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Sony RDP-XF100iP Operating Instructions page 2

Personal audio docking system

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Operations
Antenna
Remote sensor
Display
Docking Tray
VOL + and  on the unit and the remote commander have a tactile dot.
Before using the unit
Opening/closing the Docking
Tray
To turn on/off the power
You can enjoy audio from iPod by setting it in the
Press  (power).
Docking Tray of this unit.
 (power) button indicator will light up in green when
When setting an iPod in the unit, be sure to use the
the unit is turned on.
supplied universal dock adapter with your iPod or
commercially available products from Apple Inc.
To adjust the volume
If you are using an iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS or
VOL +/−
Press
.
iPhone 4, attach the supplied universal dock adapter for
iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS or iPhone 4 before
Note
• While the unit is turned off, only the  (power) button will
connecting.
function.
The adapter number, ,  or , is shown on the
underside of the supplied universal dock adapters.  is
Power management system
for the iPhone,  is for the iPhone 3G & iPhone 3GS
and  is for the iPhone 4. Check the adapter number
After playback of the iPod (or component connected to
AUDIO IN jack) has finished, if no operation is
before use.
performed for about 20 minutes, the unit will
Universal Dock Adapter
automatically turn off.
Notes
• While the unit is turned on, if no operation is performed for more
than about 30 seconds, the display turns off. In this case, press
DISPLAY to turn on the display again.
• The unit cannot be turned on with the remote commander when the
Notes
AC power adaptor is disconnected.
• To use an iPod, refer to the user's guide of your iPod.
• The connector of the unit is exclusively for use with an iPod. If you
Power off hold function
use a device that does not match the connector, connect it to the
You can set the power off hold function in order to avoid
AUDIO IN jack of this unit with the supplied audio connecting
cable.
unintentional powering on while carrying the unit.
• Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded on
an iPod is lost or damaged when using an iPod connected to this
To set the power off hold function
unit.
Press and hold  (power) when the AC power adaptor
• For details of environmental conditions for operating your iPod,
is disconnected.
check the website of Apple Inc.
"HOLD" flashes 2 times and the display turns off. The
unit cannot be turned on by pressing  (power) while
the power off hold function is set.
To cancel the power off hold function
Press and hold  (power).
"RELEASE" flashes 2 times and the power off hold
function is canceled. The unit will turn on automatically.
Tip
• The power off hold function will be canceled if you connect the AC
power adaptor to the unit.
To set the iPod
To
1
PUSH OPEN
Turn off the iPod
Press
on the Docking Tray at the front
of this unit to open.
Pause playback
The tray clicks to lock at the open position.
Go to the next track
Go back to the previous
track
Locate a point while
listening to the sound
Locate a point while
observing the display on
iPod
Go back to the previous
menu
2
Attach the adapter for your iPod/iPhone.
Select a menu item or a
track for playback
Execute the selected menu
item or begin playback
* During playback, this operation returns you to the
beginning of the current track. To go back to the
previous track, press twice.
Notes
• When placing or removing the iPod, hold the iPod at the same angle
as that of the connector on this unit, and do not twist or bend the
iPod as connector damage may result.
3
Set your iPod/iPhone in the tray.
• Do not carry the unit with an iPod set on the connector. Doing so
may cause a malfunction.
• When placing or removing the iPod, hold the Docking Tray
securely.
• Before disconnecting the iPod, pause playback.
On copyrights
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
"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.
Tip
• Remove the case or cover from your iPod before setting it in the tray
To use this unit as a battery charger for
to ensure a stable connection.
your iPod
You can use the unit as a battery charger for your iPod.
To close the Docking Tray
Charge your iPod when the AC power adaptor is
Press and hold
LOCK RELEASE
on the corner of the
connected.
Docking Tray and close the tray.
The charging status appears in the display of iPod. For
details, see the user's guide of your iPod.
Tip
• You can also charge your iPod without the AC power adaptor by
pressing FUNCTION to select "iPod" when the battery indicator
shows Level 1 or Level 2.
Listening to the radio
1
Press  (power).
2
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "RADIO" appears
in the display.

