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Troubleshooting; Specifications - Sony XDR-S16DBP Operating Instructions

Dab/fm digital radio

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Setting the Sleep Timer
You can enjoy falling asleep to the radio using the built-in sleep timer that turns off the radio automatically after a
preset duration.
1
Press SLEEP while the unit is turned on.
"Sleep" appears in the display.
2
Press SLEEP to set the sleep timer duration.
Each time you press SLEEP, the duration changes as follows:
The unit automatically turns off when the duration time is passed.
Press ENTER or 7 seconds after you have finished setting the duration setting and released SLEEP, "Sleep activated"
appears in the display and then the sleep timer starts. The unit will play for the duration you set, and then shut off.
To change the Sleep Timer setting
Repeat step 2 to select the desired sleep timer setting even after the sleep timer has been activated.
To deactivate the Sleep Timer
• Press POWER, the unit will turn off.
• Press SLEEP to set the sleep timer "Off, " only the sleep timer will be cancelled (the radio keeps on).
Other useful functions for DAB
Changing the display
To change the display mode, press DISPLAY during DAB reception.
The selected display mode remains even if you turn the unit off and on again, or change the band.
The display can be up to 16 characters long.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the bottom in a display changes as follows:
Dynamic
PTY
Signal strength
Ensemble
Date
BIT rate and mono/stereo
Frequency
Station order
This function enables you to choose how the stations are arranged when selecting a station.
There are 3 modes available Alphanumeric, Active stations and Trim stations.
• Alphanumeric(default):
To select a stored service in alphabetical order.
• Active stations:
When this setting is switched on, receivable stations are displayed, followed by those not currently
being received.
• Trim stations:
When this setting is switched on the unit will delete the stations that are not currently being
received.
1
Follow steps 1 and 2 in "Operating the radio" and select DAB.
2
Press MENU and turn TUNE/SELECT to select "Station order, " and then press ENTER.
3
Turn TUNE/SELECT to select the desired mode, and then press ENTER.
Manual tune
This function allows you to tune and add the various DAB Band-III channels to your station list.
This function can be used to assist the positioning of the antenna or the unit to obtain the optimum reception for a
specific channel / frequency.
1
Follow steps 1 and 2 in "Operating the radio" and select DAB.
2
Press MENU and turn TUNE/SELECT to select "Manual tune, " and then press ENTER.
3
Turn TUNE/SELECT to select the desired DAB channel, and then press ENTER.
The signal strength bars will go up and down showing the changing signal strength as you adjust the reception.
4
Press ENTER.
A new DAB channel is added to the station list.
DRC Value (DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL)
DRC can make quieter sounds easier to hear when the unit is used in a noisy environment.
When DAB broadcasts in dynamic range compression, you can adjust the dynamic range by this unit.
1
Follow steps 1 and 2 in "Operating the radio" and select DAB.
2
Press MENU and turn TUNE/SELECT to select "DRC value" and then press ENTER.
3
Turn TUNE/SELECT to select the DRC level.
The DRC level changes as follows:
4
Press ENTER.
Notes
• DRC is effective only in dynamic range compression broadcast.
• When you adjusted the DRC level, volume can be heard more loudly.
Autoscan full
These function allows you to automatically scan and create a list of receivable DAB broadcasts.
1
Follow steps 1 and 2 in "Operating the radio" and select DAB.
2
Press MENU and turn TUNE/SELECT to select "Autoscan full, " and then press ENTER.
"Scanning... " appears in the display, scan and create a list of receivable DAB broadcasts.
Autoscan takes about 30 - 90 seconds. When finished, the unit receives a stored service in alphabetical order
(see "Station order").
PTY (Programme Type)
This function indicates services in programme type, such as NEWS, SPORTS of the PTY list, transmitted in the DAB.
If the received service or station does not transmit the programme type, "[No PTY]" appears.
Programme type
Display
No programme type
[No PTY]
News
News
Current Affairs
Current affairs
Information
Information
Sport
Sport
Education
Education
Drama
Drama
Culture
Arts
Science
Science
Varied
Talk
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/meteorology
Weather
Finance/Business
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
Other useful functions
To display the software version
Press MENU and turn TUNE/SELECT to select "Sw version. "
The current software version of the unit appears in the display.
To reset the unit
When the radio fails to function properly, follow as:
1
Press and hold MENU and ENTER at the same time for a few seconds.
"Press ENTER to confirm reset... " appears in the display.
2
Press ENTER.
The clock settings, the services and stations you have preset, etc., will revert to the factory preset.
Precautions
• Operate the unit only on the power sources specified in "Specifications. " For AC operation, use only the supplied AC
power adaptor. Do not use any other type of AC power adaptor.
• Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet when the unit is not to be used for a long period of time.
• Use the unit within a temperature range of 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). If it is used in temperatures higher than
this range, numbers may appear in the display which have nothing to do with the frequency being received. If it is
used in temperatures lower than this range, the numbers displayed may change very slowly. (These irregularities will
disappear and there will be no damage to the unit when the unit is used in the recommended temperature range.)
• 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.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
• 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.
• Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers, keep away personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring-
wound watches from the unit to prevent possible damage from the magnet.
• To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.
Disposal of Old Electrical & 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 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.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Troubleshooting

Should any problem persist after you have made the following checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Display is dim, or no indication is displayed.
• The unit is being used in extremely high or low temperatures or in a place with excessive moisture.
Very weak or interrupted sound, or unsatisfactory reception.
• If you are in a building, listen near a window.
A station or service cannot be received when a PRESET recalls.
• The station or service has not been preset.
• Another station or service is preset. Preset the station or service again.
The preset services and stations may be initialized, if a maintenance service is performed.
Please note down of your settings in case you want to preset them again.

Specifications

Time display
24-hour system
Frequency range
Band
Frequency
Channel step
DAB (Band-III)
174.928 MHz - 239.200 MHz
FM
87.5 MHz - 108 MHz
0.05 MHz
DAB (Band-III) frequency table
No.
Channel
Frequency
No.
1
5A
174.928
20
2
5B
176.640
21
3
5C
178.352
22
4
5D
180.064
23
5
6A
181.936
24
6
6B
183.648
25
7
6C
185.360
26
8
6D
187.072
27
9
7A
188.928
28
10
7B
190.640
29
11
7C
192.352
30
12
7D
194.064
31
13
8A
195.936
32
14
8B
197.648
33
15
8C
199.360
34
16
8D
201.072
35
17
9A
202.928
36
18
9B
204.640
37
19
9C
206.352
38
Speaker:
Approx. 6.6 cm dia. 4 Ω
Power output:
0.8 W + 0.8 W (at 10 % harmonic distortion)
Output:
 (headphones) jack (ø 3.5 mm stereo mini jack)
Power requirements:
European model: 5.8 V DC
Australia model: 6 V DC
External power source:
European model: DC IN 5.8 V
Australia model: DC IN 6 V
Dimensions:
Approx. 270 mm × 140 mm × 112 mm (w/h/d)
incl. projecting parts and controls
Mass:
Approx. 1.7 kg
Supplied accessories:
AC power adaptor (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
(MHz)
Channel
Frequency
9D
208.064
10A
209.936
10B
211.648
10C
213.360
10D
215.072
11A
216.928
11B
218.640
11C
220.352
11D
222.064
12A
223.936
12B
225.648
12C
227.360
12D
229.072
13A
230.784
13B
232.496
13C
234.208
13D
235.776
13E
237.488
13F
239.200

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