Sony CDX-2160 User Manual

FM/AM Compact Disc Player

3-858-946-11 (1)

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.

En ce qui concerne l’installation et les connexions, consulter le manuel d’installation/connexions fourni.

CDX-2160

 1996 by Sony Corporation

Actual total number: Sony CDX-2160 (E,F) 3-858-946-11(1)

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

Features

General

• Built-in power amplifier (max. output: 35 W × 4 ch.) enables you to enjoy 4-speaker

systems.

• Line outputs for connecting an optional

power amplifier.

• 12-hour digital clock provided (page 5).

CD player section

• 1 bit DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) for

clear sound reproduction.

• Quick recovery mechanism for preventing

sound skipping.

• Convenient functions such as the Intro Scan Function for locating a desired track, the Repeat Play Function for playing a track

repeatedly, and the Shuffle Play Function for playing tracks in random order.

Tuner section

• Up to 24 stations can be preset: 18 FM

stations and 6 AM stations.

• Automatic Memory function stores a total

of 24 stations in memory quickly and easily (page 7).

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Table of Contents

Precautions ............................................................... 4

Setting the Clock ...................................................... 5

CD Player Operation

Playing a CD ............................................................. 5

Ejecting the CD ........................................................ 5

Locating the Beginnings of Tracks

— AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)

Function .......................................................... 6

Locating the Desired Part of a Track

— Manual Search Function ............................... 6

Searching for the Desired Track

— Intro Scan Function ........................................ 6

Playing Tracks Repeatedly

— Repeat Play Function ..................................... 6

Playing Tracks in Random Order

— Shuffle Play Function .................................... 6

Radio Reception

Searching for Stations Automatically

— Automatic Tuning .......................................... 7

If FM Stereo Reception is Poor

— Monaural Mode .............................................. 7

Tuning in by Adjusting the Frequency

— Manual Tuning ............................................... 7

Memorizing Stations Automatically

— Automatic Memory Function ....................... 7

Memorizing Only the Desired Stations ................ 8

Receiving the Memorized Stations ....................... 8

Other Functions

Adjusting the Sound Characteristics .................... 8

Enjoying Bass and Treble at Low Volume

— Loudness Function ......................................... 8

Muting the Sound Quickly

— Mute Function ................................................ 8

Muting the Beep Tone ............................................. 9

Turning on the Clock Display

— Power Select Function ................................... 9

Maintenance ............................................................. 9

Dismounting the Unit ............................................. 9

Location of Controls .............................................. 10

Specifications .......................................................... 11

Troubleshooting Guide ......................................... 12

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Precautions

• Before operating the unit for the first time or

after replacing the car battery, press the reset button with a ball-point pen etc., then operate the unit.

Reset button

• If your car is parked in direct sunlight

resulting in a considerable rise in temperature inside the car, allow the unit to cool off before operating it.

• If no power is being supplied to the unit,

check the connections first. If everything is in order, check the fuse.

• If no sound comes from the speakers in

2-speaker systems, set the fader control to the center position.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Notes on CDs

Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air-ducts. Do not leave them in a car parked in direct sunlight where there can be a considerable rise in the temperature inside the car.

Before playing, clean the discs with an optional cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the center of the disc outward. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray intended for analog discs.

Notes on Moisture condensation

On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the CD player. Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and wait for about an hour until the moisture has evaporated.

A dirty or defective disc may cause sound dropouts during playback. To enjoy optimum sound, handle the disc as follows. Handle the disc by its edge to keep the disc clean. Do not touch its surface.

Do not stick paper or tape on the labeled surface.

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When you play 8 cm (3 in.) CDs

To use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8) to protect the CD player from damage.

Setting the Clock

The clock has a 12-hour digital indication.

For example, setting it to 10:08

1 Display the time.

(Press the unit operation.)

2 Press the

two seconds.

OFF

DSPL

button for more than

button during

CD Player Operation

Playing a CD

After inserting the CD, playback will start from the first track automatically.

Label side up

The hour digit(s) blinks.

Set the hour digits.

to go forward

to go back

1000

3 Press the SEL button momentarily.

100

The minute digits blink.

Set the minute digits.

4 Press the

The clock activates.

Note

If the car has no accessory position on the ignition key switch, the clock cannot be set unless the power is turned on. Set the clock after you have turned on the radio, or during CD playback.

1000

to go forward

to go back

1008

DSPL

button momentarily.

If a CD is already inserted, press the CD button to start playback.

When the unit starts CD playback, the elapsed playing time will be displayed.

To display the elapsed playing time and the track number alternately, press the button.

MIN SEC

DSPL

215

Elapsed playing time

When the last track on the CD is over,

the track number indication will return to “1”, and playback will continue from the first track of the CD.

Note

To play a 8 cm (3 in.) CD, use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8).

To stop playback,

eject the CD by pressing the button or press the Playback stops also when you select another source (radio) by pressing the FM/AM button.

OFF

button.

CD Player Operation

Ejecting the CD

Press the button.

Note

If you leave the ejected disc in the disc insertion slot after you have pressed the 6 button, the disc will automatically retract into the unit after about 15 seconds in order to protect it.

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Locating the Beginnings of Tracks

— AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) Function

During playback, press either side of the SEEK/AMS/MANU button once for each track you wish to skip.

SEEK/AMS

MANU

SEEK/AMS

MANU

Playing Tracks in Random Order

Press the n “SHUF” appears on the display.

All tracks on the currently selected disc are played in random order.

—Shuffle Play Function

SHUF

button during playback.

To locate previous tracks

To locate succeeding tracks

Locating the Desired Part of a Track

During playback, press and hold either side of the SEEK/AMS/MANU button for more than two seconds. Release the button when you have found the desired part.

