Sony ICF-CS15iPN Reference Manual

4-461-406-22(1)
Personal Audio System
US
Reference Guide
Guide de référence (au dos) FR
Dream Machine is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Dream Machine est une marque de commerce de Sony Corporation.
Auto Time Set is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Auto Time Set est une marque de commerce de Sony Corporation.
No Power No Problem is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
No Power No Problem est une marque de commerce de Sony Corporation.
©2013 Sony Corporation Printed in China
ICF-CS15iPN
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades
English
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade
or the third prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement
of the obsolete outlet.
WARNING
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
from the apparatus.
shock, do not expose this apparatus to
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by
rain or moisture.
the manufacturer.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers,
or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold
tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place lighted with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
candles on the apparatus.
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing,
and do not place objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
or when unused for long periods of time.
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
batteries installed) to excessive heat such as
personnel. Servicing is required when the
sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit
from the mains, connect the unit to an easily liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug
normally, or has been dropped.
from the AC outlet immediately.
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the
Precautions
wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned
off.
 To disconnect AC power, grasp the plug itself,
The nameplate and important information
not the cord.
concerning safety are located on the bottom
 Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker,
exterior. keep credit cards using magnetic coding or
spring-wound watches, CRT-based TVs, or
You are cautioned that any changes or
projectors, etc., away from the unit to prevent
modifications not expressly approved in this
possible damage from the magnet.
manual could void your authority to operate this
 Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat
equipment.
source such as a radiator or airduct, or in a
CAUTION place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,
mechanical vibration, or shock.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
 Allow adequate air circulation to prevent
replaced. Replace only with the same type.
internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit on
NOTE a surface (a rug, a blanket, etc.) or near
materials (a curtain) which might block the
This equipment has been tested and found to
ventilation holes.
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
 Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
unit, unplug the unit and have it checked by
are designed to provide reasonable protection
qualified personnel before operating it any
against harmful interference in a residential
further.
installation. This equipment generates, uses and
 During a thunderstorm, do not touch the
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
antenna (aerial) and plug.
installed and used in accordance with the
 Do not touch the unit with wet hands.
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
 Do not place the unit anywhere near water.
radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY
particular installation. If this equipment does
 Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a
cause harmful interference to radio or television
good contact.
reception, which can be determined by turning  Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged installing the battery.
to try to correct the interference by one or more  Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Note
— Increase the separation between the equipment
 In the Reference Guide, "iPod" is used as a
and receiver.
general reference to functions on an iPod or
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
iPhone, unless otherwise specified by the text
different from that to which the receiver is
or illustrations.
connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
If you have any questions or problems concerning
technician for help.
your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
WARNING
 Replace the battery for the clock backup with a
Sony CR2032 lithium battery, and the battery
for the remote commander with a Sony CR2025
lithium battery. Use of another battery may
present a risk of fire or explosion.
 Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
 Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away
from children.
Important Safety
Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
Supporter
Power cord
Remote sensor
FM wire antenna
The VOLUME + and  buttons have a tactile dot.
3
Press TIME SET + or – repeatedly to
Operations
select the number as follows:
Area number Time zone
Power source
0 Newfoundland Standard
This unit contains a CR2032 battery as a backup
Time
power source to keep the clock and the alarm
1 Atlantic Standard Time
operating during a power interruption (No Power
No Problem system). 2 Eastern Standard Time
(default setting)
When to replace the battery
3 Central Standard Time
When the battery becomes weak, "" appears in
the display. 4 Mountain Standard Time
If a power interruption occurs while the battery is
5 Pacific Standard Time
weak, the current time and alarm will be erased.
6 Alaska Standard Time
Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium
battery. Use of another battery may cause a fire or
7 Hawaii Standard Time
explosion.
4
Press DSPL/ENT to set.
Note
 If "AM 12:00" flashes in the display when the Notes
unit is connected to an AC outlet for the first  To cancel the time zone setting, press MODE
time, the battery may be weak. In this case, instead of DSPL/ENT in step 4.
consult your nearest Sony dealer.  Though the clock is correctly set at the factory,
discrepancies may arise during transport or
To replace the battery
storage. If necessary, set the clock to the correct
1 time by referring to "To set the clock manually. "
Keep the AC plug connected to the AC
When daylight saving time (summer
outlet and pry out the battery holder at
time) begins
the bottom of the unit using a thin tool,
This model automatically adjusts for daylight
such as ballpoint pen, etc. (see Fig. ).
saving time (summer time).
