Sony XDR-DS16iPN Reference Manual

4-461-409-32(1)
Personal Audio
System
©2013 Sony Corporation Printed in China
XDR-DS16iPN
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potentially
negative consequences for the environment and
human health which could otherwise be caused
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by inappropriate waste handling of the battery.
The recycling of the materials will help to
conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or
data integrity reasons require a permanent
WARNING
connection with an incorporated battery, this
battery should be replaced by qualified service
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
staff only.
not expose this apparatus to rain or
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly,
moisture.
hand over the product at end-of-life to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
electrical and electronic equipment.
ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place lighted
For all other batteries, please view the section on
candles on the apparatus.
how to remove the battery from the product
safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
collection point for the recycling of waste
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing,
batteries.
and do not place objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, on the apparatus.
For more detailed information about recycling of
this product or battery, please contact your local
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
Civic Office, your household waste disposal
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
service or the shop where you purchased the
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or
product.
batteries installed) to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like for a long time. If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit
from the mains, connect the unit to an easily
Preparations
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an
abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug
from the AC outlet immediately.
Power source
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the
This unit contains a CR2032 battery as a backup
wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned
power source to keep the alarm operating during
off.
a power interruption (No Power No Problem
The nameplate and important information
system).
concerning safety are located on the bottom
When to replace the battery
exterior.
When the battery becomes weak, "" appears in
CAUTION
the display.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
If a power interruption occurs while the battery is
replaced. Replace only with the same type.
weak, the current time will be erased.
Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium
Notice for customers: the following
battery. Use of another battery may cause a fire or
information is only applicable to equipment
explosion.
sold in countries applying EU directives
To replace the battery
This product has been manufactured by or on
behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-
1
Keep the AC plug connected to the AC
ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to
outlet, remove the screw of the battery
product compliance based on European Union
legislation shall be addressed to the authorized compartment on the bottom of the unit,
representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH,
and open the lid (see Fig. ).
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
2
Remove the old battery and insert a new
For any service or guarantee matters, please refer
one in the battery compartment with the
to the addresses provided in the separate service
or guarantee documents.
 side facing up (see Fig. ).
3
Replace the battery compartment lid and
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tighten the screw.
iPhone, iPod, iPod nano, and iPod touch are
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. 4 Press , DAB/FM, AUDIO IN or
and other countries.
SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS to turn "  " off
Lightning is a trademark of Apple Inc.
in the display.
"Made for iPod, " and "Made for iPhone" mean
that an electronic accessory has been designed to
Note
connect specifically to iPod or iPhone,
 When you replace the battery, do not
respectively, and has been certified by the
disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.
developer to meet Apple performance standards.
Otherwise, the current date and current time
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this
will be erased.
device or its compliance with safety and
regulatory standards. Please note that the use of

this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect
wireless performance.
Note
 This unit is not specified for use with an iPad,
and malfunction may result if used with one.
Precautions
 To disconnect AC power, grasp the plug itself,
not the cord.

 Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker,
keep credit cards using magnetic coding or
spring-wound watches, CRT-based TVs, or
projectors, etc., away from the unit to prevent
CR2032
possible damage from the magnet.
 Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat
source such as a radiator or airduct, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,
mechanical vibration, or shock.
 Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal
heat build-up. Do not place the unit on a surface
(a rug, a blanket, etc.) or near materials (a
curtain) which might block the ventilation holes. Remote control
 Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
unit, unplug the unit and have it checked by
Before using the supplied remote for the first
qualified personnel before operating it any
time, remove the insulation film.
further.
Aim the remote at the (Remote sensor) of the

During a thunderstorm, do not touch the
unit.
antenna (aerial) and plug.

Do not touch the unit with wet hands.

