Sony RDP-X80iP User Manual

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VOL + and  on the unit and the remote commander have a tactile dot.

Press  (power).

 (power) button indicator will light up in green when 

the unit is turned on.

Press 

.

• While the unit is turned off, only the  (power) button will 

function.

After playback of the iPod (or component connected to 

AUDIO IN jack) has finished, if no operation is 

performed for about 20 minutes, the unit will 

automatically turn off.
Notes

• While the unit is turned on, if no operation is performed for more 

than about 30 seconds, the display turns off. In this case, press 

DISPLAY to turn on the display again.

• The unit cannot be turned on with the remote commander when the 

AC power adaptor is disconnected.

You can set the power off hold function in order to avoid 

unintentional powering on while carrying the unit.

Press and hold  (power) when the AC power adaptor 

is disconnected.

“HOLD” flashes 2 times and the display turns off. The 

unit cannot be turned on by pressing  (power) while 

the power off hold function is set.

Press and hold  (power).

“RELEASE” flashes 2 times and the power off hold 

function is canceled. The unit will turn on automatically.
Tip

• The power off hold function will be canceled if you connect the AC 

power adaptor to the unit.

Turn off the iPod

Press and hold 

.

Pause playback

  

To resume play, 

press again.

Go to the next track

 (forward)

Go back to the previous 

track

 (backward)*

Locate a point while 

listening to the sound

 (forward) or 

 (backward) 

while playing and 

hold until you 

find the point.

Locate a point while 

observing the display on 

iPod

 (forward) or 

 (backward) 

in pause and hold 

until you find the 

point.

Go back to the previous 

menu

Select a menu item or a 

track for playback

 (up)/ (down)

Execute the selected menu 

item or begin playback

*  During playback, this operation returns you to the 

beginning of the current track. To go back to the 

previous track, press twice.

• When placing or removing the iPod, hold the 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 connector. Doing so 

may cause a malfunction.

• When placing or removing the iPod, hold the Docking Tray 

securely.

• Before disconnecting the iPod, pause playback.

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.

You can use the unit as a battery charger for your iPod.

Charge your iPod when the AC power adaptor is 

connected.

The charging status appears in the display of iPod. For 

details, see the user’s guide of your iPod.
Tip

• You can also charge your iPod without the AC power adaptor by 

pressing FUNCTION to select “iPod” when the battery indicator 

shows Level 1 or Level 2.

Press 

 on the Docking Tray at the front 

of this unit to open.
The tray clicks to lock at the open position.

Attach the adapter for your iPod/iPhone.

Set your iPod/iPhone in the tray.

• Remove the case or cover from your iPod before setting it in the tray 

to ensure a stable connection.

Press and hold 

 on the corner of the 

Docking Tray and close the tray.

Press  (power).

Press 

 repeatedly until “iPod” appears in 

the display.



Press .
The iPod begins to play back.

You can operate the connected iPod by this unit or the 

buttons on iPod.

You can enjoy audio from iPod by setting it in the 

Docking Tray of this unit.
When setting an iPod in the unit, be sure to use the 

supplied universal dock adapter with your iPod or 

commercially available products from Apple Inc.

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.







• To use an iPod, refer to the user’s guide of your iPod.

• The connector of the unit is exclusively for use 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 that data recorded on 

an iPod is lost or damaged when using an iPod connected to this 

unit.

• For details of environmental conditions for operating your iPod, 

check the website of Apple Inc.

You can enjoy the sound from an optional component 

such as a portable digital music player through the 

speakers of this unit. Be sure to turn off the power of 

each component before making any connections. For 

details, refer to the instruction manual of the component 

to be connected.

Connect the 

 jack on the back of the unit 

to the line output jack of the portable digital music 

player or other component using an audio connecting 

cable.

Press  (power) to turn on the unit.

Turn the connected component on.

Press 

 repeatedly until “AUDIO IN” 

appears in the display.
The sound from the connected component is output 

from the speakers of this unit.

Audio connecting 
cable (supplied)

To external 
equipment

•  Refer also to the connected equipment’s manual.

• The supplied audio connecting cable may not be usable with some 

external equipment. In this case, use a cord suitable for the external 

equipment you are using.

• If you listen to the radio with external 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.

You can adjust the emphasis of the sound. 

Press 

 repeatedly to select the desired audio 

emphasis.





















• Make sure the AC power adaptor is connected to the wall outlet 

firmly.

• The power off hold function may be set. In this case, cancel the 

power off hold function. (See “Power off hold function.”)

• The rechargeable battery may be depleted. In this case, connect to 

the AC power adaptor to charge the battery. (See “Preparing a power 

source.”)

• When the unit is turned off, only the  (power) button functions. 

Turn on the unit before operation.

• Connect to the AC power adaptor to charge the battery.

• Adjust the VOL +/−.

• Ensure that the unit is not in the vicinity of in-use portable phones, 

etc.

• If no operation is performed for more than 30 seconds, the display 

turns off. Press DISPLAY to turn on the display again.

• If this symptom occurs frequently, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

• Make sure the iPod is connected firmly.

• Make sure the iPod is connected firmly.

• You cannot charge the iPod when the battery power of the unit is 

low.

• Press and hold the LOCK RELEASE while closing the Docking Tray.

• The unit cannot be turned on with the remote commander when the 

AC power adaptor is disconnected. In this case, press  

 (power) on the unit to turn on.

• Replace the battery in the remote commander with a new one if it is 

weak.

• Make sure that you are pointing the remote at the remote sensor on 

the unit.

• Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote and the unit.

• Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to strong light such as 

direct sunlight or fluorescent lamp light.

• Move closer to the unit when using the remote.
If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

DC out: 5V

MAX: 500mA

Approx. 7.6 cm dia. 4 Ω

AUDIO IN jack (ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack)

20 W + 20 W (at 1% harmonic distortion) 

(With the AC power adaptor)

Rechargeable battery pack:

NH - 2000 RDP

See “Battery life” of “Using the rechargeable battery” for 

details.

DC IN 20V

Approx. 356.0 mm × 162.8 mm × 119.7 mm (w/h/d)

Approx. 1.9 kg

Remote commander (1)

AC power adaptor (1)

AC power cord (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 (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without 

notice.

Compatible iPod/iPhone models are as follows. Update 

your iPod/iPhone to use the latest software before you 

use it.

iPod touch  

3rd generation

iPhone 3GS

iPod  

5th generation  

(video)

iPod nano  

2nd generation 

(aluminum)

iPod mini 

iPod nano  

5th generation  

(video camera) 

iPhone

iPhone 4

iPod classic

iPod nano  

3rd generation 

(video)

iPod  

4th generation 

iPod touch  

1st generation

iPod touch  

2nd generation

iPhone 3G

iPod  

4th generation  

(color display)

iPod nano  

1st generation

iPod nano  

4th generation  

(video) 

• In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is used as a general reference 

to iPod functions on an iPod or iPhone, unless otherwise specified 

by the text or illustrations.

• The connector of the unit is solely for use with an iPod. If you use 

devices that do not have the same connector, connect to the AUDIO 

IN jack of this unit with the supplied audio connecting cable.

• Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to 

an iPod is lost or damaged when using an iPod connected to this 

unit.