Sony CDX-3160 User Manual

3-859-003-12 (1)

FM/MW/LW

Compact Disc

Player

Operating Instructions

Manual de instrucciones

Manual de instruções

Bruksanvisning

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

Con respecto a la instalación y las conexiónes, consulte el manual de Instalación/ conexiones suministrado.

Para a instalação e as ligações, consulte o manual de instalação/ligações fornecido.

Vi hänvisar till det medföljande häftet angående montering/anslutningar.

CDX-3160

ã 1997 by Sony Corporation

Actual total number:	Sony CDX-3160 (E,S,P,Sw) 3-859-003-12(1)

Welcome !

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact Disc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features.

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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Resetting the unit ................................................	4
Detaching the front panel ..................................	4
Setting the clock ..................................................	5
CD Player
Listening to a CD ................................................	5
Playing a CD in various modes ........................	6
Radio
Memorising stations automatically
— Automatic Memory ..................................	6
Memorising only the desired stations ..............	7
Receiving the memorised stations ....................	7
Other Functions
Adjusting the sound characteristics .................	8
Muting the sound................................................	8
Changing the sound and beep tone .................	8
Turning on the clock display
— Automatic Memory ..................................	8

Additional Information
Precautions ...........................................................	9
Maintenance .......................................................	10
Dismounting the unit .......................................	10
Location of controls ..........................................	11
Specifications .....................................................	12
Troubleshooting guide .....................................	13
Index ...................................................................	15

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Getting Started

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery, you must reset the unit.

Press the reset button with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen.

Reset button

Notes

• Pressing the reset button will erase all the memorized programme and memory functions.

EN • When you connect the power supply cord to the unit or reset the unit, wait for about 10 seconds before you insert a disc. Do not insert a disc within these 10 seconds; otherwise, the unit will not be reset, and you will have to press the reset button again.

Detaching the front panel

You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent the unit from being stolen.

1 Press (OFF).

2 Press (RELEASE) to open up the front panel. Then slide the front panel a little to the left, and pull it off towards you.

(OFF)

(RELEASE)

Notes

•Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it from the unit.

•If you press (RELEASE) to detach the panel while the unit is still on, the unit will turn off automatically to prevent the speakers from being damaged.

•When you carry the front panel with you, put it in the

4	supplied front panel case.

Attaching the front panel

Align part A of the front panel to part B of the unit as illustrated, and push until it clicks.

A

B

Notes

•Be sure not to attach the front panel upside down.

•Do not press the front panel hard against the unit when attaching it. Press it lightly against the unit.

•Do not press hard or put excessive pressure on the display window of the front panel.

•Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight, heat sources such as hot air ducts, and do not leave it in a humid place. Never leave it on the dashboard of a car parked in direct sunlight where there may be a considerable rise in temperature.

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition key switch to the OFF position without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will be activated and a beep tone will be heard for a few seconds (only for cars with an accessory position on the ignition key switch).

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Setting the clock

The clock has a 24-hour digital indication.

Example: Set the clock to 10:08

1 Press (OFF) or (DSPL) during operation.

2 Press (DSPL) for more than two seconds.

100

The hour digit flashes.

1 Set the hour digits.

to go forward

to go back

1000

2 Press (SEL) momentarily.

1000

The minute digits flash.

3 Set the minute digits.

to go forward

to go back

1008

3 Press (DSPL) momentarily.

1008

The clock is activated.

Note

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

CD Player

Listening to a CD

Simply insert the CD.

Playback starts automatically.

Labelled side up

If a CD is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “CD” appears.

		MINLFBAS		SECRRTRE					EN
		215						Getting
Elapsed playing time
Note			Press					Started/CD
To
To play back an 8 cm CD, use the optional Sony compact
disc single adapter (CSA-8).
								Player
Stop playback			6 or (OFF)
Eject the CD		6
Changing the displayed items
Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes
as follows:
	z Elapsed playing time					zTrack number
				Time Z

Locating a specific track

— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)

During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) momentarily.

To locate succeeding tracks

SEEK

AMS

To locate preceding tracks

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Locating a specific point in a track

— Manual Search

During playback, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS) for two seconds.

Release the button when you have found the desired point.

To search forward

SEEK

AMS

To search backward

Note

If “_ _ ” or “ _ _” appears in the display, you have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further.

Playing a CD in various modes

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Searching for the desired track

— Intro Scan

Press (1) during playback.

“INTRO” appears in the display.

The first 10 seconds of all the tracks are played.

