Sony XDR-S50 Operating Instructions

2-698-587-11(2)
English
DAB DIGITAL
WARNING
RADIO
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
Operating Instructions
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in
cabinet.
Manual de instrucciones
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you
notice an abnormality in the AC power adaptor, disconnect it from the AC outlet
immediately.
Features
• DAB(Band-III) Digital Radio.
• Easy view, 2-line character dot LCD display.
• Simple operation for station selection.
• Three Direct preset station buttons.
• Sleep timer and clock display.
• Stereo headphone jack.
• Battery (LR6 × 4) or mains operated.
Printed on 100% recycled
paper using VOC (Volatile
XDR-S50
Organic Compound)-free
vegetable oil based ink.
Choosing power sources
Installing Batteries (See fig. A)
© 2006 Sony Corporation Printed in China
1
Open the battery compartment at the rear of the unit.
2
Install four LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (not supplied),
observing polarity, and then close the lid.
Battery Life (Approx. hours)
When using
Sony alkaline LR6 (size AA)
HOLD TUNE MODE SC PRESET 1, 2, 3
* Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association) standards. The actual battery life may vary depending on the
POWER HOLD SLEEP TUNE MODE AUTO TUNE SC PRESET / ENTER 1 2 3
circumstance of the unit.
Knowing when to replace the batteries
POWER SLEEP AUTO TUNE PRESET/ENTER When the batteries become weak, the sound becomes weak and distorted.
When the batteries are completely exhausted, "E" appears on the display and
the power is turned off.
When "E" appears, replace all batteries with new ones. After the batteries are
replaced, press POWER to turn the indication off.
Headphone
jack Notes on replacing the batteries
• Do not take more than about 1 minutes to replace the batteries, otherwise the
clock, any lists of receivable broadcasts for DAB scan, preset favourite services
and all settings will be initialized. Should that happen, set the functions again.
• If the batteries are replaced while the power is on, the unit may revert to the
DC IN 6V factory setting.
U/u dial
Notes on batteries
• Do not attempt to recharge dry batteries.
• Do not carry batteries with coins or other metallic objects. It can generate heat
DC IN 6V
VOL
if the positive and negative terminals of the batteries are accidentally contacted
by a metallic object.
• If you are not going to use the unit for a long time, remove the batteries to
avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
DSPL
• Do not use different types of batteries at the same time.
BETA 1
DISPLAY
• When you replace the batteries, replace all with new ones.
EUROPEAN EQUITIE
CLOCK
CLOCK If the battery compartment lid comes off
(See fig. B)
LIGHT
LIGHT
The battery compartment lid is designed to come off when opened with excessive
force. To put it back on, see the illustration.
A B
1 Insert the right hinge of the lid into the right hole of the unit.
2 Insert the left hinge in the left hole of the unit.
LR6 (size AA) × 4
Using House Current (See fig. C)
Connect the AC power adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN 6 V jack firmly, and plug
it into a wall outlet.
1
Notes on the AC power adaptor
• When operating the unit with the internal batteries, remove the AC power
2
adaptor from the wall outlet and the DC IN 6 V jack. Make sure that the plug of
the external power source is disconnected before operating the unit.
• Use the supplied Sony AC power adaptor only. The polarity of the plugs of
other manufacturers may be different. Failure to use the supplied AC power
adaptor may cause the unit to malfunction.
Insert the E side of the
battery first.
C
Improving the reception
(See fig. D)
DAB Band-III:
AC power adaptor Extend the telescopic aerial and adjust the length and the angle for best reception.
(supplied)
Note
Adjust the direction of the aerial by holding the bottom of it.
The aerial can be damaged when you move the aerial with
excessive force.
DC IN 6V
Initial setting for the DAB
D
When the batteries are installed, or when the AC power adaptor is plugged in for
the first time after purchase (or after resetting), the unit will automatically scan
and create a list of receivable broadcasts.
Aerial If you wish to scan for the DAB broadcasts again, or when the unit is reset, do the
following:
1
Adjust the aerial accordingly.
2
Press POWER to turn on the radio.
3
Hold down AUTO TUNE for more than 2 seconds.
"INIT INITIALIZE OK?" appears in the display.
4
Press PRESET/ENTER.
No sound will be heard, and "<SCANNING>" appears in the display. DAB
scan takes about 30 ~ 90 seconds. When finished, the unit receives the first
service in alphabetical order stored by the DAB scan.
INIT <SCANNING>
E
Notes
• If you do not operate within 65 seconds, the initial scan mode will be cancelled.
• If no broadcasts are found by the DAB scan, "SIGNAL NOT FOUND" appears
in the display.
