Sony XDRP1DBP User Manual
4-563-193-12(1)
Getting Started
DIGITAL RADIO
DAB/FM
Operating Instructions
©2015 Sony Corporation Printed in China
XDR-P1DBP
1
Listening to the Radio
Turn on the radio.
1
Charge the radio from a wall outlet using the micro USB cable (supplied).
Charge the built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery before using the radio for the first time.
The battery will be fully charged (“
You can attach
a strap.
Micro USB plug
Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select
DAB or FM.
2
”) in about 4 hours.
To DC IN
USB AC adaptor
(not supplied)
USB plug
Micro USB cable
(supplied)
Select a desired station or service.
3
Slide the jog lever up or down to make a
selection.
Notes
• When using a commercially available USB AC
adaptor, be sure to use an adaptor with a power
output of 0.5 A or more. Charging with other types of
adaptors is not covered by the warranty.
• If you charge the battery while listening to the radio,
there may be noise interference in the radio.
Tip
You can also charge the battery by connecting the USB
plug to some USB devices, such as a PC, USB battery
charger, etc.
Extend the antenna.
2
You can stabilize the
radio using the stand.
Press the jog lever.
Turn on the radio.
3
Press BACK to cancel the
DAB auto tune process
while in progress.
See “Setup Menu Options” for manual tuning.
“SC” lights up when
a secondary service
is received.
Slide the switch to
the POWER position.
If it is the first time the radio is turned on, DAB auto tune is
performed automatically.
After DAB auto tune is
completed, the radio receives
the first station in the DAB
station list stored by DAB auto
tune.
Tips
• To perform DAB auto tune again later, see “To make a new DAB station
list” below.
• The backlight will turn off if no operation is performed for about 30
seconds to minimize power consumption.
To make a new DAB station list
If you have moved to another region, perform the DAB auto tune again.
Select DAB, then press AUTO TUNE.
Select “OK” to start
the DAB auto tune
process.
Assigning stations to the Favourite buttons
Tune to the station you want.
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Listening to the Radio” above.
Press and hold the desired favourite button (1 – 3) until
“Station saved to favourite x.” appears on the display.
2
Assign your favourite stations to the 3 favourite buttons. You can assign up to 3 stations
(DAB and/or FM).
Example: Assigning a station to the
favourite button “1”
Station currently
being received
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to assign another station to
another favourite button.
3
Secondary service
(after the “L” mark)
* Displayed only when RDS data has been received.
Selected
station
Station name*
Scrolling text
(RT: Radio Text of up to 64 characters)*
Changing button assignment
1 Tune to a new station.
2 Press and hold the favourite button you want to change until
“Station saved to favourite x.” appears on the display.
The previously assigned station on the selected button will be
replaced by the new one.
Scrolling text
(DLS: Dynamic Label Segment of
up to 128 characters)
Tips on receiving FM station names
• FM station names will be received and stored in the
radio while you are listening to the broadcasts.
• FM station names may not be transmitted, depending
on the station.
Listening to an assigned station
Press the desired favourite button (1 – 3).
Example: When the favourite button “1” is pressed
The radio receives the
first station in the new
station list.
Notes
• The currently stored station list will be cleared once the DAB auto tune process has
started.
• When the setup menu is displayed, DAB auto tune is not performed even when
AUTO TUNE is pressed.
To search FM stations
You can search receivable FM stations in 0.05 MHz steps.
Select FM, then press AUTO TUNE.
If a receivable station is found, “[ENTER]:Select”
appears on the display. Press the jog lever to
receive the station. (If you do not press the jog
lever within 3 seconds, the search will restart.)
Presetting stations to the preset list
Tune to the station you want.
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Listening to the Radio” above.
Press and hold the jog lever until “Save Preset”
appears on the display.
2
You can preset up to 10 DAB and 10 FM stations.
Select the desired preset number.
3
Slide the jog lever up or down to select the desired preset number (),
then press the lever ().
Tip
The button assignment information remains in the radio’s memory even
after a DAB auto tune is performed.
Tips
• You can also preset stations from the setup
menu.
[MENU] Save Preset
• The preset stations remain in the radio’s
memory even after a DAB auto tune is
performed.
• If another station is already assigned to the
selected preset number, that station is
replaced by the new station.
