Additional Information, Precautions | Sony CDX-416, 0 CDX-3160

You can hear the bass line moe 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.

Moeover, the Digital D-bass* function creates even shaper and more powerful bass sound than Analog D-bass.

*Digital D-bass is available during CD playback.

Digital D-BASS			Analog D-BASS
Level	D-BASS 3	Level	D-BASS 3
Level		Level

	D-BASS 2		D-BASS 2
	D-BASS 1		D-BASS 1
0dB		0dB
	Frequency (Hz)		Frequency (Hz)
	Frequency (Hz)		Frequency (Hz)

Adjusting the bass curve

		Turn the D-BASS dial to adjust the bass
		level (1, 2 or 3).
	EN	level (1, 2 or 3).
	EN	“D-BASS” appears in the display.
		“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.
		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
		built-in amplifier, the beep tone will be disabled.

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.

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.

Note

You cannot operate this function with the optional rotary remote (RM-X2S) (CDX-4160 only).

Do not stick paper or tape on the labeled 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.

Actual total number:	Sony CDX-4160/3160 (E) 3-859-005-32(1)

0 CDX-3160, CDX-416 specifications

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level (1, 2 or 3).

Muting the beep tone

Press (6) while pressing (SEL).

buttons again.