When you find the desired track, press again. The unit returns to the normal playback mode.

Playing tracks repeatedly

—Repeat Play

Press (2) during playback.

“REPEAT” appears in the display.

When the currently played track is over, it will be played again from the beginning.

To cancel this mode, press again.

Playing tracks in random order

—Shuffle Play

Press (3) during playback.

“SHUFFLE” appears in the display.

All tracks on the CD are played in random order.

To cancel this mode, press again.

Radio

Memorising stations automatically

— Automatic Memory

Stations with the clearest reception are automatically searched and memorized on each band (FMI, FMII, FMIII, MW and LW). Up to 6 stations on each band can be stored on the number buttons ((1) to (6)) in the order of band frequency.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner.

Each time you press (SOURCE), the source changes as follows:

CD ÷TUNER

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.

Each time you press (MODE), the mode changes as follows:

Ó FMI Ó FMII Ó FMIII ÓMW Ó LW

3 Press (A.MEM) for two seconds.

The unit will be starts scanning the selected band and memories the tuned stations on the number button (1) through (6) automatically.

Notes

•The unit does not store stations with weak signals. If only a few stations are received, some number buttons remain empty.

•When a number is indicated in the display, the unit starts storing stations from the one currently displayed.

•If a CD is not in the unit, only the tuner band appears even if you press (SOURCE).

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Memorising only the desired stations

You can store up to 6 stations on each band (18 for FMI, FMII and FMIII, 6 for each MW and LW) in the order of your choice.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.

3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune in the station that you want to store on the number button.

4 Press the desired number button ((1) to

(6)) for two seconds until “MEM” appears.

The number button indication appears in the display.

Note

If you try to store another station on the same number button, the previously stored station will be erased.

Receiving the memorised stations

1 Select the desired band (page 6).

2 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) momentarily where the desired station is stored.

If you cannot tune in a preset station

Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) momentarily to search for the station (automatic tuning).

Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) repeatedly until the desired station is received.

Note

If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press (SENS) momentarily until “LCL” appears in the display (local seek mode). Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be tuned in.

Tip

If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS) for two seconds until the desired frequency appears (manual tuning).

If FM stereo reception is poor

—Monaural Mode

Press (SENS) momentarily until “MONO” appears.

The sound improves, but becomes monaural (“ST” disappears).

To go back to the normal mode, press again until “MONO” disappears.

Changing the displayed items

Each time you press (DSPL), the items alternate between the frequency and time.

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Other Functions

Adjusting the sound characteristics

You can adjust bass, treble, balance and fader. Each source can store the bass and treble level independently.

1 Select the item you want to adjust by pressing (SEL) repeatedly.

VOL (volume) nBAS (bass) nTRE (treble) nBALANCE (balance) nFADER (fader)

2 Adjust the selected item by pressing (+)

	EN	or (Ð).
		Adjust within three seconds after selecting
		the item. (After three seconds, the buttons
		work as volume control buttons.)

Muting the sound

Press (MUTE).

“MUTE” flashes.

To restore the previous volume level, press

(MUTE) again.

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Changing the sound and beep tone

Enjoying bass and treble even at low volume — Loudness

Bass and treble will be reinforced.

Press (2) while pressing (SEL).

“LOUD” appears in the display.

To cancel, press these buttons again.

Muting the beep tone

Press (6) while pressing (SEL).

To obtain the beep tone again, press these buttons again.

Note

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

Turning on the clock

display — Power Select Function

Only for cars with an accessory position on the ignition key switch

To turn the Power Select Function ON

Press (OFF) while pressing (SEL).

The Power select Function ties the clock display power to the accessory position on the ignition key switch.

To avoid battery wear, the clock is not displayed while the unit is initializing.

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Additional

Information

Precautions

•If your car was 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 of a two-speaker system, set the fader control to the centre position.

•If your car is equipped with a power aerial, note that it will extend automatically while the unit is operating.

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 handling CDs

A dirty or defective disc may cause sound dropouts while playing. To enjoy optimum sound, handle the disc as follows.

Handle the disc by its edge. To keep the disc clean, do not touch the surface.

Do not stick paper or tape on the labelled surface.

Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air-ducts, or 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 centre out.

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 evaporates.

When you play 8 cm CDs

	Use the optional Sony compact disc single	EN
	adapter (CSA-8) to protect the CD player from
		Information Functions/Additional Other
	being damaged.

