Sony XDR-S10HDiP Manual

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the 

ventilation opening of the apparatus with 

newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not 

place the naked flame sources such as 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.
You are cautioned that any changes or  

modifications not expressly approved in this 

manual could void your authority to operate this 

equipment.

These following indications are located on the 

bottom exterior of the power supply unit.

This symbol is intended to alert the 

user to the presence of uninsulated 

“dangerous voltage” within the 

product’s enclosure that may be of 

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk 

of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user 

to the presence of important operating 

and maintenance (servicing) instructions 

in the literature accompanying the 

appliance.

This equipment has been tested and found to 

comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits 

are designed to provide reasonable protection 

against harmful interference in a residential 

installation. This equipment generates, uses and 

can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 

installed and used in accordance with the 

instructions, may cause harmful interference to 

radio communications. However, there is no 

guarantee that interference will not occur in a 

particular installation. If this equipment does 

cause harmful interference to radio or television 

reception, which can be determined by turning 

the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged 

to try to correct the interference by one or more 

of the following measures:

— Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

— Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

1)  Read these instructions.

2)  Keep these instructions.

3)  Heed all warnings.

4)  Follow all instructions.

5)  Do not use this apparatus near water.

6)  Clean only with dry cloth.

7)  Do not block any ventilation openings. 

Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s 

instructions.

8)  Do not install near any heat sources such as 

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other 

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce 

heat.

9)  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the 

polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized 

plug has two blades with one wider than the 

other. A grounding type plug has two blades 

and a third grounding prong. The wide blade 

or the third prong are provided for your safety. 

If the provided plug does not fit into your 

outlet, consult an electrician for replacement 

of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on 

or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience 

receptacles, and the point where they exit 

from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by 

the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, 

or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold 

with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use 

caution when moving the cart/apparatus 

combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms 

or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service 

personnel. Servicing is required when the 

apparatus has been damaged in any way, such 

as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, 

liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen 

into the apparatus, the apparatus has been 

exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate 

normally, or has been dropped.

HD Radio

™

 Technology Manufactured Under 

License From iBiquity Digital Corp. U.S. and 

Foreign Patents. HD Radio

™

 and the HD Radio 

logo are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity 

Digital Corp.

HD Radio Broadcasting was approved by the 

Federal Communications Commission in 

October 2002 as the system for digital AM and 

FM broadcasting in the U.S.
HD Radio technology features include:

– Static-free, clear radio reception.

– FM Multicasting – the ability to broadcast 

multiple program streams over a single FM 

frequency.

– A variety of “data services,” including text-based 

information – artist name, song title, etc. 

scrolled across your receiver display.

– Digital broadcasts in the same frequencies as 

analog broadcasts; listeners do not need to learn 

a new station number and today’s stations 

remain at their current place on the dial.

HD Radio technology is developed and licensed 

by iBiquity Digital Corporation and supported by 

the leaders of the broadcasting, consumer 

electronics and automotive industries.

The model number and the serial number are located on the bottom. 

Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. XDR-S10HDiP

 

Serial No. ________________________________

The shape and the length of the antenna is 

designed to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle 

or roll up the antenna.

  Remove only the loop part from the 

plastic stand.

  Set up the AM loop antenna.

  Connect the cords to the AM antenna 

terminals.

Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to 

either terminal.

  Make sure the AM loop antenna is 

connected firmly by pulling softly.

Find a place and an orientation that provide good 

reception.

 Do not place the AM loop antenna near the 

unit or other AV equipment, as noise may 

result.

Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for 

best AM broadcast sound.

This unit comes supplied with an FM wire 

antenna and FM dipole antenna. Connect 

whichever antenna that provides the best 

reception to the FM antenna terminal.

Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna, and 

keep it as horizontal and vertical as possible.

Be sure to fully extend the FM dipole antenna. 

Align the antenna in the shape of a T and place in 

a high position on a wall away from this unit.

If you have poor FM reception, use a 75 Ω coaxial 

cable (not supplied) to connect the unit to an 

outdoor FM antenna as shown below.

For customers who purchased this product in the USA

Please register this product on line at http://www.sony.com/productregistration.

Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about new products, services, and other 

important announcements. Registering your product will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event that 

the product needs adjustment or modification. Thank you.

The iTunes Tag button on the new XDR-S10HDiP 

allows you to tag songs you like that are broadcast by 

HD Radio stations. Information about these tagged 

songs is stored by the receiver and transferred to 

your iPod. When you connect your iPod to your 

computer, iTunes automatically presents the songs in 

a new Tagged playlist so you can preview, buy, and 

download them. iTunes Tagging is a great way to 

discover new music add it to your collection!

