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.
©2010 Sony Corporation Printed in China
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.
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.
Reset button
with the side facing up
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.
(When using radio, iPod or AUDIO IN, press OFF to set the clock.) If you do not press any button for about
1 minute while setting the clock, the clock setting will be canceled.
A 100-year calendar (2010 - 2109) is installed in
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
MENU
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
.
ENTER
.
To change the date format
1 Press
2 Press
MENU
and
SELECT
or to select
“Date Format,” and then press
SELECT
or to select the desired
date format, and then press
ENTER
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 + oron 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.
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.
MENU
(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
1
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

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
1
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,

“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

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
1
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)
2
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.
4
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.
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