Frequency digits appear in the display after a short period.
3
Press and hold
digits begin to change in the display.
The unit automatically scans the radio frequencies
Playing an iPod
and stops when it finds a clear station.
If you cannot tune in a station, press
1
Press  (power).
repeatedly to change the frequency step-by-step.
2
When an FM stereo broadcast is received, "STEREO"
Press
FUNCTION
repeatedly until "iPod" appears in
the display.
appears.



3
Tips
Press .
• If you touch or operate an iPod connected to this unit while
The iPod begins to play back.
listening to the radio, noise may occur. Avoid touching or operating
You can operate the connected iPod by this unit or the
the iPod in this case.
• If you are listening to the radio with an iPhone connected to the
buttons on iPod.
unit, interference with radio reception may occur. Remove the
iPhone in this case.
To improve the reception
Extend the telescopic antenna to its full length and adjust
the angle for best reception.
Note
• Adjust the direction of the antenna by holding the
bottom of it. The antenna can be damaged if you move
the antenna with excessive force.
Press
Presetting radio stations
Press and hold
.
You can preset up to 20 radio stations in the unit's
memory.
To resume play,
1
MENU
Press
.
press again.
2
Press
/
to select "AUTO PRESET, " and press
 (forward)
ENTER
.
 (backward)*
The stations are stored in memory from the lower
frequencies to the higher ones automatically.
 (forward) or
 
 (backward)
while playing and
hold until you
find the point.
 (forward) or
Tip
• To go back to the previous status, press MENU before pressing
 (backward)
ENTER to set.
in pause and hold
until you find the
If a station cannot be preset
point.
automatically
MENU
You may need to preset a station with a weak signal
manually.
 (up)/ (down)
1
Tune in the station you want.
ENTER
2
Press
MENU
.
3
Press
/
to select "PRESET, " and press
ENTER

4
Press
/
to select the desired preset number, and
press
ENTER
.
The new station replaces the old one.


Tip
• To go back to the previous status, press MENU before pressing
ENTER to set in step 4.
To play preset radio stations
PRESET +/–
Press
to tune in a stored station.
 



Setting an FM stereo
broadcast to monaural sound
You can set an FM stereo broadcast to monaural sound,
if FM reception is noisy.
1
Press
MENU
.
2
Press
/
to select "ST/MONO, " and press
ENTER

3
Press
/
to select "MONO, " and press
ENTER

The FM broadcast will play in monaural.
Tips
• For stereo sound, select "STEREO" in step 3.
• To go back to the previous status, press MENU before pressing
TUNING +/−
until the frequency
ENTER to set in step 3.

TUNING +/−
Connecting optional
 

components
You can enjoy the sound from an optional component
such as a portable digital music player through the
speakers of this unit. Be sure to turn off the power of
each component before making any connections. For
details, refer to the instruction manual of the component
to be connected.
1
Connect the
AUDIO IN
jack on the back of the unit
to the line output jack of the portable digital music
player or other component using an audio connecting
cable.
2
Press  (power) to turn on the unit.
3
Turn the connected component on.
Troubleshooting
4
Press
FUNCTION
repeatedly until "AUDIO IN"
General
appears in the display.
The power will not turn on when the AC power
The sound from the connected component is output
adaptor is connected.
from the speakers of this unit.
• Make sure the AC power adaptor is connected to the wall outlet
firmly.
The power will not turn on when the AC power
adaptor is disconnected.
• The power off hold function may be set. In this case, cancel the
power off hold function. (See "Power off hold function. " )
• The rechargeable battery may be depleted. In this case, connect to
the AC power adaptor to charge the battery. (See "Preparing a power
source. " )
AUDIO IN
DC IN 20V
The buttons on the unit do not function.
• When the unit is turned off, only the  (power) button functions.
Turn on the unit before operation.
The rechargeable battery is depleted.
• Connect to the AC power adaptor to charge the battery.
There is no audio.
• Adjust the VOL +/−.
To external
Noise is heard.
equipment
• Ensure that the unit is not in the vicinity of in-use portable phones,
etc.
Audio connecting
The display turns off.
cable (supplied)
• If no operation is performed for more than 30 seconds, the display
turns off. Press DISPLAY to turn on the display again.
Notes
• Refer also to the connected equipment's manual.
"ERROR" appears in the display and the unit turns off
• The supplied audio connecting cable may not be usable with some
automatically.
.
external equipment. In this case, use a cord suitable for the external
• If this symptom occurs frequently, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
equipment you are using.
• If you listen to the radio with external equipment connected, turn
iPod
off the connected equipment to prevent noise. If noise occurs, even
when the equipment is turned off, disconnect and place the external
There is no audio.
equipment away from the unit.
• Make sure the iPod is connected firmly.
Operation is not performed.
• Make sure the iPod is connected firmly.
Selecting audio emphasis
The iPod cannot be charged when the AC power
(equalization)
adaptor is disconnected.
• You cannot charge the iPod when the battery power of the unit is
You can adjust the emphasis of the sound.
low.
Press
SOUND
repeatedly to select the desired audio
The Docking Tray cannot be closed.
emphasis.
• Press and hold the LOCK RELEASE while closing the Docking Tray.


