Sony Dream Machine Reference Manual

4-461-406-32(1)
Personal Audio System
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Reference Guide
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(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
English
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated as
WARNING
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over
to the applicable collection point for the recycling
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
of electrical and electronic equipment. By
shock, do not expose this apparatus to
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
rain or moisture.
will help prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health, which
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers,
handling of this product. The recycling of
tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place lighted
candles on the apparatus. materials will help to conserve natural resources.
For more detailed information about recycling of
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
this product, please contact your local Civic
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing,
Office, your household waste disposal service or
and do not place objects filled with liquids, such
the shop where you purchased the product.
as vases, on the apparatus.
Applicable accessory: Remote Commander.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or
batteries installed) to excessive heat such as Union and other European
sunshine, fire or the like for a long time. countries with separate
collection systems)
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit
from the mains, connect the unit to an easily
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an
indicates that the battery provided with this
abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug product shall not be treated as household waste.
from the AC outlet immediately. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in
combination with a chemical symbol. The
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb)
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the
are added if the battery contains more than
wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned
0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
off.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of
The nameplate and important information
correctly, you will help prevent potentially
concerning safety are located on the bottom
negative consequences for the environment and
exterior.
human health which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling of the battery.
CAUTION
The recycling of the materials will help to
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
conserve natural resources.
replaced. Replace only with the same type.
In case of products that for safety, performance or
Notice for customers: the following
data integrity reasons require a permanent
information is only applicable to equipment
connection with an incorporated battery, this
sold in countries applying EU directives
battery should be replaced by qualified service
This product has been manufactured by or on
staff only.
behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly,
ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to
hand over the product at end-of-life to the
product compliance based on European Union
applicable collection point for the recycling of
legislation shall be addressed to the authorized
electrical and electronic equipment.
representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH,
For all other batteries, please view the section on
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
how to remove the battery from the product
For any service or guarantee matters, please refer
safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable
to the addresses provided in the separate service
collection point for the recycling of waste
or guarantee documents.
batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling of
Precautions
this product or battery, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste disposal
 To disconnect AC power, grasp the plug itself, service or the shop where you purchased the
not the cord.
product.
 Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker,
If you have any questions or problems concerning
keep credit cards using magnetic coding or
your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
spring-wound watches, CRT-based TVs, or
projectors, etc., away from the unit to prevent
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.
 Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
unit, unplug the unit and have it checked by
qualified personnel before operating it any
further.
 During a thunderstorm, do not touch the
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.
 Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
Note
 In the Reference Guide, "iPod" is used as a
general reference to functions on an iPod or
iPhone, unless otherwise specified by the text
or illustrations.
Supporter
Power cord
Remote sensor
FM wire aerial
The VOLUME + and  buttons have a tactile dot.
1
Plug in the unit.
Operations
The current CET (Central European Time)
appears in the display.
2
Press and hold MODE for at least
Power source
2 seconds.
Area number "1" flashes in the display.
This unit contains a CR2032 battery as a backup
3
power source to keep the clock and the alarm Press TIME SET + or – repeatedly to
operating during a power interruption (No Power
select the number as follows:
No Problem system).
Note for customers in Europe Area number Time zone
The clock is preset at the factory, and its memory
1 Central European Time/
is powered by the preinstalled Sony CR2032
Central European
(default setting)
battery. If the "0:00" appears in the display when
Summer Time
the unit is connected to AC outlet for the first
time, the battery may be weak. In this case, 2 Eastern European Time/
consult a Sony dealer. The preinstalled CR2032 Eastern European
battery is considered part of the product, and is Summer Time
covered by the warranty.
0 Western European
You are required to show "Note for customers in
Time/ Western
Europe" (in this instruction) to a Sony dealer in
European Summer Time
order to validate the warranty for this product.
4
Press DSPL/ENT to set.
When to replace the battery
Notes
When the battery becomes weak, "" appears in
 To cancel the time zone setting, press MODE
the display.
instead of DSPL/ENT in step 4.
