Sony Dream Machine XDR-DS12iP Operating Instructions

4-199-738-32(1)
Personal Audio Docking System
GB
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones (en el reverso) ES
©2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China
XDR-DS12iP
Features
 DAB/DAB + /FM Tuner
 Wake or Sleep to iPod/Radio
 MEGA BASS/MEGA Xpand
 Dual Alarm (A/B)
 Brightness control (High/Middle/Low/OFF)
English
 Wireless Remote Commander
 No Power No Problem alarm system to keep
the clock and the alarm operating during a
WARNING
power interruption with a CR2032 battery
installed.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
Preparing the remote
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, commander
tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place lighted
candles on the apparatus.
Before using the remote commander for the first
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
time, remove the insulation film.
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.
To know when to replace the
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or
batteries installed) to excessive heat such as
battery
sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.
With normal use, the battery (CR2025) should
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit
last for about six months. When the remote
from the mains, connect the unit to an easily
commander can no longer operate the unit,
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an
replace the battery with a new one.
abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug
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. 
The nameplate and important information
concerning safety are located on the bottom
CR2025
exterior.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same type.
Notice for customers: the following
information is only applicable to equipment
Notes
sold in countries applying EU directives
 Do not attempt to charge the battery.
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
 If you are not going to use the remote
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo,
commander for a long time, remove the battery
108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative
to avoid any damage that may be caused by
for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland
leakage and corrosion.
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters,
please refer to the addresses given in separate About the backup
service or guarantee documents.
battery
Precautions
This unit contains a CR2032 battery as a backup
power source to keep the clock and the alarm
 To disconnect the power supply unit, pull it out
operating during a power interruption (No Power
by the plug, not the cord.
No Problem system).
 Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker,
To know when to replace the
keep credit cards using magnetic coding or
battery
spring-wound watches, CRT-based TVs, or
projectors, etc., away from the unit to prevent
When the battery becomes weak, "" appears in
possible damage from the magnet.
the display.
 Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat
If a power interruption occurs while the battery is
source such as a radiator or airduct, or in a
weak, the current time and alarm settings will be
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,
erased.
mechanical vibration, or shock.
Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium
 Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal
battery. Use of another battery may cause a fire or
heat build-up. Do not place the unit on a surface
explosion.
(a rug, a blanket, etc.) or near materials (a
curtain) which might block the ventilation holes. To replace the battery
 Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,
1
Keep the AC plug connected to the AC
unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further. outlet, remove the screw that secures the
 Never touch the wire aerial during a
battery compartment lid at the bottom of
thunderstorm. Furthermore, immediately
the unit using a screwdriver, and open
disconnect the power supply unit from the AC
the lid (see Fig. ).
outlet.
2
Remove the old battery and insert a new
NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY
one in the battery compartment with the
 Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a
good contact.  side facing up (see Fig. ).
 Be sure to observe the correct polarity when 3
Replace the battery compartment lid and
installing the battery.
secure it with the screw (see Fig. ).
 Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
4
Press iPod & iPhone , DAB/FM,
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
AUDIO IN or SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP
Disposal of Old Electrical &
OFF to turn " " off in the display.
Electronic Equipment 
(Applicable in the European
Note
Union and other European
Do not disconnect the plug from the AC outlet,
countries with separate
when you replace the battery. Otherwise, the
collection systems)
calendar, current time, alarm settings and station
This symbol on the product or on its packaging presets will be erased.
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.

Applicable accessory: Remote Commander.
Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging
indicates that the battery provided with this
product shall not be treated as household waste.
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in
combination with a chemical symbol. The

chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb)
are added if the battery contains more than
0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potentially
Reset button
negative consequences for the environment and
human health which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling of the battery.
The recycling of the materials will help to
with the  side
conserve natural resources.
facing up
In case of products that for safety, performance or
data integrity reasons require a permanent
connection with an incorporated battery, this
battery should be replaced by qualified service
staff only.
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly,
hand over the product at end-of-life to the

applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section on
how to remove the battery from the product
safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of waste
batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling of
this product or battery, 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.
wire aerial
power cord
The STATION SELECT PRESET 3, VOLUME + and iPod & iPhone  buttons have a
tactile dot.
The  and VOL + buttons have a tactile dot.

