Sony CDX-416 Getting Started, Resetting the unit, Detaching the front panel, Press OFF

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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 ball-point pen.

Reset button

Notes

•Pressing the reset button will erase all the memorized

program and memory functions.

EN • When you cannect 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

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

Actual total number:

Sony CDX-4160/3160 (E) 3-859-005-32(1)

 

 

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Contents FM/AM Welcome Table of Contents Resetting the unit Getting StartedDetaching the front panel Attaching the front panelSetting the clock CD PlayerListening to a CD Changing the displayed itemsRadio Playing a CD in various modesOther Functions Receiving the memorized stationsMuting the sound Changing the sound and beep tonePrecautions Display Power Select FunctionAdditional Information Turning on the clockMaintenance When you play 8 cm 3 in. CDsFuse replacement Cleaning the connectorsAttaching the label to the rotary remote CDX-4160 Location of controls Refer to the pages for detailsSpecifications Power amplifier sectionCD player section GeneralTroubleshooting guide Error displaysCD playback Radio receptionIndex X, Y, ZActual total number

0 CDX-3160, CDX-416 specifications

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