Sony RDR-HDC500, RDR-HDC300 User Manual

DAB1

DAB2

FM2

FM1

Personal Audio Docking System

Operating Instructions

XDR-DS12iP

No Power No Problem is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

4-199-738-13(1)

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.

Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.

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.

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 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 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.

Precautions

Operate the unit on the power source specified

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in “Specifications.” Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker,

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keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring-wound watches away from the unit to prevent possible damage from the magnet. Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat

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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

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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,

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unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened

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with a mild detergent solution. Never touch the wire of the external aerial

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during a thunderstorm. Furthermore, immediately disconnect the AC power cord from the radio.

NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY

Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a

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good contact. Be sure to observe the correct polarity when

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installing the battery. Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,

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otherwise a short-circuit may occur.

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. 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 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.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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) Wireless Remote Commander No Power No Problem alarm system to keep

the clock and the alarm operating during a power interruption with a CR2032 battery installed.

Specifications

Time display

Switching between 12-hour system (default) and 24-hour system

Section for iPod

DC out: 5V MAX: 500mA

Radio section

Frequency range

Band Frequency Channel step

DAB (Band-III)

FM 87.5 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

174.928 MHz -

239.200 MHz

0.05 MHz

108 MHz

No. Channel Frequency

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 (2 1/4 inches) 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) (11 3/8 inches × 5 15/16 inches × 5 1/2 inches) including projecting parts and controls

Mass

Approx. 1.7 kg (3 lb 12 oz) including power supply unit

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1) Audio connecting cable (1) Universal Dock Adapter for iPhone (1) Universal Dock Adapter for iPhone 3G & iPhone 3GS (1) Universal Dock Adapter for iPhone 4

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

3rd generation

iPod nano 5th generation (video camera)

iPod nano 2nd generation

(aluminum)

iPod 4th generation (color display)

iPod mini

iPod touch

2nd generation

iPod nano

4th generation

(video)

iPod nano

1st generation

iPod

4th generation

iPhone 4

iPod touch

1st generation

iPod nano

3rd generation

(video)

iPod

5th generation

(video)

iPod classic

iPhone 3GS

iPhone 3G

Notes

In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is used

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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

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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. Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event

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that data recorded to an iPod is lost or damaged when using an iPod connected to this unit.

iPhone

Troubleshooting

Should any problem persist after you have made the following checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

The clock flashes “AM 12:00” or “0:00” due to a power interruption.

The battery is low. Replace the battery. Remove

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the old battery and install a new one. Make sure to remove the insulation film of the

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backup battery before use.

The alarm of radio, iPod or buzzer does not sound at the preset alarm time.

Check that alarm “A” or alarm “B” is properly

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displayed.

The alarm of radio or iPod is activated but no sound comes on at the preset alarm time.

Check the alarm volume setting.

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There is no sound from the iPod.

Make sure the iPod is securely connected.

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Adjust the VOLUME.

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The iPod cannot be operated with this unit.

Make sure the iPod is securely connected.

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The iPod cannot be charged.

Make sure the iPod is securely connected.

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Preparing the remote commander

Before using the remote commander for the first time, remove the insulation film.

To know when to replace the battery

With normal use, the battery (CR2025) should last for about six months. When the remote commander no longer operates the unit, replace the battery with a new one.

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CR2025

Notes

Do not attempt to charge the battery.

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If you are not going to use the remote

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commander for a long time, remove the battery to avoid any damage that may be caused by leakage and corrosion.

About the backup battery

To keep accurate time, this unit contains a CR2032 battery as a backup power source. The battery keeps the clock and the alarm operating in the event of a power interruption.

To know when to replace the battery

When the battery becomes weak, “” appears in the display. If a power interruption occurs while the battery is weak, the current time and alarm settings will be erased. Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery. Use of another battery may cause a fire or explosion.

To replace the battery

1 Keep the AC plug connected to the AC

outlet, remove the screw that secures the battery compartment lid at the bottom of the unit using a screwdriver, and open the lid (see Fig. ).

2 Remove the old battery and insert a new

one in the battery compartment with the  side facing up (see Fig. ).

3 Replace the battery compartment lid and

secure it with the screw (see Fig. ).

4 Press iPod & iPhone , DAB/FM,

AUDIO IN or SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF to turn “” off in the display.

Note

Do not disconnect the plug from the AC outlet, when you replace the battery. Otherwise, the calendar, current time, alarm settings and station presets will be erased.