If the time in the display is To change the time format
You can choose a time format between 24-hour
incorrect after the battery is
system (default) and 12-hour system.
changed (Reset)
1
Press MENU and SELECT or to select
 
"Time Format, " and then press ENTER.
Press the reset button with a pointed device. The
reset button is in the small hole located in the
2
P ress SELECT or to select the desired
 
battery compartment (see Fig. ).
time format, and then press ENTER.
The time format toggles between 12-hour
Setting the clock for system ("AM 12:00" = midnight) and 24-hour
system ("0:00" = midnight).
the first time
To change the date format
1
Press MENU and SELECT or to select
When the first time after purchase, do the
 
following. "Date Format, " and then press ENTER.
1
Remove the insulation film of the backup 2
Press SELECT or to select the desired
 
battery at the bottom of the unit.
date format, and then press ENTER.
To display the year and date when
using radio
Press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF (SNOOZE on
the remote).
After a few seconds, the display will change back
to the current service or station automatically.
Setting the brightness
of the display
2
Extend the wire aerial fully.
3
Plug in the unit.
Four levels of brightness are available by pressing
"0:00" and "SAT 01-01-2011" flash for about BRIGHTNESS.
2 seconds, then "Scanning... " appears in the
display.
The unit will automatically scan and create a
Even if brightness level is set to OFF, it will
list of receivable DAB broadcasts. The services
change to Middle while the alarm is sounding.
are stored in the list in alphabetical order.

Improving the reception

DAB Band-III/FM
Extend the wire aerial fully to increase reception
When scanning is finished, the unit gets the time
sensitivity.
from the DAB data of the first station received.
Keep the wire aerial away from the power supply
The current time appears in the display.
unit and make sure they are not bundled together
Notes when the radio is in use.
 If no broadcasts are found by the DAB scan, For DAB reception, press DISPLAY to show the
"NO STATION FOUND" appears for about signal strength in order to rotate the aerial for
2 seconds, then "0:00" flashes in the display. optimum reception.
The clock cannot be set. In this case, set the
Notes on radio reception
clock manually (see "Setting the clock
 Keep digital music players or mobile phones
manually").
away from the aerial, as this may lead to
 If the system clock is already running (has been
reception interference.
set manually or synchronized from DAB
 When you are listening to the radio with an
before), the system will not try to enter the
iPhone connected to the unit, interference with
DAB function automatically when powering on
radio reception may occur.
the unit.
 When you are listening to the radio while
 The clock time cannot be set via DAB data if it
charging an iPod, interference with radio
is within an hour ahead or behind the start or
reception may occur.
end of daylight saving time (summer time). In
this case, power on the unit at another time
Tip
setting, or set the clock manually (see "Setting
If an FM broadcast is noisy, press MENU and
the clock manually").
SELECT or to select "Mode, " and then press
 
ENTER. Press SELECT or to select "Mono, " and
When daylight saving time  
then press ENTER again. "MONO" appears in the
(summer time) begins
display and the radio will play in monaural and
the sound will become clearer.
This model automatically adjusts for daylight
saving time (summer time).
" " is displayed from the beginning of daylight

Operating the radio

saving time (summer time) and disappears at the
end of the daylight saving time (summer time)
The unit can receive DAB service and FM stations.
automatically.
1
Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select the
Tips
desired band.
 Daylight saving time (summer time) begins at:
Each press changes the band as follows:
2:00 AM on the final Sunday of March.
 Standard time begins at: 3:00 AM on the final
DAB1 DAB2
Sunday of October.
FM2 FM1
To cancel Auto DST/summer time
FM1 and FM2 or DAB1 and DAB2 are the
adjustment during the daylight saving
same frequency bands.
time (summer time) period If a list of receivable DAB broadcasts has not
The Auto DST/summer time adjustment can be been created when you select DAB1 or DAB2,
canceled. "Scanning..." will appear in the display, and
Press MENU and SELECT or to select the
the unit starts scanning automatically.
 