SIGNAL NOT FOUND
• To cancel the DAB scan halfway, press AUTO TUNE. Any services received
before you cancel are added to the list of receivable services.
RESET button • If the batteries are removed for a certain period, the received history list will be
deleted, requiring you to scan again.
• If you set the initial setting, any DAB services registered as PRESET are
erased.
• If you change the unit's location of use, or want to add a new service after the
initial setting, press and release AUTO TUNE. "FULL <SCANNING>" appears
in the display and the unit will automatically scan and create a list of receivable
services.
Setting the clock
"AM 12:00" (or "0:00") will blink in the display when the batteries are installed
or the AC power adaptor is plugged in, and then POWER is pressed for the first
time after purchase, or after resetting.
1 Hold down CLOCK for more than 2 seconds to show the time set
display.
2
Turn U (up)/u (down) to select "OFF" and press PRESET/
ENTER.
The hour indication starts blinking.
Example: 12-hour system.
TIME SET
AM 12:00
3
Turn U/u to set the hour, and then press PRESET/ENTER.
The minute indication starts blinking.
4 Turn U/u to set the minute, then press PRESET/ENTER.
The clock starts operating, and ":" starts blinking.
Tips
• To set the current time rapidly, hold U/u.
• To set the current time exactly to the seconds, adjust the minute function in step
4 and then press PRESET/ENTER to synchronize it with a time signal (such
as the telephone time signal).
• The clock system varies depending on the model purchased. For example, in
the 24-hour system, "0:00" is indicated as midnight, and "12:00" is indicated as
noon.
Notes
• If you do not operate within 65 seconds while setting the clock, the clock
setting mode will be cancelled.
• To cancel the clock setting mode halfway, press CLOCK.
• To show the current time as DAB is received, press DISPLAY.
(See "Changing the display").
Setting the Clock Auto
Adjustment Function
This function enables the built-in clock of this unit to automatically synchronize
with any DAB data being received.
1
Hold down CLOCK for more than 2 seconds to show the time set
(JEITA*)
display.
DAB
2 Turn U/u to select "ON" and press PRESET/ENTER.
9
AUTO TIME SET
ON OFF
" CLOCK ADJ " lights and DAB data adjusts the clock as it is received.
Notes
• If DAB is not available (depending on area), you can disable this function.
• If this function is active while adjusting the clock manually, DAB data will
adjust the clock the next time the unit receives it.
Operating the radio
The unit can receive DAB services, and features
ALPHABETICAL, PRESET, and MANUAL modes.
ALPHABETICAL: To select a stored service in alphabetical order.
PRESET: To select preset services. " P " appears in the display.
MANUAL: To adjust the frequency incrementally.
1
Press POWER to turn on the radio.
When the unit is turned on again, the last band you listened to is received.
2
Press TUNE MODE to select the desired mode.
Each press changes the tuning mode between ALPHABETICAL and
PRESET.
To change to MANUAL, hold down TUNE MODE for more than 2 seconds.
Press again to return to the previous mode.
3
Turn U/u to tune to the desired service.
Two short beeps sound when the lowest ensemble of DAB is received during
tuning.
4
Adjust the volume using VOL.
Notes in DAB usage
• Before receiving DAB broadcasts, one or more ensembles should be stored in
the list by the DAB scan. (See "Initial setting for the DAB").
• If there are no services, you can choose only MANUAL mode.
• "< NO ENSEMBLE >" appears when the ensemble for the selected service
cannot be received.
BETA 1
<NO ENSEMBLE>
• If a selected service finishes broadcasting, sound stops and "< NO SERVICE >"
appears. In this case, turn U/u to select another service.
About the SC (Secondary Component)
If the selected primary component has a secondary component, " SC " blinks on
the display.
BETA 4
EUROPEAN EQUITIE
Press SC to receive the desired secondary component. " SC " appears while the
secondary component is received.
Turn U/u or pressing SC does the following:
U (up) or u (down)
Ensemble
Service 1
Component
Service 2
Component
SC
Service 3
Component
Secondary Component
Service 4
Component
Secondary Component A
Secondary Component B
Note
When the selected secondary component is finished, the unit returns
automatically to the primary component.
Presetting your favourite PTY (Programme Type)
services
This function indicates services in programme type, such as NEWS, SPORTS of
the PTY list, transmitted in the DAB.
There are two ways to preset services, Direct Preset and Preset Mode.
You can preset 10 services, including 3 services stored on the Direct Preset
If the received service does not transmit the programme type, " NO PTY Data "
buttons (PRESET 1 – 3).
appears.
