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For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 8). The unit will shut off completely and automatically in the set time after the unit is turned off, which prevents battery drain.
Welcome ! Getting Started Setting the clock Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the following functions. The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. • CD playback Press and hold the select button.
Attaching the front panel Engage part A of the front panel with part B of the unit, as illustrated, and push the left side into position until it clicks. Note Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel.
SEEK SEEK MODE SHUF PAUSE DSPL SCRL CDX-GT161 qa qs L MODE button 7 Refer to the pages listed for details. To select the radio band (FM/MW/SW). A OFF button M DSPL (display)/DIM (dimmer) button To power off; stop the source.
Radio Tuning automatically Select the band, then press (SEEK) –/+ Storing and receiving stations to search for the station. Scanning stops when the unit receives a Caution station. Repeat this procedure until the When tuning in stations while driving, use Best desired station is received.
Other functions Adjusting setup items — SET Changing the sound settings Press and hold the select button. The setup display appears. Press the select button repeatedly Adjusting the balance and fader until the desired item appears. — BAL/FAD Rotate the volume control dial to select the setting (example “ON”...
Adjust the volume level LOCAL (Local seek mode) – “LOCAL-ON”: to only tune into stations with Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected stronger signals. audio device before playback. – “LOCAL-OFF” ( ): to tune normal reception. 1 Turn down the volume on the unit. MONO* (Monaural mode) 2 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “AUX”...
– Inability to read audio data correctly (e.g., malfunction. In such a case, playback skipping, or no playback) due to heat Fuse (10A) consult your nearest Sony shrinking of a sticker or label causing a disc to dealer. warp. • Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be played on this unit.
Cleaning the connectors Remove the unit. The unit may not function properly if the connectors 1 Insert both release keys simultaneously between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In until they click. order to prevent this, detach the front panel (page 4) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab.
Troubleshooting Tuning range: SW1: 2,940 – 7,735 kHz SW2: 9,500 – 18,135 kHz The following checklist will help you remedy (except for 10,140 – 11,575 kHz) problems you may encounter with your unit. Antenna (aerial) terminal: Before going through the checklist below, check the External antenna (aerial) connector connection and operating procedures.
If these solutions do not help improve the situation, • Store the correct frequency in the memory. consult your nearest Sony dealer. • The broadcast signal is too weak. If you take the unit to be repaired because of CD Automatic tuning is not possible.
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FAILURE • "OFF" "A.SCRL" • (SCRL) "A.SCRL-ON" L. SEEK +/– • NO MUSIC • NO NAME OFFSET Sony READ • FM/MW/SW • • PUSH EJT • " " " " • • " " • "LOCAL-ON" Sony "MONO-ON" • "ST"...