"Auto DST, " and then press ENTER. Press SELECT 2
Press TUNING + or – ( TUNE + or – on the
or to select "OFF, " and then press ENTER
 
remote) to tune to the desired service or
again. The " " mark disappears from the display.
The time returns to standard time. station.
If a selected DAB service has finished
To activate Auto DST/summer time
broadcasting, sound stops and "NO
adjustment again
SERVICE" appears. In this case, press
Press MENU and SELECT or to select the
  TUNING + – TUNE + –
or ( or on the
"Auto DST, " and then press ENTER. Press SELECT
remote) to select another service.
or to select "ON, " and then press ENTER again.
 
3
The " " mark appears in the display. The time Adjust volume using VOLUME + or –
returns to summer time.
(VOL + or – on the remote).
To turn off the radio, press OFF.
Setting the clock manually
Note
MENU and TUNING + or – are not available when
Do the following if DAB broadcast is not available "Tuning..." is displayed.
(depending on area). The time setting mode by
Note on FM usage
DAB becomes invalid.
The frequency step is set to 0.05 MHz on FM.
1
Plug in the unit.
Note on DAB usage
2 Press MENU and SELECT or to select
 
 "NO SERVICE" appears when the selected
"Date & Time, " and then press ENTER.
service cannot be received.
The year flashes in the display.
 DAB broadcasts with poor quality reception
3
Press SELECT or to set the year, and
may be selected when Auto scan is performed.
 
then press ENTER. In this case, perform Manual tune, which may
4 improve reception.
Repeat step 3 to set the month, day, hour
and minute. About the SC (Secondary Component)
The seconds start incrementing from zero. If the selected primary component has a
secondary component, "SC" flashes in the display.
Notes
TUNING + – TUNE + –
Press or ( or on the
 The clock setting is available in clock state only.
remote) to receive the desired secondary
(When using radio, iPod or Audio-in, press
component. "SC" lights up while the secondary
OFF to set the clock.)
component is being received.
 If you do not press any button for about
1 minute while setting the clock, the clock Note
setting will be canceled. When the selected secondary component is
 A 100-year calendar (2011 - 2110) is installed in finished, the unit returns automatically to the
the unit. When the date is set, the day of the primary component.
week is automatically displayed.
Presetting your favourite
MON = Monday, TUE = Tuesday,
services or stations
WED = Wednesday, THU = Thursday,
FRI = Friday, SAT = Saturday, SUN = Sunday
You can preset up to 10 services in DAB (5 services
in DAB1, 5 services in DAB2) and 10 stations in
FM (5 stations in FM1, 5 stations in FM2).
2
Presetting services or stations
Press ALARM TIME SET + or –
1
Follow steps 1 to 2 in "Operating the
repeatedly until the desired hour appears.
radio" and manually tune in to the To cycle the hour rapidly, press and hold
ALARM TIME SET + or –.
station you want to preset.
3
Press ALARM SET A or B.
2
Press and hold the favourite STATION
The minute flashes.
SELECT PRESET 1 to 5 button on the
4
Repeat step 2 to set the minute.
unit.
5
Press ALARM SET A or B.
"PRESET" and the number flash for about
The days of the week flash.
2 seconds in the display, then change to fully
6
Repeat step 2 to set the days of the week.
lit. The service or station is stored.
You can select the day from the following
Notes three options:
 To preset another service or station, repeat EVERYDAY: MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
these steps. SUN
 To change the preset service or station, tune in WEEKDAY: MON TUE WED THU FRI
to the desired service or station and repeat steps WEEKEND: SAT SUN
1 and 2. The new service or station will replace 7
Press ALARM SET A or B.
the previous service or station.
The alarm mode setting is entered.
8
Press ALARM TIME SET + or –

