Sony Dream Machine ICF-DS15IP Reference Manual

4-286-722-32(1)
Personal Audio Docking System
GB
Reference Guide
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©2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China
ICF-DS15iP
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (Applicable
in the European Union and other
European countries with
English
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
WARNING
to the applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment. By
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
shock, do not expose this apparatus to
will help prevent potential negative consequences
rain or moisture.
for the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
handling of this product. The recycling of
ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers,
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place lighted
candles on the apparatus. For more detailed information about recycling of
this product, please contact your local Civic
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
Office, your household waste disposal service or
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing,
the shop where you purchased the product.
and do not place objects filled with liquids, such
Applicable accessory: Remote Commander.
as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
Disposal of waste batteries
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
(applicable in the European
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or Union and other European
batteries installed) to excessive heat such as
countries with separate
sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.
collection systems)
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging
from the mains, connect the unit to an easily
indicates that the battery provided with this
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an
product shall not be treated as household waste.
abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in
from the AC outlet immediately.
combination with a chemical symbol. The
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb)
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the are added if the battery contains more than
wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
off. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potentially
The nameplate and important information
negative consequences for the environment and
concerning safety are located on the bottom
human health which could otherwise be caused
exterior.
by inappropriate waste handling of the battery.
CAUTION
The recycling of the materials will help to
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
conserve natural resources.
replaced. Replace only with the same type.
In case of products that for safety, performance or
Notice for customers: the following
data integrity reasons require a permanent
information is only applicable to equipment
connection with an incorporated battery, this
sold in countries applying EU directives
battery should be replaced by qualified service
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
staff only.
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo,
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly,
108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative
hand over the product at end-of-life to the
for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland
applicable collection point for the recycling of
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
electrical and electronic equipment.
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters,
please refer to the addresses given in separate
For all other batteries, please view the section on
service or guarantee documents.
how to remove the battery from the product
safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of waste
Precautions
batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling of
 To disconnect AC power, grasp the plug itself,
this product or battery, please contact your local
not the cord.
Civic Office, your household waste disposal
 Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker,
keep credit cards using magnetic coding or service or the shop where you purchased the
spring-wound watches, CRT-based TVs, or product.
projectors, etc., away from the unit to prevent
If you have any questions or problems concerning
possible damage from the magnet.
your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
 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, a blanket, etc.) or near
materials (a curtain) which might block the
ventilation holes.
 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.
 During a thunderstorm, do not touch the
antenna (aerial) and plug.
 Do not touch the unit with wet hands.
 Do not place the unit anywhere near water.
NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY
 Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a
good contact.
 Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
installing the battery.
 Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
Note
 In the Reference Guide, "iPod" is used as a
general reference to functions on an iPod or
iPhone, unless otherwise specified by the text
or illustrations.
Supporter
Power cord
Remote sensor
FM wire aerial
The VOLUME + and  buttons have a tactile dot.
1
Plug in the unit.
Operations
The current CET (Central European Time)
appears in the display.
2
Press and hold MODE for at least
Power source
2 seconds.
Area number "1" flashes in the display.
This unit contains a CR2032 battery as a backup
3
power source to keep the clock and the alarm Press TIME SET + or – repeatedly to
operating during a power interruption (No Power
select the number as follows:
No Problem system).
Note for customers in Europe Area number Time zone
The clock is preset at the factory, and its memory
1 Central European Time/
is powered by the preinstalled Sony CR2032
Central European
(default setting)
battery. If the "0:00" appears in the display when
Summer Time
the unit is connected to AC outlet for the first
time, the battery may be weak. In this case, 2 Eastern European Time/
consult a Sony dealer. The preinstalled CR2032 Eastern European
battery is considered part of the product, and is Summer Time
covered by the warranty.
0 Western European
You are required to show "Note for customers in
Time/ Western
Europe" (in this instruction) to a Sony dealer in
European Summer Time
order to validate the warranty for this product.
