Sony RDP-M15IP Manual

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Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are 

recyclable. You can help preserve 

our environment by returning 

your used rechargeable batteries to 

the collection and recycling 

location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of 

rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837 or 

visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: 

Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel 

Metal Hydride batteries.

 To disconnect the AC adaptor, pull it out by the 

plug, not the cord.

 Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker, 

keep credit cards using magnetic coding or 

spring-wound watches, CRT-based TVs, or 

projectors, etc., 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.

 Do not handle the unit with wet hands.

 Do not place the unit anywhere near water.
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.

Note
 In this Reference Guide, “iPod” is used as a 

general reference to functions on an iPod or 

iPhone, unless otherwise specified by the text 

or illustrations.

If you have any questions or problems concerning 

your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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©2011 Sony Corporation

Personal Audio Docking System

RDP-M15iP

Printed in China

Reference Guide

Guide de référence (au dos)

— 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.

WARNING
 Replace the battery for the remote commander 

with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery only. Use 

of another battery may present a risk of fire or 

explosion.

 Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not 

recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

 Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away 

from children.

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.

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 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.
You are cautioned that any changes or  

modifications not expressly approved in this 

manual could void your authority to operate this 

equipment.
CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly 

replaced. Replace only with the same type.
NOTE

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:

 (Backward)

 Go back to the previous track. During 

playback, this operation returns to the 

beginning of the current track. To go back to 

the previous track, press twice.

 Press and hold while listening to the sound to 

locate a desired point.

 Press and hold in pause while observing the 

display on iPod to locate a desired point.

 (Up)/ (Down)

 Select a menu item or track for playback.
MENU
 Go back to the previous menu.

 Press and hold to go back to the main menu. 
ENTER
 Execute the selected menu item or begin 

playback.

SOUND
 Press once or twice to obtain the desired sound 

effect. (For details, see “To obtain the bass or 

expansion sound effect.”)

VOL +/– (Volume plus/minus)

 Adjust the volume.

* When using the rechargeable battery, press the 

/ button on the unit. The / button of the 
remote commander works only when the AC 
adaptor is used.

Notes
 Some operations may differ or may not be 

available between models of iPod.

 Some operations may differ or may not be 

available when using the iPod in a horizontal 

position.

With normal use, the battery (CR2025) should 

last for about 6 months. When the remote 

commander no longer operates the unit, replace 

the battery with a new one.

the  side facing up

Note
 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.

The compatible iPod/iPhone models are as 

follows.

Update software of your iPod/iPhone to the latest 

version before using it with this unit.
iPod touch (4th generation)

iPod touch (3rd generation)

iPod touch (2nd generation)

iPod touch (1st generation)

iPod nano (6th generation)*

iPod nano (5th generation)

iPod nano (4th generation)

iPod nano (3rd generation)

iPod nano (2nd generation)

iPod with video

iPod classic

iPhone 4S

iPhone 4

iPhone 3GS

iPhone 3G

iPhone
*  The iPod nano (6th generation) cannot be 

controlled by the remote when the command of 

“MENU,” “,” “,” and “ENTER” is pressed.

 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.

Note
 This unit is not specified for use with an iPad, 

and malfunction may result if used as such.

  Press PUSH on the front of the unit until 

the Docking Tray comes forward.

  Set your iPod on the Dock connector.

You can use the supplied Dock Holder to set your 

iPod. The Dock Holder code (A, B, etc.) and 

compatible iPod model(s) are indicated on the 

Dock Holder. Check for compatibility before use. 
Example

A

iPod touch (4th generation)

B

iPod touch (3rd generation)/
iPod touch (2nd generation)/
iPod touch (1st generation)

C

iPod nano (5th generation)

D

iPod nano (4th generation)

E

iPhone 4S/iPhone 4

F

iPhone 3GS/iPhone 3G/
iPhone

  Press PUSH on the front of the unit until 

the Docking Tray comes forward.

  Attach and slide the appropriate Dock 

Holder down in the Docking Tray.  
Hold the Docking Tray when attaching the 
Dock Holder.

  Set your iPod on the Dock connector.

  Twist the Docking Tray anti-clockwise to 

the horizontal position. 
Conversely, the Docking Tray will not move 
when twisted clockwise.

Notes
 To change the Dock Holder, slide it up and pull 

out. Hold the Docking Tray when pulling the 

Dock Holder out.

 Attach the Dock Holder for using the iPod in 

the horizontal position. Otherwise, the iPod 

may fall when the Docking Tray is twisted.

  Twist the Docking Tray clockwise until it 

is in vertical position.

  Remove the iPod from the Dock 

connector.

  Press PUSH on the front of the unit until 

the Docking Tray is locked.

Press .

When using the rechargeable battery with the 

remote commander, press / on the unit, and 

then press .

The iPod begins to play back.

You can operate the connected iPod via this unit 

or the iPod itself.
Notes
 Remove the case or cover from your iPod 

before setting it in the Docking Tray to ensure a 

stable connection.

 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 it may result in connector damage.

 Remove the iPod and lock the Docking Tray of 

the unit when transporting it, otherwise a 

malfunction may result.

 When placing or removing the iPod, hold the 

Docking Tray securely.

 If the battery of your iPod is extremely low, 

charge it for a while before operation.

 An iPod touch/iPhone will not work unless it is 

turned on. Be sure to turn on the power of the 

iPod touch/iPhone before operation.