Tuning in to a preset service or station

repeatedly until the desired alarm mode
1
Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select the
flashes.
desired band.
You can choose one of 8 settings: "iPod, "
2
Press one of the STATION SELECT
"DAB1, " "DAB2, " "DAB--, " "FM1, " "FM2, "
PRESET buttons on the unit where the "FM--" or "BUZZER. "
"DAB--" and "FM--" are the last station
desired service or station is stored.
received.
When the service or station is not registered,
Set the alarm mode as follows:
"PRESET BLANK" appears in the display.
– iPod: see " Setting the alarm as iPod. "
The preset station can also be selected by
– D AB1, DAB2, DAB--, FM1, FM2 or FM--:
PRESET + or – on the remote.
see " Setting the radio alarm. "
3
Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –
– BUZZER: see " Setting the buzzer alarm. "
(VOL + or – on the remote).
 Setting the alarm as iPod
Notes
1
 If there are no preset stations, "PRESET Perform steps 1 to 8 in "To set the alarm. "
BLANK" will appear when you press PRESET + 2
Press ALARM SET A or B to select
or – on the remote.
alarm mode for "iPod. "
 If there is only one preset station, its preset
"ALARM VOLUME:" and volume number
number will flash each time you press PRESET
flash in the display.
+ or – on the remote.
3
Press ALARM TIME SET + or – to adjust
Auto preset tuning (FM only)
the volume.
4
Press ALARM SET A or B.
1
Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select the
The setting is entered.
FM band.
5
If "A" or "B" does not appear in the
2
Press MENU and SELECT or to select
  display, press ALARM SET A or B
"Auto Preset, " and then press ENTER.
again.
3
Press SELECT or to select "Yes, " and
  The iPod will sound at the set time.
then press ENTER.
When using an iPod touch/iPhone
The unit automatically presets the available
 To wake up to music stored in an iPod touch/
channels for both FM1 and FM2 in order.
iPhone, connect the iPod touch/iPhone to the
unit first, follow the steps above to set alarm
Tip
time, and then select the music function.
To stop auto preset tuning, press OFF.
 Even if the alarm setting for iPod is complete, if
you turn the iPod touch/iPhone power off after
Scan Tuning (FM only)
inserting the iPod touch/iPhone into the unit,
The unit automatically scans FM stations. the alarm for iPod will not work.
1
Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select the  Setting the radio alarm
FM band.
1
Perform steps 1 to 8 in "To set the alarm. "
2
Press and hold TUNING + or – (TUNE +
2
Press ALARM SET A or B to select
or – on the remote).
radio band ("DAB1, " "DAB2, " "DAB--, "
+ : scans upward through the frequency bands.
"FM1, " "FM2" or "FM--").
– : scans downwards through the frequency
bands.
Scanning starts from the currently-tuned
frequency. When a station is received,
scanning stops.
3
Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –
Preset number
(VOL + or – on the remote).
The preset number flashes in the display.
When you select "DAB--" or "FM--, " then
jump to the step 5.

Operating an iPod

3
Press ALARM TIME SET + or – to select
You can enjoy audio from iPod by connecting to the desired preset number corresponding
this unit. To use an iPod, refer to the user's guide
to the band.
of your iPod.
DISPLAY
Press to confirm the preset details:
If you are using an iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone
3GS, iPhone 3G or iPhone, attach the supplied Frequency for FM and component label for
DAB.
universal dock adapter for iPhone 4S, iPhone 4,
iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G or iPhone before
Tips
connecting.
 If the selected preset number is not set,
The adapter number, ,  or , is shown on
"PRESET BLANK" flashes two times, and
the underside of the supplied universal dock
then "ALARM VOLUME:" and volume
adapters.  is for the iPhone,  is for the iPhone
number flash in the display. Then jump to
3GS & iPhone 3G and  is for the iPhone 4S &
the step 5.
iPhone 4. Check the adapter number before use.
 If there is no last station, "NO LAST
Universal Dock Adapter
STATION" flashes two times, and then
"ALARM VOLUME:" and volume number
5
flash in the display. Then jump to the step .
4
Press ALARM SET A or B.
  