2
Remove the old battery and insert a new
" " is displayed from the beginning of daylight
saving time (summer time) and disappears at the
one in the battery compartment with the
end of the daylight saving time (summer time)
 side facing up (see Fig. ).
automatically.
3
Replace the battery compartment lid.
 Daylight saving time (summer time) begins at:
4
Press , RADIO BAND, AUDIO IN or
2:00 AM on the second Sunday of March.
SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS on the unit to
 Standard time begins at: 2:00 AM on the first
turn " " off in the display. Sunday of November.

Note
To cancel Auto DST/summer time adjustment
 When you replace the battery, do not
during the daylight saving time (summer
disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.
time) period
Otherwise, the current date, current time,
The Auto DST/summer time adjustment can be
alarm and station presets will be erased.
canceled.
Press and hold CLOCK and SNOOZE/

BRIGHTNESS on the unit at the same time for at
least 2 seconds while the clock is displayed.
" " and "OFF" appear in the display to show that
Auto DST/summer time adjustment has been
canceled. The display returns to the clock.
Notes
 Changes to Auto DST/summer time adjustment
by the unit (see above) are subject to
circumstances and laws in each country/region.
Should this interfere with desired adjustment,
cancel the Auto DST/summer time adjustment
Reset button
and set the DST display manually as necessary.

Customers living in a country/region that does
not use daylight saving time (summer time)
must cancel Auto DST/summer time
adjustment before using the unit.
CR2032  To activate Auto DST/summer time adjustment
again, press and hold CLOCK and SNOOZE/
BRIGHTNESS on the unit at the same time for
at least 2 seconds.
" " and "On" appear in the display to show that
Auto DST/summer time adjustment has been
activated. The display returns to the clock.
To set the clock manually
To reset the unit
Press the reset button with a pointed object if the To change the clock setting manually, operate the
unit fails to function properly. The current time, unit as follows.
alarm and station presets, etc., will revert to their 1
Plug in the unit.
factory presets (see Fig. ).
2 Press and hold CLOCK until the year
flashes in the display.
To charge your iPod
3
Press TIME SET + or – repeatedly to set
You can use the unit as a battery charger.
the year, and then press CLOCK.
Charging begins when the iPod is connected to
4
Repeat step 3 to set the month, day, hour
the unit.
The charging status appears in the display on
and minute.
iPod. For details, see the user's guide of your iPod.
The seconds start incrementing from zero.
Notes
 If you do not press any button for about
Setting the clock
1 minute while setting the clock, the clock
setting will be canceled.
To set the clock for the first  A 100-year calendar (2013 - 2112) is installed in
the unit. When the date is set, the day of the
time
week is automatically displayed.
MON = Monday, TUE = Tuesday,
This unit is preset to the current EST (Eastern
WED = Wednesday, THU = Thursday,
Standard Time) at the factory, and is powered by a
FRI = Friday, SAT = Saturday, SUN = Sunday
backup battery. All you need to do the first time is
just plug it in and select your time zone. To display the year and date
1
During clock display, press CLOCK on the unit
Plug in the unit.
once for the date, and press it again for the year.
The current EST (Eastern Standard Time)
After a few seconds, the display will change back
appears in the display.
to the current time automatically.
2
Press and hold MODE for at least
2 seconds.
Area number "2" flashes in the display.
To play
Remote commander
1
Set an iPod on the dock connector.
Before using the supplied remote for the first The dock connector can be tilted slightly.
time, remove the insulation film.
Aim the remote at the (Remote sensor) of the
unit.
2 Press .
The iPod begins playback.
You can operate the connected iPod via this
unit or the iPod itself.
3
Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –
(VOL + or – on the remote).
To place and remove the iPod
When placing or removing the iPod, hold it at the
same angle as the dock connector on the unit. Do
not pull the iPod forward too far.
The VOL + and  buttons have a tactile dot.
OFF
 Terminate the current function and stop
playback.
 Stop a currently sounding alarm/snooze timer.
 (Play/Pause)
 Start playing the iPod. Press again to pause/
resume playback.
Notes
 (Forward)
 If a pop-up message appears on the display of
 Go to the next track. the iPod touch or iPhone, see "About App. "
 Press and hold while listening to the sound to  An iPod in a case or cover can be set in this
locate a desired point. unit. However, if the case or cover interferes
with the connection, remove the case or cover
 (Backward)
before setting the iPod on the dock connector.
