Sony XDRS40DBP User Manual

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DIGITAL RADIO DAB/FM

Operating Instructions GB

XDR-S40DBP

Listening to the Radio

Getting Started

Headphones (stereo or monaural* mini jack)

AC adaptor (supplied)

* When listening to a stereo broadcast using monaural headphones,

you will hear sound from the left channel only.

To use the unit on batteries

Rear side

If it is the first time the radio is turned on, auto tune is performed automatically.

Volume

Insert the  side of the battery first.

If you have moved to another region and want to make a new list of DAB stations,

Tip

perform the auto tune again. See “MENU Settings” for details.

Four LR6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied)

MENU  AUTOTUNE

To change the display

Press ENTER/DISP repeatedly.

Turn on the radio.

Select DAB.

Select FM.

Select a desired station or service.

“SC” lights up on the display when a secondary service is selected. It blinks when the selected primary station has any secondary service.

Press and hold  or  to scan FM stations.

Scanning...

Press ENTER/DISP to listen to the selected station.

Press ENTER/DISP (or , ) to stop scanning while the desired

frequency is displayed.

Station name

Scrolling text (DLS)

To display detailed information of stations:

MENU  INFO

(See “MENU Settings.”)

Clock

To change the display

Press ENTER/DISP repeatedly.

Frequency

Presetting stations

Tune to the station you want.

Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Listening to the Radio” above.

The preset DAB stations remain in the unit’s memory even after

Tip

the auto tune is performed.

Press and hold PRESET until “PRESET” blinks on the display.

The preset number also appears on the display.

Select the desired preset number.

When a station is received, scanning pauses for 3 seconds.

“SAVED” is displayed and the station is stored.

Press  or  to tune to the station more precisely.

Listening to a preset station

Select DAB or FM.

Press PRESET.

“PRESET” lights up and the preset number blinks on the display.

Clock

Select the desired preset number.

MENU Settings

Enters the MENU mode.

Returns to the previous display.

In the MENU mode, press  or  to select the desired menu item or setting, and then press ENTER/DISP to confirm the selection.

AUTOTUNE — Auto tuning

If you have moved to another region, or when the unit is reset, perform the auto tune to make a new list of receivable DAB stations.

Select “YES” to start the auto tune process. When finished, the unit receives the first station in alphabetical order stored by auto tune.

Notes

• DAB auto tune may take a few minutes depending on the region.

• To cancel the auto tune process halfway, press MENU or BACK. Any stations received before

cancellation are stored in the unit.

SLEEP — Sleep timer

The unit automatically turns off after the set time has elapsed. Select the desired timer setting (minutes) from the following:

60/45/30/15/OFF (deactivated)

When the sleep timer is set, “SLEEP” appears on the display.

PRESET — Presetting stations

You can preset up to 10 stations each for DAB and FM. See the previous “Presetting stations” section for details on how to preset stations using the PRESET button.

SAVE: The station you are listening to will be stored in the unit. Select the desired preset

number, then press ENTER/DISP.

Note

If another station is already assigned to the selected preset number, that station is replaced by the new one.

DELETE: You can delete any unnecessary stations from the preset list. Select the preset

number you want to clear, then press ENTER/DISP.

INFO — Station information

You can display the various information of the DAB station you are listening to.

CHANNEL: Channel (See the DAB frequency table in “Specifications.”) ENSEMBLE: Ensemble label (up to 16 characters long) STATION: Station name PTY: PTY label (See “PTY (programme type)” in “Specifications.”) BIT RATE: Bit rate SIGNAL: Signal level, from 0 (no signal) to 100 (maximum)

Notes

• If there is no ensemble label or no station name, “NO NAME” will be displayed.

• Characters that cannot be displayed appear as “_”.

LIGHT — Backlight

ON: The backlight will be on all the time when the unit is powered by the AC adaptor.

When you use the unit on batteries, the backlight will turn off automatically if no operation is performed for 30 seconds.

AUTO: The backlight will turn off automatically if no operation is performed for 30 seconds.

MANUAL — Manual tuning

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

1 Select a desired DAB channel.

The unit starts scanning for the receivable stations in the selected channel.

2 Select the station you want to listen to.

Tip

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

TIME — Setting the clock

SET: “AUTO” is set by default, which enables the clock to synchronize with any DAB data

being received. Select “MANUAL” to set the clock manually using the ,  and ENTER/DISP buttons.

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

Note

When the clock is set manually, the clock will be reset if the AC adaptor is unplugged and the batteries are removed for more than 1 minute.

BEEP — Operation beep

Select “ON” to enable the beep that sounds when you operate the unit.

RESET — Resetting the unit

Select “OK” to reset the unit to the factory defaults. All the settings, presets and the list of receivable DAB stations will be deleted.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

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 place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. As the main plug of AC adaptor is used to disconnect the AC adaptor from the mains, connect it to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in it, disconnect it 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 of the main unit and on the surface of the AC adaptor.