"ALARM VOLUME:" and volume number
flash in the display.
Notes
5
Press ALARM TIME SET + or – to adjust
 The universal dock adapter for iPod nano (6th
the volume.
generation) is not supplied with the unit (as of
6
March, 2011). Press ALARM SET A or B.
The iPod nano （6th generation） can be used The setting is entered.
with the unit without the universal dock adapter. 7
If "A" or "B" does not appear in the
 When inserting an iPod into the unit, be sure to
display, press ALARM SET A or B
use the universal dock adapter supplied with your
iPod, or one commercially available from Apple again.
Inc. The radio will turn on at the set time.
 The connector of the unit is exclusively for use
Note
with an iPod. If you use a device that does not
If the selected preset number is not set, or there is
match the connector, connect it to the AUDIO
no last station, the alarm sound will be buzzer
IN jack of this unit with the supplied audio
when alarm time is met. If you want to change the
connecting cable.
buzzer alarm, set preset station or tune radio
 Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event
station (see "Operating the radio").
that data recorded on an iPod is lost or damaged
when using an iPod connected to this unit.
 Setting the buzzer alarm
 For details of environmental conditions for
1
operating your iPod, check the website of Apple Perform steps 1 to 8 in "To set the alarm. "
Inc. 2
Press ALARM SET A or B to select
1
Attach the adapter for your iPod/iPhone,
"BUZZER" alarm mode.
and then insert your iPod/iPhone into
The setting is entered.
the connector of the unit (see Fig. ). 3
If "A" or "B" does not appear in the
2
Press iPod & iPhone .
display, press ALARM SET A or B
The iPod begins to play automatically.
again.
You can operate the connected iPod by this
The buzzer will sound at the set time.
unit or the buttons on iPod.
3 Note
Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –
The volume cannot be set for the buzzer alarm.
(VOL + or – on the remote).

To confirm an alarm time setting

To Press
Press ALARM TIME SET + or –. The setting will
Turn off the iPod OFF, or press and hold
be displayed for about 4 seconds.
iPod & iPhone 

To change an alarm setting

Pause playback
iPod & iPhone 
Press and hold ALARM TIME SET + for at least 2
To resume play, press it
seconds to move the alarm time forwards. Press
again.
and hold ALARM TIME SET – for at least 2
Go to the next track
 (forward)
seconds to move the alarm time back.
Go back to the
 (backward)* When you release the button, the changed time
previous track
will flash for about 2 seconds. To change the
Locate a point while alarm time again, press ALARM TIME SET + or –
 (forward) or 
listening to the sound within these 2 seconds, otherwise the setting
(backward) while
change will be fixed as displayed.
playing and hold it until
you find the point.
To doze for a few more minutes
Locate a point while  (forward) or 
Press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF (SNOOZE on
observing the display
(backward) in pause
the remote).
and hold it until you
The sound turns off but will automatically come
find the point.
on again after about 10 minutes.
Go back to the MENU You can change the snooze time by pressing
previous menu SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF (SNOOZE on the
remote) repeatedly within 4 seconds.
Select a menu item or
 (up)/ (down)**
The maximum length of the snooze time is
a track for playback
60 minutes.
Execute the selected ENTER
To stop the snooze timer, press OFF/ALARM
menu or begin
RESET (OFF on the remote).
playback
Change to the repeat MODE** To stop the alarm
mode
Press OFF/ALARM RESET (OFF on the remote)
Change to the shuffle Press and hold MODE** to turn off the alarm.
mode
The alarm will sound again at the same time the
next day.
* During playback, this operation goes back to
the beginning of the current track. To go back
To deactivate the alarm
to the previous track, press twice.
Press ALARM ON/OFF A or B to turn off the
** T hese operations are available only when using
alarm A or B indicator from the display.
the supplied remote commander.
To activate the alarm
Notes
Press ALARM ON/OFF A or B to turn on the
 The iPod nano （6th generation） cannot be
alarm A or B indicator in the display.
controlled by the remote when the command of
"MENU, " ", " ", " and "ENTER" is pressed. Notes
 When placing or removing the iPod, hold the  With the alarm mode is set to iPod, when the
iPod at the same angle as that of the connector alarm time met, if iPod is not attached to the
on this unit, and do not twist or bend the iPod unit, the alarm sound will be the buzzer.
as connector damage may result.  The alarm function works as usual on the first
 Do not carry the unit with an iPod set on the and last day of daylight saving time (summer
connector. Doing so may cause a malfunction. time). As a result, if the Auto DST/summer time
 When placing or removing the iPod, hold the adjustment is set and the alarm is set at a time
Docking Tray securely with one hand and take skipped when the daylight saving time begins,
care not to press the controls of the iPod by the alarm sounds; if the alarm is set to a time
mistake. that overlaps when daylight saving time ends,
 Before disconnecting the iPod, pause playback. the alarm will sound twice.
 If the same alarm time is set for both alarm A
To use the unit as a battery charger
and B, alarm A takes priority.
You can use the unit as a battery charger.
 If there is no operation while the alarm is
Charging begins when the iPod is connected to
occurring, the alarm will stop after about
the unit.
60 minutes.
Charging status appears in the display of iPod. For
details, see the user's guide of your iPod.
Note on the alarm in the event of a power
interruption
On copyrights
In the event of a power interruption, the buzzer
i Phone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod
alarm will last about 5 minutes if the battery is not
touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in
weak.
the U.S. and other countries.
However, certain functions will be affected as
"Made for iPod, " and "Made for iPhone" mean
follows:
that an electronic accessory has been designed to
 The backlight will not light up.
connect specifically to iPod or iPhone,
respectively, and has been certified by the  If the alarm mode is set to iPod or radio, it will
developer to meet Apple performance standards. change to buzzer automatically.
 If OFF/ALARM RESET is not pressed, the alarm
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this
device or its compliance with safety and will sound for about 5 minutes.
regulatory standards. Please note that the use of  If "  " appears in the display, the alarm will not
this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect sound in the event of a power interruption.
wireless performance. Replace the battery if "  " appears.
 The snooze function cannot be set during a