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

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Reset button

with the  side facing up

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If the time in the display is incorrect after the battery is changed (Reset)

Press the reset button with a pointed device. The reset button is in the small hole located in the battery compartment (see Fig. ).

Setting the clock for the first time

When the first time after purchase, do the following.

1 Remove the insulation film of the backup

battery at the bottom of the unit.

2 Extend the wire aerial fully. 3 Plug in the unit.

“AM 12:00” and “FRI 01-01-2010” flash for about 2 seconds, then “Scanning...” appears in the display. The unit will automatically scan and create a list of receivable DAB broadcasts. The services are stored in the list in alphabetical order.

When scanning is finished, the unit gets the time from the DAB data of the first station received. The current time appears in the display.

Notes

If no broadcasts are found by the DAB scan,

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“NO STATION FOUND” appears for about 2 seconds, then “AM 12:00” flashes in the display. The clock cannot be set. In this case, set the clock manually (see “Setting the clock manually”). If the system clock is already running (has been

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set manually or synchronized from DAB before), the system will not try to enter the DAB function automatically when powering on the unit. The clock time cannot be set via DAB data if it

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is within an hour ahead or behind the start or end of daylight saving time (summer time). In this case, power on the unit at another time setting, or set the clock manually (see “Setting the clock manually”).

When daylight saving time (summer time) begins

This model automatically adjusts for daylight saving time (summer time). “ ” is displayed from the beginning of daylight saving time (summer time) and disappears at the end of the daylight saving time (summer time) automatically.

The daylight saving time (summer time) adjustment is based on GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).

Tips

Daylight saving time (summer time) begins at:

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1:00 AM on the final Sunday of March. Standard time begins at: 2:00 AM on the final

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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 MENU and SELECT  or  to select the “Auto DST,” and then press ENTER. Press SELECT

 or  to select “OFF,” and then press ENTER

again. The “ ” mark disappears from the display. The time returns to standard time.

To activate Auto DST/summer time adjustment again

Press MENU and SELECT  or  to select the “Auto DST,” and then press ENTER. Press SELECT

 or  to select “ON,” and then press ENTER again.

The “ ” mark appears in the display. The time returns to summer time.

Setting the clock manually

Do the following if DAB broadcast is not available (depending on area). The time setting mode by DAB becomes invalid.

1 Plug in the unit. 2 Press MENU and SELECT  or  to select

“Date & Time,” and then press ENTER.

The year flashes in the display.

3 Press SELECT  or  to set the year, and

then press ENTER.

4 Repeat step 3 to set the month, day, hour

and minute.

The seconds start incrementing from zero.

Notes

The clock setting is available in clock state only.

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(When using radio, iPod or AUDIO IN, press OFF to set the clock.) If you do not press any button for about

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1 minute while setting the clock, the clock setting will be canceled.

A 100-year calendar (2010 - 2109) is installed in

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the unit. When the date is set, the day of the week is automatically displayed. MON = Monday, TUE = Tuesday, WED = Wednesday, THU = Thursday, FRI = Friday, SAT = Saturday, SUN = Sunday

To change the time format

You can choose a time format between 12-hour system (default) and 24-hour system.

1 Press

2 Press

and

SELECT

 or  to select

“Time Format,” and then press

SELECT

 or  to select the desired time

format, and then press The time format toggles between 12-hour system (“AM 12:00” = midnight) and 24-hour system (“0:00” = midnight).

ENTER

To change the date format

1 Press

2 Press

and

SELECT

 or  to select

“Date Format,” and then press

SELECT

 or  to select the desired

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

Four levels of brightness are available by pressing BRIGHTNESS.

Even if brightness level is set to OFF, it will change to Middle while the alarm is sounding.

Improving the reception

DAB Band-III/FM Extend the wire aerial fully to increase reception

sensitivity. Keep the wire aerial away from AC power cord. Do not bundle the wire aerial and AC power cord together. For DAB reception, press DISPLAY to show the signal strength in order to rotate the aerial for optimum reception.

Notes on radio reception

Keep digital music players or mobile phones

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away from the aerial, as this may lead to reception interference. When you are listening to the radio with an

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iPhone connected to the unit, interference with radio reception may occur. When you are listening to the radio while

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charging an iPod, interference with radio reception may occur.

Tip If an FM broadcast is noisy, press MENU and SELECT  or  to select “Mode,” and then press ENTER. Press SELECT  or  to select “Mono,” and

then press ENTER again. “MONO” appears in the display and the radio will play in monaural and the sound will become clearer.

