a
ball-point pen. etc.
Frequency select switch
(CDX.C5005only)
The AM (FM) tuning interval is factory-set to the
10 K (200 K) position.
Make sure that the swich on the bottom of the 
unit is set to the 9 K (50 K) position before making
connections.
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Note
When you change the position of the switch to the 
9 K (50 K) position, be sure to press the reset buttons
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Connection diagram
Equipment used in illustrations
(not supplied)
O Front speaker
Haut-parleurs avant
Power amplifier 
Amplificateur de
puissance
Haut-parleurs arriere
Rearspeaker
Active subwoofer
Subwoofer actif
CD/MD changer 
Changeur de CD/MD
"IV monitor 
Moniteur de
la t_le_vision
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Note
For connecting two or more CD/MD changers, the 
source selector XA-C30 (optional) is necessary
Notes
• For connecting two or more CD/MD changers, the 
source selector XA-C30 (optional) is necessary.
• Be sure to connect the earth cord before
connecting the amplifier.
• If you connect an optional power amplifier and
do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound 
will be deactivated.
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Connection example
Front speakers 
Haut-parleur avant
Rear speakers 
Haut-parleur arribre
RCA pin cord (not supplied) 
Cordon _ broche RCA (non fourni)
RCA pin cord (not supplied) 
Cordon b broche RCA (non fourni)
CDX-C70OOXonly !
CDX.C70OOXseulement I
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from car antenna 
de rantenne de la voiture
To AMP REMOTE IN of an optional
power ampfifier
This connection isonly t_oramplifiers.
Connecting any other system may 
damage the unit
Bluelwhite striped
AMP REM Max. supply current 0.3 A
Courant max. fourni 0.3 A
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Fu
Light
Bleu ci
Left 
Gauche
Blue
Bleu 
Max, s
Coura
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Fuse (10 A) 
Fusible (10 A)
SuppliedwiththeCD/MDchanger 
Fourniaveclechangeur de CD/MD
diedwithXA-C30
FourniavecleXA-C30
Rotary commander RM-X4S (not supplied) 
Satellite de commande RM-X4S (non fourni)
Insert with the cord upwards. 
Insdrez avec le cable vers le haut.
Light blue 
Bleu ciel
Blue 
Bleu
Max. supply current 0.1 A
Courant max. foumi 0,1 A
to the interface cable of a car telephone
ATT vers le cordon de liaison d'un t(_l_phone de voiture
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."
ANT REM
to the +12 V power terminal which is energized in the accessory
position of the ignition key switch
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White 
Blanc
Frontspeake_ 
Haut-parleurs avant
Rearspeakers 
Haut-parleu_ arribre
Left
Gauche
Right 
Droit
Le_ 
Gauche
Right 
Droit
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Black-striped 
Noir raye
Gray 
Gris
Black-striped 
Noir raye
Green 
Vert
Black-striped 
Noir raye
Purple
Mauve
Red 
Rouge
Yellow
Jaune
Black 
Noir
Black-striped
Noir raye
Notes on the control and power supply leads
• The power antenna contro! lead (blue) suppfies + 12 V DC when you turn on the tuner.
• When your car has built-in FM/AM antenna in the rear/side glass, it is necessary to 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 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.
Notes on speaker connection
• Before connecting the speakers, turn the unit oF_
• 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.
• Do not attempt to connect the speakers in parallel.
• Do not connect any active speakers (with built-in amplifiers) to the speaker terminal5 of the unit. Doing so may
damage the active speakers. Therefore, be sure to connect passive speakers to these terminals.
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Red
Rouge
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 Vpower (battery) 
temTinal which is energized a_ all times.
Be sure to connect the black earth lead to it first.
• Whenyour car has a built-in FM/AM antenna in the rear/side glass, see
"Notes on the confrol and power supply leads."
Yellow 
Jaune
Black
Noir
_]_ to the +12 V power terminal which is energized at all times
Be sure to connect the black earth lead to it first.
to a metal surface of the car 
First connect the black earth lead, then connect the yellow and red power
_111_ input leads.
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Installation
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 60 _.
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
first. Then press _ to open the front 
panel, then slide the front panel to the right side, 
and pull out the left side of the front panel.
[] To attach
Place the hole (_ in the front panel onto the 
spindle _) on the unit as illustrated, then push the
left side in.
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Mounting example
Installation in the dashboard
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With the TOP marking up
Avec I'inscription TOP vers le haut
Note
When installing this unit: Depending on car type, the mounting angle may not allow the front 
panel to open easily. In such a case, remove the silver screw (_) shown below.
When screwing it on again, first lock the lever (_. Attaching the screw without doing so may cause the 
unit to break.
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Bend these claws 
outward for a tight fit,
if necessary.
Plier ces grilles pour 
assurer une prise
correcte si necessaire.
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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
(_ max. size 5 × 8 mm
Dimension max. 5 x 8 mm
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NISSAN
(_ max. size 5 × 8 turn
Dimension max. 5 x 8 mm
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Bracket
Support
i Exbting parts supplied to your car ---.--
Pi_ces existantes fournies avecla voiture
Support - "_ _ Dimension max.
Bracket 
Suppo_
Existing parts supplied to your car 
Pi_ces existantes fournies avecla voiture
Note
To prevent malfunction, install only with the supplied
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