Sony RDP-XA900iP Users guide
Personal Audio
Getting Started
Docking System
Operating Instructions
Enjoying the Audio
Content
Additional Information
RDP-XA900iP
WARNING CAUTION
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.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
ventilation opening of the apparatus with
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted
candles on the apparatus.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from
the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible
AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the
unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet
immediately.
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with batteryinstalled to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge,
disassemble or dispose of in fire.
The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long
as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit
itself has been turned off.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent
type.
Replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium
battery.
Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or
explosion.
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.
Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, immediately
consult a doctor.
It should be installed and operated with at least
20 cm and more between the radiator and person’s
body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and
ankles).
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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 thes e batteries are disposed of corr ectly,
you will help prevent potentially 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 conserve natural resources.
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.
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Table of Contents
Overview of this Personal Audio Docking
System .....................................................4
Guide to Parts and Controls ......................... 6
Main unit ................................................. 6
Remote control ........................................ 9
Getting Started
Preparing the Unit and the Remote
Control .................................................. 10
Connecting to an AC power source ...... 10
Preparing the remote control ................. 10
Turning on the unit ................................ 10
Connecting Your Network .........................11
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network ............. 11
Connecting to a wired network ............. 11
Option 3: Wi-Fi Connection using
Access Point Scan ................................. 12
Enjoying the Audio Content
Listening to iPod ........................................ 15
Listening with the “AirPlay” Function ...... 17
Listening to Bluetooth Devices .................. 18
Pairing with a Bluetooth device ............ 18
Operating a Bluetooth device ................ 18
Listening to Other Components .................20
Updating the Software ...............................20
Initializing the Unit ....................................21
Additional Information
Troubleshooting .........................................22
Specifications .............................................26
Compatible iPod Models and
Computers ............................................. 27
System Requirements for the Computer for
Setting up the “AirPlay” Function ........ 28
Precautions .................................................28
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Overview of this Personal Audio Docking System
This unit enables you to enjoy sound from various sources.
AirPlay
Bluetooth
iPod
®
TV, etc.
Portable Audio
Player, etc.
You can enjoy sound from an iPod, iPhone or iPad by
setting it on the Docking Tray of this unit, while
charging it at the same time (page 15).
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AirPlay
Bluetooth
TV, etc.
You can enjoy sound from an iPhone/iPod touch/iPad
or iTunes with this unit anywhere in your home
(page 17).
You will need to set your iPhone/iPod touch/iPad to
a Wi-Fi network, and connect this unit to that
network.
You can listen to sound from a Bluetooth device, such
as a mobile phone, by wirelessly connecting it to this
unit (page 18).
You can listen to sound from an optional component,
such as a TV or CD player, by connecting it to the
AUDIO IN (DIGITAL) terminal of this unit
(page 20).
Portable Audio Player, etc.
You can listen to sound from an optional component,
such as a portable audio player, by connecting it to
the AUDIO IN (ANALOG) terminal of this unit
(page 20).
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Guide to Parts and Controls
Main unit
Top/Front
A Docking Tray
Press the Docking Tray on the front of the
unit to open or close it.
Set your iPod on the Docking Tray when
you want to operate it on the tray or charge
it (page 15).
B Input Status indicator
Indicates the input status of the unit.
White (normal): The unit is in the “iPod”/
AUDIO IN mode.
White (small): The unit is in the “AirPlay”/
Bluetooth mode and the connection is not
established.
Green: The unit is in the “AirPlay” mode
and the connection is established.
Blue: The unit is in the Bluetooth mode and
the connection is established.
Flashes when the operation is started.
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Flashes three times when the volume is set
to minimum or maximum.
C Remote sensor (inside)
D ?/1 (On/Standby) button, indicator
Turns the unit on (page 10), or places in
standby/network standby mode.
Indicates the power status of the unit.
Green (lit): The unit is turned on.
Green (flashing): The unit is being turned
on.
Red: The unit is in the standby mode.
Amber: The unit is in the network standby
mode.
Tips
• When the unit is in the network standby mode
and receives a command to playback on an
“AirPlay” device, the unit turns on and starts
playback automatically.
• To switch the unit between the standby mode
and network standby mode, press and hold the
?/1 button until the colour of the ?/1 indicator
changes.
E “iPod”, AUDIO IN, BLUETOOTH
PAIRING buttons, indicators
Selects a source device (page 15, 18, 20).
Lights up amber (iPod or AUDIO IN) or
blue (Bluetooth) according to a selected
source.
The BLUETOOTH indicator shows
Bluetooth connection status.
Blue (lit): Connection has been
established.
Blue (flashing slowly): Connection is
being established.
Blue (flashing quickly): Pairing mode is
activated.
F “AirPlay” indicator
Lights up green when the unit is in the
“AirPlay” mode.
G LINK indicator
Indicates the connection status of the
wired/Wi-Fi network.
Green (lit): Wi-Fi connection has been
established.
Green (flashing): Wi-Fi connection is
being established.
Amber (lit): Wired connection has been
established.
Amber (flashing): Wired connection is
being established.
Red (flashing): One of the following has
occurred.
– This unit cannot find the wireless LAN
router/access point.
– The security method/password selected
for the wireless LAN router/access point
is wrong.
– An error has occurred.
Not lit: The Wi-Fi network setting process
is not finished.
H UPDATE button, indicator
Press and hold to start updating the
software of the unit (page 20).
Indicates the update status of the unit.
Green (lit): The unit can be updated.
Green (flashing): The unit is updating.
Not lit: The unit does not need updating.
I u (Play/Pause) button
Starts playback of iPod or a Bluetooth
device. Press repeatedly to pause/resume
playback.
J VOLUME +/– button
Adjusts the volume.
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Rear
A WPS button
Use to connect the unit to your Wi-Fi
network, refer to the supplied “AirPlay via
Wi-Fi Network Setup” for details.
B LAN port
Connect a network (LAN) cable (not
supplied, page 11).
C RESET (NETWORK) button
Press and hold to reset the network settings
(the ?/1 indicator starts flashing).
Use a thin object, such as a small pin.
Note
Settings other than network settings, including
Bluetooth pairing information, are not reset.
D AUDIO IN terminals
DIGITAL (OPT): Connect to the digital
(optical) output jack of an external
component (page 20).
ANALOG: Connect to the analog (stereo)
output jack of an external component
(page 20).
E VIDEO OUT terminal
Use to display videos from the iPod on the
Docking Tray (page 15).
F AC IN terminal
Connect the supplied AC power cord
(page 10).
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