Do not place the unit anywhere near water.
NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY
 Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a
good contact.
 Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
installing the battery.
When to replace the battery
 Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
With normal use, the battery (CR2025) should
last for about 6 months. When the remote can no
Note
longer operate the unit, replace the battery with a
 In the Reference Guide, "iPod" is used as a
new one.
general reference to functions on an iPod or
iPhone, unless otherwise specified by the text
 side facing up
or illustrations.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
Note
This symbol on the product or on its packaging  If you are not going to use the remote for a long
indicates that this product shall not be treated as time, remove the battery to avoid any damage
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over that may be caused by leakage or corrosion.
to the applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment. By
Operations
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health, which
Setting the clock
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. The recycling of
To set the clock for the first
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
For more detailed information about recycling of
time
this product, please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste disposal service or When you first purchase the unit, do the
the shop where you purchased the product. following.
Applicable accessory: Remote control. 1 Remove the insulation film of the backup
Disposal of waste batteries battery on the bottom of the unit.
(applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging
indicates that the battery provided with this
product shall not be treated as household waste.
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in
combination with a chemical symbol. The
chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb)
are added if the battery contains more than
2 Extend the wire aerial fully.
0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
Supporter
Dock
Connector
Power cord
Remote sensor
Wire aerial
VOLUME + (VOL + on the remote control) and  buttons have a tactile dot.
Notes on radio reception
3 Plug in the unit.
 Keep digital music players or mobile phones
"Setting clock... " appears in the display, and
away from the aerial, as this may lead to
the time is set based on the received DAB
reception interference.
data. When finished, the current time appears
 When you are listening to the radio with an
in the display.
iPhone connected to the unit, interference with
radio reception may occur.
 When you are listening to the radio while
charging an iPod, interference with radio
reception may occur.
Tip
Notes

If an FM broadcast is noisy, press MENU and

Do not operate the unit before "Setting clock... "
SELECT  or  to select "Mode, " then press
disappears from the display.
DSPL/ENT (ENTER on the remote). Press

If the clock cannot be set as a result of no DAB
SELECT  or  to select "MONO" instead of
signal being received, "0:00, " year and date flash
"AUTO STEREO, " then press DSPL/ENT
in the display. The clock cannot be set. In this
(ENTER on the remote) again. To resume stereo
case, set Time synchronization to "iPod" or
reception, perform the above steps again.
"None" (for details, see "Time
synchronization").
Time synchronization Operating the radio
You can synchronize time from DAB broadcasts
and iPod in clock mode. The unit can receive DAB service and FM stations.
1 Press MENU and SELECT  or  to
1
Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select the
select "Synced Time By, " then press
desired band.
DSPL/ENT (ENTER on the remote).
Each press changes the band as follows:
2 Press SELECT  or  to select "DAB, "
"iPod" or "None, " then press DSPL/ENT
(ENTER on the remote).
If a list of receivable DAB broadcasts has not
Select "DAB" to synchronize time by DAB
been created when you select DAB,
(default).
"Scanning..." will appear in the display, and
Select "iPod" to synchronize time by iPod.
the unit starts scanning automatically.
Select "None" if time synchronization is not
2
Press TUNE + or – to tune to the desired
needed.
service or station.
3 Perform one of the following operations
If a selected DAB service has finished
according to your selection above:
broadcasting, sound stops and "NO
If "DAB" is selected, set the radio band to
SERVICE" appears. In this case, press
DAB.
TUNE + or – to select another service.
If "iPod" is selected, connect an iPod to the
3
Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –
unit.
If "None" is selected, perform steps 2 to 4 in (VOL + or – on the remote).
"To set the clock manually. " To turn off the radio, press OFF.
To set the clock manually
Note on FM usage
The frequency step is set to 0.05 MHz on FM.
Do the following if you wish to set the clock
manually, instead of synchronizing time by DAB
Notes on DAB usage
or iPod.
 "NO SERVICE" appears when the selected
1 Plug in the unit.
service cannot be received.
Press MENU and SELECT  or  to  DAB broadcasts with poor quality reception
2
may not be selected when Auto scan is
select "Date & Time, " then press DSPL/
performed. In this case, perform Manual tune,
ENT (ENTER on the remote).
which may improve reception.
The year flashes in the display.
About the SC (Secondary Component)
3 Press SELECT  or  to set the year, then
If the selected primary component has a
press DSPL/ENT (ENTER on the remote).
secondary component, ">>" lights up in the
4 Repeat step 3 to set the month, day, hour
display.
and minute. Press TUNE + to receive the desired secondary
component. "<<" lights up while the secondary
The seconds start incrementing from zero.
component is being received.
Notes
Note
 The clock setting is available in clock state only.