Setting the alarm

power interruption.
 During a power interruption, each alarm will
This unit is equipped with 3 alarm modes—iPod, sound at the set time only once.
radio and buzzer. Before setting the alarm, make
sure to set the clock (see "Setting the clock for the

Setting the sleep timer

first time").
To set the alarm
You can fall asleep to music, etc., using the sleep
1 timer. The unit stops playback or radio
Press and hold ALARM SET A or B.
automatically after a preset duration.
"Alarm–A Setting" or "Alarm–B Setting"
appears and the hour flashes in the display.
1 2
Press SLEEP while the unit is turned on. Press MENU and SELECT or to select
 
"SLEEP:" and the sleep time flash in the
"Sync Time Now, " and then press ENTER.
display.
When finished, "FINISH!" appears for about
2
Press SLEEP to set the sleep timer 2 seconds.
duration.
Notes
Each time you press SLEEP, the duration (in
 I f no DAB broadcast can be received, "DAB
minutes) changes as follows:
TIME INVALID" appears for about 2 seconds
90 60 30 15 in the display. In this case, adjust the
positioning of the aerial or the unit to obtain
OFF
the optimum reception.
The display returns to clock mode for about
 S elect DAB broadcast of the time zone you are
4 seconds after you have finished the duration
in. If you select DAB broadcast from outside
setting and released SLEEP, and then the sleep
your time zone, the current time setting will be
timer starts.
incorrect.
The unit plays for the duration you set, and
then stops.
Select Station
Another service can be selected while listening to
To turn off the unit before the preset
a broadcast.
time
1
Press MENU and SELECT or to select
Press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF (SNOOZE on  
the remote) or OFF/ALARM RESET (OFF on the "Select Station, " and then press ENTER.
remote). 2
Press SELECT or to select a desired
 
