Sony XDR-C1DBP Operating Instructions

DAB/FM Clock Radio
Operating Instructions GB
Mode d'emploi FR
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XDR-C1DBP

Listening to the Radio

1
Select DAB or FM.
"DAB" or "FM"
Presetting stations (5 DAB and 5 FM)
1 2
Tune to the station you want Press and hold the desired preset button (1–5) until
to preset. "PRESET-X stored" appears on the display.
Follow the steps in "Listening to the
Example: Presetting a tuned station to the preset button 3
Radio" above.
Setting the alarm
1
Press and hold SET ALARM/ALARM A or B to
select the alarm program.
To stop the alarm To doze for a few more minutes
Press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS/ENTER.
The sound turns off, but will automatically
come on again after 10 minutes.
Each time you press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS/
ENTER, the snooze time changes as follows:
To deactivate the alarm
"A" or "B" flashes on the display.
Press SET ALARM/ALARM A
Note
or B.
If no operation is performed while the alarm is
"A" or "B" disappears from the
sounding, the alarm will stop after about 60
display.
minutes.
Setup Menu Options
Basic Operations:
To go back to the upper
menu level
Press BACK.
To exit the setup menu
Press MENU again.
Replacing the backup battery
About the battery as a
1
Open the battery compartment on the bottom of the
backup power source
unit.
This unit contains a CR2032 battery as a
 Fully loosen the screw.
backup power source to keep the clock and
the alarm operating during a power failure.
(No Power No Problem system*)
 Push the tab and
pull up the lid.
* No Power No Problem™ is a
trademark of Sony Corporation.
Notes on the alarm in the event
of a power interruption
In the event of a power interruption, the
alarm functions work until the battery is
fully discharged. But certain functions may
be affected as follows:
• The display will disappear.
• If the alarm sound is set to "RADIO," the
2
Remove the old battery by sliding it out and picking it
buzzer will sound.
up.
• If a power interruption occurs while the
alarm is sounding, the buzzer will sound.
• If ALARM RESET/OFF is not pressed, the
alarm will sound for about 5 minutes.
• If "  " appears on the display, the alarm
will not sound in the event of a power
interruption. Replace the battery if "  "
appears.
• The snooze function will not work.
• During a power interruption, the alarm
3
will sound only once at the set time. Insert a new battery into the battery compartment
with the  side facing up.
When to replace the 4
Close the battery compartment lid and tighten the
battery
screw.
5
When the battery is discharged, "" Press DAB/FM. (Then, "  " will disappear from the
appears on the display. display.)
If a power interruption occurs while the
battery is discharged, the current time and
Note
alarm will be erased.
If the unit will be left unplugged for a long time, remove the
battery to avoid any damage that may be caused by leakage
or corrosion.