When the selected secondary component ends,
(When using radio, iPod or Audio-in, press
the unit returns automatically to the primary
OFF before setting the clock.)
component.
 When "iPod" or "DAB" is selected in Time
synchronization, the clock will be overwritten
Preset tuning
via iPod or DAB time automatically. Select
You can preset up to 20 services in DAB and 20
"None" in step 2 to deactivate time
stations in FM.
synchronization via iPod or DAB.

When the clock is set via DAB, daylight saving To preset a service or station
time (summer time) will be adjusted
1 Follow steps 1 to 2 in "Operating the
automatically. Otherwise, set daylight saving
radio" and manually tune in to the
time manually or via iPod.
 station you want to preset.
When the clock is set via DAB, the clock will be
reset via DAB after a power interruption. The 2
Press MENU and SELECT  or  to
clock will not be reset if it has been set
select Manual Preset then press DSPL/
" , "
manually or via iPod.
ENT (ENTER on the remote).
 If you do not press any button for about
3
1 minute while setting the clock, the clock Press PRESET + or – to select the desired
setting will be cancelled.
preset number, and press DSPL/ENT
 An 87-year calendar (2013-2099) is installed in
(ENTER on the remote).
the unit. When the date is set, the day of the
The service or station is stored.
week is automatically displayed.
MON = Monday, TUE = Tuesday,
Notes
WED = Wednesday, THU = Thursday,

To preset another service or station, repeat
FRI = Friday, SAT = Saturday, SUN = Sunday
these steps.
To change the time format 
To go back to the previous status, press MENU
You can choose a time format between 24-hour instead of DSPL/ENT (ENTER on the remote)
system (default) and 12-hour system. in step 2.

1 Press MENU and SELECT  or  to To change a preset service or station, tune in to
the desired service or station, then repeat steps
select "Time Format, " then press DSPL/
1 to 3. The new service or station will replace
ENT (ENTER on the remote).
the previous service or station.
2 Press SELECT  or  to select the desired
To tune in to a preset service or station
time format, then press DSPL/ENT
1
Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select the
(ENTER on the remote).
The time format toggles between 12-hour desired band.
system ("AM 12:00" = midnight) and 24-hour
2 Press PRESET + or – to select the desired
system ("0:00" = midnight).
preset number.
To change the date format
When the service or station is not registered,
1 Press MENU and SELECT  or  to
"PRESET BLANK" appears in the display.
The preset service or station can also be
select "Date Format, " then press DSPL/
selected by PRESET + or –.
ENT (ENTER on the remote).
Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –
2 Press SELECT  or  to select the desired
(VOL + or – on the remote).
date format, then press DSPL/ENT
(ENTER on the remote). Notes

If there are no preset stations, "PRESET
To display the year and date when using
BLANK" will appear when you press PRESET +
the radio
or –.
Press DATE.

If there is only one preset station, its preset
After a few seconds, the display will change back
number will flash each time you press PRESET
to the current service or station automatically.
+ or –.
Auto preset tuning (FM only)
Improving the reception
1
Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select the
FM band.
DAB Band-III/FM
2 Press MENU and SELECT  or  to
Extend the wire aerial fully to increase reception
sensitivity. select "Auto Preset, " then press DSPL/
Keep the wire aerial away from the power cord.
ENT (ENTER on the remote).
Do not bundle the wire aerial and power cord
3
Press SELECT  or  to select "Yes, " then
together.
press DSPL/ENT (ENTER on the remote).
For DAB reception, press DSPL/ENT to show the
signal strength in order to adjust the aerial for The unit automatically presets the available
optimum reception. channels for FM in order.
Tip

