Sony RDP-M7iPN Operating Instructions

Personal Audio System

Operating Instructions

©2013 Sony Corporation Printed in China
RDP-M7iPN
to the addresses provided in the separate service
WARNING
or guarantee documents.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
Precautions
shock, do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.
 To disconnect AC power, grasp the plug itself,
not the cord.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
 Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker,
ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers,
keep credit cards using magnetic coding or
tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place lighted
spring-wound watches, CRT-based TVs, or
candles on the apparatus.
projectors, etc., away from the unit to prevent
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
possible damage from the magnet.
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing,
 Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat
and do not place objects filled with liquids, such
source such as a radiator or airduct, or in a
as vases, on the apparatus.
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,
mechanical vibration, or shock.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
 Allow adequate air circulation to prevent
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit on
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or
a surface (a rug, a blanket, etc.) or near
batteries installed) to excessive heat such as
materials (a curtain) which might block the
sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.
ventilation holes.
As the main plug of AC adaptor is used to
 Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
disconnect the AC adaptor from the mains, unit, unplug the unit and have it checked by
connect it to an easily accessible AC outlet. qualified personnel before operating it any
Should you notice an abnormality in it,
further.
disconnect it from the AC outlet immediately.  Do not touch the unit with wet hands.
 Do not place the unit anywhere near water.
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
 Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
good contact.
The nameplate and important information
 Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
concerning safety are located on the bottom
installing the battery.
exterior of the main unit and on the surface of the
 Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
AC adaptor.
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
Note
CAUTION
 In the Operating Instructions, "iPod" is used as
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
a general reference to functions on an iPod or
replaced. Replace only with the same type.
iPhone, unless otherwise specified by the text
or illustrations.
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
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,
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
For any service or guarantee matters, please refer
Disposal of Old Electrical &
4-461-833-61(1)
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
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
GB 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 recycling of
this product, please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
Applicable accessory: Remote control
Disposal of waste batteries
(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
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
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.
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.
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly,
hand over the product at end-of-life to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section on
how to remove the battery from the product
safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of waste
batteries.
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.
General
Information
Troubleshooting
General
There is no power.
 Make sure the AC adaptor is connected to the
wall outlet firmly.
 Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
 Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.
There is no sound.
 Adjust VOLUME +/− (VOL +/− on the remote).
There is noise.
 Make sure that the unit is not in the vicinity of
in-use portable phones, etc.
 If you use an audio connecting cable,
disconnect the cable when it is not in use.
Two different music sources are mixed
together during playback.
 Stop playback of either the iPod or the optional
component.
The OPR/BATT indicator flashes.
 The OPR/BATT indicator flashes when the unit
receives a signal from the remote, or when the
batteries are weak. In these cases, the flashing
does not mean there is an error or fault.
iPod
There is no sound.
 Make sure the iPod is connected firmly.
An operation is not performed.
 Make sure the iPod is connected firmly.
 Check that the iPod is compatible with this unit
(see "Compatible iPod/iPhone models").
The iPod does not charge.
 Make sure the iPod is connected firmly.
 Make sure the AC adaptor is connected firmly.
 Check that the iPod is compatible with this unit
(see "Compatible iPod/iPhone models").
Audio-in
There is no sound.
 Make sure the audio connecting cable is
connected firmly.
 Make sure that the connected component is on
playback status.
The sound is low.
 Check the volume of the connected optional
component.
Remote control
The remote does not function.
 Replace the battery in the remote with a new
one if it is weak.
 Make sure that you are pointing the remote at
the remote sensor on the unit.
 Do not cover or place any objects just in front
of the receiver.
 Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote
and the unit.
 Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to
strong light such as direct sunlight or
fluorescent lamp light.
If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Specifications
iPod
Rated voltage: DC 5 V
Rated current: Max. 1 A
General
Speaker
Approx. 50 mm dia. × 2
Input
AUDIO IN jack (ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack)
Input impedance: 10 kΩ
Standard input level: 245 mV
Power output
2 W + 2 W (at 10% harmonic distortion)
Power source
Rated external power source: DC IN 6V, 1.3 A
(With supplied AC adaptor (AC 230 V, 50 Hz)) or
4 × AAA/LR03 type batteries
Battery life:
Approx. 10 hours (Sony manufactured AAA/
LR03 alkaline batteries)
Approx. 8 hours (Sony manufactured NH-AAA
rechargeable batteries)
Dimensions
Approx. 226 mm × 165 mm × 151 mm (w/h/d)
(Including projecting parts and controls)
Mass
Approx. 1.1 kg (Including batteries)
Supplied accessories
AC adaptor (1)
Remote control (with a lithium battery) (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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