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

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

In case of battery leakage

If the battery fluid has leaked, do not touch the fluid with your bare hands. Battery fluid may remain inside the unit. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. If battery liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes, as blindness may occur. Quickly wash your eyes with plenty of clean water and immediately seek medical attention. If battery liquid gets on your body or clothing, burns or injury may occur. Quickly wash off with clean water, and seek medical attention if skin inflammation or injuries occur.

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.

Precautions

• Operate the unit only on the power sources specified in “Specifications.” For battery operation, use four LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. For AC operation, use only the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use any other type of AC adaptor.

• Failure to use the supplied AC adaptor may cause the unit to malfunction, as the polarity of the plugs of other manufacturers may be different.

• When operating the unit on batteries, it is recommended that you remove the AC adaptor from the wall outlet and the DC IN 6 V jack. Disconnect the plug of the external power source before operating the unit.

• Use the unit within a temperature range of 0°C to 40°C. If it is used in temperatures higher than this range, numbers may appear in the display which have nothing to do with the frequency being received. If it is used in temperatures lower than this range, the numbers displayed 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.)

• When listening with headphones, use stereo (3-pole) or monaural (2-pole) mini plug headphones. Sound may not be heard with other types of headphones.

• 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 AC adaptor and remove the batteries, 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.

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.

Europe Only

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.

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 unit 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.

• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are exhausted.

• If a mobile phone is placed close to the unit, a loud noise may be heard

from the unit. Keep the phone away from the unit.

Batteries get exhausted very quickly.

• Be sure to turn off the unit when not using it. The estimated battery life is 10 – 13 hours. See “Specifications” for details.

The battery compartment lid has come off.

• The battery compartment lid is designed to come off when opened with excessive force. Insert the right hinge of the lid into the right hole of the compartment (), then insert the left hinge into the left hole ().

Messages

LOW BATT (flashes, and the power is turned off)

• The batteries are exhausted. Replace all the batteries with new ones.

NO SIGNAL

• There is no supported DAB broadcast in your region.

• You have lost the reception of the selected DAB broadcast.

NO PRESET

• There is no preset station.

STATION FULL

• The list of DAB stations stored in the unit is full.

OFF AIR

• The selected station or service is currently not broadcasting.

Specifications

Frequency range

DAB (Band-III): 174.928 MHz  239.200 MHz FM: 87.5 MHz  108 MHz (0.05 MHz step)

Intermediate frequency

DAB (Band-III): 2.048 MHz FM: 1.943 MHz

DAB (Band-III) frequency table (MHz)

Channel Frequency Channel Frequency Channel Frequency

5A 174.928 8C 199.360 11C 220.352

5B 176.640 8D 201.072 11D 222.064

5C 178.352 9A 202.928 12A 223.936

5D 180.064 9B 204.640 12N 224.096

6A 181.936 9C 206.352 12B 225.648

6B 183.648 9D 208.064 12C 227.360

6C 185.360 10A 209.936 12D 229.072

6D 187.072 10N 210.096 13A 230.784

7A 188.928 10B 211.648 13B 232.496

7B 190.640 10C 213.360 13C 234.208

7C 192.352 10D 215.072 13D 235.776

7D 194.064 11A 216.928 13E 237.488

8A 195.936 11N 217.088 13F 239.200

8B 197.648 11B 218.640

Speaker: Approx. 6.6 cm dia., 8 Ω, monaural Audio power output: 0.3 W Output:  (headphones) jack (ø 3.5 mm, stereo mini jack) Power requirements: 6 V DC, four LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries External power source: DC IN 6 V Battery life (JEITA)*:

Approx. 13 hours for DAB, 10 hours for FM (Using Sony (LR6SG) alkaline batteries)

Approx. 11 hours for DAB, 9 hours for FM (Using Sony (NH-AA) Ni-MH batteries)

Dimensions: Approx. 180 mm × 95 mm × 36 mm (W/H/D) excl. projecting parts and controls Mass: Approx. 445 g incl. batteries Supplied accessories: AC adaptor (1)

* When listening through the speaker. Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology

Industries Association) standards. The actual battery life may vary depending on usage and circumstances.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

PTY (programme type)

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

Programme type Display Programme type Display

No programme type NO PTY Other Music OTHER M

News NEWS Weather/meteorology WEATHER

Current Affairs AFFAIRS Finance/Business FINANCE

Information INFO Children’s programmes CHILDREN

Sport SPORT Social Affairs FACTUAL

Education EDUCATE Religion RELIGION

Drama DRAMA Phone In PHONE IN

Culture ARTS Travel TRAVEL

Science SCIENCE Leisure LEISURE

Varied TALK Jazz Music JAZZ

Pop Music POP Country Music COUNTRY

Rock Music ROCK National Music NATION M

Easy Listening Music EASY Oldies Music OLDIES

Light Classical CLASSICS Folk Music FOLK

Serious Classical CLASSICS Documentary DOCUMENT