To stop auto preset tuning, press OFF.
Scan tuning (FM only)
The unit automatically scans FM stations.
1
Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select the
FM band.
Preset number
2 Press and hold TUNE + or –.
The preset number or "--" flashes in the
+ : scans up through the frequency bands.
display.
– : scans down through the frequency bands.
3
Scanning starts from the currently-tuned Press TIME SET + or – to set a preset
frequency. When a station is received,
number or "--" as the station to be used
scanning stops.
as the alarm sound.
3
Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –
"DAB --" or "FM --" indicates the last station
(VOL + or – on the remote).
received.
Tips
 If the selected preset number is not set,
How to handle an iPod
"PRESET BLANK" flashes twice, then
"ALARM VOLUME:" and the volume level
To set an iPod indication flash in the display. Then jump to
the step 5.
 If there is no last station, "NO LAST
STATION" flashes twice, then "ALARM
VOLUME:" and the volume level indication
flash in the display. Then jump to the step 5 .
4
Press ALARM SET A or B.
"ALARM VOLUME:" and the volume level
indication flash in the display.
5
Press TIME SET + or – to adjust the
volume.
6 Press ALARM SET A or B.
To remove an iPod The setting is entered.
7
If "A" or "B" does not appear in the
display, press ALARM SET A or B
again.
The radio will turn on at the set time.
 To set the buzzer alarm
1
Perform steps 1 to 8 in "To set the alarm. "
2
Press ALARM SET A or B to select
"BUZZER" alarm mode.
The setting is entered.
Notes 3
If "A" or "B" does not appear in the

An iPod in a case or cover can be set on this
display, press ALARM SET A or B
unit. However, if the case or cover interferes
again.
with the connection, remove the case or cover
The buzzer will sound at the set time.
before setting the iPod on the Dock Connector.

Set the iPod onto the Dock Connector firmly.
Note

When placing or removing the iPod, hold it at
 The volume of the buzzer is not adjustable.
the same angle as the Dock Connector on the
To confirm an alarm time setting
unit. Do not pull the iPod forward too far.

When placing or removing the iPod, hold the
Press TIME SET + or –. The setting will be
unit securely.
displayed for about 4 seconds.
 Do not twist or bend the iPod, as this may
To change an alarm setting
result in connector damage.
 Remove the iPod when transporting it;
Press and hold TIME SET + for at least 2 seconds
otherwise, a malfunction may result.
to move the alarm time forwards. Press and hold
TIME SET – for at least 2 seconds to move the
alarm time back.
Operating an iPod
When you release the button, the changed time
will flash for about 2 seconds. To change the
1 Set the iPod on the Dock Connector. alarm time again, press TIME SET + or – within
these 2 seconds, otherwise the setting change will
The Dock Connector can be tilted slightly.
be fixed as displayed.
For details, see "How to handle an iPod. "
2 Press .
To doze for a few more minutes
The iPod begins to play back.
Press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS.
If the iPod does not start playing back, operate
The sound turns off but will automatically come
directly on the iPod.
on again after about 10 minutes.
You can operate the connected iPod via this
You can change the snooze time by pressing
unit or the iPod itself.
SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS repeatedly within 4
3
Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –
seconds.
(VOL + or – on the remote). The maximum length of the snooze time is 60
minutes.
To Press
Turn off the iPod OFF, or press and
hold 
Pause playback  To stop the snooze timer, press OFF.
To resume
To stop the alarm
playback, press it
Press OFF to stop the alarm.
again.
The alarm will sound again at the same time the
Go to the next track
 (forward)
next day.
Go back to the previous
 (backward)*
To deactivate the alarm
track
Press ALARM ON/OFF A or B to turn off the
Locate a point while
 (forward) or
alarm A or B indicator in the display.
listening to the sound
 (backward)
while playing and
To activate the alarm
hold it until you
Press ALARM ON/OFF A or B to turn on the
find the point.
alarm A or B indicator in the display.
Go back to the previous MENU
menu
Notes
Select a menu item or a
 (up)/ (down) 
When the alarm is set as iPod, only the buzzer
track for playback
on the remote alarm will sound if there is no iPod on the Dock
Connector, music is not stored in the iPod, or
Execute the selected menu DSPL/ENT
the iPod touch/iPhone is turned off.
or begin playback (ENTER on the
 If the selected preset number is not set, or there
remote)
is no last station, the buzzer will sound when
* During playback, this operation returns you to
alarm time is met. If you want to change the
the beginning of the current track. To go back
buzzer alarm, set a preset station or tune to a
to the previous track, press twice. radio station (see "Operating the radio").
 If the same alarm time is set for both alarm A
Notes
and B, alarm A takes priority.
 If a pop-up message appears in the display of
 If no operation is performed while the alarm is
the iPod touch or iPhone, see "About App. "
occurring, the alarm will stop after about
 Some operations may differ or may not be
60 minutes.
available on some models of iPod.
 If the iPod is already playing when set onto the
Note on the alarm in the event of a power
unit, the sound from the iPod will be output
interruption
from the unit speakers, even if the unit was
In the event of a power interruption, the buzzer
playing sound from another function.
alarm will last about 5 minutes if the battery is not