Operating the radio

The unit can receive DAB service and FM stations.

1 Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select the

desired band.

Each press changes the band as follows:

FM1 and FM2 or DAB1 and DAB2 are the same frequency bands. If a list of receivable DAB broadcasts has not been created when you select DAB1 or DAB2, “Scanning…” will appear in the display, and the unit starts scanning automatically.

2 Press TUNING + or – (TUNE + or – on the

remote) to turn to the desired service or

station.

If a selected DAB service has finished broadcasting, sound stops and “NO SERVICE” appears. In this case, press

TUNING + or – (TUNE + or – on the

remote) to select another service.

3 Adjust volume using VOLUME + or –

(VOL + or – on the remote).

To turn off the radio, press OFF.

Note MENU and TUNING + or – are not available when

“Tuning…” is displayed.

Note on FM usage

The frequency step is set to 0.05 MHz on FM.

Note on DAB usage

“NO SERVICE” appears when the selected service cannot be received.

About the SC (Secondary Component)

If the selected primary component has a secondary component, “SC” flashes in the display.

Press

TUNING +

remote) to receive the desired secondary component. “SC” lights up while the secondary component is being received.

Note

When the selected secondary component is finished, the unit returns automatically to the primary component.

or – (

TUNE +

or – on the

Presetting your favourite services or stations

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).

Presetting services or stations

1 Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Operating the

radio” and manually tune in to the station you want to preset.

2 Press and hold the favourite STATION

SELECT PRESET 1 to 5 button on the

unit.

“PRESET” and the number flash for about 2 seconds in the display, then change to fully lit. The service or station is stored.

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 1 and 2. The new service or station will replace the previous service or station.

Tuning in to a preset service or station

1 Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select the

desired band.

2 Press one of the STATION SELECT

PRESET buttons on the unit where the

desired service or station is stored.

When the service or station is not registered, “PRESET BLANK” appears in the display. The preset station can also be selected by PRESET + or – on the remote.

3 Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –

(VOL + or – on the remote).

Notes

If there are no preset stations, “PRESET

BLANK” will appear when you press PRESET + or – on the remote.

If there is only one preset station, its preset

number will flash each time you press PRESET + or – on the remote.

Auto preset tuning (FM only)

1 Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select the

FM band.

2 Press MENU and SELECT  or  to select

“Auto Preset,” and then press ENTER.

3 Press SELECT  or  to select “Yes,” and

then press ENTER.

The unit automatically presets the available channels for both FM1 and FM2 in order.

Tip To stop auto preset tuning, press OFF.

Continued on the reverse side

90 60 30 15

OFF

The STATION SELECT PRESET 3, VOLUME + and iPod & iPhone  buttons have a

Audio connecting cable (supplied)

To external equipment

tactile dot.

The  and VOL + buttons have a tactile dot.

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Scan Tuning (FM only)

The unit automatically scans FM stations.

1 Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select the

FM band.

2 Press and hold TUNING + or – (TUNE +

or – on the remote).

+ : 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 Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –

(VOL + or – on the remote).

Operating an iPod

You can enjoy audio from iPod by connecting to this unit. To use an iPod, refer to the user’s guide of your iPod. If you are using an iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS or iPhone 4, attach the supplied universal dock adapter for iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS or iPhone 4 before connecting. The adapter number, ,  or , is shown on the underside of the supplied universal dock adapters.  is for the iPhone,  is for the iPhone 3G & iPhone 3GS and  is for the iPhone 4. Check the adapter number before use.

Universal Dock Adapter

 

Notes

When inserting an iPod into the unit, be sure to

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use the universal dock adapter supplied with your iPod or commercially available from Apple Inc.

wire aerial

AC power cord



The connector of the unit is exclusively for use

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with an iPod. If you use a device that does not match the connector, connect it to the AUDIO IN jack of this unit with the supplied audio connecting cable. Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event

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that data recorded on an iPod is lost or damaged when using an iPod connected to this unit. For details of environmental conditions for

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operating your iPod, check the website of Apple Inc.

1 Attach the adapter for your iPod/iPhone,

and then insert your iPod/iPhone into the connector of the unit (see Fig. ).

2 Press iPod & iPhone .

The iPod begins to play automatically. You can operate the connected iPod by this unit or the buttons on iPod.

3 Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –

(VOL + or – on the remote).

