Sony XDR-DS16IP Reference Manual

human health which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling of the battery.
The recycling of the materials will help to
conserve natural resources.
English
In case of products that for safety, performance or
data integrity reasons require a permanent
connection with an incorporated battery, this
battery should be replaced by qualified service
staff only.
WARNING
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly,
hand over the product at end-of-life to the
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
applicable collection point for the recycling of
not expose this apparatus to rain or
electrical and electronic equipment.
moisture.
For all other batteries, please view the section on
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
how to remove the battery from the product
ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers,
safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable
tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place lighted
collection point for the recycling of waste
candles on the apparatus.
batteries.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
For more detailed information about recycling of
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing,
this product or battery, please contact your local
and do not place objects filled with liquids, such
Civic Office, your household waste disposal
as vases, on the apparatus.
service or the shop where you purchased the
product.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
batteries installed) to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like for a long time. Preparations
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit
from the mains, connect the unit to an easily
Power source
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an
abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug
from the AC outlet immediately.
This unit contains a CR2032 battery as a backup
power source to keep the alarm operating during
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
a power interruption (No Power No Problem
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the
system).
wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned
off. When to replace the battery
The nameplate and important information
When the battery becomes weak, "" appears in
concerning safety are located on the bottom
the display.
exterior.
If a power interruption occurs while the battery is
weak, the current time will be erased.
CAUTION
Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
battery. Use of another battery may cause a fire or
replaced. Replace only with the same type.
explosion.
To replace the battery
Notice for customers: the following
information is only applicable to equipment
1
Keep the AC plug connected to the AC
sold in countries applying EU directives
outlet, remove the screw of the battery
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, compartment on the bottom of the unit,
108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative
and open the lid (see Fig. ).
for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland
2
Remove the old battery and insert a new
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
one in the battery compartment with the
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters,
please refer to the addresses given in separate  side facing up (see Fig. ).
service or guarantee documents.
3
Replace the battery compartment lid and
tighten the screw.
On copyrights
4
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod Press , DAB/FM, AUDIO IN or
touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in
SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS to turn "  " off
the U.S. and other countries.
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
Remote control
curtain) which might block the ventilation holes.
 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.
1
Applicable accessory: Remote control. 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.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potentially
negative consequences for the environment and
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").
Operating the radio
Time synchronization
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.
2 Press MENU and SELECT  or  to  DAB broadcasts with poor quality reception
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.
3 About the SC (Secondary Component)
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 88-year calendar (2012-2099) 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 preset number or "--" flashes in the
display.
The unit automatically scans FM stations.
3
Press TIME SET + or – to set a preset
1
Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select the
number or "--" as the station to be used
FM band.
as the alarm sound.
2
Press and hold TUNE + or –. "DAB --" or "FM --" indicates the last station
received.
+ : scans up through the frequency bands.
– : scans down through the frequency bands.
Tips
Scanning starts from the currently-tuned
 If the selected preset number is not set,
frequency. When a station is received,
"PRESET BLANK" flashes twice, then
scanning stops.
"ALARM VOLUME:" and the volume level
3
Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –
indication flash in the display. Then jump to
(VOL + or – on the remote). the step 5.
 If there is no last station, "NO LAST
STATION" flashes twice, then "ALARM
How to handle an iPod
VOLUME:" and the volume level indication
5
flash in the display. Then jump to the step .
4
Press ALARM SET A or B.
To set an iPod
"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.
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
To remove an iPod
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.
3
If "A" or "B" does not appear in the
display, press ALARM SET A or B
again.
The buzzer will sound at the set time.
Note
Notes  The volume of the buzzer is not adjustable.
 An iPod in a case or cover can be set on this
To confirm an alarm time setting
unit. However, if the case or cover interferes
Press TIME SET + or –. The setting will be
with the connection, remove the case or cover
displayed for about 4 seconds.
before setting the iPod on the Dock Connector.
 Set the iPod onto the Dock Connector firmly.
To change an alarm setting
 When placing or removing the iPod, hold it at
Press and hold TIME SET + for at least 2 seconds
the same angle as the Dock Connector on the
to move the alarm time forwards. Press and hold
unit. Do not pull the iPod forward too far.
TIME SET – for at least 2 seconds to move the
 When placing or removing the iPod, hold the
alarm time back.
unit securely.
When you release the button, the changed time
 Do not twist or bend the iPod, as this may
will flash for about 2 seconds. To change the
result in connector damage.
alarm time again, press TIME SET + or – within
 Remove the iPod when transporting it;
these 2 seconds, otherwise the setting change will
otherwise, a malfunction may result.
be fixed as displayed.

