Sony DSX-MS60 - FM/AM Digital Media Player Installation, Connections

Cautions

• This unit is designed for negative ground (earth) 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 boat's ignition off to avoid short circuits.
• Connect the yellow and red power supply leads only after all other leads have been connected.
• Run all ground (earth) leads to a common ground (earth) point.
• Be sure to insulate any loose unconnected leads with electrical tape for safety.

Notes on the power supply lead (yellow)

• When connecting this unit in combination with other stereo components, the connected boat circuit's rating must be higher than the sum of each component's fuse.
• When no boat circuits are rated high enough, connect the unit directly to the battery.

Parts Iist

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

Handle the bracket carefully to avoid injuring your fingers.

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

Connection example

Notes (A)

• Be sure to connect the ground (earth) lead before connecting the amplifier.
• The alarm will only sound if the built-in amplifier is used.

Notes on satellite radio tuner (-B)
This unit does not support the XM radio tuner XMDSON100.

Connection diagram

* 1 RCA pin cord (not supplied).
* 2 BUS cable (not supplied).
* 3 not supplied.
* 4 AUDIO OUT can be switched SUB or REAR.
For details, see the supplied Operating Instructions.
* 5 Insert with the cord upwards.
* 6 Supplied with the marine remote commander.
* 7 The RM-X60M and RM-X11M cannot be connected to this unit at the same time.

1. To battery or distribution block ground
   First connect the black ground (earth) lead, then connect the yellow and red power supply leads.
2. To the power antenna (aerial) control lead or power supply lead of antenna (aerial) booster
   Notes
   • It is not necessary to connect this lead if there is no power antenna (aerial) or antenna (aerial) booster, or with a manuallyoperated telescopic antenna (aerial).
   • When your boat has a built-in FM/AM antenna (aerial) in the rear/side glass, see "Notes on the control and power supply leads."
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 telephone
5. To the illumination signal
   Be sure to connect the black ground (earth) lead to the battery or distribution block ground first.
6. To the +12 V power terminal which is energized in the accessory position of the ignition switch
   Notes
   • Be sure to connect the black ground (earth) lead to the battery or distribution block ground first.
   • When your boat has a built-in FM/AM antenna (aerial) in the rear/side glass, see "Notes on the control and power supply leads."
   • To the +12 V power terminal which is energized at all times
     Be sure to connect the black ground (earth) lead to the battery or distribution block ground first.

Notes on the control and power supply leads

• The power antenna (aerial) control lead (blue) supplies +12 V DC when you turn on the tuner.
• When your boat has built-in FM/AM antenna (aerial) in the rear/side glass, connect the power antenna (aerial) control lead (blue) or the accessory power supply lead (red) to the power terminal of the existing antenna (aerial) booster. For details, consult your dealer.
• A power antenna (aerial) without a relay box cannot be used with this unit.

Memory hold connection
When the yellow power supply lead is connected, power will always be supplied to the memory circuit even when the ignition switch is turned off.

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 to avoid its damage.
• Do not connect the speaker terminals to the boat chassis, or connect the terminals of the right speakers with those of the left speaker.
• Do not connect the ground (earth) lead of this unit to the negative (–) terminal of the speaker.
• Do not attempt to connect the speakers in parallel.
• Connect only passive speakers. Connecting active speakers (with builtin amplifiers) to the speaker terminals may damage the unit.
• To avoid a malfunction, do not use the built-in speaker leads installed in your boat if the unit shares a common negative (–) lead for the right and left speakers.
• Do not connect the unit's speaker leads to each other.

Note on connection
If speaker and amplifier are not connected correctly, "FAILURE" appears in the display. In this case, make sure the speaker and amplifier are connected correctly.

Precautions

• Choose the installation location carefully so that the unit will not interfere with normal boating or car driving operations.
• Avoid installing the unit in areas subject to dust, dirt, excessive vibration, or high temperatures, such as in direct sunlight or near heater ducts.
• Select carefully the mounting location to avoid internal damage by water entering the unit. Areas subject to water splashes should be avoided. The Waterproof Car Stereo Cover GMD-616 (not supplied) is recommended.
• Use only the supplied mounting hardware for a safe and secure installation.

Mounting angle adjustment
Adjust the mounting angle to less than 45°.

Removing the protection collar and the bracket

Before installing the unit, remove the protection collar and the bracket from the unit.

1. Remove the protection collar .
   Pinch both edges of the protection collar , then pull it out.
2. Remove the bracket .
   1. Insert both release keys together between the unit and the bracket until they click.
   2. Pull down the bracket , then pull up the unit to separate.

Frequency select switch

The AM (FM) tuning interval is factory-set to the 10 k (200 k) position. If the frequency allocation system of your country is based on 9 kHz (50 kHz) interval, set the switch on the bottom of the unit to the 9 k (50 k) position before making connections.

Mounting example

Installation in the cutout hole on boat

* Max. size M4 × 6 mm
Dimension max. M4 × 6 mm

Notes

• Bend these claws outward for a tight fit, if necessary (-2).
• Make sure that the 4 catches on the protection collar are properly engaged in the slots of the unit (-3).

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.

Note
To prevent malfunction, install only with the supplied screws .

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 and hold . Press , then slide the front panel to the right, and gently pull out the left end of the front panel.

-B To attach
Place the hole of the front panel onto the spindle on the unit, then lightly push the left side in.

Warning if your boat's ignition has no ACC position

Be sure to set the Auto Off function. For details, see the supplied Operating Instructions.
The unit will shut off completely and automatically in the set time after the unit is turned off, which prevents battery drain.
If you do not set the Auto Off function, press and hold until the display disappears each time you turn the ignition off.

RESET button

When the installation and connections are completed, be sure to press the RESET button with a ball-point pen, etc., after detaching the front panel.