4
Press DSPL/ENT to set.
When to replace the battery
Notes
When the battery becomes weak, "" appears in
 To cancel the time zone setting, press MODE
the display.
instead of DSPL/ENT in step 4.
If a power interruption occurs while the battery is
 Though the clock is correctly set at the factory,
weak, the current time and alarm will be erased.
discrepancies may arise during transport or
Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium
storage. If necessary, set the clock to the correct
battery. Use of another battery may cause a fire or
time by referring to "To set the clock manually. "
explosion.
When daylight saving time (summer
To replace the battery
time) begins
This model automatically adjusts for daylight
1
Keep the AC plug connected to the AC
saving time (summer time).
outlet, remove the screw of the battery
" " is displayed from the beginning of daylight
compartment at the bottom of the unit, saving time (summer time) and disappears at the
end of the daylight saving time (summer time)
and open the lid (see Fig. ).
automatically.
2
Remove the old battery and insert a new
Auto DST/summer time adjustment is based on
one in the battery compartment with the
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).
 side facing up (see Fig. ).
Area number 0:
3
Replace the battery compartment lid and
 Daylight saving time (summer time) begins at:
tighten the screw.
1:00 AM on the final Sunday of March.
4  Standard time begins at: 2:00 AM on the final
Press , RADIO BAND, AUDIO IN or
Sunday of October.
SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS on the unit to
Area number 1:
turn " " off in the display.
  Daylight saving time (summer time) begins at:
2:00 AM on the final Sunday of March.
Note
 Standard time begins at: 3:00 AM on the final
 When you replace the battery, do not
Sunday of October.
disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.
Area number 2:
Otherwise, the current date, current time,
 Daylight saving time (summer time) begins at:
alarm and station presets will be erased.
3:00 AM on the final Sunday of March.
 Standard time begins at: 4:00 AM on the final

Sunday of October.
To cancel Auto DST/summer time adjustment
during the daylight saving time (summer
time) period
The Auto DST/summer time adjustment can be
canceled.
Press and hold CLOCK and SNOOZE/
BRIGHTNESS on the unit at the same time for at
least 2 seconds while the clock is displayed.
" " and "OFF" appear in the display to show that
Reset button
Auto DST/summer time adjustment has been

canceled. The display returns to the clock.
Notes
 Changes to Auto DST/summer time adjustment
by the unit (see above) are subject to
CR2032 circumstances and laws in each country/region.
Should this interfere with desired adjustment,
cancel the Auto DST/summer time adjustment
and set the DST display manually as necessary.
Customers living in a country/region that does
not use daylight saving time (summer time)
must cancel Auto DST/summer time
adjustment before using the unit.
To reset the unit
 To activate Auto DST/summer time adjustment
Press the reset button with a pointed object if the again, press and hold CLOCK and SNOOZE/
unit fails to function properly. The current time, BRIGHTNESS on the unit at the same time for
alarm and station presets, etc., will revert to their at least 2 seconds.
factory presets (see Fig. ). " " and "On" appear in the display to show that
Auto DST/summer time adjustment has been
To charge your iPod
activated. The display returns to the clock.
You can use the unit as a battery charger.
To set the clock manually
Charging begins when the iPod is connected to
the unit. To change the clock setting manually, operate the
The charging status appears in the display on unit as follows.
iPod. For details, see the user's guide of your iPod. 1
Plug in the unit.
2
Press and hold CLOCK until the year
Setting the clock flashes in the display.
3
Press TIME SET + or – repeatedly to set
the year, and then press CLOCK.
To set the clock for the first
4
Repeat step 3 to set the month, day, hour
time
and minute.
This unit is preset to the current date and time at
The seconds start incrementing from zero.
the factory, and is powered by a backup battery.
Notes
All you need to do the first time is just plug it in
 If you do not press any button for about
and select your time zone.