If the battery of the iPod is extremely low,
weak.
charge it for a while before operation.
However, certain functions will be affected as
 Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event
follows:
that data recorded to an iPod is lost or damaged
 The backlight will not light up.
when using the iPod connected to this unit.
 If the alarm mode is set to iPod or radio, it will
 For details of environmental conditions for
change to buzzer automatically.
operating an iPod, check the website of Apple

If OFF/ALARM RESET is not pressed, the alarm
Inc.
will sound for about 5 minutes.
 MENU,  (up),  (down), and ENTER button
 If " " appears in the display, the alarm will not

on the main unit and/or on the supplied remote
sound in the event of a power interruption.
control will only work with the Apple devices
Replace the battery if "  " appears.
(iPhone/iPod touch) installed up to iOS 6. It
 The snooze function cannot be set during a
will not work with iOS 7 or later. In such case,
power interruption.
please operate on the screen of Apple devices
 During a power interruption, each alarm will
directly.
sound at the set time only once.
To remove the iPod
For details, see "How to handle an iPod. "
Setting the sleep timer
To charge an iPod
You can fall asleep to music, etc., using the sleep
You can use the unit as a battery charger for an
timer. The unit stops playback or the radio
iPod.
automatically after a preset duration.
Charging begins when the iPod is connected to
1
Press SLEEP while the unit is turned on.
the unit. The charging status appears in the
"SLEEP:" and the sleep time flash in the
display of the iPod. For details, refer to the user's
display.
guide of the iPod.
2
Press SLEEP to set the sleep timer
duration.
Setting the alarm
Each time you press SLEEP, the duration (in
minutes) changes as follows:
This unit is equipped with 3 alarm modes—iPod,
radio and buzzer. The clock needs to be set before
the alarm can be set (see "To set the clock for the
first time").
The display returns to clock mode for about
4 seconds after you have finished the duration
To set the alarm
setting and released SLEEP, then the sleep
1 timer starts.
Press and hold ALARM SET A or B.
The unit plays for the duration you set, then
"Alarm–A Setting" or "Alarm–B Setting"
stops.
appears and the hour flashes in the display.
To turn off the unit before the preset
2
Press TIME SET + or – repeatedly until
time
the desired hour appears.
Press OFF.
To cycle the hour rapidly, press and hold TIME
To change the sleep timer setting
SET + or –.
You can press SLEEP repeatedly to select the
3
Press ALARM SET A or B.
desired sleep timer setting, even after the sleep
The minute flashes.
timer has been activated.
4
Repeat step 2 to set the minute.
To deactivate the sleep timer
5 Press ALARM SET A or B.
Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep timer to
The days of the week flash. "OFF" in step 2.
6 Repeat step 2 to set the days of the week.
You can select the day from the following
Connecting optional
three options by pressing TIME SET + or – :
EVERYDAY: MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
component
SUN
WEEKDAY: MON TUE WED THU FRI
To listen to sound
WEEKEND: SAT SUN
You can enjoy the sound from an optional
7 Press ALARM SET A or B.
component, such as a portable digital music player,
The alarm mode setting is entered.
through the speakers of this unit. Be sure to turn
8
Press TIME SET + or – repeatedly until
off the power of each component before making
the desired alarm mode flashes. any connections.
You can choose one of 4 settings: "iPod, " 1
Firmly connect the line output jack of the
"DAB, " "FM" or "BUZZER. "
portable digital music player (or other
Set the alarm mode as follows:
component) to the AUDIO IN jack on the
– iPod: see " To set the alarm as iPod. "
back of the unit, using a suitable audio
– DAB or FM: see " To set the radio alarm. "
connecting cable (not supplied).
– BUZZER: see " To set the buzzer alarm. "
2 Press AUDIO IN to activate the Audio-in
 To set the alarm as iPod
function.
1
Perform steps 1 to 8 in "To set the alarm. "
"AUDIO IN" appears in the display.
2
Press ALARM SET A or B to select
3
Turn the connected component on.
alarm mode for "iPod. "
4 Play the connected component.
"ALARM VOLUME:" and the volume level
The sound from the connected component is
indication flash in the display.
output from the speakers of this unit.
3
Press TIME SET + or – to adjust the
5 Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –
volume.
(VOL + or – on the remote).
4 Press ALARM SET A or B.
To return to the radio
The setting is entered.
Press DAB/FM.
