Sony CDX-3160 Troubleshooting guide, CD playback, Radio reception, General, Actual total number

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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Additional Information

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