1 minute while setting the clock, the clock
setting will be canceled.
On copyrights
 A 100-year calendar (2011 - 2110) is installed in
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod
the unit. When the date is set, the day of the
touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in
week is automatically displayed.
the U.S. and other countries.
MON = Monday, TUE = Tuesday,
"Made for iPod, " and "Made for iPhone" mean
WED = Wednesday, THU = Thursday,
that an electronic accessory has been designed to
FRI = Friday, SAT = Saturday, SUN = Sunday
connect specifically to iPod or iPhone,
To display the year and date
respectively, and has been certified by the
During clock display, press CLOCK on the unit
developer to meet Apple performance standards.
once for the date, and press it again for the year.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this
After a few seconds, the display will change back
device or its compliance with safety and
to the current time automatically.
regulatory standards. Please note that the use of
this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect
wireless performance.
Remote commander
Note
 This unit is not specified for use with an iPad,
Before using the supplied remote for the first
and malfunction may result if used with one.
time, remove the insulation film.
Aim the remote at the (Remote sensor) of the To play
unit.
1
Set an iPod on the dock connector.
The dock connector can be tilted slightly.
2 Press .
The iPod begins playback.
You can operate the connected iPod via this
unit or the iPod itself.
3
Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –
(VOL + or – on the remote).
To place and remove the iPod
When placing or removing the iPod, hold it at the
The VOL + and  buttons have a tactile dot.
same angle as the dock connector on the unit. Do
not pull the iPod forward too far.
OFF
 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.
 (Forward)
 Go to the next track.
 Press and hold while listening to the sound to
locate a desired point.
Notes
 (Backward)
 If a pop-up message appears on the display of
 Go back to the previous track. During
the iPod touch or iPhone, see "About App. "
playback, this operation returns to the
 An iPod in a case or cover can be set in this
beginning of the current track. To go back to
unit. However, if the case or cover interferes
the previous track, press twice.
with the connection, remove the case or cover
 Press and hold while listening to the sound to
before setting the iPod on the dock connector.
locate a desired point.
 When placing or removing the iPod, hold the
unit securely.
MENU
 Remove the iPod when transporting it,
 Go back to the previous menu.
otherwise a malfunction may result.
 (Up)/ (Down)  When placing or removing the iPod, hold the
unit securely.
 Select a menu item or track for playback.
 If the battery of your iPod is extremely low,
ENTER
charge it for a while before operation.
 Execute the selected menu item or begin
 If your iPod cannot reach the supporter located
playback.
in front of the unit, attach the supplied cushion
below the supporter.
SOUND
 If the iPod is already playing when set onto the
 Select the desired sound effect(s). (For details,
unit, the sound from the iPod will be output
see "To enjoy the bass or expansion sound
from the unit speakers, even if the unit was
effect. " )
playing sound from another function.
VOL +/− (Volume plus/minus)
 Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event
 Adjust the volume.
that data recorded to an iPod is lost or damaged
when using an iPod connected to this unit.
RADIO BAND
 For details of environmental conditions for
 Activate the radio and select a band.
operating your iPod, check the website of Apple
PRESET +/−
Inc.
 Select the preset number or preset station. (For
details, see "Operating the radio. " )
Operating the radio
TUNE +/−
 Tune into a station when the radio is on.
 Press and hold to scan AM or FM stations.
To connect the AM loop
AUDIO IN aerial
 Activate the AUDIO IN function when an
The shape and length of the aerial is designed to
optional component is connected. (For details,
receive AM signals. Do not dismantle or roll up
see "Connecting optional components. " )
the aerial.
SLEEP
1
 Set the sleep timer. (For details, see "Setting the Remove only the loop part from the
sleep timer. " )
plastic stand.
2
Set up the AM loop aerial.
Note
(Refer to the Startup Guide bundled with this
 Some operations may differ or may not be
Reference Guide.)
available on certain models of iPod.