To reverse To forward

If you reverse to the beginning of the disc, “_ _ ” appears on the display. Forwarding to the end of the disc causes “ _ _” to be displayed. In either case, you can neither proceed to the previous nor the following track.

— Manual Search Function

SEEK/AMS

MANU

SEEK/AMS

MANU

Searching for the Desired Track

Press the n “INTRO” appears on the display.

The first 10 seconds of all the tracks are played. When you find the desired track, press the button once more. The unit returns to normal playback mode.

— Intro Scan Function

INTRO

button during playback.

Playing Tracks Repeatedly

— Repeat Play Function

Press the n “REPEAT” appears on the display.

When the currently played track is over, it will be played again from the beginning. To cancel this mode, press the button again.

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REPEAT

button during playback.

Radio Reception

Tuning in by Adjusting the Frequency

1 Select the desired band.

— Manual Tuning

Searching for Stations Automatically

1 Select the desired band.

2 Press either side of the SEEK/AMS/MANU

button once to search for the next station (automatic tuning).

For lower frequencies For higher frequencies

The scanning stops when a station is received. Press either side of the SEEK/AMS/MANU button repeatedly until the desired station is received.

When an FM stereo program with sufficient signal strength is tuned in,

STEREO

the “STEREO" indication appears.

To keep the automatic tuning from stopping on stations too frequently (local seek mode), press

SENS

the indication.

Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be tuned in. The local seek mode functions only when automatic tuning is in operation.

FM I n FM II n FM III n FM I n ···

SEEK/AMS

MANU

879

button momentarily to get the “LOCAL”

— Automatic Tuning

SEEK/AMS

MANU

2 Press and hold either side of the SEEK/

AMS/MANU button.

Release the button when the desired station is received.

SEEK/AMS

MANU

For lower frequencies For higher frequencies

PREVENT ACCIDENTS!

When tuning in during driving, use automatic tuning.

SEEK/AMS

MANU

Memorizing Stations Automatically

— Automatic Memory Function

Stations with the clearest reception are automatically searched and memorized on each band (FM I, FM II, FM III and AM). Up to 6 stations on each band can be stored on the preset number buttons 1 to 6 in the order of band frequency.

1 Select the desired band.

2 Press the

seconds.

The unit will be start scanning the selected band and memorize the tuned stations on the preset number buttons 1 through 6 automatically.

A.MEM

button for more than two

CD Player Operation/Radio Reception

If FM Stereo Reception is

— Monaural Mode

Poor

Press the n “MONO” appears on the display.

The sound will improve, but it will be monaural.

By pressing the displayed items as follows:

z LOCAL z MONO z Normal mode

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SENS

button momentarily.

SENS

button, you can change the

Memorizing Only the Desired Stations

1 Select the desired band (page 7).

Other Functions

2 Tune in the station which you wish to

store on a preset number button.

3 Press and hold the desired preset

number button ( two seconds until you hear a beep tone.

The number of the pressed preset number button appears in the display window.

Up to 6 stations on each band (FM I, FM II, FM III and AM) can be stored on the preset number buttons in the order of your choice. Therefore, 18 stations can be memorized on FM. If you try to store another station on the same preset number button, the previously stored station will be erased.

INTRO

to 6) for about

Receiving the Memorized Stations

1 Select the desired band (page 7).

2 Press momentarily the preset number

button ( desired station is stored.

INTRO

to 6) on which the

Adjusting the Sound Characteristics

1 Select the item you want to adjust by

pressing the SEL button repeatedly.

VOL (volume) n BAS (bass) n TRE (treble) n BALANCE n FADER n VOL (volume) n ···

2 Adjust the selected item by pressing

either side of the +/– button.

Adjust within three seconds after selecting. (After three seconds the buttons will again serve as volume control buttons.)

Enjoying Bass and Treble at Low Volume

— Loudness Function

Press the appear on the display.

The bass and treble will be boosted. To cancel, press again.

LOUD

button. n “LOUD” will

Note

If you press the preset number button for more than two seconds, the currently received station will be memorized. To receive the previously memorized station, make sure that the preset number button is pressed only momentarily.

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Muting the Sound Quickly

— Mute Function

Press the indication flashes.

The sound is muted at once. To restore the previous volume level, press again.

This function will be also cancelled when:

— + side of the +/– or OFF button is pressed. — ejecting a CD by pressing the 6 button during CD

playback.

MUTE

button. n The “MUTE”

Muting the Beep Tone

Press the 6 button while pressing the SEL button.

To reactivate the beep tone, press these buttons once more.

Note

When connecting an optional power amplifier to the LINE OUT, the beep tone is disabled.

Turning on the Clock Display

Only for cars with accessory position on the ignition key switch

To turn the Power Select Function on

Press the the SEL button.

To turn the accessory position ON or OFF, the clock will be displayed or not. To avoid battery wear, the clock is not displayed when the unit is initialization.

— Power Select Function

OFF

button while pressing

Dismounting the Unit

1 While pushing in on the left side of the

front cover, insert the tip of a thin screwdriver as shown in the illustration, then pry off the front cover.

Thin screwdriver (Be careful to not break the front cover.)

2 Repeat step 1 on the right side. Then the

front cover will be removed.

Radio Reception/Other Functions

Maintenance

Fuse Replacement

When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the fuse. If the fuse blows, check the power connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Fuse (10A)

Warning

Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit.

3 Use a thin screwdriver to push in the clip

on the left side of the unit, then pull out the left side of the unit until the catch clears the mounting.

4 Repeat step 3 on the right side.

5 Slide the unit out of the mounting.

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