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RCD 510 Radio






RCD 510

RCD 510 Radio






Before troubleshooting or servicing, the technicians must be familiar with the function and operation of the radio unit.

Refer to the Owner's Manual.

Anti-theft code is equipped with protection code number. Refer to => [ Anti-Theft Coding, Deactivating, RCD 510 ] Anti-Theft Coding, Deactivating, RCD 510.

For servicing or troubleshooting, use Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing & Information System (VAS5051B) "Guided Fault Finding".

When the battery is reconnected, check any affected system or component (radio, clock, comfort electrical connection etc.) according to the repair information and/or the Owner's Manual.

The CD changer in the RCD 510 has a transportation safeguard that must be deactivated when a new unit is installed. The transport protection must also be activated before shipping in units that have been removed from the vehicle. To do this, the RCD 510 must still be connected to the voltage supply. CD changer transportation safeguard in RCD 510, activating and deactivating, refer to => [ CD Changer Transport Protection, Activating/Deactivating, RCD 510 ] CD Changer Transport Protection, Activating/Deactivating, RCD 510.

The RCD 510 radio has the following features, among others:

6.5 inch multicolor display with touch screen

4 speaker channels with 20 watts each

Integrated 6 disc CD changer

Connector position for using SD memory cards for audio playback

Control for an external 6-CD changer

Telephone control (hands free)

Externally connectable sound amplifier

iPod connection (USB), optional

The RCD 510 radio consists of the radio and the front and rear speakers.

The CD player integrated inside the radio plays the following CD formats:

CD-R

CD-RW

MP3

wma

CD's that contain computer data and also music) cannot be played.

The antenna is integrated inside the radio unit with diversity function.