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Maintenance

Fuse replacement

When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one that matches the amperage described 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 (10 A)

Warning

Never use a fuse with an amperage rating EN exceeding the one supplied with the unit as

this could damage the unit.

Cleaning the connectors

The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. To prevent this, open the front panel by pressing (RELEASE), then detach it and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

Dismounting the unit

Release key (supplied)

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µ

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Main unit

Back of the front panel

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Location of controls

SOURCE

MODE

SENS A.MEM

SEEK	SEL	DSPL
AMS
			INTRO
RELEASE	MUTE	OFF	1

REPEAT SHUF

2

3

4

5

6

Refer to the pages for details.

1SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music Sensor/manual search) button 5, 6, 7

2 SOURCE (source select) button 5, 6, 7

3 MODE (band select) button 6, 7

4 SEL (control mode select) button 5, 8

5DSPL (display mode change/time set) button 5, 7

6 Display window

7 SENS (sensitivity adjust) button 7

8 6(eject) button 5

9 A.MEM (Automatic Memory) button 6

!¼ RELEASE (front panel release) button 4,

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!Á (+) (Ð) (volume/bass/treble/balance/ fader control) buttons 5, 8

!ª MUTE button 8

!£ Reset button (located on the front side of the unit hidden by the front panel) 4

!¢ OFF button 4, 5, 8

!° During radio reception:

Number buttons 6, 7

During CD playback:

(1)INTRO button 6

(2)REPEAT button 6

(3)SHUF button 6

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Specifications

CD player section

System	Compact disc digital audio
	system
Signal-to-noise ratio	90 dB
Frequency response	10 – 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter	Below measurable limit

Tuner section

FM

Tuning range	87.5 – 108 MHz
Aerial terminal	External aerial connector
Intermediate frequency	10.7 MHz
Usable sensitivity	8 dBf
Selectivity	75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio	65 dB (stereo),
	68 dB (mono)
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
	0.5 % (stereo),
	0.3 % (mono)
Separation	35 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response	30 – 15,000 Hz
Capture ratio	2 dB

EN	MW/LW
	Tuning range	MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz
		LW: 153 – 281 kHz
	Aerial terminal	External aerial connector
	Intermediate frequency	10.71 MHz/450 kHz
	Sensitivity	MW: 30 µV
		LW: 50 µV

Power amplifier section

Outputs	Speaker outputs
	(sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance	4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output	35 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

General

Outputs	Line output
	Power aerial relay control
	lead
	Power amplifier control
	lead
Tone controls	Bass ±10 dB at 100 Hz
	Treble ±10 dB at 10 kHz
Power requirements	12 V DC car battery
	(negative ground)
Dimensions	Approx. 188 × 58 × 180 mm
	(w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions	Approx. 183 × 53 × 163 mm
	(w/h/d)
Mass	Approx. 1.3 kg
Supplied accessories	Parts for installation and
	connections (1 set)
	Front panel case (1)
Optional accessories	RCA pin cord
	RC-63 (1 m), RC-64 (2 m),
	RC-65 (5 m)
	Cleaning cloth XP-CD1
	Compact disc single
	adapter CSA-8

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Troubleshooting guide

The following checklist will help you remedy the problems that you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures.

General

Problem	Cause/Solution
No sound.	•Adjust the volume with (+).
	•Set the fader control to the centre position for two-speaker
	systems.
The contents of the memory	• The power cord or battery has been disconnected.
have been erased.	• The reset button has been pressed.
	nStore the settings again into the memory.

Indications do not appear in the Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning

display.	the connectors” (page 10) for details.
No beep tone.	∙ An optional power amplifier is connected to the LINE OUT.
	∙ The beep tone is muted (page 8).

CD playback

Problem	Cause/Solution
CD cannot be loaded.	∙ Another CD is already loaded.
	∙ The CD was forcibly inserted upside down.
Play does not begin.	Dusty disc.
CD is automatically ejected.	The ambient temperature is more than 50°C.
CD will not eject.	Press 6for two seconds.
The operation buttons do not	Press the reset button.
function.
The sound skips due to	• The unit is installed at an angle of more than 20°.
vibration.	• The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car.

Radio reception

Problem	Cause/Solution
Preset tuning is not possible.	• Store the correct frequency.
	• The broadcast signal is too weak.
Automatic tuning is not	The broadcast signal is too weak.
possible.	nUse manual tuning.
The “ST” indication flashes.	•Tune in the frequency correctly.
	•The broadcast signal is too weak.
	nSet to the MONO mode (page 7).
	continue to next page n

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Error displays

The following indications will flash for about five seconds.