You can enjoy any three preset services as Direct Presets, for immediate recall by
pressing one of the PRESET 1 – 3 buttons. Preset services you use often to
Direct Preset for your convenience. Programme type
Undefined
Presetting services
News
Current Affairs
To preset by Direct Preset
Information
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in "Operating the radio" and manually tune in
Sport
to the service you wish to preset.
2
Hold down one of the PRESET buttons (PRESET 1 – 3) for Education
more than 2 seconds.
Drama
A beep sounds and "STORED" appears for one second in the display, and the
Culture
service is stored.
Science
To preset by Preset Mode
Varied
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 in "Operating the radio" and manually tune in
Pop Music
to the service you wish to preset.
Rock Music
2
Hold down PRESET/ENTER for more than 2 seconds.
Easy Listening Music
The component label and the preset number appears in the display.
3 Light Classical
Turn U/u to select the favourite number to preset, then press
Serious Classical
PRESET/ENTER.
"STORED" appears for one second in the display and the service is stored. Other Music
Weather
Notes
• To preset another service, repeat these steps.
Finance
• To change the preset service, tune in to the desired service and repeat steps 2
Children's programmes
and 3. The new service will replace the previous service.
Social Affairs
Tuning in to a preset service
Religion
Phone In
Direct Preset
Travel
Press one of the PRESET buttons (PRESET 1 – 3) on which the
Leisure
desired service is stored.
Jazz Music
Preset Mode
Country Music
1
Press TUNE MODE repeatedly until " P " appears in the display.
National Music
2
Turn U/u to select the desired preset favourite service.
Oldies Music
Note
Folk Music
If you do not operate within 65 seconds during the above steps, the current mode
Documentary
will be cancelled.
Deleting a preset service
1
Follow steps in "Tuning in to a preset service" and tune in to the
Preventing Accidental
service you wish to delete.
2
Hold down PRESET/ENTER for more than 4 seconds. Operation
"DELETE OK?" appears in the display.
3 — HOLD Function
Press PRESET/ENTER.
When the preset service is deleted, the preceding preset service is received.
This function prevents the radio from being unintentionally turned on, or the
radio service frequency from being accidentally changed. Slide HOLD in the
Note
direction of the arrow. When any key is pressed, "<HOLD>" blinks for 3 seconds
To cancel deleting during the procedure, press DISPLAY. The preset service
and all buttons on the radio become inoperative.
tuned in to in step 1 is received.
To cancel hold, slide HOLD in the opposite direction of the arrow.
Other useful functions
To reset the unit
Setting the Sleep Timer
Press this button with a pointed object when the radio fails to function properly.
You can enjoy falling asleep to the radio using the built-in sleep timer that turns
The clock settings, and the services you have preset, etc., will revert to the
off the radio automatically after a preset duration.
factory preset.
1
Press SLEEP.
"SLEEP" and the timer setting appear.
Precautions
• Operate the unit only on the power sources specified in "Specifications". For
SLEEP 60
battery operation, use four LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. For AC operation,
use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not use any other type of AC
power adaptor.
If you press SLEEP while the unit is turned off, the unit is turned on.
2
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired sleep timer setting. • The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
Each press changes the setting time as follows:
• Use the unit within a temperature range of 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). If it is
60 45 30 15 OFF
used in temperatures higher than this range, numbers may appear in the display
which have nothing to do with the frequency being received. If it is used in
temperatures lower than this range, the numbers displayed may change very
slowly. (These irregularities will disappear and there will be no damage to the
Two short beeps sound when the display returns to " SLEEP 60".
unit when the unit is used in the recommended temperature range.)
After about 3 seconds, " " appears in the display when the duration time is
SLEEP
set. • The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc. is located on the bottom
The unit automatically turns off when the duration time is passed.
exterior.
• Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or
To change the Sleep Timer setting
mechanical shock. Never leave in a car parked in the sun.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, disconnect the AC power
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired sleep timer setting even after the
adaptor and remove the batteries, and have the unit checked by a qualified
sleep timer has been activated.
personnel before operating it any further.
To deactivate the Sleep Timer • In vehicles or buildings, radio reception may be difficult or noisy. Try listening
near a window.
Press POWER to turn off the unit before the setting time has elapsed, or press
• Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers, keep away personal credit cards
SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep timer to "SLEEP OFF" in step 2.
using magnetic coding or spring-wound watches from the unit to prevent
" " disappears from the display.
SLEEP
possible damage from the magnet.
• To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.
To listen with headphones (not supplied)
Connect headphones to the i (headphone) jack. The sound through the speaker
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the
will not be heard.