Tips
Note
To prevent the assigned station from being
changed by mistake, do not hold the favourite
button down.
• You can also search FM stations by sliding and holding the jog lever up or down after
selecting FM.
• Press BACK to stop searching FM stations.
Listening to the stations from the preset list
Select DAB or FM.
1
Press the jog lever to display the preset
list.
2
Select the desired station.
3
Slide the jog lever up or down
to select the desired station (),
then press the lever ().
Guide to parts and controls
Listening through headphones
Precautions
Messages
HOLD/POWER on/off switch
VOL +/– buttons*
DAB/FM button
(headphones) jack
AUTO TUNE button
BACK button
Setup Menu Options
Example: When the DAB band is selected
Press MENU to enter the setup menu.
BACK
To go back to the upper menu level
Press BACK.
To exit the setup menu
Press MENU again.
Sleep
The radio automatically turns off after a set
time has elapsed.
Select the desired timer setting (minutes)
from the following:
Off(deactivated)/15min./30min./45min./
60min.
When the sleep timer is set, “SLEEP” lights up
on the display.
Save Preset
You can preset stations to the preset list.
DAB Manual Tune
If DAB reception by DAB auto tune is poor, try
manual tuning.
Slide the jog lever up or down to select
the desired DAB channel, then press the
lever.
The radio starts scanning for receivable
stations in the selected channel.
Tip
The new station received by manual tuning is
stored in the DAB station list.
Slide the jog lever up or down to select the
desired menu item or setting.
Press the lever to confirm the selection.
To lock all buttons to prevent them from
being operated by mistake, slide the switch
to the HOLD position.
To adjust the volume, press VOL +/–.
MENU button
Speaker
Jog lever
Favourite buttons
Antenna
* The VOL + button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile
dot as a reference when operating the radio.
Information
Displays information for the station you are
listening to. Slide the jog lever up or down to
scroll through the following information:
Channel: Channel and frequency (See the
DAB frequency table in “Specifications.”)
Multiplex Name: Ensemble label (up to
16characters long)
Service Name: Station name
PTY: PTY label (See “PTY (programme type)”
in “Specifications.”)
Bit Rate: Bit rate
Signal Level : Displays the signal level of the
DAB station you are listening to, ranging from
0 (no signal) to 100 (maximum signal).
Displays PTY label (see “PTY (programme
type)” in “Specifications”) for the station you
are listening to.
Note
If there is no ensemble label or no station name,
the space for label or name will be blank.
Time
Set Time: “Auto (DAB)” is set by default. This
enables the clock to synchronize with the DAB
data being received. Select “Manual” to set
the clock manually using the jog lever.
12H/24H: Select the clock display mode,
12-hour clock or 24-hour clock.
Beep
Connect headphones that have a stereo or
monaural* mini plug (not supplied).
To (headphones)
Note
When connecting headphones to the unit, use
headphones with a stereo (3-pole) or monaural
(2-pole) mini plug. Sound may not be heard
when using other types of plugs.
Monaural*
Compatible
plug types
Other types of
plugs cannot be
used.
* When listening to stereo sound using monaural
headphones, you will hear sound from the left
channel only.
1 ring
2 rings
3 or more rings
mini plug
Stereo mini
plug
About RDS Features
What is RDS?
Introduced by the European Broadcasting
Union (EBU) in 1987, the Radio Data System
(RDS) allows information such as station
names to be received via the 57 kHz subcarrier signal of FM broadcasts. However, the
availability of RDS data varies depending on
the area. It therefore may not be always be
possible to receive RDS information.
Using the RDS functions
The radio supports the following RDS
functions.
RDS function Description
Station name
display
PTY
(programme
type)
Displays the station name
you are listening to.
Displays the programme
type of the received
programme.
RT (radio text) Displays the free-form
textual information.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
ventilation opening of the appliance with
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
Do not expose the appliance to naked flame
sources (for example, lighted candles).
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
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.
The nameplate and important information
concerning safety are located on the bottom
exterior.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss.
Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall
not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
Tip
When connecting headphones to the unit, the
headphones cord works as an antenna. Extend
the cord as long as possible.
Maintaining the moderate
volume level (European models
only)
The radio limits the maximum volume to allow
you to listen to the sound at a moderate volume
level when using the headphones. When you try
to adjust the volume to a level that exceeds the
specified level, the “Check The Volume Level”
message appears.