Radio
Reception is poor.
• Extend the antenna to its full length, and orientate for best FM
reception.






The audio is weak or is of poor quality.
• Move the unit away from the TV.

The TV picture is unstable.

.
• If you are listening to an FM program near the TV with an indoor
antenna, move the unit away from the TV.
Remote
The remote does not function.
• The unit cannot be turned on with the remote commander when the
AC power adaptor is disconnected. In this case, press
.
 (power) on the unit to turn on.
• Replace the battery in the remote commander with a new one if it is
weak.
• Make sure that you are pointing the remote at the remote sensor on
the unit.
• 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.
• Move closer to the unit when using the remote.
If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION:
With 4 ohm loads both channels driven, from
150 Hz -10,000 Hz; rated 18 watts per channel minimum
RMS power, with no more than 10 % total harmonic
distortion.
Section for iPod
DC out: 5V
MAX: 500mA
Radio section
Frequency range
Band
Frequency
Channel step
FM
87.5 MHz − 108 MHz
0.1 MHz
General
Speaker
Approx. 7.6 cm (3 inches) dia. 4 Ω
Input
AUDIO IN jack (ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack)
Power output
20 W + 20 W (at 1% harmonic distortion)
(With the AC power adaptor)
Power requirements
Rechargeable battery pack:
NH - 2000 RDP
Battery life
See "Battery life" of "Using the rechargeable battery" for
details.
External power source
DC IN 20V
Dimensions
Approx. 356.0 mm × 162.8 mm × 119.7 mm (w/h/d)
(14
1
/
inches × 6
7
/
inches × 4
3
/
inches)
16
16
4
Mass
Approx. 1.9 kg (4 lb 3 oz)
Supplied accessories
Remote commander (1)
AC power adaptor (1)
AC power cord (1)
Audio connecting cable (1)
Universal Dock Adapter for iPhone (1)
Universal Dock Adapter for iPhone 3G & iPhone 3GS (1)
Universal Dock Adapter for iPhone 4 (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Compatible iPod/iPhone
models
Compatible iPod/iPhone models are as follows. Update
your iPod/iPhone to use the latest software before you
use it.
iPhone 4
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 3G
iPhone
iPod touch
iPod touch
3rd generation
2nd generation
iPod nano
iPod nano
5th generation
4th generation
iPod touch
(video camera)
(video)
1st generation
iPod nano
3rd generation
iPod nano
iPod nano
(video)
2nd generation
1st generation
(aluminum)
iPod classic
iPod
iPod
5th generation
4th generation
(video)
(color display)
iPod mini
iPod
4th generation
Notes
• In these Operating Instructions, "iPod" is used as a general reference
to iPod functions on an iPod or iPhone, unless otherwise specified
by the text or illustrations.
• The connector of the unit is solely for use with an iPod. If you use
devices that do not have the same connector, connect to the AUDIO
IN jack of this unit with the supplied audio connecting cable.
• 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.

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