If the iPod does not reach the supporter on the
front of the unit, attach the supplied cushion To doze for a few more minutes
below the supporter.
Press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS.
The sound turns off but will automatically come
on again after about 10 minutes.
Operating an iPod
You can change the snooze time by pressing
SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS repeatedly within 4
1
Set the iPod on the Dock Connector.
seconds.
The Dock Connector can be tilted slightly.
The maximum length of the snooze time is 60
For details, see "How to handle an iPod. "
minutes.
2
Press .
The iPod begins to play back.
If the iPod does not start playing back, operate
directly on the iPod.
To stop the snooze timer, press OFF.
You can operate the connected iPod via this
To stop the alarm
unit or the iPod itself.
3
Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or – Press OFF to stop the alarm.
The alarm will sound again at the same time the
(VOL + or – on the remote).
next day.
To Press
To deactivate the alarm
Turn off the iPod OFF, or press and
Press ALARM ON/OFF A or B to turn off the
hold 
alarm A or B indicator in the display.
Pause playback

To activate the alarm
To resume
playback, press it Press ALARM ON/OFF A or B to turn on the
again.
alarm A or B indicator in the display.
Go to the next track
 (forward)
Notes
Go back to the previous
 (backward)*
 When the alarm is set as iPod, only the buzzer
track
alarm will sound if there is no iPod on the Dock
Locate a point while
 (forward) or
Connector, music is not stored in the iPod, or
listening to the sound
 (backward)
the iPod touch/iPhone is turned off.
while playing and 
If the selected preset number is not set, or there
hold it until you is no last station, the buzzer will sound when
find the point. alarm time is met. If you want to change the
buzzer alarm, set a preset station or tune to a
Go back to the previous MENU
radio station (see "Operating the radio").
menu
 If the same alarm time is set for both alarm A
Select a menu item or a
 (up)/ (down)
and B, alarm A takes priority.
track for playback
on the remote

If no operation is performed while the alarm is
Execute the selected menu DSPL/ENT
occurring, the alarm will stop after about
or begin playback
(ENTER on the 60 minutes.
remote)
Note on the alarm in the event of a power
* During playback, this operation returns you to
interruption
the beginning of the current track. To go back
In the event of a power interruption, the buzzer
to the previous track, press twice.
alarm will last about 5 minutes if the battery is not
Notes weak.
 If a pop-up message appears in the display of However, certain functions will be affected as
the iPod touch or iPhone, see "About App. " follows:
 
Some operations may differ or may not be The backlight will not light up.
 If the alarm mode is set to iPod or radio, it will
available on some models of iPod.
 If the iPod is already playing when set onto the change to buzzer automatically.
unit, the sound from the iPod will be output  If OFF/ALARM RESET is not pressed, the alarm
from the unit speakers, even if the unit was will sound for about 5 minutes.
playing sound from another function.  If "  " appears in the display, the alarm will not
 If the battery of the iPod is extremely low, sound in the event of a power interruption.
charge it for a while before operation. Replace the battery if "  " appears.
 
Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event The snooze function cannot be set during a
power interruption.
that data recorded to an iPod is lost or damaged
when using the iPod connected to this unit.  During a power interruption, each alarm will
 For details of environmental conditions for sound at the set time only once.
operating an iPod, check the website of Apple
Inc.
Setting the sleep timer
To remove the iPod
For details, see "How to handle an iPod. " You can fall asleep to music, etc., using the sleep
timer. The unit stops playback or the radio
To charge an iPod
automatically after a preset duration.
1
You can use the unit as a battery charger for an Press SLEEP while the unit is turned on.
iPod.
"SLEEP:" and the sleep time flash in the
Charging begins when the iPod is connected to
display.
the unit. The charging status appears in the 2
Press SLEEP to set the sleep timer
display of the iPod. For details, refer to the user's
duration.
guide of the iPod.
Each time you press SLEEP, the duration (in
minutes) changes as follows:
Setting the alarm
This unit is equipped with 3 alarm modes—iPod,
The display returns to clock mode for about
radio and buzzer. The clock needs to be set before
4 seconds after you have finished the duration
the alarm can be set (see "To set the clock for the
setting and released SLEEP, then the sleep
first time").
timer starts.
To set the alarm The unit plays for the duration you set, then
stops.
1
Press and hold ALARM SET A or B.
To turn off the unit before the preset
"Alarm–A Setting" or "Alarm–B Setting"
time
appears and the hour flashes in the display.
Press OFF.
2
Press TIME SET + or – repeatedly until
To change the sleep timer setting
the desired hour appears.
You can press SLEEP repeatedly to select the
To cycle the hour rapidly, press and hold TIME
desired sleep timer setting, even after the sleep
SET + or –.
timer has been activated.
3
Press ALARM SET A or B.
To deactivate the sleep timer
The minute flashes.
Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep timer to
4
Repeat step 2 to set the minute. "OFF" in step 2.
5
Press ALARM SET A or B.
The days of the week flash.
Connecting optional
6
Repeat step 2 to set the days of the week.
component
You can select the day from the following
three options by pressing TIME SET + or – :
EVERYDAY: MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
To listen to sound
SUN
You can enjoy the sound from an optional
WEEKDAY: MON TUE WED THU FRI
component, such as a portable digital music player,
WEEKEND: SAT SUN
through the speakers of this unit. Be sure to turn
7
Press ALARM SET A or B. off the power of each component before making
The alarm mode setting is entered. any connections.
1
8
Press TIME SET + or – repeatedly until Firmly connect the line output jack of the
portable digital music player (or other
the desired alarm mode flashes.
component) to the AUDIO IN jack on the
You can choose one of 4 settings: "iPod, "
"DAB, " "FM" or "BUZZER. " back of the unit, using a suitable audio
Set the alarm mode as follows:
connecting cable (not supplied).
– iPod: see " To set the alarm as iPod. "
2
Press AUDIO IN to activate the Audio-in
– DAB or FM: see " To set the radio alarm. "
function.
– BUZZER: see " To set the buzzer alarm. "
"AUDIO IN" appears in the display.
 To set the alarm as iPod
3
Turn the connected component on.
1
Perform steps 1 to 8 in "To set the alarm. "
4
Play the connected component.
2
Press ALARM SET A or B to select
The sound from the connected component is
alarm mode for "iPod. " output from the speakers of this unit.
5
"ALARM VOLUME:" and the volume level Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –
indication flash in the display.
(VOL + or – on the remote).
3
Press TIME SET + or – to adjust the
To return to the radio
volume.
Press DAB/FM.
4
Press ALARM SET A or B.
To return to the iPod
The setting is entered.
Press .
5
If "A" or "B" does not appear in the
To stop listening
display, press ALARM SET A or B
Press OFF and stop playback on the connected unit.
again.
Notes
The iPod will sound at the set time.
 The MENU cannot be operated while Audio-in
When using an iPod touch/iPhone is used.
 To wake up to music stored in an iPod touch/
 The necessary type of audio connecting cable
iPhone, connect the iPod touch/iPhone to the
depends on the optional component. Be sure to
unit first, follow the steps above to set alarm use the correct type of cable.
time, then select the music function.  If the volume level is low, adjust the volume of
 Even if the alarm setting for iPod is complete, if the unit first. If the volume is still too low, adjust
the volume of the connected component.
you turn the iPod touch/iPhone power off after
 Disconnect the audio connecting cable from the
inserting the iPod touch/iPhone into the unit,
unit when it is not in use.
the alarm will be the buzzer.

