Sony ICF-DS15iPN Reference Manual

4-461-406-83(1)
Personal Audio System
Reference Guide
©2013 Sony Corporation Printed in China
ICF-DS15iPN
Notice for customers: the following
information is only applicable to equipment
sold in countries applying EU directives
This product has been manufactured by or on
English
behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-
ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to
product compliance based on European Union
legislation shall be addressed to the authorized
representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH,
WARNING
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
For any service or guarantee matters, please refer
to the addresses provided in the separate service
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
or guarantee documents.
shock, do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
Precautions
ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place lighted
 To disconnect AC power, grasp the plug itself,
candles on the apparatus.
not the cord.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not  Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker,
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, keep credit cards using magnetic coding or
and do not place objects filled with liquids, such spring-wound watches, CRT-based TVs, or
as vases, on the apparatus. projectors, etc., away from the unit to prevent
possible damage from the magnet.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
 Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
source such as a radiator or airduct, or in a
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,
batteries installed) to excessive heat such as mechanical vibration, or shock.
sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.  Allow adequate air circulation to prevent
internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit on
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit
a surface (a rug, a blanket, etc.) or near
from the mains, connect the unit to an easily
materials (a curtain) which might block the
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an
ventilation holes.
abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug
 Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
from the AC outlet immediately.
unit, unplug the unit and have it checked by
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
qualified personnel before operating it any
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the
further.
wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned
 During a thunderstorm, do not touch the
off.
antenna (aerial) and plug.
 Do not touch the unit with wet hands.
The nameplate and important information
 Do not place the unit anywhere near water.
concerning safety are located on the bottom
exterior.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same type.
GB
Power cord
Remote sensor
FM wire aerial
The VOLUME + and  buttons have a tactile dot.
NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY Disposal of waste batteries
 Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a (applicable in the European
good contact. Union and other European
 Be sure to observe the correct polarity when countries with separate
installing the battery.
collection systems)
 Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
indicates that the battery provided with this
Note
product shall not be treated as household waste.
 In the Reference Guide, "iPod" is used as a
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in
general reference to functions on an iPod or
combination with a chemical symbol. The
iPhone, unless otherwise specified by the text
chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb)
or illustrations.
are added if the battery contains more than
0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of
Electronic Equipment
correctly, you will help prevent potentially
(Applicable in the European
negative consequences for the environment and
Union and other European
human health which could otherwise be caused
countries with separate
by inappropriate waste handling of the battery.
collection systems)
The recycling of the materials will help to
This symbol on the product or on its packaging conserve natural resources.
indicates that this product shall not be treated as
In case of products that for safety, performance or
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over
data integrity reasons require a permanent
to the applicable collection point for the recycling
connection with an incorporated battery, this
of electrical and electronic equipment. By
battery should be replaced by qualified service
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
staff only.
will help prevent potential negative consequences
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly,
for the environment and human health, which
hand over the product at end-of-life to the
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
applicable collection point for the recycling of
handling of this product. The recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
For all other batteries, please view the section on
For more detailed information about recycling of
how to remove the battery from the product
this product, please contact your local Civic
safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable
Office, your household waste disposal service or
collection point for the recycling of waste
the shop where you purchased the product.
batteries.
Applicable accessory: Remote Commander.
For more detailed information about recycling of
this product or battery, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the
product.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
1
Plug in the unit.
Operations
The current WET (Western European Time)
appears in the display.
2
Press and hold MODE for at least 2
Power source
seconds.
Area number "0" 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).
Area number
Note for customers in the UK
0
The clock is preset at the factory, and its memory
(default setting)
is powered by the preinstalled Sony CR2032
battery. If the "AM 12:00" appears in the display
1
when the unit is connected to AC outlet for the
first time, the battery may be weak. In this case,
consult a Sony dealer. The preinstalled CR2032
battery is considered part of the product, and is
2
covered by the warranty.
You are required to show "Note for customers in
the UK" (in this instruction) to a Sony dealer in
3
order to validate the warranty for this product.
4
Supporter
When to replace the battery
5
When the battery becomes weak, "" appears in
4
Press DSPL/ENT to set.
the display.
If a power interruption occurs while the battery is Note
weak, the current time and alarm will be erased.  To cancel the time zone setting, press MODE
Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium instead of DSPL/ENT in step 4.
battery. Use of another battery may cause a fire or  Though the clock is correctly set at the factory,
explosion. discrepancies may arise during transport or
storage. If necessary, set the clock to the correct
To replace the battery
time by referring to "To set the clock manually. "
1
Keep the AC plug connected to the AC When daylight saving time (summer
time) begins
outlet and pry out the battery holder at
This model automatically adjusts for daylight
the bottom of the unit using a thin tool,
saving time (summer time).
such as ballpoint pen, etc. (see Fig. ).
" " is displayed from the beginning of daylight
2
Remove the old battery and insert a new
saving time (summer time) and disappears at the
one in the battery compartment with the end of the daylight saving time (summer time)
automatically.
 side facing up (see Fig. ).
3 Auto DST/summer time adjustment is based on
Replace the battery compartment lid.
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).
4
Press , RADIO BAND, AUDIO IN or
Area number 0:
SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS on the unit to
 Daylight saving time (summer time) begins at:
turn " " off in the display.