5 If "A" or "B" does not appear in the
To return to the iPod
display, press ALARM SET A or B
Press .
again.
To stop listening
The iPod will sound at the set time.
Press OFF and stop playback on the connected unit.
When using an iPod touch/iPhone
Notes
 To wake up to music stored in an iPod touch/
 The MENU cannot be operated while Audio-in
iPhone, connect the iPod touch/iPhone to the
is used.
unit first, follow the steps above to set alarm
 The necessary type of audio connecting cable
time, then select the music function.
depends on the optional component. Be sure to
 Even if the alarm setting for iPod is complete, if
use the correct type of cable.
you turn the iPod touch/iPhone power off after
 If the volume level is low, adjust the volume of
inserting the iPod touch/iPhone into the unit,
the unit first. If the volume is still too low, adjust
the alarm will be the buzzer.
the volume of the connected component.
 To set the radio alarm 
Disconnect the audio connecting cable from the
unit when it is not in use.
1
Perform steps 1 to 8 in "To set the alarm. "
2
Press ALARM SET A or B to select the
radio band ("DAB" or "FM").
 When you listen to the radio with an optional
Programme type Display
component connected, turn off the connected
Finance/Business Finance
component to prevent noise. If noise occurs,
even when the component is turned off, Children's programmes Children's
disconnect and place the optional component
Social Affairs Factual
away from the unit.
Religion Religion
Phone In Phone In
Other useful functions
Travel Travel
Leisure Leisure
Jazz Music Jazz and Blues
Other useful functions
Country Music Country Music
for DAB
National Music National Music
Oldies Music Oldies Music
To change the display
Folk Music Folk Music
To change the display mode, press DSPL/ENT
Documentary Documentary
during DAB reception. The selected display mode
remains even if you turn the unit off and on
again, or change the band.
The display can be up to 16 characters. A dynamic
Enjoying the bass or
label can be up to 128 characters.
Each time you press DSPL/ENT, the display
expansion sound effect
changes as follows:
Function and Preset number Bass and expansion sound effects can be selected
as desired by pressing SOUND.
Each time you press the button, the sound effect
changes as follows:
"MEGA BASS": Provides high quality bass sound.
"MEGA BASS" and "MEGA Xpand": Enables
both effects.
Component Label
"MEGA Xpand": Expands the sound field width.
To return to standard sound, press the button
Dynamic until the display of the sound effect disappears.
Setting the brightness
of the display
Four levels of brightness are available by pressing
PTY (Programme Type)
SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS. Each time you press the
button, the brightness changes as follows:
Even if brightness level is set to off, it will change
to Low while the alarm is occurring.
Ensemble
Press and hold SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS to set the
brightness to off directly.
About App
A dedicated Dock App for iPod touch/iPhone
Channel/Frequency/Signal Strength
available at Apple App Store.
Search for "D-Sappli" and download the free App
to find out more about the functions.
Features
 D-Sappli includes various timer functions:
Music Play Timer and Sleep Timer.
Broadcasting type/Bit/Mode
 Music Play Timer allows you to play/pause
desired music at a desired time. Sleep Timer
allows you to specify a time at which to stop
music playback.
Music Play Timer and Sleep Timer are available
only when D-Sappli is activated.
DAB broadcasting: MP2  D-Sappli can display a list of Radio Preset
DAB + broadcasting: AAC Stations programmed in this unit.
You can rename the FM Radio Preset Stations,
Notes and change their preset numbers on the
 If there is no dynamic label, the lower line of D-Sappli. Preset numbers and order will also be
the display is blank. changed accordingly in the unit.
 Depending on the broadcasting station, the  D-Sappli also includes a clock display enlarge
characters in the dynamic label may not be feature.
displayed properly.
Notes
Manual tune
 If the App to link with this unit is not
This function allows you to tune and add various
downloaded to the iPod touch/iPhone, a pop-
DAB Band-III channels to your station list.
up message prompting you to download D-
This function can be used to assist the positioning
Sappli may appear repeatedly.
of the aerial or the unit to obtain the optimum
Deactivate the App's link function to stop the
reception for a specific channel/frequency.
pop-up message.
1 Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select the

