Sony ICF-DS15iPN Reference Manual

4-461-406-92(1)
Personal Audio System
Reference Guide
©2013 Sony Corporation Printed in China
ICF-DS15iPN
Precautions
 To disconnect AC power, grasp the plug itself,
not the cord.
English
 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
WARNING
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
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,
shock, do not expose this apparatus to
mechanical vibration, or shock.
rain or moisture.
 Allow adequate air circulation to prevent
internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit on
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
a surface (a rug, a blanket, etc.) or near
ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers,
materials (a curtain) which might block the
tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place lighted
ventilation holes.
candles on the apparatus.
 Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
unit, unplug the unit and have it checked by
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing,
qualified personnel before operating it any
and do not place objects filled with liquids, such
further.
as vases, on the apparatus.
 During a thunderstorm, do not touch the
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, antenna (aerial) and plug.
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.  Do not touch the unit with wet hands.
 Do not place the unit anywhere near water.
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or
batteries installed) to excessive heat such as
NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY
sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.
 Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit good contact.
from the mains, connect the unit to an easily  Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an installing the battery.
abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug
 Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
from the AC outlet immediately. otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power Note
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the  In the Reference Guide, "iPod" is used as a
wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned general reference to functions on an iPod or
off. iPhone, unless otherwise specified by the text
or illustrations.
The nameplate and important information
concerning safety are located on the bottom
If you have any questions or problems concerning
exterior.
your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same type.
GB
Power cord
Remote sensor
FM wire aerial
Display window (12-hour system)
The display differs depending on your country.
The VOLUME + and  buttons have a tactile dot.
Operations

Power source
This unit contains a CR2032 battery as a backup
power source to keep the clock and the alarm
operating during a power interruption (No Power
No Problem system).
When to replace the battery
When the battery becomes weak, "" appears in

the display.
If a power interruption occurs while the battery is
weak, the current time and alarm will be erased.
Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium
battery. Use of another battery may cause a fire or
CR2032
explosion.
To replace the battery
1
Keep the AC plug connected to the AC
outlet and pry out the battery holder at
the bottom of the unit using a thin tool,
To reset the unit
such as ballpoint pen, etc. (see Fig. ).
2 Press the reset button with a pointed object if the
Remove the old battery and insert a new
unit fails to function properly. The current time,
one in the battery compartment with the
alarm and station presets, etc., will revert to their
 side facing up (see Fig. ).
factory presets (see Fig. ).
3
Replace the battery compartment lid.
To charge your iPod
4
Press , RADIO BAND, AUDIO IN or
You can use the unit as a battery charger.
SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS on the unit to
Charging begins when the iPod is connected to
turn " " off in the display.