If a power interruption occurs while the battery is
 Though the clock is correctly set at the factory,
weak, the current time and alarm will be erased.
discrepancies may arise during transport or
Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium
storage. If necessary, set the clock to the correct
battery. Use of another battery may cause a fire or
time by referring to "To set the clock manually. "
explosion.
When daylight saving time (summer
To replace the battery
time) begins
This model automatically adjusts for daylight
1
Keep the AC plug connected to the AC
saving time (summer time).
outlet and pry out the battery holder at
" " is displayed from the beginning of daylight
the bottom of the unit using a thin tool, saving time (summer time) and disappears at the
end of the daylight saving time (summer time)
such as ballpoint pen, etc. (see Fig. ).
automatically.
2
Remove the old battery and insert a new
Auto DST/summer time adjustment is based on
one in the battery compartment with the
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).
 side facing up (see Fig. ).
Area number 0:
3
Replace the battery compartment lid.
 Daylight saving time (summer time) begins at:
4
Press , RADIO BAND, AUDIO IN or
1:00 AM on the final Sunday of March.
 Standard time begins at: 2:00 AM on the final
SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS on the unit to
Sunday of October.
turn " " off in the display.

Area number 1:
 Daylight saving time (summer time) begins at:
Note
2:00 AM on the final Sunday of March.
 When you replace the battery, do not
 Standard time begins at: 3:00 AM on the final
disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.
Sunday of October.
Otherwise, the current date, current time,
Area number 2:
alarm and station presets will be erased.
 Daylight saving time (summer time) begins at:
3:00 AM on the final Sunday of March.

 Standard time begins at: 4:00 AM on the final
Sunday of October.
To cancel Auto DST/summer time adjustment
during the daylight saving time (summer
time) period
The Auto DST/summer time adjustment can be
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.
Reset button
" " 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
CR2032
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
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
To reset the unit
adjustment before using the unit.
Press the reset button with a pointed object if the
 To activate Auto DST/summer time adjustment
unit fails to function properly. The current time,
again, press and hold CLOCK and SNOOZE/
alarm and station presets, etc., will revert to their
BRIGHTNESS on the unit at the same time for
factory presets (see Fig. ).
at least 2 seconds.
To charge your iPod " " and "On" appear in the display to show that
Auto DST/summer time adjustment has been
You can use the unit as a battery charger.
activated. The display returns to the clock.
Charging begins when the iPod is connected to
To set the clock manually
the unit.
The charging status appears in the display on
To change the clock setting manually, operate the
iPod. For details, see the user's guide of your iPod.
unit as follows.
1
Plug in the unit.
2
Setting the clock Press and hold CLOCK until the year
flashes in the display.
3
To set the clock for the first Press TIME SET + or – repeatedly to set
the year, and then press CLOCK.
time
4
Repeat step 3 to set the month, day, hour
This unit is preset to the current date and time at
and minute.
the factory, and is powered by a backup battery.
The seconds start incrementing from zero.
All you need to do the first time is just plug it in
Notes
and select your time zone.
 If you do not press any button for about
1 minute while setting the clock, the clock
setting will be canceled.
On copyrights
 A 100-year calendar (2013 - 2112) is installed in
iPhone, iPod, iPod nano, and iPod touch are
the unit. When the date is set, the day of the
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
week is automatically displayed.
and other countries.
MON = Monday, TUE = Tuesday,
Lightning is a trademark of Apple Inc.
WED = Wednesday, THU = Thursday,
"Made for iPod, " and "Made for iPhone" mean
FRI = Friday, SAT = Saturday, SUN = Sunday
that an electronic accessory has been designed to
To display the year and date
connect specifically to iPod or iPhone,
During clock display, press CLOCK on the unit
respectively, and has been certified by the
once for the date, and press it again for the year.
developer to meet Apple performance standards.
After a few seconds, the display will change back
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this
to the current time automatically.
device or its compliance with safety and
regulatory standards. Please note that the use of
this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect
Remote commander
wireless performance.
Note
Before using the supplied remote for the first
 This unit is not specified for use with an iPad,
time, remove the insulation film.
and malfunction may result if used with one.
