SONY CDX-FW550
Owner's Manual

3-261-849-31 (1)

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CDX-FW550 only sólo CDX-FW550

AUDIO OUT FRONT

FM/AM Compact Disc Player
Installation/Connections Instalación/Conexiones

AUDIO OUT REAR

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BUS AUDIO IN

BUS CONTROL IN

BUS AUDIO IN
Source selector* Selector de fuente* XA-C30

CDX-FW550 CDX-FW500
© 2004 Sony Corporation Printed in Korea

BUS CONTROL IN

* not supplied no suministrado

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Cautions

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� 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 insulate any loose unconnected 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.

Connection example (2)
� Be sure to connect the ground lead 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. Tip (2-B- ) For connecting two or more CD/MD changers, the source selector XA-C30 (optional) is necessary. Notes (2-A)

Connection diagram (3)
1 To a metal surface of the car
First connect the black ground lead, then connect the 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.�

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Equipment used in illustrations (not supplied) Equipo utilizado en las ilustraciones (no suministrado)

Parts Iist (1)
Power amplifier Amplificador de potencia

Front speaker Altavoz frontal

� The numbers in the list are keyed to those in the instructions. � The bracket 1 and the protection collar 3 are attached to the unit before shipping. Before mounting the unit, use the release keys 5 to remove the bracket 1 and the protection collar 3 from the unit. For details, see �Removing the protection collar and the bracket (4)� on the reverse side of the sheet. � Keep the release keys 5 for future use as they are also necessary if you remove the unit from your car.

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 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.� 6 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.

Rear speaker Altavoz posterior

CD/MD changer Cambiador de CD/MD

Caution
Handle the bracket 1 carefully to avoid injuring your fingers.
Active subwoofer Altavoz potenciador de graves activo Rotary commander RM-X4S Mando rotatorio RM-X4S

Catch Note Before installing, make sure that the catches on both sides of the bracket 1 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.

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