3
Insert the AM aerial terminal in the AM
When to replace the battery
ANTENNA jack on the rear of the unit.
With normal use, the battery (CR2025) should
To adjust the AM loop aerial
last for about 6 months. When the remote no
Find a place and an orientation that provide good
longer operates the unit, replace the battery with a
reception.
new one.
Tip
 Adjust the direction of the AM loop aerial for
the  side facing up
the best AM broadcast sound.
To remove the AM loop aerial
Push and hold down the tab of the aerial terminal
clamp, and pull out the AM loop aerial.
Note
 If you are not going to use the remote for a long
time, remove the battery to avoid any damage
that may be caused by leakage and corrosion.
Operating an iPod
Compatible iPod/iPhone
–Manual tuning
models
1
Press RADIO BAND to turn on the radio.
The compatible iPod/iPhone models are as 2
Press RADIO BAND repeatedly to select
follows.
the desired band.
Update software of your iPod/iPhone to the latest
Each time you press the button, the radio
version before using it with this unit.
band toggles between AM and FM as follows:
iPod touch (4th generation)
FM AM
iPod touch (3rd generation)
iPod touch (2nd generation)
3
iPod nano (6th generation)*
Press TUNE + or – repeatedly to tune to
iPod nano (5th generation)
the desired station.
iPod nano (4th generation)
4
Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –
iPod nano (3rd generation)
iPod classic (VOL + or – on the remote).
iPhone 4
To turn off the radio, press OFF/ALARM
iPhone 3GS
RESET (OFF on the remote).
iPhone 3G
Note
 The FM frequency display is accurate to within
* The iPod nano (6th generation) cannot be
0.1 MHz. For example, frequency 88.00 MHz
controlled by the remote when the command of
and 88.05 MHz will be displayed as "88.0 MHz. "
"MENU, " ", " ", " and "ENTER" is pressed.
–Scan tuning
The unit automatically scans for AM or FM
stations.
1
Follow steps 1 to 2 in "Manual tuning"
and select the AM or FM band.
2
Press and hold TUNE + or –.
+ : scans upward through the frequency bands.
– : scans downwards through the frequency
bands.
Scanning starts from the currently-tuned
frequency. When a station is received,
scanning stops.
3
When using an iPod touch/iPhone
Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –
 To wake up to music stored in an iPod touch/
(VOL + or – on the remote).
iPhone, connect the iPod touch/iPhone to the
unit first, follow the steps above to set alarm
–Preset tuning
time, and then select the music function.
You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM
 Even if the alarm setting for iPod is complete, if
stations.
you turn the iPod touch/iPhone power off after
inserting the iPod touch/iPhone into the unit,
To preset a station
the alarm will be the buzzer.
1
Follow steps 1 to 4 in "Manual tuning"
 To set the radio alarm
and manually tune into the station you
wish to preset. 1
Perform steps 1 to 8 in "To set the alarm. "
2
Press and hold MODE on the unit for at 2
Press ALARM SET A or B to select
least 2 seconds.
radio band ("FM" or "AM").
3
Press PRESET + or – to select the preset
Preset number flashes in the display.
number, then press DSPL/ENT on the 3
Press TIME SET + or – to select the
unit.
desired preset number corresponding the
Example: The following displays appear
bands or "– –. "
when you preset FM 89.8 MHz to
"– –" is the last station received.
preset number 1 for FM.
4
Press ALARM SET A or B.
The volume level flashes in the display.
5
Press TIME SET + or – to adjust the
volume.
6
Press ALARM SET A or B.

The setting is entered.
7
If "A" or "B" does not appear in the
display, press ALARM SET A or B
again.
The radio will turn on at the set time.
 To set the buzzer alarm
The display shows the frequency for about
1
Perform steps 1 to 8 in "To set the alarm. "
10 seconds, and then returns to the current
2
time.