 Go back to the previous track. During
 Do not twist or bend the iPod as this may result
playback, this operation returns to the
in connector damage.
beginning of the current track. To go back to
 Remove the iPod when transporting it,
the previous track, press twice.
otherwise a malfunction may result.
 Press and hold while listening to the sound to
 When placing or removing the iPod, hold the
locate a desired point.
unit securely.
 If the battery of your iPod is extremely low,
MENU
charge it for a while before operation.
 Go back to the previous menu.
 If the iPod is already playing when set onto the
 (Up)/ (Down) unit, the sound from the iPod will be output
 Select a menu item or track for playback. from the unit speakers, even if the unit was
playing sound from another function.
ENTER
 Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event
 Execute the selected menu item or begin
that data recorded to an iPod is lost or damaged
playback.
when using an iPod connected to this unit.
SOUND  For details of environmental conditions for
 Select the desired sound effect(s). (For details, operating your iPod, check the website of Apple
see "To enjoy the bass or expansion sound Inc.
effect. " )
VOL +/− (Volume plus/minus)
Operating the radio
 Adjust the volume.
RADIO BAND
To connect the AM loop
 Activate the radio and select a band.
antenna
PRESET +/−
 Select the preset number or preset station. (For The shape and length of the antenna is designed
details, see "Operating the radio. " ) to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle or roll up
the antenna.
TUNE +/−
1
 Tune into a station when the radio is on.
Remove only the loop part from the
 Press and hold to scan AM or FM stations.
plastic stand.
2
AUDIO IN Set up the AM loop antenna.
 Activate the AUDIO IN function when an
(Refer to the Startup Guide bundled with this
optional component is connected. (For details,
Reference Guide.)
see "Connecting optional components. " ) 3
Insert the AM antenna terminal in the
SLEEP AM ANTENNA jack on the rear of the
 Set the sleep timer. (For details, see "Setting the
unit.
sleep timer. " )
To adjust the AM loop antenna
Find a place and an orientation that provide good
Note
reception.
 Some operations may differ or may not be
available on certain models of iPod.
Tip
When to replace the battery  Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for
the best AM broadcast sound.
With normal use, the battery (CR2025) should
To remove the AM loop antenna
last for about 6 months. When the remote no
Push and hold down the tab of the antenna
longer operates the unit, replace the battery with a
terminal clamp, and pull out the AM loop
new one.
antenna.
the  side facing up
Notes
 If you are not going to use the remote for a long
time, remove the battery to avoid any damage
that may be caused by leakage and corrosion. –Manual tuning
 MENU,  (UP),  (DOWN), and ENTER
1
button on the main unit and/or on the supplied Press RADIO BAND to turn on the radio.
remote control will only work with the Apple
2
Press RADIO BAND repeatedly to select
devices (iPhone/iPod touch) installed up to iOS
the desired band.
6. It will not work with iOS 7 or later. In such
Each time you press the button, the radio
case, please operate on the screen of Apple
band toggles between AM and FM as follows:
devices directly.
Operating an iPod
3
Press TUNE + or – repeatedly to tune to
the desired station.
Compatible iPod/iPhone
4
Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –
models
(VOL + or – on the remote).
The compatible iPod/iPhone models are as To turn off the radio, press OFF/ALARM
follows. RESET (OFF on the remote).
Update software of your iPod/iPhone to the latest
–Scan tuning
version before using it with this unit.
iPhone 5s The unit automatically scans for AM or FM
iPhone 5c stations.
iPhone 5
1
Follow steps 1 to 2 in "Manual tuning"
iPod touch (5th generation)
and select the AM or FM band.
iPod nano (7th generation)*
2
Press and hold TUNE + or –.
+ : scans upward through the frequency bands.
– : scans downwards through the frequency
bands.
Scanning starts from the currently-tuned
frequency. When a station is received,
* The remote command of "MENU, " ", " ", " and
scanning stops.
"ENTER" will only work with iPhone and iPod
3
Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –
touch.
(VOL + or – on the remote).
On copyrights –Preset tuning
iPhone, iPod, iPod nano, and iPod touch are
You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
stations.
and other countries.
Lightning is a trademark of Apple Inc.
