Sony CDX-4160 User Manual

FM/AM Compact Disc Player

3-859-005-11 (1)

Operating Instructions

Manual de instrucciones

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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.

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CDX-4160

 1997 by Sony Corporation

Actual total number: Sony CDX-4160 (E,S,C,A) 3-859-005-11(1)

Welcome !

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact Disc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features. You can use an optional rotary remote (RM-X2S).

Actual total number: Sony CDX-4160 (E,S,C,A) 3-859-005-11(1)

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

Memorizing stations automatically

— Automatic Memory .................................. 6

Memorizing only the desired stations ............. 7

Receiving the memorized 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

— Power Select Function .............................. 8

Additional Information

Precautions ........................................................... 9

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

Dismounting the unit ....................................... 10

Attaching the label to the rotary remote ........ 10

Location of controls .......................................... 11

Specifications ..................................................... 12

Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 13

Index ................................................................... 14

Actual total number: Sony CDX-4160 (E,S,C,A) 3-859-005-11(1)

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 ball-point pen.

Reset button

Notes

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

• 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.

Attaching the front panel

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

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). If you connect an optional power amplifier and do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep tone will be disabled.

1 Press (OFF).

2 Press (RELEASE) to open up the front

panel, and detach the panel by pulling it 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

supplied front panel case.

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Setting the clock

SEEK

AMS

The clock has a 12-hour digital indication.

Example: Set the clock to 10:08

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

2 Press (DSPL) for 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

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.

MIN SEC

215

Elapsed playing time

Note

To play back an 8 cm CD, use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8).

To Press

Stop playback 6 or (OFF)

Eject the CD 6

Getting Started/CD Player

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.

Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes as follows:

z Elapsed playing time z Track number

Time Z

Locating a specific track

— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)

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

To locate succeeding tracks

To locate preceding tracks

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Changing the displayed items

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.

Radio

Memorizing stations automatically

— Automatic Memory

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

Playing a CD in various modes

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.

To cancel this mode, press again.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

tuner.

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

CD ˜ TUNER

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

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

” FMI ” FMII ” FMIII ” AM

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).

Actual total number: Sony CDX-4160 (E,S,C,A) 3-859-005-11(1)

Memorizing only the desired stations

You can store up to 6 stations on each band (18 for FMI, FMII and FMIII, 6 for AM) 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.

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.

CD Player/Radio

Receiving the memorized 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.

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Other Functions

Digital D-BASS

D-BASS 3

Level

D-BASS 2

D-BASS 1

Analog D-BASS

Level

D-BASS 3

D-BASS 2

D-BASS 1

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) n BAS (bass) n TRE (treble) n BALANCE (balance) n FADER (fader)

2 Adjust the selected item by pressing (+)

or (–).

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.

0dB

Adjusting the bass curve

Turn the D-BASS dial to adjust the bass level (1, 2 or 3).

“D-BASS” appears in the display. During CD playback, “DIGITAL D-BASS” appears in the display.

To cancel, turn the dial to the OFF position.

0dB

Frequency (Hz)Frequency (Hz)

Muting the beep tone

Press (6) while pressing (SEL).

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

Note

If you connect an optional power amplifier and do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep tone will be disabled.

Turning on the clock display

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

— Power Select Function

To turn the Power Select Function ON

Press (OFF) while pressing (SEL).

Changing the sound and beep tone

Boosting the bass sound — D.bass

You can enjoy clear and powerful bass sound. The D-bass function boosts the low frequency signal with a sharper curve than conventional bass boost. You can hear the bass line more clearly even if the vocal sound is the same volume. You can emphasize and adjust the bass sound easily with the D-bass control. This effect is similar to the one you get when you use an optional subwoofer system. Moreover, the Digital D-bass* function creates even sharper and more powerful bass sound than Analog D-bass.

* Digital D-bass is available during CD playback.

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.

Note

You cannot operate this function with the optional rotary remote (RM-X2S).

Actual total number: Sony CDX-4160 (E,S,C,A) 3-859-005-11(1)

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 center position.

• If your car is equipped with a power antenna, 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 labeled surface.

Before playing, clean the discs with an optional cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the center 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 adapter (CSA-8) to protect the CD player from being damaged.

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.

Other Functions/Additional Information

Fuse (10 A)

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.

Warning

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

Actual total number: Sony CDX-4160 (E,S,C,A) 3-859-005-11(1)

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.

Main unit

Attaching the label to the rotary remote

You can control this unit with the optional rotary remote (RM-X2S). Several labels are supplied with the rotary remote. Attach the label that matches the functions of this unit and the mounting position of the rotary remote. After you mount the rotary remote, attach the label in the illustration below.

DSPL

MODE

SEL

Back of the front panel

Dismounting the unit

Release key (supplied)

SEL

MODE

DSPL

Actual total number: Sony CDX-4160 (E,S,C,A) 3-859-005-11(1)

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