Sony 0 CDX-3160 Troubleshooting guide, CD playback, Radio reception, Error displays, General

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 center 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 9) for details.
No beep tone.	∙ An optional power amplifier is connected and you are not
	using the built-in amplifier.
	∙ 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 (122°F).
CD will not eject.	Press the 6 button for 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).

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Additional Information

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. 13

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