Note
The volume is lowered automatically and the
“Volume Lowered” message appears, if you do
not lower the volume for the specified period of
time after the “Check The Volume Level”
message appears.
Notes
• The RDS functions will not be activated if the
FM station being received is not transmitting
RDS data. They may also not work properly in
areas where RDS transmissions are in the
experimental stage.
• If the radio signal being received is weak, it
may take time to receive the RDS data.
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 Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. 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).
• Operate the unit only on the power sources
specified in “Specifications.”
• Use the unit within a temperature range of 0°C
to 40°C. If it is used in temperatures higher
than this range, the display may gradually turn
black. If it is used in temperatures lower than
this range, the display may change very slowly.
(These irregularities will disappear and there
will be no damage to the unit when the unit is
used in the recommended temperature range
again.)
• Avoid exposure to temperature extremes,
direct sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or
mechanical shock. Never leave in a car parked
in the sun.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
unit, disconnect the micro USB cable, and have
the unit checked by a qualified personnel
before operating it any further.
• Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers,
keep personal credit cards using magnetic
coding or spring-wound watches away from
the unit to prevent possible damage from the
magnetism.
• 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.
• Do not operate the unit with wet hands since it
may cause a short circuit.
• When you do not use the unit for a long time,
charge the battery every 6 months.
• Make sure not to splash water on the unit. This
unit is not waterproof.
• Under certain circumstances, especially when
the air is very dry, it is not uncommon to
experience a discharge of static electricity, or
shock, when your body comes in contact with
another object, in this case the ear buds
touching your ear(s). The energy from this
natural discharge is extremely small and is not
emitted by your product but rather a natural
environmental occurrence.
Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist after you have
made the following checks, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Display is dim, or no indication is
displayed.
• The radio is being used in extremely high or
low temperatures or in a place with excessive
moisture.
Very weak or interrupted sound, or
unsatisfactory reception.
• If you are in a building, listen near a window.
• Extend the antenna and adjust the length and
the angle for best reception.
• If the remaining battery level is low, charge the
battery.
• If a mobile phone is placed close to the radio, a
loud noise may be heard from the radio. Keep
the phone away from the radio.
Battery gets exhausted very quickly.
• Be sure to turn off the radio when not using it.
The estimated battery life is 15 – 20 hours.
See “Specifications” for details.
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.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
A desired station cannot be received
when a favourite button is pressed.
• You may have held down the favourite button
to which the station was assigned, causing the
station to be replaced by a new one. Assign
the desired station again.
• Favourite buttons cannot be used when the
setup menu is displayed.
If the radio still does not operate properly
Try pressing RESET on the bottom using a thin
rod. The radio will restart, retaining the userconfigured settings.
If maintenance service is performed
All user-configured settings, such as preset radio
stations, the sleep timer, and the clock, may be
initialized.
Please note your settings in case you need to
configure them again.
HOLD
• All buttons are locked because the
HOLD/POWER on/off switch has been slid to
the HOLD position.
Low Battery (flashes, and the power is
turned off)
• The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery.
Specifications
Frequency range
DAB (Band-III): 174.928 MHz 239.200 MHz
FM: 87.5 MHz 108 MHz (0.05 MHz step)
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. 45 mm dia., 4 Ω, monaural
Audio power output: 1.5 W
Input: DC IN 5 V (micro USB)
Output: (headphones) jack (ø 3.5 mm, stereo
mini jack)
Power requirements: Lithium-ion rechargeable
battery (1,300 mAh)
Battery life*
When listening through the speaker:
Approx. 15 hours
When listening through the headphone:
Approx. 20 hours
* The actual battery life may vary depending on
usage and circumstances.
Dimensions: Approx. 115 mm × 57 mm × 24.5 mm
(W/H/D)
Mass: Approx. 170 g
Supplied accessories: Micro USB cable
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
No preset
• No station has been preset.
Service not available
• The selected station or service is currently not
broadcasting.
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 !
Select “On” to activate the beep sound when
you operate the radio.
Initialize
Select “OK” to initialize the radio to the factory
default settings. All settings, DAB and FM
station lists and presets will be deleted.
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not
listen at high volume levels for long periods.
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