To preset a station
"Made for iPod, " and "Made for iPhone" mean
1
Follow steps 1 to 4 in "Manual tuning"
that an electronic accessory has been designed to
and manually tune into the station you
connect specifically to iPod or iPhone,
respectively, and has been certified by the wish to preset.
developer to meet Apple performance standards. 2
Press and hold MODE on the unit for at
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this
least 2 seconds.
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.
3
Press PRESET + or – to select the preset  Even if the alarm setting for iPod is complete, if
number, then press DSPL/ENT on the you turn the iPod touch/iPhone power off after
inserting the iPod touch/iPhone into the unit,
unit.
the alarm will be the buzzer.
Example: The following displays appear
when you preset FM 89.8 MHz to
 To set the radio alarm
preset number 1 for FM.
1
Perform steps 1 to 8 in "To set the alarm. "
2
Press ALARM SET A or B to select
radio band ("FM" or "AM").
Preset number flashes in the display.
3
Press TIME SET + or – to select the

desired preset number corresponding the
bands or "– –. "
"– –" is the last station received.
4
Press ALARM SET A or B.
The volume level flashes in the display.
5
Press TIME SET + or – to adjust the
The display shows the frequency for about
volume.
10 seconds, and then returns to the current
6
Press ALARM SET A or B.
time.
The setting is entered.
Notes
7
If "A" or "B" does not appear in the
 To preset another station, repeat these steps.
display, press ALARM SET A or B
 To cancel the preset number setting, press
MODE instead of DSPL/ENT in step 3.
again.
 If you store another station with the same
The radio will turn on at the set time.
preset number, the previously stored station
 To set the buzzer alarm
will be replaced.
1
Perform steps 1 to 8 in "To set the alarm. "
To tune in to a preset station
2
Press ALARM SET A or B to select
1
Follow steps 1 to 2 in "Manual tuning"
"BUZZER" alarm mode.
and select the AM or FM band.
The setting is entered.
2
Press PRESET + or – to select the desired
3
If "A" or "B" does not appear in the
preset number.
display, press ALARM SET A or B
3
Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –
again.
(VOL + or – on the remote).
The buzzer will sound at the set time.
Note
–Auto preset tuning
 The volume of the buzzer is not adjustable.
1
Follow steps 1 to 2 in "Manual tuning"
To confirm an alarm time
and select the AM or FM band.
setting
2
Press and hold RADIO BAND until "AP"
Press TIME SET + or –. The setting will be
flashes in the display.
displayed for about 4 seconds.
3
Press DSPL/ENT on the unit.
To change an alarm setting
The unit automatically presets the available
channels in order.
Press and hold TIME SET + for at least 2 seconds
Tip
to move the alarm time forwards. Press and hold
 To stop auto preset tuning, press RADIO BAND.
TIME SET – for at least 2 seconds to move the
alarm time back.
To display the preset number and
When you release the button, the changed time
frequency of the current station will flash for about 2 seconds. To change the
Press DSPL/ENT on the unit once for the preset alarm time again, press TIME SET + or – within
number, and press it again for the frequency. these 2 seconds, otherwise the setting change will
If you press DSPL/ENT on the unit once only, the be fixed as displayed.
display shows the preset number for about
To doze for a few more
2 seconds, then changes to the frequency.
After a few moments, the display returns to the minutes
current time.
Press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS on the unit.
To improve reception
The sound turns off but will automatically come
on again after about 10 minutes.
FM: Extend the FM wire antenna fully to increase
You can change the snooze time by pressing
reception sensitivity.
SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS on the unit repeatedly
AM: Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to
within 4 seconds.
the unit. Rotate the antenna horizontally for
The maximum length of the snooze time is
optimum reception.
60 minutes.
Notes on radio reception
 Do not place the AM loop antenna near the
power supply unit, the unit or other AV
equipment during use, as noise may result.
To stop the snooze timer, press OFF/ALARM
 Keep digital music players or mobile phones
RESET (OFF on the remote).
away from the AM loop antenna or the FM
To stop the alarm
antenna, as this may lead to reception
interference.
Press OFF/ALARM RESET (OFF on the remote)
 When you are listening to the radio with an
to turn off the alarm.
iPhone connected to the unit, interference with
The alarm will sound again at the same time the
radio reception may occur.
next day.
 When you are listening to the radio while
charging an iPod, interference with radio To deactivate the alarm
reception may occur.
Press ALARM ON/OFF A or B to turn off the
Tip
alarm A or B indicator from the display.