Aim the remote at the (Remote sensor) of the
unit. To play
1
Set an iPod on the dock connector.
The dock connector can be tilted slightly.
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
The VOL + and  buttons have a tactile dot.
When placing or removing the iPod, hold it at the
same angle as the dock connector on the unit. Do
OFF
not pull the iPod forward too far.
 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.
 (Forward)
 Go to the next track.
 Press and hold while listening to the sound to
locate a desired point.
 (Backward)
Notes
 Go back to the previous track. During
 If a pop-up message appears on the display of
playback, this operation returns to the
the iPod touch or iPhone, see "About App. "
beginning of the current track. To go back to
 An iPod in a case or cover can be set in this
the previous track, press twice.
unit. However, if the case or cover interferes
 Press and hold while listening to the sound to
with the connection, remove the case or cover
locate a desired point.
before setting the iPod on the dock connector.
 Do not twist or bend the iPod as this may result
MENU
in connector damage.
 Go back to the previous menu.
 Remove the iPod when transporting it,
 (Up)/ (Down) otherwise a malfunction may result.
 When placing or removing the iPod, hold the
 Select a menu item or track for playback.
unit securely.
ENTER
 If the battery of your iPod is extremely low,
 Execute the selected menu item or begin
charge it for a while before operation.
playback.
 If the iPod is already playing when set onto the
unit, the sound from the iPod will be output
SOUND
from the unit speakers, even if the unit was
 Select the desired sound effect(s). (For details,
playing sound from another function.
see "To enjoy the bass or expansion sound
 Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event
effect. " )
that data recorded to an iPod is lost or damaged
VOL +/− (Volume plus/minus)
when using an iPod connected to this unit.
 Adjust the volume.
 For details of environmental conditions for
operating your iPod, check the website of Apple
RADIO BAND
Inc.
 Activate the radio and select a band.
PRESET +/−
 Select the preset number or preset station. (For
Operating the radio
details, see "Operating the radio. " )
TUNE +/−
To connect the AM loop
 Tune into a station when the radio is on.
aerial
 Press and hold to scan AM or FM stations.
The shape and length of the aerial is designed to
AUDIO IN
receive AM signals. Do not dismantle or roll up
 Activate the AUDIO IN function when an
the aerial.
optional component is connected. (For details,
see "Connecting optional components. " ) 1
Remove only the loop part from the
SLEEP
plastic stand.
 Set the sleep timer. (For details, see "Setting the
2
Set up the AM loop aerial.
sleep timer. " )
(Refer to the Startup Guide bundled with this
Reference Guide.)
Note
3
Insert the AM aerial terminal in the AM
 Some operations may differ or may not be
available on certain models of iPod. ANTENNA jack on the rear of the unit.
To adjust the AM loop aerial
When to replace the battery
Find a place and an orientation that provide good
With normal use, the battery (CR2025) should
reception.
last for about 6 months. When the remote no
Tip
longer operates the unit, replace the battery with a
 Adjust the direction of the AM loop aerial for
new one.
the best AM broadcast sound.
the  side facing up To remove the AM loop aerial
Push and hold down the tab of the aerial terminal
clamp, and pull out the AM loop aerial.
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.
 MENU,  (UP),  (DOWN), and ENTER
button on the main unit and/or on the supplied
remote control will only work with the Apple
–Manual tuning
devices (iPhone/iPod touch) installed up to iOS
6. It will not work with iOS 7 or later. In such
1
Press RADIO BAND to turn on the radio.
case, please operate on the screen of Apple
2
Press RADIO BAND repeatedly to select
devices directly.
the desired band.
Each time you press the button, the radio
Operating an iPod
band toggles between AM and FM as follows:
Compatible iPod/iPhone
models 3
Press TUNE + or – repeatedly to tune to
the desired station.
The compatible iPod/iPhone models are as
4
follows. Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –
Update software of your iPod/iPhone to the latest
(VOL + or – on the remote).
version before using it with this unit.