To deactivate the App's link function: Remove
DAB band.
the iPod touch/iPhone from the Dock
2 Press MENU and SELECT  or  to
Connector. Press  (to enter the function for
iPod). Press MENU, then press DSPL/ENT
select "Manual Tune, " then press DSPL/
(ENTER on the remote). Press  or  to select
ENT (ENTER on the remote).
"OFF, " then press DSPL/ENT (ENTER on the
3 Press SELECT  or  to select the desired
remote).
DAB channel, then press DSPL/ENT  To re-activate the App's link function, repeat the
above steps and select "ON" instead of "OFF" in
(ENTER on the remote).
the last step.
The signal strength bars move left and right as
you adjust reception.
General information
4 Press DSPL/ENT (ENTER on the
remote).
Notes
Specifications
 If the signal of the selected DAB service cannot
be received, no signal strength bars will be
Time display
displayed. In this case, press MENU to select
Switching between 24-hour system (default) and
another channel.
12-hour system
 The larger signal strength bar indicates the
iPod
audio quality threshold. If the signal strength
DC out: 5V
drops below this threshold, the audio quality
MAX: 1A
will deteriorate.
 A station name is saved to the station list when Radio
the station name starts scrolling in step 3.
Frequency range
DRC value (DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL)
Band Frequency Frequency step
DRC can make quieter sounds easier to hear
when the unit is used in a noisy environment.
DAB 174.928 MHz -
For DAB broadcasts with dynamic range
(Band-III) 239.200 MHz
compression, you can adjust the dynamic range.
FM 87.5 MHz - 0.05 MHz
1
Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select the
108 MHz
DAB band.
DAB (Band-III) frequency table (MHz)
2 Press MENU and SELECT  or  to
select "DRC Value, " then press DSPL/ No. Channel Frequency
ENT (ENTER on the remote).
1 5A 174.928
3 Press SELECT  or  to select the DRC
2 5B 176.640
level.
3 5C 178.352
The DRC level changes as follows:
4 5D 180.064
5 6A 181.936
4
Press DSPL/ENT (ENTER on the 6 6B 183.648
remote).
7 6C 185.360
Notes 8 6D 187.072
 DRC is effective only for broadcasts with
9 7A 188.928
dynamic range compression.
 When you adjust the DRC level, sounds can be 10 7B 190.640
heard more clearly.
11 7C 192.352
Auto scan
12 7D 194.064
This function allows you to automatically scan
and create a list of receivable DAB broadcasts. 13 8A 195.936
1
Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select the
14 8B 197.648
DAB band.
15 8C 199.360
2 Press MENU and SELECT  or  to
16 8D 201.072
select "Auto Scan, " then press DSPL/ENT
17 9A 202.928
(ENTER on the remote).
3 18 9B 204.640
Press SELECT  or  to select "Yes, " then
press DSPL/ENT (ENTER on the remote). 19 9C 206.352
"Scanning... " appears in the display.
20 9D 208.064
Auto scan takes about 30 - 90 seconds,
21 10A 209.936
depending on the signal strength and station
number. When finished, the unit creates a list in
22 10B 211.648
alphabetical order.
23 10C 213.360
Tip
24 10D 215.072