Press ALARM SET A or B to select
Notes
"BUZZER" alarm mode.
 To preset another station, repeat these steps.
The setting is entered.
 To cancel the preset number setting, press
3
If "A" or "B" does not appear in the
MODE instead of DSPL/ENT in step 3.
 If you store another station with the same display, press ALARM SET A or B
preset number, the previously stored station
again.
will be replaced.
The buzzer will sound at the set time.
Note
To tune in to a preset station
 The volume of the buzzer is not adjustable.
1
Follow steps 1 to 2 in "Manual tuning"
To confirm an alarm time
and select the AM or FM band.
2 setting
Press PRESET + or – to select the desired
preset number.
Press TIME SET + or –. The setting will be
3
Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or – displayed for about 4 seconds.
(VOL + or – on the remote).
To change an alarm setting
–Auto preset tuning Press and hold TIME SET + for at least 2 seconds
to move the alarm time forwards. Press and hold
1
Follow steps 1 to 2 in "Manual tuning"
TIME SET – for at least 2 seconds to move the
and select the AM or FM band. alarm time back.
2 When you release the button, the changed time
Press and hold RADIO BAND until "AP"
will flash for about 2 seconds. To change the
flashes in the display.
alarm time again, press TIME SET + or – within
3
Press DSPL/ENT on the unit.
these 2 seconds, otherwise the setting change will
The unit automatically presets the available be fixed as displayed.
channels in order.
To doze for a few more
Tip
 To stop auto preset tuning, press RADIO BAND. minutes
Press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS on the unit.
To display the preset number and
The sound turns off but will automatically come
frequency of the current station
on again after about 10 minutes.
Press DSPL/ENT on the unit once for the preset
You can change the snooze time by pressing
number, and press it again for the frequency.
SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS on the unit repeatedly
If you press DSPL/ENT on the unit once only, the
within 4 seconds.
display shows the preset number for about
The maximum length of the snooze time is
2 seconds, then changes to the frequency.
60 minutes.
After a few moments, the display returns to the
10 20 30
current time.
60 50 40
To improve reception
To stop the snooze timer, press OFF/ALARM
FM: Extend the FM wire aerial fully to increase
RESET (OFF on the remote).
reception sensitivity.
AM: Connect the supplied AM loop aerial to the To stop the alarm
unit. Rotate the aerial horizontally for
Press OFF/ALARM RESET (OFF on the remote)
optimum reception.
to turn off the alarm.
Notes on radio reception
The alarm will sound again at the same time the
 Do not place the AM loop aerial near the power
next day.
supply unit, the unit or other AV equipment
To deactivate the alarm
during use, as noise may result.
 Keep digital music players or mobile phones
Press ALARM ON/OFF A or B to turn off the
away from the AM loop aerial or the FM aerial,
alarm A or B indicator from the display.
as this may lead to reception interference.
 When you are listening to the radio with an
To activate the alarm
iPhone connected to the unit, interference with
radio reception may occur. Press ALARM ON/OFF A or B to turn on the
 When you are listening to the radio while
alarm A or B indicator in the display.
charging an iPod, interference with radio
Notes
reception may occur.
 When alarm is set as iPod, only the buzzer
Tip
alarm will sound if there is no iPod on the dock
 If the FM broadcast is noisy, press MODE on
connector, music is not stored in the iPod, or
the unit until "MONO" appears in the display,
the iPod touch/iPhone is turned off.
the radio will play in monaural and the sound
 The alarm function works as usual on the first
will become clearer.
and last day of daylight saving time (summer
time). As a result, if the Auto DST/summer
time adjustment is set and the alarm is set at a
Setting the alarm
time skipped when the daylight saving time
begins, the alarm will sound; if the alarm is set
to a time that overlaps when daylight saving
This unit is equipped with 3 alarm modes—iPod,
radio and buzzer. The clock needs to be set before time ends, the alarm will sound twice.
the alarm can be set (see "To set the clock for the  If the same alarm time is set for both alarm A
first time"). and B, alarm A takes priority.