service, and then press ENTER.
To change the sleep timer setting
You can press SLEEP repeatedly to select the
desired sleep timer setting even after the sleep
PTY (Programme Type)
timer has been activated.
To deactivate the sleep timer
This function indicates services in programme
Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep timer to
type, such as NEWS, SPORTS of the PTY list,
"OFF" in step 2.
transmitted in a DAB broadcast.
If the received service or station does not transmit
Other useful functions
the programme type, "NO PTY Data" appears.
for DAB
Programme type Display
Changing the display
Undefined None
To change the display mode, press DISPLAY
News News
during DAB reception. The selected display mode
Current Affairs Current Affairs
remains even if you turn the unit off and on
again, or change the band. Information Information
The display can be up to 16 characters long. A
Sport Sport
dynamic label can be up to 128 characters in
Education Education
length.
Drama Drama
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes as follows*: Culture Cultures
Science Science
Function and Preset number
Varied Varied Speech
Pop Music Pop Music
Rock Music Rock Music
Easy Listening Music Easy Listening
Light Classical Light Classics M
Component Label
Serious Classical Serious Classics
Other Music Other Music
Dynamic
Weather Weather & Metr
Finance Finance
Children's programmes Children's Progs
Social Affairs Social Affairs
Religion Religion
Phone In Phone In
PTY (Program Type)
Travel Travel & Touring
Leisure Leisure & Hobby
Jazz Music Jazz Music
Country Music Country Music
Nation Music Nation Music
Ensemble
Oldies Music Oldies Music
Folk Music Folk Music
Documentary Documentary
Other useful functions
Channel/Frequency/Signal Strength
To enjoy the MEGA Xpand effect
Press MEGA Xpand. "MEGA Xpand" appears in
the display. The effect expands the sound field. To
return to normal sound, press the button again.
* W hen holding down DISPLAY for about
To reinforce the bass sound
2 seconds or more, the display changes as
Press MEGA BASS. "MEGA BASS" appears in the
follows:
display. The effect expands the bass content of the
Broadcasting/Bit rate/Stereo, Mono sound. To return to normal sound, press the
button again.
Connecting optional
components
DAB broadcasting: MP2
DAB + broadcasting: AAC
The display will change to the previous display for
To listen to sound
about 4 seconds automatically if no operation is
1
Firmly connect the AUDIO IN jack on
performed.
the back of the unit to the line out jack or
Notes
headphone jack of the optional
 If there is no component label, "NO COMP
component using the supplied audio
LABEL" will be displayed.
 If there is no ensemble label, "NO ENS LABEL" connecting cable.
will be displayed.
 If there is no program type, "NO PROGS
TYPE" will be displayed.
 If there is no dynamic label, the lower line of
the display is blank.
 Characters that cannot be displayed appear as
"_".
 Depending on the broadcasting station, the
characters in dynamic labels may not be
displayed properly.
Audio connecting cable
(supplied)
Manual tune
To optional
This function allows you to tune and add the
components
various DAB Band-III channels to your station
list. 2
Press AUDIO IN to display "AUDIO IN. "
This function can be used to assist the positioning
3
Play the component connected to the
of the aerial or the unit to obtain the optimum
AUDIO IN jack.
reception for a specific channel / frequency.
1 4
Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select the Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –
(VOL + or – on the remote).
DAB band.
2
Press MENU and SELECT or to select
  To return to the radio
"Manual Tune, " and then press ENTER.
Press DAB/FM.
3
Press SELECT or to select the desired
 
To return to the iPod
DAB channel, and then press ENTER.
Press iPod & iPhone .
The unit searches stations and lists up all the
stations belonging to this channel. To stop listening
When pressing DISPLAY, the signal strength Press OFF and stop playback on the connected
bars will go left and right showing the unit.
changing signal strength as you adjust the
Notes
reception.
 The MENU cannot be operated while Audio-in
4
Press SELECT or to select the desired
is used.
 
service, then press ENTER.  Refer also to the connected component's
manual.
Note  The supplied audio connecting cable may not
If the desired channel selected in step 3 cannot be be used with some optional components. In this
received, press MENU to select another channel. case, use a cord suitable for the optional
component you are using.
DRC Value (DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL)
 When you listen to the radio with optional
DRC can make quieter sounds easier to hear
component connected, turn off the connected
when the unit is used in a noisy environment. component to prevent noise. If noise occurs,
For DAB broadcasts with dynamic range even when the component is turned off,
compression, you can adjust the dynamic range disconnect and place the optional component
by this unit. away from the unit.
1
Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select the
DAB band.

Troubleshooting

2
Press MENU and SELECT or to select
 
"DRC Value, " and then press ENTER. Should any problem persist after you have made
3 the following checks, consult your nearest Sony
Press SELECT or to select the DRC
 
dealer.
level.
The DRC level changes as follows: The clock flashes "AM 12:00" or "0:00" due to
a power interruption.
0 ¹/₂ 1(default)
 The battery is low. Replace the battery. Remove
2
the old battery and install a new one.
4
Press ENTER.
 Make sure to remove the insulation film of the
backup battery before use.
Notes
 DRC is effective only in dynamic range The alarm of radio, iPod or buzzer does not
compression broadcasts. sound at the preset alarm time.
 When you adjust the DRC level, volume can be
 Check that alarm "A" or alarm "B" is properly
heard more loudly.
displayed.