the unit.
The charging status appears in the display on
Note
iPod. For details, see the user's guide of your iPod.
 When you replace the battery, do not
disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.
Otherwise, the current date, current time,
alarm and station presets will be erased.
Setting the clock
 (Forward)
 Go to the next track.
 Press and hold while listening to the sound to
When using the unit for the first time after
purchase, perform the following on the unit:
1
Remove the insulation film of the backup  (Backward)
 Go back to the previous track. During
battery at the bottom of the unit.
 Press and hold while listening to the sound to
MENU
 Go back to the previous menu.
 (Up)/ (Down)
 Select a menu item or track for playback.
ENTER
2
Plug in the unit.  Execute the selected menu item or begin
3
Press and hold CLOCK until the year
flashes in the display. SOUND
 Select the desired sound effect(s). (For details,
4
Press TIME SET + or – repeatedly to set
Supporter
the year, and then press CLOCK.
5
Repeat step 4 to set the month, day, hour
VOL +/− (Volume plus/minus)
and minute.
 Adjust the volume.
The seconds start incrementing from zero.
RADIO BAND
Notes
 Activate the radio and select a band.
 If you do not press any button for about
PRESET +/−
1 minute while setting the clock, the clock
 Select the preset number or preset station. (For
setting will be canceled.
 A 100-year calendar (2013 - 2112) is installed in
the unit. When the date is set, the day of the
TUNE +/−
week is automatically displayed.
 Tune into a station when the radio is on.
MON = Monday, TUE = Tuesday,
 Press and hold to scan AM or FM stations.
WED = Wednesday, THU = Thursday,
AUDIO IN
FRI = Friday, SAT = Saturday, SUN = Sunday
 Activate the AUDIO IN function when an
 The clock system varies depending on the
model you own.
12-hour system: "AM 12:00" = midnight
24-hour system: "0:00" = midnight SLEEP
 Set the sleep timer. (For details, see "Setting the
To display the year and date
During clock display, press CLOCK on the unit
once for the date, and press it again for the year.
Note
After a few seconds, the display will change back
 Some operations may differ or may not be
to the current time automatically.
To change the display to the
When to replace the battery
summer time (daylight
With normal use, the battery (CR2025) should
saving time) indication
last for about 6 months. When the remote no
longer operates the unit, replace the battery with a
Press and hold CLOCK and SNOOZE/
new one.
BRIGHTNESS for at least 2 seconds.
" " and "On" appear in the display and the time
indication changes to the summer time (daylight
saving time).
To deactivate the summer time (daylight saving
time) adjustment, press and hold CLOCK and
SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS for at least 2 seconds
again.
" " and "OFF" appear in the display to show that
summer time (daylight saving time) has been
Notes
canceled.
 If you are not going to use the remote for a long
Reset button
Remote commander
 MENU,  (UP),  (DOWN), and ENTER
Before using the supplied remote for the first
time, remove the insulation film.
Aim the remote at the (Remote sensor) of the
unit.
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 VOL + and  buttons have a tactile dot.
OFF * The remote command of "MENU, " ", " ", " and
 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.
On copyrights
iPhone, iPod, iPod nano, and iPod touch are
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries.
locate a desired point.
Lightning is a trademark of Apple Inc.
"Made for iPod, " and "Made for iPhone" mean
that an electronic accessory has been designed to
playback, this operation returns to the
connect specifically to iPod or iPhone,
beginning of the current track. To go back to
respectively, and has been certified by the
the previous track, press twice.
developer to meet Apple performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this
locate a desired point.
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
playback.
1
Set an iPod on the dock connector.
The dock connector can be tilted slightly.
see "To enjoy the bass or expansion sound
effect. " )
details, see "Operating the radio. " )
2
Press .
The iPod begins playback.
You can operate the connected iPod via this
unit or the iPod itself.
optional component is connected. (For details,
3
Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –
see "Connecting optional components. " )
(VOL + or – on the remote).
To place and remove the iPod
When placing or removing the iPod, hold it at the
sleep timer. " )
same angle as the dock connector on the unit. Do
not pull the iPod forward too far.
available on certain models of iPod.
the  side facing up
Notes
 If a pop-up message appears on the display of
the iPod touch or iPhone, see "About App. "
 An iPod in a case or cover can be set in this
unit. However, if the case or cover interferes
with the connection, remove the case or cover
before setting the iPod on the dock connector.
 Do not twist or bend the iPod as this may result
time, remove the battery to avoid any damage
in connector damage.
that may be caused by leakage and corrosion.
 Remove the iPod when transporting it,
otherwise a malfunction may result.
button on the main unit and/or on the supplied
 When placing or removing the iPod, hold the
remote control will only work with the Apple
unit securely.
devices (iPhone/iPod touch) installed up to iOS
 If the battery of your iPod is extremely low,
6. It will not work with iOS 7 or later. In such
charge it for a while before operation.
case, please operate on the screen of Apple
 If the iPod is already playing when set onto the
devices directly.
unit, the sound from the iPod will be output
from the unit speakers, even if the unit was
playing sound from another function.
 Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event
that data recorded to an iPod is lost or damaged
when using an iPod connected to this unit.
 For details of environmental conditions for
operating your iPod, check the website of Apple
Inc.
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"ENTER" will only work with iPhone and iPod
touch.