 If no operation is performed while the alarm is
To set the alarm
occurring, the alarm will stop after about
60 minutes.
1
Press and hold ALARM SET A or B.
"WAKE UP" appears and the hour flashes in
Note on the alarm in the event of a power
the display.
interruption
2
Press TIME SET + or – repeatedly until
In the event of a power interruption, the buzzer
the desired hour appears.
alarm will last about 5 minutes if the battery is not
weak. However, certain functions will be affected
To cycle the hour rapidly, press and hold TIME
SET + or –. as follows:
3  The backlight will not light up.
Press ALARM SET A or B.
 If the alarm mode is set to iPod or radio, it will
The minute flashes.
change to buzzer automatically.
4
Repeat step 2 to set the minute.
 If OFF/ALARM RESET is not pressed, the alarm
5
Press ALARM SET A or B. will sound for about 5 minutes.
The days of the week flash.  If "  " appears in the display, the alarm will not
sound in the event of a power interruption.
6
Repeat step 2 to set the days of the week.
Replace the battery if "  " appears.
You can select the days from the following
 The snooze function cannot be set during a
three options by pressing TIME SET + or –:
power interruption.
Every day: MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
 During a power interruption, each alarm will
SUN
sound at the set time only once.
Week day: MON TUE WED THU FRI
Week end: SAT SUN
7
Press ALARM SET A or B. Setting the sleep timer
The alarm mode setting is entered.
8
Press TIME SET + or – repeatedly until You can fall asleep to music, etc., using the sleep
timer. The unit stops playback or radio
the desired alarm mode flashes.
automatically after a preset duration.
You can choose one of 4 settings: "iPod, " "FM, "
1
"AM" or "BUZZER. " Set the alarm mode as Press SLEEP while the unit is turned on.
follows:
"SLEEP" appears and the sleep time flashes in
– iPod: see " To set the alarm as iPod. "
the display.
– FM or AM: see " To set the radio alarm. " 2
Press SLEEP to set the sleep timer
– BUZZER: see " To set the buzzer alarm. "
duration.
 To set the alarm as iPod Each time you press SLEEP, the duration (in
minutes) changes as follows:
1
Perform steps 1 to 8 in "To set the alarm. "
90 60 30 15
2
Press ALARM SET A or B to select
OFF
alarm mode for "iPod. "
The display returns to current time for about
The volume level flashes in the display.
4 seconds after you have finished the duration
3
Press TIME SET + or – to adjust the
setting and released SLEEP, and then the sleep
volume. timer starts.
4 The unit plays for the duration you set, and
Press ALARM SET A or B.
then stops.
The setting is entered.
5
If "A" or "B" does not appear in the
display, press ALARM SET A or B
again.
The iPod will sound at the set time.
To turn off the unit before
Additional Information
the preset time
Press OFF/ALARM RESET (OFF on the remote).
Troubleshooting
To change the sleep timer
Should any problem persist after you have made
setting
the following checks, consult your nearest Sony
You can press SLEEP repeatedly to select the dealer.
desired sleep timer setting, even after the sleep
The clock flashes "0:00" due to a power
timer has been activated.
interruption.
 The battery is low. Replace the battery. Remove
To deactivate the sleep timer
the old battery and install a new one.
Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep timer to
The alarm of radio, iPod or buzzer does not
"OFF" in step 2.
sound at the preset alarm time.
 Check that alarm "A" or alarm "B" is properly
displayed.
Connecting optional
The alarm of radio or iPod is activated but no
components
sound comes on at the preset alarm time.
 Check the alarm volume setting.
To listen to sound
There is no sound from the iPod.
 Make sure the iPod is securely connected.
