Sony XDR-DS12iP User Manual

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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 
in “Specifications.”
 Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker, 
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 
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, a blanket, etc.) or near materials (a 
curtain) which might block the ventilation holes.
 Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, 
unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified 
personnel before operating it any further.
 To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened 
with a mild detergent solution.
 Never touch the wire of the external aerial 
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 
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.
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)
174.928 MHz - 
239.200 MHz
FM
87.5 MHz -  
108 MHz
0.05 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
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  
1st generation
iPod nano  
3rd generation 
(video)
iPod  
5th generation  
(video)
iPod classic
iPhone 3GS
iPod touch
2nd generation
iPod nano
4th generation  
(video) 
iPod nano  
1st generation
iPhone 4
iPod  
4th generation 
iPod touch  
3rd generation
iPod nano
5th generation  
(video camera) 
iPod nano  
2nd generation 
(aluminum)
iPod  
4th generation  
(color display)
iPod mini 
4-199-738-13(1)
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.
iPhone 3G
iPhone
Notes
 In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is used 
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 
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 
that data recorded to an iPod is lost or damaged 
when using an iPod connected to this unit.
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 
the old battery and install a new one.
 Make sure to remove the insulation film of the 
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 
displayed. 
The alarm of radio or iPod is activated but no 
sound comes on at the preset alarm time.
 Check the alarm volume setting.
There is no sound from the iPod.
 Make sure the iPod is securely connected.
 Adjust the VOLUME.
The iPod cannot be operated with this unit.
 Make sure the iPod is securely connected.
The iPod cannot be charged.
 Make sure the iPod is securely connected.
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.
 If you are not going to use the remote 
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.
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, 
“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 
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 
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: 
1:00 AM on the final Sunday of March.
 Standard time begins at: 2:00 AM on the final 
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.
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 + or  (TUNE + or  on the 
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.
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 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 + or – on 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.
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 MENU and SELECT 
 or 
 to select 
“Time Format,” and then press ENTER.
2
   Press SELECT 
 or 
 to select the desired time 
format, and then press ENTER.
The time format toggles between 12-hour 
system (“AM 12:00” = midnight) and 24-hour 
system (“0:00” = midnight).
To change the date format
1
  Press MENU and SELECT 
 or 
 to select 
“Date Format,” and then press ENTER.
2
  Press SELECT 
 or 
 to select the desired 
date format, and then press 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 
away from the aerial, as this may lead to 
reception interference.
 When you are listening to the radio with an 
iPhone connected to the unit, interference with 
radio reception may occur.
 When you are listening to the radio while 
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:
DAB1
DAB2
FM2
FM1
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.
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