To cancel Auto scan, press MENU while
25 11A 216.928
processing.
26 11B 218.640
Note
 When Auto scan is performed, the existing list
27 11C 220.352
will be updated and the preset services will be
28 11D 222.064
cleared. In this case, preset your favourite
services again.
29 12A 223.936
Trim stations
30 12B 225.648
You can delete the stations that are not currently
31 12C 227.360
being received.
1
Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select the 32 12D 229.072
DAB band.
33 13A 230.784
2 Press MENU and SELECT  or  to
34 13B 232.496
select "Prune, " then press DSPL/ENT
35 13C 234.208
(ENTER on the remote).
36 13D 235.776
When finished, "FINISH!" appears for about
37 13E 237.488
1 second, then changes to the current station
automatically.
38 13F 239.200
Select station
General
Another service can be selected while listening to
a broadcast.
Speaker
1 Press MENU and SELECT  or  to
Approx. 57 mm dia. 6 Ω (2)
select "Select Station, " then press DSPL/
Input
ENT (ENTER on the remote).
AUDIO IN jack (ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack)
2 Press SELECT  or  to select a desired
Power output
service, then press DSPL/ENT (ENTER
3.5 W + 3.5 W (at 10% harmonic distortion)
on the remote).
Power source
230 V AC, 50 Hz
For clock back up: 3V DC, CR2032 battery (1)
PTY (Programme Type)
Dimensions
This function indicates services in programme
Approx. 290 mm × 165 mm × 145 mm (w/h/d)
type, such as NEWS, SPORTS of the PTY list,
including projecting parts and controls
transmitted in a DAB broadcast.
Mass
Approx. 1.65 kg including power supply unit
Programme type Display
No programme type None
Supplied accessories
News News Remote control (with a lithium battery) (1)
Startup Guide (1)
Current Affairs Current Affairs
Reference Guide (this document) (1)
Information Information
Compatible iPod/iPhone
Sport Sport
Education Education models
Drama Drama
The compatible iPod/iPhone models are as
Culture Arts
follows.
Science Science Update the software of the iPod/iPhone to the
latest version before using it with this unit.
Varied Talk
Pop Music Pop Music iPhone 5s
iPhone 5c
Rock Music Rock Music
iPhone 5
Easy Listening Music Easy Listening
iPod touch (5th generation)
Light Classical Light Classical
iPod nano (7th generation)*
Serious Classical Classical Music
Other Music Other Music
Weather/meteorology Weather
* The remote command of "MENU, " ", " ", " and
"ENTER" will only work with iPhone and iPod
touch.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist after you have made
the following checks, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
The clock flashes "AM 12:00" or "0:00" due to
a power interruption.
 The battery is low. Replace the battery. Remove
the old battery and install a new one.
 Be sure to remove the insulation film of the
backup battery before use.
The alarm of the radio, iPod or buzzer does
not sound at the preset alarm time.

Check that alarm "A" or alarm "B" is properly
displayed.
The alarm of the radio or iPod is activated
but no sound comes on at the preset alarm
time.

Check the alarm volume setting.
There is no sound from the iPod.
 Make sure the iPod is securely connected.
 Adjust the VOLUME + or – (VOL + or – on the
remote).
The iPod cannot be operated with this unit.
 Make sure the iPod is securely connected.
 Check that the iPod is compatible with this unit
(see "Compatible iPod/iPhone models").
The iPod cannot be charged.
 Make sure the iPod is securely connected.
 Check that the iPod is compatible with this unit
(see "Compatible iPod/iPhone models").