1:00 AM on the final Sunday of March.
 Standard time begins at: 2:00 AM on the final
Note
Sunday of October.
 When you replace the battery, do not
disconnect the plug from the AC outlet. Area number 1:
Otherwise, the current date, current time,  Daylight saving time (summer time) begins at:
2:00 AM on the final Sunday of March.
alarm and station presets will be erased.
 Standard time begins at: 3:00 AM on the final
Sunday of October.

Area number 2:
 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.
Reset button
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
CR2032 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
and set the DST display manually as necessary.
To reset the unit
Customers living in a country/region that does
Press the reset button with a pointed object if the
not use daylight saving time (summer time)
unit fails to function properly. The current time,
must cancel Auto DST/summer time
alarm and station presets, etc., will revert to their
adjustment before using the unit.
factory presets (see Fig. ).
 To activate Auto DST/summer time adjustment
again, press and hold CLOCK and SNOOZE/
To charge your iPod
BRIGHTNESS on the unit at the same time for
You can use the unit as a battery charger.
at least 2 seconds.
Charging begins when the iPod is connected to " " and "On" appear in the display to show that
the unit. Auto DST/summer time adjustment has been
The charging status appears in the display on
activated. The display returns to the clock.
iPod. For details, see the user's guide of your iPod.
Note on Moscow Standard Time, Gulf
Standard Time, and Hong Kong time
When Moscow Standard Time, Gulf Standard
Setting the clock
Time, or Hong Kong time is set, Auto DST/
summer time adjustment defaults to off. If you
To set the clock for the first
wish, you can turn it on by the above operation.
The beginning and the end of daylight saving
time
time (summer time) will be the same as area
This unit is preset to the current date and time at number 1.
the factory, and is powered by a backup battery.
To set the clock manually
All you need to do the first time is just plug it in
and select your time zone.
To change the clock setting manually, operate the
unit as follows.
1
Plug in the unit.
2
Press and hold CLOCK until the year
flashes in the display.
3
Press TIME SET + or – repeatedly to set
the year, and then press CLOCK.
4
Repeat step 3 to set the month, day, hour
and minute.
The seconds start incrementing from zero.
Notes
 If you do not press any button for about
Time zone
1 minute while setting the clock, the clock
Western European Time/
setting will be canceled.
Western European
 A 100-year calendar (2013 - 2112) is installed in
Summer Time
the unit. When the date is set, the day of the
Central European Time/
week is automatically displayed.
Central European
MON = Monday, TUE = Tuesday,
Summer Time
WED = Wednesday, THU = Thursday,
Eastern European Time/
FRI = Friday, SAT = Saturday, SUN = Sunday
Eastern European
To display the year and date
Summer Time
During clock display, press CLOCK on the unit
Moscow Standard Time
once for the date, and press it again for the year.
Gulf Standard Time
After a few seconds, the display will change back
Hong Kong Time to the current time automatically.
To change the time format
You can choose a time format of the 12-hour
system (default) or the 24-hour system.
Press and hold OFF and MODE on the unit at the
same time for at least two seconds.
The time format toggles between the 12-hour
system ("AM 12:00" = midnight) and the 24-hour
system ("0:00" = midnight).
Remote commander
Before using the supplied remote for the first
time, remove the insulation film.
Aim the remote at the (Remote sensor) of the
unit.
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.
 (Forward)
 Go to the next track.
 Press and hold while listening to the sound to
locate a desired point.
 (Backward)
 Go back to the previous track. During
playback, this operation returns to the
beginning of the current track. To go back to
the previous track, press twice.
 Press and hold while listening to the sound to
locate a desired point.
MENU
 Go back to the previous menu.
 (Up)/ (Down)
 Select a menu item or track for playback.
ENTER
 Execute the selected menu item or begin
playback.
SOUND
 Select the desired sound effect(s). (For details,
see "To enjoy the bass or expansion sound
effect. " )
VOL +/− (Volume plus/minus)
 Adjust the volume.
RADIO BAND
 Activate the radio and select a band.
PRESET +/−
 Select the preset number or preset station. (For
details, see "Operating the radio. " )
TUNE +/−
 Tune into a station when the radio is on.
 Press and hold to scan AM or FM stations.
AUDIO IN
 Activate the AUDIO IN function when an
optional component is connected. (For details,
see "Connecting optional components. " )
SLEEP
 Set the sleep timer. (For details, see "Setting the
sleep timer. " )
Note
 Some operations may differ or may not be
available on certain models of iPod.
When to replace the battery
With normal use, the battery (CR2025) should
last for about 6 months. When the remote no
longer operates the unit, replace the battery with a
new one.
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.
 MENU,  (UP),  (DOWN), and ENTER
button on the main unit and/or on the supplied
remote control will only work with the Apple
devices (iPhone/iPod touch) installed up to iOS
6. It will not work with iOS 7 or later. In such
case, please operate on the screen of Apple
devices directly.
Operating an iPod
Compatible iPod/iPhone
models
The compatible iPod/iPhone models are as follows.
Update software of your iPod/iPhone to the latest
version before using it with this unit.
iPhone 5s
iPhone 5c
iPhone 5
iPod touch (5th generation)
iPod nano (7th generation)*
* The remote command of "MENU, " ", " ", " and
"ENTER" will only work with iPhone and iPod
touch.
On copyrights
iPhone, iPod, iPod nano, and iPod touch are
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries.
Lightning is a trademark of Apple Inc.
"Made for iPod, " and "Made for iPhone" mean
that an electronic accessory has been designed to
connect specifically to iPod or iPhone,
respectively, and has been certified by the
developer to meet Apple performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this
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.
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).
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