Attaching the Front Panel

Apply the right side of the front panel to the unit by attaching part A of the front panel to part B of the unit as illustrated, then swing the left side into the unit until it clicks.

A

B

Notes

∙Make sure that the front panel is the right way up when attaching it to the unit as it cannot be attached upside down.

∙Do not press the front panel hard against the unit when attaching it to the unit. It can easily be attached by pressing it lightly against the unit.

∙When you carry the front panel with you, put it in the supplied front panel case.

∙Do not press hard or give excessive pressure to the display window of the front panel.

∙Before removing the front panel, be sure to turn the power off. However, if you press the RELEASE button to detach the panel while the unit is still turned on, the power will automatically turn off in order to protect the speakers from being damaged.

∙Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight, heat sources such as hot air ducts or leave it in a humid place. Never leave it on the dashboard etc. of a car parked in direct sunlight where there may be a considerable rise in temperature inside the car.

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).

Setting the Clock

The clock has a 12-hour digital indication.

For example, setting it to 10:08

1

Display the time.

 

(Press the OFF

or DSPL button during

 

unit operation.)

 

2

Press the

DSPL

button for more than

two seconds.

100

The hour digit(s) blinks.

Set the hour digits.

to go forward

to go back

1000EN

3 Press the SEL button momentarily.

1000

The minute digits blink.

Set the minute digits.

to go forward

to go back

1008

4 Press the DSPL button momentarily. The clock activates.

Note

If the car has no accessory position on the ignition key switch, the clock cannot be set unless the power is turned on. Set the clock after you have turned on the radio, or started CD playback.

5

Actual total number:

SONY CDX-3100 (E,S,C) 3-810-605-31(1)

 

 

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Model CDX-3100 specifications

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