European Union and other European countries with separate
collection systems)
To illuminate the LCD
Press LIGHT to select the backlight on or off.
Notes
• The first time you turn on the unit in AC operation, the backlight is set to on
(default). Any change to this setting will be retained.
• When DC operation, the backlight will turn off automatically if no operation is
performed for 30 seconds.
recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Changing the display
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please
To change the display mode
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Press DISPLAY. The selected display mode remains even if you turn the unit off
and on again, or change the band.
Troubleshooting
A dynamic label can be up to 128 characters long. PTY, service and ensemble
labels can be up to 16 characters long.
Should any problem persist after you have made the following checks, consult
Each time you press DISPLAY, the bottom in a display changes as follows: your nearest Sony dealer.
Display is dim, or no indication is displayed.
Component label
• The unit is being used in extremely high or low temperatures or in a place with
Dynamic label PTY label excessive moisture.
BETA 1 BETA 1
Very weak or interrupted sound, or unsatisfactory reception.
EUROPEAN EQUITIE NEWS
• If you are in a building, listen near a window.
A service cannot be received when a PRESET button is pressed.
• The service has not been preset.
Signal level Service label
• Another service is preset. Preset the service again.
BETA 1 BETA 1
SIGNAL LEVEL:100 BETA 1
The preset services may be initialized, if a maintenance service is performed.
Please keep a copy of your settings in case you want to preset them again.
BIT rate Ensemble label
BETA 1 BETA 1
BIT RATE:192kbps BETA DIGITAL ONE
Clock Frequency
BETA 1 BETA 1
AM 11:55 12B 225.648MHz
If you turn U/u to change the service, the display does not change.
Notes
• If there is no service label, no message will be displayed.
• If there is no dynamic label, "<NO DLS>" will appear.
Stretched display
While a component label is displayed in the fist line of the display, hold down
DISPLAY for more than 2 seconds. The display changes to stretched display.
BETA 1
Each time you press DISPLAY while the first line is displayed as stretched, it
changes as follows:
Component label t Dynamic label t PTY label t Service label t
Ensemble label t Frequency t Clock t BIT rate t Signal level t
Component label
Holding down DISPLAY for more than 2 seconds returns the display to normal.
Specifications
Time display
UK
Other countries/regions
Frequency range
Display
Band Frequency
None
DAB (Band-III) 174.928 - 239.200 MHz
News
DAB (Band-III) frequency table
Current Affairs
No. Channel Frequency
Information
1 5A 174.928
Sport
2 5B 176.640
Education
3 5C 178.352
Drama
4 5D 180.064
Cultures
5 6A 181.936
Science
6 6B 183.648
Varied Speech
7 6C 185.360
Pop Music
8 6D 187.072
Rock Music
9 7A 188.928
Easy Listening
10 7B 190.640
Light Classics M
11 7C 192.352
Serious Classics
12 7D 194.064
Other Music
13 8A 195.936
Weather & Metr
14 8B 197.648
Finance
15 8C 199.360
Children's Progs
16 8D 201.072
Social Affairs
17 9A 202.928
Religion
18 9B 204.640
Phone In
19 9C 206.352
Travel & Touring
Leisure & Hobby
Speaker:
Jazz Music
Approx. 7.7 cm (3.0 inches) dia. 8 Ω
Country Music Power output:
0.3 W (at 10 % harmonic distortion)
National Music
Output:
Oldies Music
i (headphone) jack (ø 3.5 mm, stereo mini jack)
Power requirements:
Folk Music
6 V DC, four LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries
Documentary
External power source:
DC IN 6 V
Dimensions:
Approx. 189 × 102.8 × 37.9 mm (w/h/d)
× 4 × 1
(Approx. 7 1 ⁄ 1 ⁄ 1
2 8
Mass:
Approx. 486 g (1 lb 1.1 oz ) incl. batteries
Supplied accessories:
AC power adaptor (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
(See fig. E)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this
product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall
be handed over to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health,
which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to
conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about
12-hour system
24-hour system
(MHz)
No. Channel Frequency
20 9D 208.064
21 10A 209.936
22 10B 211.648
23 10C 213.360
24 10D 215.072
25 11A 216.928
26 11B 218.640
27 11C 220.352
28 11D 222.064
29 12A 223.936
30 12B 225.648
31 12C 227.360
32 12D 229.072
33 13A 230.784
34 13B 232.496
35 13C 234.208
36 13D 235.776
37 13E 237.488
38 13F 239.200
⁄ inches) incl. projecting parts and controls
2
Halogenated flame retardants are not
used in printed wiring boards.