1
Firmly connect the line output jack of a  Adjust the VOLUME +/– (VOL +/– on the
remote).
portable digital music player (or other
component) to the AUDIO IN jack on the The iPod cannot be operated with this unit.
back of the unit, using a suitable audio  Make sure the iPod is securely connected.
 Check that the iPod is compatible with this unit
connecting cable (not supplied).
(see "Compatible iPod/iPhone models").
2
Press AUDIO IN to display "AUDIO IN. "
3 Turn the connected component on. The iPod cannot be charged.
 Make sure the iPod is securely connected.
4
Play the connected component.
 Check that the iPod is compatible with this unit
The sound from the connected component is (see "Compatible iPod/iPhone models").
output from the speakers of this unit.
When daylight saving time (summer time)
5
Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –
begins, the clock does not employ the
(VOL + or – on the remote). daylight saving time (summer time)
automatically.
To return to the radio
 Make sure the clock is set correctly.
 Press and hold CLOCK and SNOOZE/
Press RADIO BAND.
BRIGHTNESS on the unit simultaneously for at
The preset number followed by the frequency of
least 2 seconds to activate the Auto DST/
the last station appears in the display.
summer time function.
To return to the iPod
Specifications
Press .
To stop listening
Time display
24-hour system
Press OFF/ALARM RESET (OFF on the remote),
and stop playback on the connected component.
iPod
DC out: 5 V
Notes
MAX: 1 A
 The necessary type of audio connecting cable
depends on the optional component. Make sure Radio
to use the correct type of cable.
Frequency range
 If the volume level is low, adjust the volume of
Band Frequency Channel step
the unit first. If the volume is still too low,
adjust the volume of the connected component. FM 87.5 MHz - 108 MHz 0.05 MHz
 Disconnect the audio connecting cable from
AM 531 kHz - 1 602 kHz 9 kHz
the unit when it is not in use.
 When you listen to the radio with optional General
component connected, turn off the connected
Speaker
component to prevent noise. If noise occurs,
Approx. 5.7 cm dia. 6 Ω
even when the component is turned off,
Input
disconnect and place the optional component
AUDIO IN jack (ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack)
away from the unit.
Power output
3.5 W + 3.5 W (at 10% harmonic distortion)
Power requirements
Other useful functions
230 V AC, 50 Hz
For clock back up: 3V DC, CR2032 battery (1)
To enjoy the bass or
Dimensions
Approx. 290 mm × 165 mm × 145 mm (w/h/d)
expansion sound effect
including projecting parts and controls
Three levels of sound effect are available by Mass
pressing SOUND.
Approx. 1.65 kg including power supply unit
Each time you press the button, the sound effect
Supplied accessories
changes as follows:
Remote commander (1)
"MEGA BASS": Provides high quality bass sound.
AM loop aerial (1)
"MEGA Xpand": Expands the sound field width.
Cushion (1)
"MEGA BASS" and "MEGA Xpand": Enables
Design and specifications are subject to change
both the above effects.
without notice.
To return to standard sound, press the button
until the display(s) disappear.
To set the brightness of the
display
Four levels of brightness are available by pressing
SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS on the unit.
Even if brightness level is set to OFF, it will
change to Low while the alarm is occurring.
About App
A dedicated dock App for iPod touch and iPhone
available at Apple App Store.
Search for "D-Sappli" and download the free App
to find out more about the functions.
Notes
 If the App to link with this unit is not
downloaded to your iPod touch/iPhone,
a pop-up message prompting you to download
D-Sappli may appear repeatedly.
Deactivate the App's link function to stop the
pop-up message.
 To deactivate the App's link function: Remove
your iPod touch/iPhone from the dock
connector. Press  (to enter the iPod
function), and then press and hold VOLUME –
and  on the unit simultaneously for at least
2 seconds. ("OFF" appears in the display to
show that App's link function has been
deactivated.)
 To re-activate the App's link function, repeat the
above steps. ("On" appears in the display to
show that App's link function has been
activated.)