Sony XDR-C1DBP Operating Manual

4-574-022-14(1)	Getting Started

DAB/FM Clock Radio

Operating Instructions GB

Mode d’emploi FR

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XDR-C1DBP

Listening to the Radio

1 Select DAB or FM.

“DAB” or “FM”

1 Remove the battery insulation film.

Bottom

2 Select the desired station.

* Use the tactile dot on TUNING + as a guide when operating the unit.

2 Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

When the radio is turned on for the first time, DAB auto tune and the current time setting are performed automatically. This will take about a minute.

Antenna

	To wall outlet			Note
		AC power cord
				When the auto time setting is not possible, set the time manually.
				See “Set Date & Time“ in “Setup Menu Options.“

Station currently being received	“SC” lights up when a secondary
	service is selected.
	Station name stored
	in the DAB station list

	Tips
	• “ ” is displayed to the left of the
	secondary service station name.
	• If you want to stop searching, press	Scrolling text
	BACK.

To turn off the radio

2	Press and hold TUNING + or – to search						To adjust the
	the FM station.			Frequency	Tip		volume
					You can find a specific station by repeatedly
				Station name*	pressing TUNING + or – (manual tuning).
					Receivable FM stations can be searched in 0.05 MHz
				Scrolling text*
					steps.
			Tip	* Displayed only when	Notes
				RDS (Radio Data	•	RDS data may not display properly in areas where
			If you do not press ENTER	System) data is received.
						RDS transmissions are in the experimental stage.
	The frequency begins to change.	When a receivable station is found...	within 3 seconds, the search		•	If the radio signal being received is weak, it may
			will continue automatically.
						take some time to receive the RDS data.

Presetting stations (5 DAB and 5 FM)

1	Tune to the station you want			2	Press and hold the desired preset button (1–5) until
	to preset.				“PRESET-X stored” appears on the display.
	Follow the steps in “Listening to the				Example: Presetting a tuned station to the preset button 3
	Radio” above.

Tips

• If you try to store another station with the same preset number, the previously stored station will be replaced.

• The preset stations remain in the radio memory even after an auto tune is performed.

Listening to a preset station		Improving DAB/FM radio reception
1 Select DAB or FM.	2 Select the desired preset station.
	Example: When the preset button 3 is pressed

Notes

• If no station has been preset to the pressed button, “No Preset” appears, and the unit returns to the station before the button was pressed.

• To prevent the preset from being changed by mistake, do not hold down the preset button for more than 2 seconds.

Setting the alarm	To set the radio alarm, first preset the radio station before setting the alarm. See “Presetting stations (5 DAB and 5 FM).”

1	Press and hold SET ALARM/ALARM A or B to	2	Set the hour, minute, and alarm period (“WEEKDAY,” “WEEKEND,” or both).
	select the alarm program.
			Press VOL/SET + or – to
			select the desired hour,
			and press SNOOZE/
			BRIGHTNESS/ENTER.
			* Use the tactile dot on
			VOL/SET + as a guide
			when operating the unit.
			Hour	Minute	Alarm Period*
			Repeat this procedure to set the		* When both “WEEKDAY” and
					“WEEKEND” are displayed,
			minute and alarm period.		the alarm will sound every
					day.
			Tip
			If you press and hold SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS/ENTER for more than 2 seconds
			while setting the alarm, the alarm setting is immediately complete.

To stop the alarm	To doze for a few more minutes	Setting the sleep timer	Switching the information
	Press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS/ENTER.
	come on again after 10 minutes.	The radio automatically turns off after a set time has elapsed.	display
	The sound turns off, but will automatically
	Each time you press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS/
	ENTER, the snooze time changes as follows:
To deactivate the alarm	“A” or “B” flashes on the display.
Press SET ALARM/ALARM A	Note
or B.
“A” or “B” disappears from the	If no operation is performed while the alarm is
display.	sounding, the alarm will stop after about 60
	minutes.
		Note
		When the alarm is set to sound during the sleep timer duration, the
		sleep timer will be deactivated automatically when the alarm sounds.	* Can be selected when listening to
			the radio or when the alarm is set.

3 Set the alarm mode (“DAB,” “FM,” or “BUZZER”).						4 Adjust the volume.
	Press VOL/SET + or – to select the desired alarm mode, and press					Press VOL/SET + or – to adjust the volume,
	SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS/ENTER.					and press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS/ENTER.
				When selecting “DAB” or “FM”
				Press VOL/SET + or – to select the preset
				number of the desired station, and press						Volume
				SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS/ENTER.
				When selecting “BUZZER”
				The setting is complete. The buzzer will sound
				at the set time, gradually increasing in volume.
				(“A” or “B” flashes on the display.)
Alarm mode						The setting is complete.
						The radio will turn on at the set time, gradually
			Preset number			increasing in volume. (“A” or “B” flashes on the
						display.)
			If no station has been preset yet
			The preset number and “--” appear on the display alternately.
			In this case, the buzzer will sound at the set time.