 If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE on
the unit until "MONO" appears in the display,
To activate the alarm
the radio will play in monaural and the sound
will become clearer. Press ALARM ON/OFF A or B to turn on the
alarm A or B indicator in the display.
Notes
Setting the alarm
 When alarm is set as iPod, only the buzzer
alarm will sound if there is no iPod on the dock
This unit is equipped with 3 alarm modes—iPod,
connector, music is not stored in the iPod, or
radio and buzzer. The clock needs to be set before the iPod touch/iPhone is turned off.
the alarm can be set (see "To set the clock for the  The alarm function works as usual on the first
first time").
and last day of daylight saving time (summer
time). As a result, if the Auto DST/summer
To set the alarm
time adjustment is set and the alarm is set at a
1 time skipped when the daylight saving time
Press and hold ALARM SET A or B.
begins, the alarm will sound; if the alarm is set
"WAKE UP" appears and the hour flashes in
to a time that overlaps when daylight saving
the display.
time ends, the alarm will sound twice.
2
Press TIME SET + or – repeatedly until
 If the same alarm time is set for both alarm A
the desired hour appears. and B, alarm A takes priority.
 If no operation is performed while the alarm is
To cycle the hour rapidly, press and hold TIME
occurring, the alarm will stop after about
SET + or –.
60 minutes.
3
Press ALARM SET A or B.
The minute flashes.
Note on the alarm in the event of a power
4
Repeat step 2 to set the minute.
interruption
5
Press ALARM SET A or B.
In the event of a power interruption, the buzzer
The days of the week flash.
alarm will last about 5 minutes if the battery is not
6
Repeat step 2 to set the days of the week. weak. However, certain functions will be affected
as follows:
You can select the days from the following
 The backlight will not light up.
three options by pressing TIME SET + or –:
 If the alarm mode is set to iPod or radio, it will
Every day: MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
change to buzzer automatically.
SUN
 If OFF/ALARM RESET is not pressed, the alarm
Week day: MON TUE WED THU FRI
will sound for about 5 minutes.
Week end: SAT SUN
 If "  " appears in the display, the alarm will not
7
Press ALARM SET A or B.
sound in the event of a power interruption.
The alarm mode setting is entered. Replace the battery if "  " appears.
8
Press TIME SET + or – repeatedly until  The snooze function cannot be set during a
power interruption.
the desired alarm mode flashes.
 During a power interruption, each alarm will
You can choose one of 4 settings: "iPod, " "FM, "
sound at the set time only once.
"AM" or "BUZZER. " Set the alarm mode as
follows:
– iPod: see " To set the alarm as iPod. "
Setting the sleep timer
– FM or AM: see " To set the radio alarm. "
– BUZZER: see " To set the buzzer alarm. "
You can fall asleep to music, etc., using the sleep
timer. The unit stops playback or radio
 To set the alarm as iPod
automatically after a preset duration.
1
Perform steps 1 to 8 in "To set the alarm. "
1
Press SLEEP while the unit is turned on.
2
Press ALARM SET A or B to select
"SLEEP" appears and the sleep time flashes in
alarm mode for "iPod. "
the display.
2
The volume level flashes in the display. Press SLEEP to set the sleep timer
3
Press TIME SET + or – to adjust the
duration.
volume. Each time you press SLEEP, the duration (in
4 minutes) changes as follows:
Press ALARM SET A or B.
The setting is entered.
5
If "A" or "B" does not appear in the
display, press ALARM SET A or B
The display returns to current time for about
again.
4 seconds after you have finished the duration
The iPod will sound at the set time.
setting and released SLEEP, and then the sleep
When using an iPod touch/iPhone timer starts.
 To wake up to music stored in an iPod touch/ The unit plays for the duration you set, and
iPhone, connect the iPod touch/iPhone to the then stops.
unit first, follow the steps above to set alarm
To turn off the unit before
time, and then select the music function.
the preset time
Press OFF/ALARM RESET (OFF on the remote).
To change the sleep timer
Additional Information
setting
You can press SLEEP repeatedly to select the
Troubleshooting
desired sleep timer setting, even after the sleep
timer has been activated.
Should any problem persist after you have made
To deactivate the sleep timer
the following checks, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep timer to
"OFF" in step 2. The clock flashes "AM 12:00" due to a power
interruption.
 The battery is low. Replace the battery. Remove
Connecting optional
the old battery and install a new one.
The alarm of radio, iPod or buzzer does not
components
sound at the preset alarm time.