To turn off the radio, press OFF/ALARM
RESET (OFF on the remote).
iPhone 5s
iPhone 5c Note
iPhone 5  The FM frequency display is accurate to within
iPod touch (5th generation) 0.1 MHz. For example, frequency 88.00 MHz
iPod nano (7th generation)* and 88.05 MHz will be displayed as "88.0 MHz. "
–Scan tuning
The unit automatically scans for AM or FM
stations.
1
Follow steps 1 to 2 in "Manual tuning"
* The remote command of "MENU, " ", " ", " and
and select the AM or FM band.
"ENTER" will only work with iPhone and iPod
2
Press and hold TUNE + or –.
touch.
+ : scans upward through the frequency bands.
– : scans downwards through the frequency
bands.
Scanning starts from the currently-tuned
frequency. When a station is received,
scanning stops.
3
When using an iPod touch/iPhone
Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –
 To wake up to music stored in an iPod touch/
(VOL + or – on the remote).
iPhone, connect the iPod touch/iPhone to the
unit first, follow the steps above to set alarm
–Preset tuning
time, and then select the music function.
You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM
 Even if the alarm setting for iPod is complete, if
stations.
you turn the iPod touch/iPhone power off after
inserting the iPod touch/iPhone into the unit,
To preset a station
the alarm will be the buzzer.
1
Follow steps 1 to 4 in "Manual tuning"
 To set the radio alarm
and manually tune into the station you
wish to preset. 1
Perform steps 1 to 8 in "To set the alarm. "
2
Press and hold MODE on the unit for at 2
Press ALARM SET A or B to select
least 2 seconds.
radio band ("FM" or "AM").
3
Press PRESET + or – to select the preset
Preset number flashes in the display.
number, then press DSPL/ENT on the 3
Press TIME SET + or – to select the
unit.
desired preset number corresponding the
Example: The following displays appear
bands or "– –. "
when you preset FM 89.8 MHz to
"– –" is the last station received.
preset number 1 for FM.
4
Press ALARM SET A or B.
The volume level flashes 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
The display shows the frequency for about
1
Perform steps 1 to 8 in "To set the alarm. "
10 seconds, and then returns to the current
2
time.
Press ALARM SET A or B to select
Notes
"BUZZER" alarm mode.
 To preset another station, repeat these steps.
The setting is entered.
 To cancel the preset number setting, press
3
If "A" or "B" does not appear in the
MODE instead of DSPL/ENT in step 3.
 If you store another station with the same display, press ALARM SET A or B
preset number, the previously stored station
again.
will be replaced.
The buzzer will sound at the set time.
Note
To tune in to a preset station
 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.
2 setting
Press PRESET + or – to select the desired
preset number.
Press TIME SET + or –. The setting will be
3
Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or – displayed for about 4 seconds.
(VOL + or – on the remote).
To change an alarm setting
–Auto preset tuning Press and hold TIME SET + for at least 2 seconds
to move the alarm time forwards. Press and hold
1
Follow steps 1 to 2 in "Manual tuning"
TIME SET – for at least 2 seconds to move the
and select the AM or FM band. alarm time back.
2 When you release the button, the changed time
Press and hold RADIO BAND until "AP"
will flash for about 2 seconds. To change the
flashes in the display.
alarm time again, press TIME SET + or – within
3
Press DSPL/ENT on the unit.
these 2 seconds, otherwise the setting change will
The unit automatically presets the available be fixed as displayed.
channels in order.
To doze for a few more
Tip
 To stop auto preset tuning, press RADIO BAND. minutes
Press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS on the unit.
To display the preset number and
The sound turns off but will automatically come
frequency of the current station
on again after about 10 minutes.
Press DSPL/ENT on the unit once for the preset
You can change the snooze time by pressing
number, and press it again for the frequency.
SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS on the unit repeatedly
If you press DSPL/ENT on the unit once only, the
within 4 seconds.
display shows the preset number for about
The maximum length of the snooze time is
2 seconds, then changes to the frequency.
60 minutes.
After a few moments, the display returns to the
current time.
To improve reception
To stop the snooze timer, press OFF/ALARM
RESET (OFF on the remote).
FM: Extend the FM wire aerial fully to increase
reception sensitivity.