	Setting the brightness of	Charging a smartphone
	the display	Notes
		•	There is no guarantee that this
			unit can be used to charge all
			products that can be charged
			via USB.
		•	This unit does not support
			power feeds greater than
			5 V/1.5 A.
	Tip	•	If a warning tone sounds,
	You can also set the brightness of the display to off by pressing and		remove the smartphone from
			the unit.
	holding SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS/ENTER.
		•	The reception sensitivity on the
	Notes		radio may worsen when
	• When the alarm is sounding or the snooze function is active, the	Smartphone	charging a smartphone via
			USB.
	brightness of the display cannot be changed.	USB cable supplied
	• Even if the brightness is set to off, the display lights at a low	with the smartphone
	brightness level when the alarm sounds.

Setup Menu Options

Basic Operations:

To go back to the upper menu level

Press BACK.

To exit the setup menu

Press MENU again.

	Radio options		Radio options can be set when DAB or FM is selected.
				Service Name: Station name
	Auto Tune
				Programme Type: PTY label (See “PTY
	To update the DAB station list, perform the DAB
				(programme type)” in “Specifications.”)
	auto tune again. Select “Yes” to start DAB auto
	tune.			Bit Rate: Bit rate
	To deactivate DAB auto tune, select “No.”			Signal Level : Displays the signal level of the
	Note			DAB station you are listening to, ranging from 0
	The currently stored station list will be cleared			(no signal) to 100 (maximum signal).
	once the DAB auto tune process has started.
					Info. PTY
	Information
				Displays the PTY label (see “PTY (programme
	You can display various information of the DAB			type)” in “Specifications”) for the station you are
				listening to.
	station you are listening to.
	Channel: Channel and frequency (see the DAB
					Note
	frequency table in “Specifications.”)			If there is no multiplex name or no service name,
	Multiplex Name: Ensemble label (up to			the space for the label or name will be blank.

16 characters long)

DAB Manual Tune

If DAB reception by DAB auto tune is poor, try manual tuning.

Press SELECT or to select the desired DAB channel, then press ENTER.

The radio starts tuning for receivable stations in the selected channel.

Tip

The new station received by manual tuning is stored in the DAB station list.

Initialize

Select “OK” to initialize the radio to the factory default settings. All settings, DAB station list and presets will be deleted.

About the battery as a backup power source

This unit contains a CR2032 battery as a backup power source to keep the clock and the alarm operating during a power failure. (No Power No Problem system*)

*No Power No Problem™ is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Notes on the alarm in the event of a power interruption

In the event of a power interruption, the alarm functions work until the battery is fully discharged. But certain functions may be affected as follows:

•The display will disappear.

•If the alarm sound is set to “RADIO,” the buzzer will sound.

•If a power interruption occurs while the alarm is sounding, the buzzer will sound.

•If ALARM RESET/OFF is not pressed, the alarm will sound for about 5 minutes.

•If “ ” appears on the display, the alarm will not sound in the event of a power

interruption. Replace the battery if “ ” appears.

•The snooze function will not work.

•During a power interruption, the alarm will sound only once at the set time.

When to replace the battery

When the battery is discharged, “ ” appears on the display.

If a power interruption occurs while the battery is discharged, the current time and

alarm will be erased.

Replacing the backup battery

1Open the battery compartment on the bottom of the unit.

Fully loosen the screw.

Push the tab and pull up the lid.

2Remove the old battery by sliding it out and picking it up.

3Insert a new battery into the battery compartment with the side facing up.

4Close the battery compartment lid and tighten the screw.

5Press DAB/FM. (Then, “ ” will disappear from the display.)

Note

If the unit will be left unplugged for a long time, remove the battery to avoid any damage that may be caused by leakage or corrosion.

Before operating the unit, please read this guide thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

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WARNING

Do not ingest the battery, Chemical Burn Hazard.

This product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.

Keep new and used batteries away from children.

If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children.

If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

The validity of the Directive 2014/53/EU is restricted to only those countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the countries EEA (European Economic Area).

Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that this equipment is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.

The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery-installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

The nameplate and important information concerning safety are located on the bottom exterior.

WARNING ON LITHIUM

BATTERY

•Battery may explode if handled incorrectly. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of it in fire.