To Press

Turn off the iPod

Pause playback

Go to the next track

Go back to the previous track

Locate a point while listening to the sound

Locate a point while observing the display

Go back to the previous menu

Select a menu item or a track for playback

Execute the selected menu or begin playback

Change to the repeat mode Change to the shuffle mode

* During playback, this operation goes back to

the beginning of the current track. To go back to the previous track, press twice.

** These operations are available only when using

the supplied remote commander.

Notes

When placing or removing the iPod, hold the

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iPod at the same angle as that of the connector on this unit, and do not twist or bend the iPod as connector damage may result. Do not carry the unit with an iPod set on the

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connector. Doing so may cause a malfunction. When placing or removing the iPod, hold the

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Docking Tray securely with one hand and take care not to press the controls of the iPod by mistake. Before disconnecting the iPod, pause playback.

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OFF, or press and hold iPod &

iPhone  iPod & iPhone

 To resume play, press it again.

 (forward)  (backward)*

 (forward) or  (backward)

while playing and hold it until you find the point.

 (forward) or  (backward)

in pause and hold it until you find the point.

 (up)/ (down)**

ENTER

MODE** Press and hold

MODE**

To use the unit as a battery charger

You can use the unit as a battery charger. Charging begins when the iPod is connected to the unit. Charging status appears in the display of iPod. For details, see the user’s guide of your iPod.

On copyrights

iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. “Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.

Setting the alarm

This unit is equipped with 3 alarm modes—iPod, radio and buzzer. Before setting the alarm, make sure to set the clock (see “Setting the clock for the first time”).

To set the alarm

1 Press and hold ALARM SET A or B.

“Alarm–A Setting” or “Alarm–B Setting” appears and the hour flashes in the display.

2 Press ALARM TIME SET + or –

repeatedly until the desired hour appears.

To cycle the hour rapidly, press and hold ALARM TIME SET + or –.

3 Press ALARM SET A or B.

The minute flashes.

4 Repeat step 2 to set the minute. 5 Press ALARM SET A or B.

The days of the week flash.

6 Repeat step 2 to set the days of the week.

You can select the day from the following three options: EVERYDAY: MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN WEEKDAY: MON TUE WED THU FRI WEEKEND: SAT SUN

7 Press ALARM SET A or B.

The alarm mode setting is entered.

8 Press ALARM TIME SET + or –

repeatedly until the desired alarm mode flashes.

You can choose one of 8 settings: “iPod,” “DAB1,” “DAB2,” “DAB--,” “FM1,” “FM2,” “FM--” or “BUZZER.” “DAB--” and “FM--” are the last station received. Set the alarm mode as follows: – iPod: see “ Setting the iPod alarm.” – DAB1, DAB2, DAB--, FM1, FM2 or FM--:

see “ Setting the radio alarm.”

– BUZZER: see “ Setting the buzzer alarm.”

 Setting the alarm for iPod

Perform steps 1 to 8 in “To set the alarm.”

2 Press ALARM SET A or B to select

alarm mode for “iPod.”

“ALARM VOLUME:” and volume number flash in the display.

3 Press ALARM TIME SET + or – to adjust

the volume.

4 Press ALARM SET A or B.

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.

When using an iPod touch/iPhone

To wake up to music stored in an iPod touch/

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iPhone, connect the iPod touch/iPhone to the unit first, follow the steps above to set alarm time, and then select the music function. Even if the alarm setting for iPod is complete, if

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you turn the iPod touch/iPhone power off before inserting the iPod touch/iPhone into the unit, the alarm for iPod will not work.

 Setting the radio alarm

Perform steps 1 to 8 in “To set the alarm.”

2 Press ALARM SET A or B to select

radio band (“DAB1,” “DAB2,” “DAB--,” “FM1,” “FM2” or “FM--”).

The preset number flashes in the display. When you select “DAB--” or “FM--,” then jump to the step 5.

3 Press ALARM TIME SET + or – to select

the desired preset number corresponding to the band.

Press DISPLAY to confirm the preset details: Frequency for FM and component label for DAB.

Tips

If the selected preset number is not set,

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“PRESET BLANK” flashes two times, and then “ALARM VOLUME:” and volume number flash in the display. Then jump to the step 5. If there is no last station, “NO LAST

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STATION” flashes two times, and then “ALARM VOLUME:” and volume number flash in the display. Then jump to the step 5.

4 Press ALARM SET A or B.

“ALARM VOLUME:” and volume number flash in the display.