 Check that alarm "A" or alarm "B" is properly
To listen to sound displayed.
The alarm of radio or iPod is activated but no
1
Firmly connect the line output jack of a
sound comes on at the preset alarm time.
portable digital music player (or other
 Check the alarm volume setting.
component) to the AUDIO IN jack on the
There is no sound from the iPod.
back of the unit, using a suitable audio
 Make sure the iPod is securely connected.
connecting cable (not supplied).  Adjust the VOLUME +/– (VOL +/– on the
2 remote).
Press AUDIO IN to display "AUDIO IN. "
3
Turn the connected component on.
The iPod cannot be operated with this unit.
4
Play the connected component.  Make sure the iPod is securely connected.
 Check that the iPod is compatible with this unit
The sound from the connected component is
(see "Compatible iPod/iPhone models").
output from the speakers of this unit.
The iPod cannot be charged.
5
Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –
 Make sure the iPod is securely connected.
(VOL + or – on the remote).
 Check that the iPod is compatible with this unit
(see "Compatible iPod/iPhone models").
To return to the radio
When daylight saving time (summer time)
Press RADIO BAND.
begins, the clock does not employ the
The preset number followed by the frequency of
daylight saving time (summer time)
the last station appears in the display.
automatically.
 Make sure the clock is set correctly.
To return to the iPod
 Press and hold CLOCK and SNOOZE/
BRIGHTNESS on the unit simultaneously for at
Press .
least 2 seconds to activate the Auto DST/
To stop listening summer time function.
Press OFF/ALARM RESET (OFF on the remote),
and stop playback on the connected component.
Specifications
Notes
 The necessary type of audio connecting cable
Time display
depends on the optional component. Make sure
12-hour system
to use the correct type of cable.
iPod
 If the volume level is low, adjust the volume of
DC out: 5 V
the unit first. If the volume is still too low,
MAX: 1 A
adjust the volume of the connected component.
Radio
 Disconnect the audio connecting cable from
the unit when it is not in use.
Frequency range
 When you listen to the radio with optional
Band Frequency Channel step
component connected, turn off the connected
component to prevent noise. If noise occurs, FM 87.5 MHz - 108 MHz 0.1 MHz
even when the component is turned off,
AM 530 kHz - 1 710 kHz 10 kHz
disconnect and place the optional component
General
away from the unit.
Speaker
Approx. 5.7 cm (2 / inches) dia. 6 Ω
1
4
Other useful functions
Input
AUDIO IN jack (ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack)
Power output
To enjoy the bass or
3.5 W + 3.5 W (at 10% harmonic distortion)
expansion sound effect
Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Three levels of sound effect are available by
For clock back up: 3V DC, CR2032 battery (1)
pressing SOUND.
Each time you press the button, the sound effect Dimensions
changes as follows: Approx. 290 mm × 165 mm × 145 mm (w/h/d)
"MEGA BASS": Provides high quality bass sound.
(11 / inches × 6 / inches × 5 / inches)
1 1 3
2 2 4
"MEGA Xpand": Expands the sound field width.
including projecting parts and controls
"MEGA BASS" and "MEGA Xpand": Enables
Mass
both the above effects.
Approx. 1.65 kg (3 lb 7 oz) including power
To return to standard sound, press the button
supply unit
until the display(s) disappear.
Supplied accessories
To set the brightness of the Remote commander (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
display
Design and specifications are subject to change
Four levels of brightness are available by pressing
without notice.
SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS on the unit.
Even if brightness level is set to OFF, it will
change to Low while the alarm is occurring.
About App
A dedicated dock App for iPod touch and iPhone
available at Apple App Store.
Search for "D-Sappli" and download the free App
to find out more about the functions.
You can synchronize time and date from your
iPhone by simply inserting iPhone on the Dock
while D-Sappli is activated.
Notes
 If the App to link with this unit is not
downloaded to your iPod touch/iPhone, a
pop-up message prompting you to download
D-Sappli may appear repeatedly.
Deactivate the App's link function to stop the
pop-up message.
 To deactivate the App's link function: Remove
your iPod touch/iPhone from the dock
connector. Press  (to enter the iPod
function), and then press and hold VOLUME –
and  on the unit simultaneously for at least
2 seconds. ("OFF" appears in the display to
show that the App's link function has been
deactivated.)
 To re-activate the App's link function, repeat the
above steps. ("On" appears in the display to
show that the App's link function has been
activated.)