To stop the alarm
AM: Connect the supplied AM loop aerial to the
unit. Rotate the aerial horizontally for Press OFF/ALARM RESET (OFF on the remote)
optimum reception. to turn off the alarm.
The alarm will sound again at the same time the
Notes on radio reception
next day.
 Do not place the AM loop aerial near the power
supply unit, the unit or other AV equipment To deactivate the alarm
during use, as noise may result.
 Keep digital music players or mobile phones Press ALARM ON/OFF A or B to turn off the
away from the AM loop aerial or the FM aerial, alarm A or B indicator from the display.
as this may lead to reception interference.
To activate the alarm
 When you are listening to the radio with an
iPhone connected to the unit, interference with
Press ALARM ON/OFF A or B to turn on the
radio reception may occur.
alarm A or B indicator in the display.
 When you are listening to the radio while
charging an iPod, interference with radio Notes
reception may occur.  When alarm is set as iPod, only the buzzer
Tip alarm will sound if there is no iPod on the dock
connector, music is not stored in the iPod, or
 If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE on
the iPod touch/iPhone is turned off.
the unit until "MONO" appears in the display,
 The alarm function works as usual on the first
the radio will play in monaural and the sound
and last day of daylight saving time (summer
will become clearer.
time). As a result, if the Auto DST/summer
time adjustment is set and the alarm is set at a
time skipped when the daylight saving time
Setting the alarm
begins, the alarm will sound; if the alarm is set
to a time that overlaps when daylight saving
This unit is equipped with 3 alarm modes—iPod,
time ends, the alarm will sound twice.
radio and buzzer. The clock needs to be set before
 If the same alarm time is set for both alarm A
the alarm can be set (see "To set the clock for the
and B, alarm A takes priority.
first time").
 If no operation is performed while the alarm is
occurring, the alarm will stop after about
To set the alarm
60 minutes.
1
Press and hold ALARM SET A or B.
"WAKE UP" appears and the hour flashes in Note on the alarm in the event of a power
interruption
the display.
In the event of a power interruption, the buzzer
2
Press TIME SET + or – repeatedly until
alarm will last about 5 minutes if the battery is not
the desired hour appears.
weak. However, certain functions will be affected
To cycle the hour rapidly, press and hold TIME
as follows:
SET + or –.
 The backlight will not light up.
3
Press ALARM SET A or B.  If the alarm mode is set to iPod or radio, it will
change to buzzer automatically.
The minute flashes.
4  If OFF/ALARM RESET is not pressed, the alarm
Repeat step 2 to set the minute.
will sound for about 5 minutes.
5
Press ALARM SET A or B.
 If " " appears in the display, the alarm will not

The days of the week flash.
sound in the event of a power interruption.
6
Repeat step 2 to set the days of the week. Replace the battery if "  " appears.
 The snooze function cannot be set during a
You can select the days from the following
power interruption.
three options by pressing TIME SET + or –:
 During a power interruption, each alarm will
Every day: MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
sound at the set time only once.
SUN
Week day: MON TUE WED THU FRI
Week end: SAT SUN
Setting the sleep timer
7
Press ALARM SET A or B.
The alarm mode setting is entered.
You can fall asleep to music, etc., using the sleep
8
Press TIME SET + or – repeatedly until
timer. The unit stops playback or radio
automatically after a preset duration.
the desired alarm mode flashes.
You can choose one of 4 settings: "iPod, " "FM, "
1
Press SLEEP while the unit is turned on.
"AM" or "BUZZER. " Set the alarm mode as
"SLEEP" appears and the sleep time flashes in
follows:
the display.
– iPod: see " To set the alarm as iPod. "
2
Press SLEEP to set the sleep timer
– FM or AM: see " To set the radio alarm. "
duration.
– BUZZER: see " To set the buzzer alarm. "
Each time you press SLEEP, the duration (in
 To set the alarm as iPod
minutes) changes as follows:
1
Perform steps 1 to 8 in "To set the alarm. "
2
Press ALARM SET A or B to select
The display returns to current time for about
alarm mode for "iPod. "
4 seconds after you have finished the duration
The volume level flashes in the display.
setting and released SLEEP, and then the sleep
3
Press TIME SET + or – to adjust the
timer starts.