Auto scan

The alarm of radio or iPod is activated but no
These functions allow you to automatically scan sound comes on at the preset alarm time.
and create a list of receivable DAB broadcasts.  Check the alarm volume setting.
1
Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select the
There is no sound from the iPod.
DAB band.
 Make sure the iPod is securely connected.
2
Press MENU and SELECT or to select  Adjust the VOLUME +/– (VOL+/– on the
 
remote).
"Auto Scan, " and then press ENTER.
3 The iPod cannot be operated with this unit.
Press SELECT or to select "Yes, " and
 
 Make sure the iPod is securely connected.
then press ENTER.
"Scanning... " appears in the display. The iPod cannot be charged.
Auto scan takes about 30 - 90 seconds. When  Make sure the iPod is securely connected.
finished, the unit creates a list in alphabetical
order.
Note
When Auto scan is performed, the existing list
will be updated and the preset services will be
cleared. In this case, preset your favourite services
again.
Trim stations
You can delete the stations that are not currently
being received.
1
Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select the
DAB band.
2
Press MENU and SELECT or to select
 
"Prune, " and then press ENTER.
When finished, "FINISH!" appears for about
1 second, then changes to the current station
automatically.
Confirm service list information
1
DAB/FM
Press repeatedly to select the DAB
band.
2
Press MENU and SELECT or to select
 
ENTER
"Servlist Info, " and then press .
3
Press SELECT or to select "Ens" or
 
"Serv" or "Comp" to confirm the amount
of the ensemble, service or component.
Sync time now
You can synchronize time from DAB broadcasts.
1
Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select the
DAB band.
Specifications
Time display
Switching between 24-hour system (default)
and 12-hour system
iPod
DC out: 5V
MAX: 500mA
Radio
Frequency range
Band Frequency Channel step
DAB 174.928 MHz -
(Band-III) 239.200 MHz
FM 87.5 MHz - 0.05 MHz
108 MHz
DAB (Band-III) frequency table (MHz)
No. Channel Frequency
1 5A 174.928
2 5B 176.640
3 5C 178.352
4 5D 180.064
5 6A 181.936
6 6B 183.648
7 6C 185.360
8 6D 187.072
9 7A 188.928
10 7B 190.640
11 7C 192.352
12 7D 194.064
13 8A 195.936
14 8B 197.648
15 8C 199.360
16 8D 201.072
17 9A 202.928
18 9B 204.640
19 9C 206.352
20 9D 208.064
21 10A 209.936
22 10B 211.648
23 10C 213.360
24 10D 215.072
25 11A 216.928
26 11B 218.640
27 11C 220.352
28 11D 222.064
29 12A 223.936
30 12B 225.648
31 12C 227.360
32 12D 229.072
33 13A 230.784
34 13B 232.496
35 13C 234.208
36 13D 235.776
37 13E 237.488
38 13F 239.200
General
Speaker
Approx. 5.7 cm dia. 6 Ω
Input
AUDIO IN jack (ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack)
Power output
3.5 W + 3.5 W (at 10% harmonic distortion)
Power requirements
230 V AC, 50 Hz
For clock back up: 3V DC, CR2032 battery (1)
Dimensions
Approx. 290.5 mm × 152.0 mm × 139.5 mm (w/h/
d) including projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 1.7 kg including power supply unit
Supplied accessories
Remote commander (1)
Audio connecting cable (1)
Universal Dock Adapter for iPhone (1)
Universal Dock Adapter for iPhone 3GS &
iPhone 3G (1)
Universal Dock Adapter for iPhone 4S &
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.
iPod touch (4th generation)
iPod touch (3rd generation)
iPod touch (2nd generation)
iPod touch (1st generation)
iPod nano (6th generation)*
iPod nano (5th generation)
iPod nano (4th generation)
iPod nano (3rd generation)
iPod nano (2nd generation)
iPod nano (1st generation)
iPod with video
iPod with color display
iPod with click wheel
iPod classic
iPod mini
iPhone 4S
iPhone 4
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 3G
iPhone
* The iPod nano (6th generation) cannot be
controlled when the command of "MENU, "
", " ", " and "ENTER" is pressed.
Notes
 In these Operating Instructions, "iPod" is
used as a general reference to functions of
iPod on an iPod or iPhone, unless otherwise
specified by the text or illustrations.
 The connector of the unit is for sole use with
an iPod. If you use devices that do not match
with the connector, connect to the AUDIO IN
jack of this unit with the supplied audio
connecting cable.