Getting Started

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1
Remove the battery insulation film.
Bottom
2
Select the desired station.
* Use the tactile dot on TUNING +
as a guide when operating the
unit.
2
Press and hold TUNING + or – to search
the FM station.
The frequency begins to change.
Tips
• If you try to store another station with the same preset
number, the previously stored station will be replaced.
• The preset stations remain in the radio memory even
after an auto tune is performed.
To set the radio alarm, first preset the radio station before setting the alarm. See "Presetting stations (5 DAB and 5 FM)."
2
Set the hour, minute, and alarm period ("WEEKDAY," "WEEKEND," or both).
Press VOL/SET + or – to
select the desired hour,
and press SNOOZE/
BRIGHTNESS/ENTER.
* Use the tactile dot on
VOL/SET + as a guide
when operating the unit.
Hour
Repeat this procedure to set the
minute and alarm period.
Tip
If you press and hold SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS/ENTER for more than 2 seconds
while setting the alarm, the alarm setting is immediately complete.
Setting the sleep timer
The radio automatically turns off after a set time has elapsed.
Note
When the alarm is set to sound during the sleep timer duration, the
sleep timer will be deactivated automatically when the alarm sounds.
Radio options
Radio options can be set when DAB or FM is selected.
Service Name:
Auto Tune
Programme Type:
To update the DAB station list, perform the DAB
(programme type)" in "Specifications.")
auto tune again. Select "Yes" to start DAB auto
Bit Rate:
tune.
To deactivate DAB auto tune, select "No."
Signal Level :
Note
DAB station you are listening to, ranging from 0
(no signal) to 100 (maximum signal).
The currently stored station list will be cleared
once the DAB auto tune process has started.
Info. PTY
Information
Displays the PTY label (see "PTY (programme
type)" in "Specifications") for the station you are
You can display various information of the DAB
listening to.
station you are listening to.
Channel: Note
Channel and frequency (see the DAB
frequency table in "Specifications.") If there is no multiplex name or no service name,
the space for the label or name will be blank.
Multiplex Name:
Ensemble label (up to
16 characters long)
Before operating the unit, please read this guide CAUTION
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same type.
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WARNING
Notice for customers: the following
information is only applicable to
equipment sold in countries applying
Do not ingest the battery,
EU directives.
Chemical Burn Hazard.
This product has been manufactured by or on
This product contains a coin/button cell battery. If behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can
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cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can
compliance based on European Union legislation
lead to death.
shall be addressed to the authorized
representative, Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony
Keep new and used batteries away from children.
Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Zaventem,
If the battery compartment does not close
Belgium. For any service or guarantee matters,
securely, stop using the product and keep it away
please refer to the addresses provided in the
from children.
separate service or guarantee documents.
If you think batteries might have been swallowed
or placed inside any part of the body, seek
immediate medical attention.
The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only
The validity of the Directive 2014/53/EU is
those countries where it is legally enforced, mainly
restricted to only those countries where it is legally
in the countries EEA (European Economic Area).
enforced, mainly in the countries EEA (European
Disposal of waste batteries and
Economic Area).
electrical and electronic equipment
Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that this
(applicable in the European Union and
equipment is in compliance with Directive
other European countries with separate
2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is collection systems)
available at the following internet address:
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Do not expose batteries or apparatus with
battery-installed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
The nameplate and important information
in combination with a chemical symbol. The
concerning safety are located on the bottom
chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are
exterior.
added if the battery contains more than 0.0005%
mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these
WARNING ON LITHIUM
products and batteries are disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potentially negative
BATTERY
consequences for the environment and human
• Battery may explode if handled incorrectly. Do health which could otherwise be caused by
not recharge, disassemble or dispose of it in fire. inappropriate waste handling. The recycling of the
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
• Dispose of used battery promptly and in
accordance with local environmental laws and
guidelines. Keep away from children.
2
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Antenna
To wall outlet
AC power cord
Station currently being received
Station name stored
in the DAB station list
Tips
• " " is displayed to the left of the
secondary service station name.
• If you want to stop searching, press
BACK.
Tip
If you do not press ENTER
within 3 seconds, the search
hen
W a receivable station is found...
will continue automatically.
Listening to a preset station
1 2
Select DAB or FM. Select the desired preset station.
Example: When the preset button 3 is pressed
Minute Alarm Period*
* When both "WEEKDAY" and
"WEEKEND" are displayed,
the alarm will sound every
day.
Switching the information
display
* Can be selected when listening to
the radio or when the alarm is set.
Station name DAB Manual Tune
PTY label (See "PTY
If DAB reception by DAB auto tune is poor, try
manual tuning.
Bit rate
Press SELECT  or  to select the desired
Displays the signal level of the
DAB channel, then press ENTER.
The radio starts tuning for receivable stations in
the selected channel.
Tip
The new station received by manual tuning is
stored in the DAB station list.
Initialize
Select "OK" to initialize the radio to the factory
default settings. All settings, DAB station list and
presets will be deleted.
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 and the
This symbol is intended to alert the user
electrical and electronic equipment will be treated
to the presence of important operating
properly, hand over these products at end-of-life
and maintenance (servicing) instructions
to the applicable collection point for the recycling
in the literature accompanying the
of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other
appliance.
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 or
battery.
Precautions
• Operate the unit on the power sources specified
in "Specifications."
• To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull
it out by the plug, not the cord.
• 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, blanket, etc.) or near materials (a curtain)
that might block the ventilation holes.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
unit, unplug the unit and have it checked by a
This symbol on the product, the qualified personnel before operating it any
battery or on the packaging further.
indicates that the product and the • To clean the casing, use a soft dry cloth. Do not
battery shall not be treated as use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or
household waste. On certain
benzine, which may damage the finish.
batteries this symbol might be used
• Make sure not to splash water on the unit. This