When you listen to the radio with an optional
 To set the radio alarm
component connected, turn off the connected
component to prevent noise. If noise occurs,
1
Perform steps 1 to 8 in "To set the alarm. "
even when the component is turned off,
2
Press ALARM SET A or B to select the
disconnect and place the optional component
radio band ("DAB" or "FM"). away from the unit.
Preset number
Other useful functions Programme type Display
Travel Travel
Leisure Leisure
Other useful functions
Jazz Music Jazz and Blues
Country Music Country Music
for DAB
National Music National Music
Oldies Music Oldies Music
To change the display
To change the display mode, press DSPL/ENT Folk Music Folk Music
during DAB reception. The selected display mode
Documentary Documentary
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
Component Label
both effects.
"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
PTY (Programme Type) Four levels of brightness are available by pressing
SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS. Each time you press the
button, the brightness changes as follows:
Even if brightness level is set to off, it will change
Ensemble
to Low while the alarm is occurring.
Press and hold SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS to set the
brightness to off directly.
About App
Channel/Frequency/Signal Strength
A dedicated Dock App for iPod touch/iPhone
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.
Manual tune Notes
This function allows you to tune and add various  If the App to link with this unit is not
DAB Band-III channels to your station list. downloaded to the iPod touch/iPhone, a pop-
This function can be used to assist the positioning up message prompting you to download D-
of the aerial or the unit to obtain the optimum Sappli may appear repeatedly.
reception for a specific channel/frequency. Deactivate the App's link function to stop the
1
Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select the pop-up message.

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
select "Manual Tune, " then press DSPL/
iPod). Press MENU, then press DSPL/ENT
ENT (ENTER on the remote). (ENTER on the remote). Press  or  to select
"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
(ENTER on the remote).
above steps and select "ON" instead of "OFF" in
The signal strength bars move left and right as the last step.
you adjust reception.
4
Press DSPL/ENT (ENTER on the General information
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
another channel. Switching between 24-hour system (default) and
 The larger signal strength bar indicates the 12-hour system
audio quality threshold. If the signal strength
iPod
drops below this threshold, the audio quality
DC out: 5V
will deteriorate.
MAX: 1A
 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.
1 FM 87.5 MHz - 0.05 MHz
Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select the
108 MHz
DAB band.
2
Press MENU and SELECT  or  to DAB (Band-III) frequency table (MHz)
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
Press SELECT  or  to select "Yes, " then
18 9B 204.640
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,
depending on the signal strength and station 21 10A 209.936
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
processing.
25 11A 216.928
Note
26 11B 218.640
 When Auto scan is performed, the existing list
27 11C 220.352
will be updated and the preset services will be
cleared. In this case, preset your favourite 28 11D 222.064
services again.
29 12A 223.936
Trim stations
30 12B 225.648
You can delete the stations that are not currently
being received.
31 12C 227.360
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
1 second, then changes to the current station 37 13E 237.488
automatically.
38 13F 239.200
Select station
Another service can be selected while listening to General
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
PTY (Programme Type)
For clock back up: 3V DC, CR2032 battery (1)
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
Programme type Display
Approx. 1.65 kg including power supply unit
No programme type None
Supplied accessories
News News
Remote control (with a lithium battery) (1)
Current Affairs Current Affairs
Startup Guide (1)
Information Information Reference Guide (this document) (1)
Cushion for small-size iPod (1)
Sport Sport
Compatible iPod/iPhone
Education Education
Drama Drama
models
Culture Arts
The compatible iPod/iPhone models are as
Science Science
follows.
Varied Talk
Update the software of the iPod/iPhone to the
Pop Music Pop Music latest version before using it with this unit.
Rock Music Rock Music
iPod touch (4th generation)
Easy Listening Music Easy Listening iPod touch (3rd generation)
iPod touch (2nd generation)
Light Classical Light Classical
iPod nano (6th generation)*
Serious Classical Classical Music
iPod nano (5th generation)
Other Music Other Music
iPod nano (4th generation)
Weather/meteorology Weather
iPod nano (3rd generation)
Finance/Business Finance iPod classic
iPhone 4S
Children's programmes Children's
iPhone 4
Social Affairs Factual
iPhone 3GS
Religion Religion
iPhone 3G
Phone In Phone In
* The iPod nano (6th generation) cannot be
controlled by the remote when the command of
"MENU, " ", " ", " and "ENTER" is pressed.
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").