Display

Cause

Solution

A CD is dirty or inserted upside down.

Clean or insert the CD correctly.

The CD player cannot be operated because of some problem.

Press the reset button or 6.

If the above-mentioned solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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Index

A

Automatic Memory	6
Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) 5
Automatic tuning	7

B

Balance	8
Bass 8
Beep tone	8

C

Caution alarm 4

CD playback 5

Clock 5

D, E

Display 5, 7

F, G, H

Fader 8

Front panel 4

Fuse 10

I, J, K

Intro Scan 6

L

Local seek	7
Locating
a specific point		6
a specific track		5
Loudness	8

M, N, O

Manual search 6 Manual tuning 7 Memorising a station 6 Monaural mode 7 Mute 8

P, Q

Power select 8

R

Radio	6
Repeat Play 6
Reset	4

S

Shuffle Play 6

T, U

Treble 8

V, W, X, Y, Z

Volume 8

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¡Bienvenido!

Enhorabuena por la adquisición del reproductor de discos compactos Sony. Esta unidad le permitirá disfrutar de varias funciones.

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Indice
Procedimientos iniciales
Restauración de la unidad .................................	4
Extracción del panel frontal ...............................	4
Ajuste del reloj .....................................................	5
Reproductor de discos
compactos
Reproducción de un disco compacto ...............	5
Reproducción de un disco compacto en
diversos modos ..............................................	6
Radio
Memorización automática de emisoras
— Función de memoria automática ............	7
Memorización de las emisoras deseadas .........	7
Recepción de emisoras memorizadas ..............	8
Otras funciones
Ajuste de las características de sonido .............	8
Cancelación del sonido ......................................	8
Cambio de los ajustes de sonido y
tono del pitido ................................................	9

Activación de la indicación del reloj

— Función de selección de alimentación ... 9

Información complementaria

Precauciones ........................................................	9
Mantenimiento ..................................................	10
Desmontaje de la unidad .................................	11
Ubicación de los controles ...............................	12
Especificaciones .................................................	13
Guía de solución de problemas ......................	14
Indice alfabético ................................................	16

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Procedimientos iniciales

Restauración de la unidad

Antes de utilizar la unidad por primera vez o después de sustituir la batería del automóvil, es necesario restaurar dicha unidad.

Pulse el botón de restauración con un objeto puntiagudo, por ejemplo, un bolígrafo.

Botón de restauración

Notas

• Al pulsar el botón de restauración se borrarán todos los programas memorizados y las funciones de memoria.

• Cuando conecte el cable de alimentación o restaure la

	unidad, espere unos 10 segundos antes de insertar un
ES	disco. No inserte ningún disco antes de que transcurran
	los 10 segundos, ya que de lo contrario la unidad no se
	restaurará y deberá volver a pulsar el botón de
	restauración.

Extracción del panel frontal

Es posible extraer el panel frontal de esta unidad con el fin de evitar su robo.

1 Pulse (OFF).

2 Pulse (RELEASE) para abrir el panel frontal. A continuación, deslícelo ligeramente hacia la izquierda y extráigalo tirando hacia fuera.

(OFF)

(RELEASE)

4

Notas

•Procure no dejar caer el panel al extraerlo de la unidad.

•Si pulsa (RELEASE) para extraer el panel mientras la unidad se encuentra encendida, ésta se desactivará automáticamente para evitar que se dañen los altavoces.

•Para transportar el panel frontal, guárdelo en el estuche suministrado.

Fijación del panel frontal

Alinee la parte A del panel con la parte B de la unidad como muestra la ilustración y, a continuación, ejerza presión hasta oír un chasquido.

A

B

Notas

•Asegúrese de no fijar el panel frontal al revés.

•No ejerza excesiva presión sobre el panel frontal al fijarlo a la unidad. Presiónelo ligeramente.

•No presione con fuerza o en exceso el visor del panel frontal.

•No exponga el panel frontal a la luz solar directa, a fuentes térmicas, como conductos de aire caliente, ni lo deje en un lugar húmedo. No lo deje nunca sobre el salpicadero de un automóvil aparcado al sol, ya que podría producirse un considerable aumento de temperatura.

Alarma de precaución

Si sitúa la llave de encendido en la posición OFF sin haber extraído el panel frontal, la alarma de precaución se activará y se oirá un pitido durante unos segundos (sólo en vehículos con posición adicional en la llave de encendido).

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