unit is not waterproof.
When the radio is turned on for the first time, DAB auto tune and the
current time setting are performed automatically. This will take about a
minute.
Note
When the auto time setting is not possible, set the time manually.
See "Set Date & Time" in "Setup Menu Options."
"SC" lights up hen a secondary
w
service is selected.
Scrolling text
Tip
Frequency
You can find a specific station by repeatedly
pressing TUNING + or – (manual tuning).
Station name*
Receivable FM stations can be searched in 0.05 MHz
Scrolling text*
steps.
* Displayed only when Notes
RDS (Radio Data
• RDS data may not display properly in areas where
System) data is received.
RDS transmissions are in the experimental stage.
• If the radio signal being received is weak, it may
take some time to receive the RDS data.
Notes
• If no station has been preset to the pressed button,
"No Preset" appears, and the unit returns to the station
before the button was pressed.
• To prevent the preset from being changed by mistake,
do not hold down the preset button for more than 2
seconds.
3
Set the alarm mode ("DAB," "FM," or "BUZZER").
Press VOL/SET + or – to select the desired alarm mode, and press
SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS/ENTER.
When selecting "DAB" or "FM"
Press VOL/SET + or – to select the preset
number of the desired station, and press
SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS/ENTER.
When selecting "BUZZER"
The setting is complete. The buzzer will sound
at the set time, gradually increasing in volume.
("A" or "B" flashes on the display.)
Alarm mode
Preset number
If no station has been preset yet
The preset number and "--" appear on the display alternately.
In this case, the buzzer will sound at the set time.
Setting the brightness of
the display
Tip
You can also set the brightness of the display to off by pressing and
holding SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS/ENTER.
Notes
• When the alarm is sounding or the snooze function is active, the
brightness of the display cannot be changed.
• Even if the brightness is set to off, the display lights at a low
brightness level when the alarm sounds.
Other options
Turn off the radio before setting these options.
Set Date & Time
To go back to the previous item
"Auto" is set by default. This enables the clock
to synchronize with the DAB data being
Press BACK.
received. To set the clock manually, press
MENU and select "Set Date & Time", then select
"Manual" and follow the steps below. To cancel the clock setting
Press MENU again.
Note
If you do not press any button for about
1 minute while setting the clock, the clock
setting mode will be canceled.
1
Press SELECT  or  to select the
year, and then press ENTER.
2
Repeat step 1 to set the month, day
and time.
NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY DAB (Band-III) frequency table (MHz)
• Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep the Channel Frequency Channel
lithium battery out of reach of children. Should
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the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor
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immediately.
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• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a
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good contact.
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• Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
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installing the battery.
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• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
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otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
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• Do not expose the battery to excessive heat
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such as direct sunlight, fire or the like. 7C 192.352
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If you have any questions or problems
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concerning your unit, please consult your
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nearest Sony dealer.
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Should any problems persist after you have made
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the following checks, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Speaker
The alarm does not sound at the preset
Approx. 4.0 cm dia., 8 Ω
alarm time. Power output: 700 mW (at 10% harmonic
distortion)
Check that "A" or "B" appears on the display.
Power requirements
The radio is activated but no sound is
230 V AC, 50 Hz
emitted at the preset alarm time.
For clock back up: 3 V DC, one CR2032 battery
Check the alarm volume setting.
USB power output
USB port (DC OUT 5 V, 1.5 A)
Specifications Dimensions
Approx. 100.9 mm  101.6 mm  101.4 mm
(W/H/D) including projecting parts and controls
Time display
Mass
24-hour system or the 12-hour system
Approx. 560 g, including the CR2032 battery
Frequency range
DAB (Band-III): 174.928 MHz – 239.200 MHz
Design and specifications are subject to change
FM: 87.5 MHz – 108 MHz (0.05 MHz step)
without notice.
To turn off the
radio
To adjust the
volume
Improving DAB/FM radio reception
4
Adjust the volume.
Press VOL/SET + or – to adjust the volume,
and press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS/ENTER.
Volume
The setting is complete.
The radio will turn on at the set time, gradually
increasing in volume. ("A" or "B" flashes on the
display.)
Charging a smartphone
Notes
• There is no guarantee that this
unit can be used to charge all
products that can be charged
via USB.
• This unit does not support
power feeds greater than
5 V/1.5 A.
• If a warning tone sounds,
remove the smartphone from
the unit.
• The reception sensitivity on the
radio may worsen when
charging a smartphone via
Smartphone
USB.
USB cable supplied
with the smartphone
Time Format
12H/24H:
Select the clock display mode,
12-hour clock or 24-hour clock.
Date Format
The date display mode can be selected from
"DD-MM-YYYY," "DD MMM YYYY" (MMM is
JAN, FEB, etc.), "MM-DD-YYYY," or "YYYY-MM-
DD."
Beep
Select "On" or "Off."
PTY (programme type)
This function indicates services or RDS data in
Frequency
programme type, such as News or Sports,
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transmitted in the DAB or RDS data.
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If the received service or station does not transmit
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the programme type, "No PTY" appears.
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Programme type Display
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No programme type None
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News News
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Current Affairs Current Affairs
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Sport Sport
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Education Education
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13B 232.496 Drama Drama
13C 234.208 Culture Arts
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Science Science
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Varied Talk
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Pop Music Pop Music
Rock Music Rock Music
Easy Listening Music Easy Listening
Light Classical Light Classical
Serious Classical Classical Music
Other Music Other Music
Weather Weather
Finance Finance
Children's programmes Children's
Social Affairs Factual
Religion Religion
Phone In Phone In
Travel Travel
Leisure Leisure
Jazz Music Jazz and Blues
Country Music Country Music
National Music National Music
Oldies Music Oldies Music
Folk Music Folk Music
Documentary Documentary
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