 FM/AM Digital Radio with HD Radio 

technology and iPod / iPhone compatibility

 iTunes Tagging capability, enabling the user to 

save song information with the touch of a 

button while listening to an HD Radio station.

 Large LCD displays HD Radio information

 Stereo speakers with surround sound function

 Fully adjustable tone control for fine tuning of 

bass and treble

 Supplied remote commander

 Play the unit on the power source specified in 

“Specifications”.

 To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), 

pull it out by the plug, not the cord.

 The unit is not disconnected from the mains as 

long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if 

the unit itself has been turned off.

 The dating code and the nameplate are located 

on the bottom exterior of the unit.

 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 a 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 FM 

antenna during a thunderstorm. Furthermore, 

immediately disconnect the AC power cord 

from the radio.

If you have any questions or problems concerning 

your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Should any problem persist after you have made 

the following checks, consult your nearest Sony 

dealer.
A broadcast is received in analog only, even 

• Depending on the conditions, if the incoming 

signal strength is too weak or unstable, the HD 

indicator will not flash or light up. In that case, 

the HD Radio broadcast will be received as an 

analog signal.

• Has VOLUME been adjusted?
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.
“CANNOT DETECT” appears in the display 

• Disconnect the iPod once and then reconnect it 

securely.

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XDR-S10HDiP

FM/AM

Digital Radio



iPod and VOLUME + buttons 

Size AAA (R03)  2

commander (See Fig. )

Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries (not 

supplied).
When to replace the batteries

With normal use, the batteries should last for 

about six months. When the remote commander 

no longer operates the unit, replace all the 

batteries with new ones.
Notes

•  Do not charge dry batteries.

•  When you are not going to use the remote 

commander for a long time, remove the 

batteries to avoid any damage caused by leakage 

and corrosion.

Common buttons that appear on both the remote 

commander and the unit control the same 

functions.

Press to set the alarm to “ON” or “OFF.” 

Press and hold for 2 seconds to enter “ALARM 

TIME SET.”
TONE button

To set the tone directly. 
HD SCAN button

The selected band is scanned, and receivable HD 

Radio stations are played for 3 seconds in order of 

frequency.
SCAN button

The selected band is scanned, and receivable 

radio stations are played for 3 seconds in order of 

frequency.
BRIGHT button

To adjust the brightness of the display.

Operating Instructions

12-hour system
Frequency range
Band 

FM 

87.5 – 108 MHz   0.1 MHz

AM 

530 – 1 710 kHz  10 kHz

Approx. 6.6 cm (2 5/8 inches) dia. 8 Ω
Input

AUDIO IN jack (ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack)
Antenna terminal

75 Ω antenna terminal for FM

Antenna terminal for AM
Audio power specifications 

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC 

DISTORTION

With 8-ohm loads, both channels driven from 

150-10,000 kHz; rated 3W per channel-minimum 

RMS, with no more than 10% total harmonic 

distortion.
Power output

4 W + 4 W (maximum power)
Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz
Dimensions

Approx. 330  130  135 mm (w/h/d)

(13  5 

1

/

8

  5 

3

/

8

 inches) not incl. projecting 

parts and controls
Mass

Approx. 3.1 kg (6 lb 13.3 oz) incl. power supply 

unit
Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1)

FM wire antenna (1)

FM dipole antenna (1)

AM loop antenna (1)

Audio connecting cable (1)

Universal dock adapter for iPhone (1)

Connector cover (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change 

without notice.

The compatible iPod models are as follows. 

Update your iPod to use the latest software before 

you use it.

iPod 5th 

generation (video)

iPod nano 2nd 

generation 

(aluminium)

iPhone

iPod mini 

iPod nano 1st 

generation

iPod 4th generation 

(color display)

iPod 4th 

generation 

iPod classic

iPod nano 3rd

generation (video)

iPod touch

The iPod models that are compatible with iTunes 

Tagging are as follows:

 iPod nano 3

rd

 generation 

 iPod classic

 iPod 5

th

 generation

*  The models above may vary without notice. For 

the latest information, check the website of 

Apple Inc.

Notes
 In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is used 

as a general reference for the iPod functions on 

the iPod and iPhone, unless otherwise specified 

by the text or illustrations.

 iTunes Tagging requires iTunes 7.4 or later.

Notes on radio reception
 Keep away digital music player or mobile phone 

from the AM loop antenna or the FM antenna, 

as this may lead to interference of reception.

 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.

 To protect the connector of the unit from dust or 

dirt, you can put the connector cover on.

Match both claws of the connector cover with the 

pits inside of the connector and press the other 

side down until it clicks.

Pull up the tab of the connector cover using your 

finger.