The unit plays for the duration you set, and
volume.
then stops.
4
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
again.
The iPod will sound at the set time.
To turn off the unit before
Additional Information
the preset time
Press OFF/ALARM RESET (OFF on the remote).
Troubleshooting
To change the sleep timer
Should any problem persist after you have made
setting
the following checks, consult your nearest Sony
You can press SLEEP repeatedly to select the dealer.
desired sleep timer setting, even after the sleep
The clock flashes "0:00" due to a power
timer has been activated.
interruption.
 The battery is low. Replace the battery. Remove
To deactivate the sleep timer
the old battery and install a new one.
Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep timer to
The alarm of radio, iPod or buzzer does not
"OFF" in step 2.
sound at the preset alarm time.
 Check that alarm "A" or alarm "B" is properly
displayed.
Connecting optional
The alarm of radio or iPod is activated but no
components
sound comes on at the preset alarm time.
 Check the alarm volume setting.
To listen to sound
There is no sound from the iPod.
 Make sure the iPod is securely connected.
1
Firmly connect the line output jack of a  Adjust the VOLUME +/– (VOL +/– on the
remote).
portable digital music player (or other
component) to the AUDIO IN jack on the The iPod cannot be operated with this unit.
back of the unit, using a suitable audio  Make sure the iPod is securely connected.
 Check that the iPod is compatible with this unit
connecting cable (not supplied).
(see "Compatible iPod/iPhone models").
2
Press AUDIO IN to display "AUDIO IN. "
3 Turn the connected component on. The iPod cannot be charged.
 Make sure the iPod is securely connected.
4
Play the connected component.
 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.
When daylight saving time (summer time)
5
Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –
begins, the clock does not employ the
(VOL + or – on the remote). daylight saving time (summer time)
automatically.
To return to the radio
 Make sure the clock is set correctly.
 Press and hold CLOCK and SNOOZE/
Press RADIO BAND.
BRIGHTNESS on the unit simultaneously for at
The preset number followed by the frequency of
least 2 seconds to activate the Auto DST/
the last station appears in the display.
summer time function.
To return to the iPod
Specifications
Press .
To stop listening
Time display
24-hour system
Press OFF/ALARM RESET (OFF on the remote),
and stop playback on the connected component.
iPod
DC out: 5 V
Notes
MAX: 1 A
 The necessary type of audio connecting cable
depends on the optional component. Make sure Radio
to use the correct type of cable.
Frequency range
 If the volume level is low, adjust the volume of
Band Frequency Channel step
the unit first. If the volume is still too low,
adjust the volume of the connected component. FM 87.5 MHz - 108 MHz 0.05 MHz
 Disconnect the audio connecting cable from
AM 531 kHz - 1 602 kHz 9 kHz
the unit when it is not in use.
 When you listen to the radio with optional General
component connected, turn off the connected
Speaker
component to prevent noise. If noise occurs,
Approx. 5.7 cm dia. 6 Ω
even when the component is turned off,
Input
disconnect and place the optional component
AUDIO IN jack (ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack)
away from the unit.
Power output
3.5 W + 3.5 W (at 10% harmonic distortion)
Power requirements
Other useful functions
230 V AC, 50 Hz
For clock back up: 3V DC, CR2032 battery (1)
To enjoy the bass or
Dimensions
Approx. 290 mm × 165 mm × 145 mm (w/h/d)
expansion sound effect
including projecting parts and controls
Three levels of sound effect are available by Mass
pressing SOUND.
Approx. 1.65 kg including power supply unit
Each time you press the button, the sound effect
Supplied accessories
changes as follows:
Remote commander (1)
"MEGA BASS": Provides high quality bass sound.
AM loop aerial (1)
"MEGA Xpand": Expands the sound field width.
Design and specifications are subject to change
"MEGA BASS" and "MEGA Xpand": Enables
without notice.
both the above effects.
To return to standard sound, press the button
until the display(s) disappear.
To set the brightness of the
display
Four levels of brightness are available by pressing
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 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 App's link function has been
activated.)