5 Press ALARM TIME SET + or – to adjust

the volume.

Preset number

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.

Note

If the selected preset number is not set, or there is no last station, the alarm sound will be buzzer when alarm time is met. If you want to change the buzzer alarm, set preset station or tune radio station (see “Operating the radio”).

 Setting the buzzer alarm

Perform steps 1 to 8 in “To set the alarm.”

2 Press ALARM SET A or B to select

“BUZZER” alarm mode.

The setting is entered.

3 If “A” or “B” does not appear in the

display, press ALARM SET A or B again.

The buzzer will sound at the set time.

Note

The volume cannot be set for the buzzer alarm.

To confirm an alarm time setting

Press ALARM TIME SET + or –. The setting will be displayed for about 4 seconds.

To change an alarm setting

Press and hold ALARM TIME SET + for at least 2 seconds to move the alarm time forwards. Press and hold ALARM TIME SET – for at least 2 seconds to move the alarm time back. When you release the button, the changed time will flash for about 2 seconds. To change the alarm time again, press ALARM TIME SET + or – within these 2 seconds, otherwise the setting change will be fixed as displayed.

To doze for a few more minutes

Press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF (SNOOZE on the remote). The sound turns off but will automatically come on again after about 10 minutes. You can change the snooze time by pressing SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF (SNOOZE on the remote) repeatedly within 4 seconds. The maximum length of the snooze time is 60 minutes. To stop the snooze timer, press OFF/ALARM

RESET (OFF on the remote).

To stop the alarm

Press OFF/ALARM RESET (OFF on the remote) to turn off the alarm. The alarm will sound again at the same time the next day.

To deactivate the alarm

Press ALARM ON/OFF A or B to turn off the alarm A or B indicator from the display.

To activate the alarm

Press ALARM ON/OFF A or B to turn on the alarm A or B indicator in the display.

Notes

With the alarm mode is set to iPod, when the

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alarm time met, if iPod is not attached to the unit, the alarm sound will be the buzzer. The alarm function works as usual on the first

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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 time skipped when the daylight saving time begins, the alarm sounds; if the alarm is set to a time that overlaps when daylight saving time ends, the alarm will sound twice. If the same alarm time is set for both alarm A

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and B, alarm A takes priority. If there is no operation while the alarm is

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occurring, the alarm will stop after about 60 minutes.

Note on the alarm in the event of a power interruption

In the event of a power interruption, the buzzer alarm will last about 5 minutes if the battery is not weak. However, certain functions will be affected as follows:

The backlight will not light up.

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If the alarm mode is set to iPod or radio, it will

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change to buzzer automatically. If OFF/ALARM RESET is not pressed, the alarm

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will sound for about 5 minutes. If “” appears in the display, the alarm will not

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sound in the event of a power interruption. Replace the battery if “” appears. The snooze function cannot be set during a

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power interruption. If the snooze function has already been set and a power interruption occurs, the snooze function will not work.

During a power interruption, each alarm will

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sound at the set time only once.

Setting the sleep timer

You can fall asleep to music, etc., using the sleep timer. The unit stops playback or radio automatically after a preset duration.

1 Press SLEEP while the unit is turned on.

“SLEEP:” and the sleep time flash in the display.

2 Press SLEEP to set the sleep timer

duration.

Each time you press SLEEP, the duration (in minutes) changes as follows:

The display returns to clock mode for about 4 seconds after you have finished the duration setting and released SLEEP, and then the sleep timer starts. The unit plays for the duration you set, and then stops.

To turn off the unit before the preset time

Press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF (SNOOZE on the remote) or OFF/ALARM RESET (OFF on the remote).

To change the sleep timer setting

You can press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired sleep timer setting even after the sleep timer has been activated.

To deactivate the sleep timer

Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep timer to “OFF” in step 2.

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. A dynamic label can be up to 128 characters in length. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as follows*:

Function and Preset number

Component Label

Dynamic

PTY (Program Type)

Ensemble

Channel/Frequency/Signal Strength

* When holding down

2 seconds or more, the display changes as follows:

Broadcasting/Bit rate/Stereo, Mono

DAB broadcasting: MP2

DAB+ broadcasting: AAC The display will change to the previous display for about 4 seconds automatically if no operation is performed.

DISPLAY for about

Notes

If there is no component label, “NO COMP

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LABEL” will be displayed. If there is no ensemble label, “NO ENS LABEL”

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will be displayed. If there is no program type, “NO PROGS

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TYPE” will be displayed. If there is no dynamic label, the lower line of

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the display is blank.