•Dispose of used battery promptly and in accordance with local environmental laws and guidelines. Keep away from children.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same type.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions

in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives.

This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized representative, Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Zaventem, Belgium. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or guarantee documents.

The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the countries EEA (European Economic Area).

Disposal of waste batteries and electrical and electronic equipment (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product, the battery or on the packaging indicates that the product and the battery 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 products and 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. 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 and the electrical and electronic equipment will be treated properly, hand over these products 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 or battery.

Precautions

•Operate the unit on the power sources specified in “Specifications.”

•To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out by the plug, not the cord.

•Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat source, such as a radiator or airduct, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.

•Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit on a surface (a rug, blanket, etc.) or near materials (a curtain) that might block the ventilation holes.

•Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug the unit and have it checked by a qualified personnel before operating it any further.

•To clean the casing, use a soft dry cloth. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine, which may damage the finish.

•Make sure not to splash water on the unit. This unit is not waterproof.

Other options			Turn off the radio before setting these options.
Set Date & Time
“Auto” is set by default. This enables the clock					To go back to the previous item
to synchronize with the DAB data being					Press BACK.
received. To set the clock manually, press
MENU and select “Set Date & Time”, then select
“Manual” and follow the steps below.					To cancel the clock setting
					Press MENU again.
					Note
					If you do not press any button for about
					1 minute while setting the clock, the clock
					setting mode will be canceled.

1Press SELECT or to select the year, and then press ENTER.

2Repeat step 1 to set the month, day and time.

NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY

•Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep the lithium battery out of reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.

•Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact.

•Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the battery.

•Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may occur.

•Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, fire or the like.

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

Troubleshooting

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

The alarm does not sound at the preset alarm time.

Check that “A” or “B” appears on the display.

The radio is activated but no sound is emitted at the preset alarm time.

Check the alarm volume setting.

DAB (Band-III) frequency table (MHz)

Channel	Frequency		Channel	Frequency
5A	174.928		10A	209.936
5B	176.640		10B	211.648
5C	178.352		10C	213.360
5D	180.064		10D	215.072
6A	181.936		11A	216.928
6B	183.648		11B	218.640
6C	185.360		11C	220.352
6D	187.072		11D	222.064
7A	188.928		12A	223.936
7B	190.640		12B	225.648
7C	192.352		12C	227.360
7D	194.064		12D	229.072
8A	195.936		13A	230.784
8B	197.648		13B	232.496
8C	199.360		13C	234.208
8D	201.072		13D	235.776
9A	202.928		13E	237.488
9B	204.640		13F	239.200
9C	206.352
9D	208.064

Speaker

Approx. 4.0 cm dia., 8 Ω

Power output: 700 mW (at 10% harmonic distortion)

Power requirements

230 V AC, 50 Hz

For clock back up: 3 V DC, one CR2032 battery

USB power output

USB port (DC OUT 5 V, 1.5 A)

	Specifications	Dimensions
		Approx. 100.9 mm 101.6 mm 101.4 mm
	Time display	(W/H/D) including projecting parts and controls
		Mass
	24-hour system or the 12-hour system
	Frequency range	Approx. 560 g, including the CR2032 battery
	DAB (Band-III): 174.928 MHz – 239.200 MHz	Design and specifications are subject to change
	FM: 87.5 MHz – 108 MHz (0.05 MHz step)
		without notice.

Time Format

12H/24H: Select the clock display mode, 12-hour clock or 24-hour clock.

Date Format

The date display mode can be selected from “DD-MM-YYYY,” “DD MMM YYYY” (MMM is JAN, FEB, etc.), “MM-DD-YYYY,” or “YYYY-MM- DD.”

Beep

Select “On” or “Off.”

PTY (programme type)

This function indicates services or RDS data in programme type, such as News or Sports, transmitted in the DAB or RDS data.

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

Programme type	Display
No programme type	None
News	News
Current Affairs	Current Affairs
Information	Information
Sport	Sport
Education	Education
Drama	Drama
Culture	Arts
Science	Science
Varied	Talk
Pop Music	Pop Music
Rock Music	Rock Music
Easy Listening Music	Easy Listening
Light Classical	Light Classical
Serious Classical	Classical Music
Other Music	Other Music
Weather	Weather
Finance	Finance
Children’s programmes	Children’s
Social Affairs	Factual
Religion	Religion
Phone In	Phone In
Travel	Travel
Leisure	Leisure
Jazz Music	Jazz and Blues
Country Music	Country Music
National Music	National Music
Oldies Music	Oldies Music
Folk Music	Folk Music
Documentary	Documentary
Alarm Test	Alarm Test
Alarm	Alarm – Alarm !