Sony XDR-S16DBP Operating Instructions

DAB/FM DIGITAL
RADIO

Operating Instructions

XDR-S16DBP
©2010 Sony Corporation Printed in China
European model Australia model
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4-257-027-13(1)
AC power adaptor (supplied)
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. And
do not place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
As the main plug of AC power adaptor is used to disconnect the AC power adaptor from the mains, connect it to an
easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in it, disconnect it from the AC outlet immediately.
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the
unit itself has been turned off.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying
EU directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized
Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee
documents.
Features
• 20 station presets (10 DAB, 10 FM)
• Wooden Box design
• Easy to use simple operation
• Stereo speakers
• 16 × 2 lines character dot display for text information
• AC operation (AC adapter supplied)
Using House Current (See fig.  )
Connect the Sony AC power adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN 5.8 V (European model)/DC IN 6 V (Australia model)
jack firmly, and plug it into a wall outlet.
Note on the AC power adaptor
Use the supplied Sony AC power adaptor only. The polarity of the plugs of other manufacturers may be different.
Failure to use the supplied AC power adaptor may cause the unit to malfunction.
Telescopic antenna
Initial setting for the unit
When the AC power adaptor is plugged in for the first time after purchase (or after resetting), do the following.
1
Plug in the unit.
"Setting clock... " appears in the display, and DAB data adjust the clock as it is received. When finished, the current
time appears in the display.
2
Press POWER to turn on the radio.
The unit will automatically scan and create a list of receivable DAB broadcasts.
Note
If no broadcasts are found by the DAB scan, "No stations available" appears in the display.
Setting the clock
Do the following if DAB broadcast is not available (depending on area). The time setting mode by DAB becomes
invalid.
1
Press MENU and turn TUNE/SELECT to select the "Set clock, " and then press ENTER.
The hour indication will be displayed as follows.
2
Turn TUNE/SELECT to set the hour, and then press ENTER.
Rear
European model: DC IN 5.8 V
Australia model: DC IN 6 V
Telescopic antenna
3
Repeat step 2 to set the minute, year, month and day.
After setting the time, the clock starts from 0 seconds.
Notes
• If you do not operate within 7 seconds while setting the clock, the clock setting mode will be cancelled.
• Setup time for this operation is adjusted automatically when the customer operates the set while receiving DAB
service.
• The clock system of this unit is 24-hour system ("0:00" = midnight).
Time adjustment about Summer time
This unit's time adjustment will be done only when receiving DAB service.
Receive DAB service for at least one minute to renew the time into Summer time.
Improving the reception (See fig.  )
DAB Band-III/FM:
Extend the telescopic antenna and adjust the length and the angle for best reception.
Note
Adjust the direction of the antenna by holding the bottom of it. The antenna can be damaged
when you move the antenna with excessive force.
Operating the radio
The unit can receive DAB services and FM stations.
1
Press POWER to turn on the radio.
When the unit is turned on again, the last band you listened to is received.
2
Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select the desired band.
Each press changes the band as follows:
3
Turn TUNE/SELECT to tune to the desired service or station.
If you are selecting DAB, press ENTER.
4
Adjust the volume using VOLUME.
Note in FM usage
The frequency step is set to 0.05 MHz on FM.
Notes in DAB usage
• If there are no services, you can choose only MANUAL mode.
• "Station not available" appears when the ensemble for the selected service cannot be received.
About the SC (Secondary Component)
If the selected primary component has a secondary component, "  " appears in the display.
Turn TUNE/SELECT and ENTER to receive the desired secondary component. "  " appears while the secondary
component is received.
Note
When the selected secondary component is finished, the unit returns automatically to the primary component.
To listen with the headphones
You can enjoy the radio and external equipment connected to the line in by the headphones (not supplied). Connect the
headphones (not supplied) to the  (headphones) jack. The speaker is deactivated when the headphones are connected.
Presetting your favourite services or stations
You can preset 10 services in DAB and 10 stations in FM.
Presetting services or stations
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 in "Operating the radio" and manually tune in to the broadcast you wish to
preset.
2
Press PRESET.
3
Turn TUNE/SELECT to select the favourite number to preset, then press and hold PRESET.
"Preset saved" appears for 7 seconds in the display and the service or station is stored. (DAB services are stored with
a service label.)
Notes
• To preset another service or station, repeat these steps.
• To change the preset service or station, tune in to the desired service or station and repeat steps 2 and 3. The new
service or station will replace the previous service or station.
• When the service or station is not registered, "Empty preset" appears in the display.
• If you do not operate within 7 seconds during the above steps, the current mode will be cancelled.
Tuning in to a preset service or station
1
Press PRESET.
2
Turn TUNE/SELECT to select the desired preset station and then press ENTER.
Notes
• When the service or station is not registered, "Empty preset" appears in the display.
• If you do not operate within 7 seconds during the above steps, the current mode will be cancelled.
Scan tuning (for FM)
The unit will automatically scan FM station.
1
Press POWER to turn on the radio.
2
Press DAB/FM to select the FM band.
3
Turn TUNE/SELECT to choose the direction, and then press ENTER•FM SCAN.
Turn right: Scans to the higher frequency.
Turn left: Scans to the lower frequency.
Scanning starts from the frequency being tuned in. When a station is received, scanning stops.
4
If necessary, turn TUNE/SELECT to tune in to the station more precisely.
5
Adjust the volume using VOLUME.
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