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 aerial or the unit to obtain the optimum reception for a specific channel / frequency.

1 Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select the

DAB band.

2 Press MENU and SELECT  or  to select

“Manual Tune,” and then press ENTER.

3 Press SELECT  or  to select the desired

DAB channel, and then press ENTER.

The unit searches stations and lists up all the stations belonging to this channel. When pressing DISPLAY, the signal strength bars will go left and right showing the changing signal strength as you adjust the reception.

4 Press SELECT  or  to select the desired

service, then press ENTER.

Note

If the desired channel selected in step 3 cannot be received, press MENU to select another channel.

DRC Value (DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL)

DRC can make quieter sounds easier to hear when the unit is used in a noisy environment. For DAB broadcasts with dynamic range compression, you can adjust the dynamic range by this unit.

1 Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select the

DAB band.

2 Press MENU and SELECT  or  to select

“DRC Value,” and then press ENTER.

3 Press SELECT  or  to select the DRC

level.

The DRC level changes as follows:

0 ¹/₂ 1(default)

4 Press ENTER.

Notes

DRC is effective only in dynamic range

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compression broadcasts. When you adjust the DRC level, volume can be

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heard more loudly.

Autoscan

These functions allow you to automatically scan and create a list of receivable DAB broadcasts.

1 Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select the

DAB band.

2 Press MENU and SELECT  or  to select

“Auto Scan,” and then press ENTER.

3 Press SELECT  or  to select “Yes,” and

then press ENTER.

“Scanning...” appears in the display. Autoscan takes about 30 - 90 seconds. When finished, the unit creates a list in alphabetical order.

Note

When Autoscan 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 Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select the DAB

band.

2 Press MENU and SELECT  or  to select

“Servlist Info,” and then press ENTER.

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.

2 Press MENU and SELECT  or  to select

“Sync Time Now,” and then press ENTER.

When finished, “FINISH!” appears for about 2 seconds.

Note

If no DAB broadcast can be received, “DAB TIME INVALID” appears for about 2 seconds in the display. In this case, adjust the positioning of the aerial or the unit to obtain the optimum reception.

Select Station

Another service can be selected while listening to a broadcast.

1 Press MENU and SELECT  or  to select

“Select Station,” and then press ENTER.

2 Press SELECT  or  to select a desired

service, and then press ENTER.

PTY (Programme Type)

This function indicates services in programme type, such as NEWS, SPORTS of the PTY list, transmitted in a DAB broadcast.

If the received service or station does not transmit the programme type, “NO PTY Data” appears.

Programme type Display

Undefined None News News Current Affairs Current Affairs Information Information Sport Sport Education Education Drama Drama Culture Cultures Science Science Varied Pop Music Rock Music Rock Music Easy Listening Music Easy Listening Light Classical Light Classics M Serious Classical Serious Classics Other Music Other Music Weather Weather & Metr Finance Finance Children’s programmes Children’s Progs Social Affairs Social Affairs Religion Religion Phone In Phone In Travel Travel & Touring Leisure Leisure & Hobby Jazz Music Jazz Music Country Music Country Music Nation Music Nation Music Oldies Music Oldies Music Folk Music Folk Music Documentary Documentary

Varied Speech Pop Music

Other useful functions

To obtain 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.

To reinforce the bass sound

Press MEGA BASS. “MEGA BASS” appears in the display. The effect expands the bass content of the sound. To return to normal sound, press the button again.

Connecting external equipment

To listen to sound

1 Connect the AUDIO IN jack on the back

of the unit to the line out jack or headphone jack of the external equipment using the supplied audio connecting cable.

2 Press AUDIO IN to display “AUDIO IN.” 3 Play the equipment connected to the

AUDIO IN jack.

Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or – (VOL + or – on the remote).

To return to the radio

Press DAB/FM.

To return to the iPod

Press iPod & iPhone .

To stop listening

Press OFF and stop playback on the connected unit.

Notes

The MENU cannot be operated while Audio in

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is used. Refer also to the connected equipment’s manual.

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The supplied audio connecting cable may not

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be used with some external equipment. In this case, use a cord suitable for the external equipment you are using. When you listen to the radio with external

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equipment connected, turn off the connected equipment to prevent noise. If noise occurs, even when the equipment is turned off, disconnect and place the external equipment away from the unit.