 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.

 For details of environmental conditions for 

operating your iPod, check the website of Apple 

Inc.

Press VOLUME +/− (VOL +/− on the remote 

commander).
Tip
 The / button indicator flashes three times 

when the sound is set to either maximum or 

minimum volume.

Press SOUND.

The SOUND button indicator lights up umber. 

High quality bass sound will be heard. 

Press the button again.

The indicator lights up green. Additional 

expansion of the sound field will be heard.

To return to normal sound, press the button again 

and the indicator will turn off.

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.

 Firmly connect the line output jack of a 

portable digital music player (or other 

component) to the AUDIO IN jack on the 

back of the unit, using a suitable audio 

connecting cable (not supplied).

 Press  to turn on the unit.

 Turn the connected component on.

  Play the connected component. 

The sound from the connected component is 
output from the speakers of this unit.

Notes
 The audio connecting cable required depends 

on the external equipment. Make sure the cable 

is correct for the external equipment to be 

connected.

 If the volume level is low, adjust the volume of 

the unit first. If the volume is still too low, 

adjust the volume of the connected equipment.

 When playing an external component 

connected to the AUDIO IN jack, stop playback 

of your iPod.

 Disconnect the audio connecting cable when 

audio-in is not in use.

Dedicated Dock App for iPod/iPhone available at 

Apple App Store.

Search for “D-Sappli” and download the free App 

to find out more about the functions.
Notes
 If the App to link with this unit is not 

downloaded to your iPod/iPhone, a pop-up 

message prompting you to download D-Sappli 

may appear repeatedly. 

Deactivate the App’s link function to stop the 

pop-up message.

 To deactivate the App’s link function: Connect 

the AC adaptor, and then press / to turn off 

the unit. Remove your iPod/iPhone from the 

Dock connector, and then press and hold 

VOLUME − and  simultaneously for more 

than 2 seconds. (The BATTERY/CHARGE 

indicator (red) flashes 3 times when 

deactivated.) 

 Repeat the above steps to activate the function. 

(The BATTERY/CHARGE indicator (green) 

flashes 3 times when activated.)

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.

This unit contains a rechargeable battery pack.

Charge the battery before using this unit for the 

first time, or when it is depleted. You can operate 

the unit while charging.

  Connect the supplied AC adaptor to the 

DC IN 14.5V jack on the back of this 

unit firmly, and plug it into a wall outlet 

to charge the battery.

 Use the supplied Sony AC adaptor only. The 

polarity of the plugs of other manufacturers 

may be different. Failure to use the supplied AC 

adaptor may cause the unit to malfunction.

  Confirm that charging has started. 

The BATTERY/CHARGE indicator (red) lights 
up while charging, and turns off when 
charging is complete.

Note
 It will take approximately 5 hours to charge the 

battery.

You can operate the unit with the rechargeable 

battery instead of the AC adaptor.
Battery Life 
(Approx. hours) 

(JEITA*)

Playback of iPod

6

*   Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and 

Information Technology Industries 

Association) standards. The usage time is 

measured with the SOUND function set to off, 

and actual battery life will vary depending on 

the circumstances of the unit.

Notes on the rechargeable battery
 The maximum output will be lower when the 

AC adaptor is disconnected.

 The BATTERY/CHARGE indicator (green) 

becomes dim when the battery is weak, and 

turns off when remaining battery power is 

depleted.

Repeated recharging causes the capacity of the 

battery power to decrease over time. Replace the 

battery pack when its capacity becomes half the 

usual time, even after charging it fully.
Note
 The rechargeable battery pack is not a 

commercially available product. To purchase 

rechargeable battery pack (NH – M15 RDP), 

consult with your nearest Sony dealer.

  Remove the screw of the battery 

compartment at the bottom of the unit, 

and open the lid.

  Disconnect the connector of the battery 

pack and pull the old one out.

  Insert a new battery pack and connect its 

connector to the jack.

  Replace the battery compartment lid and 

tighten the screw.

Notes
 Charge a new battery pack before use. See “To 

prepare a power source” for details.

 Turn off the unit and disconnect the AC 

adaptor before replacing the battery pack.

 When replacing the battery pack, place a soft 

cloth etc., under the unit.

You can use the unit as a battery charger for your 

iPod when the power is supplied by the AC 

adaptor.

Charging begins when the iPod is connected to 

the unit. The charging status appears in the 

display on iPod. For details, see the user’s guide of 

your iPod.

Press / (power).

The / button indicator will light up when the 

unit is turned on.

Before using the supplied remote commander for 

the first time, remove the insulation film.

Aim the remote commander at the   (Remote 

sensor) of the unit.

The / button indicator flashes when the remote 

commander’s command is received.

VOL + and  buttons have a tactile dot.

/ (Power)*

 Turns the unit on/off. The / button indicator 

lights up when the unit is turned on.

 (Play/Pause)

 Start playing iPod. Press again to pause/resume 

playback.

 Press and hold to turn off the iPod.
 (Forward)

 Go to the next track.

 Press and hold while listening to the sound to 

locate a desired point.

 Press and hold in pause while observing the 

display on iPod to locate a desired point.

VOLUME + and  buttons have a tactile dot.

iPod & iPhone 



/

  Make sure the AC adaptor is connected to the wall outlet 

firmly.

adaptor is disconnected, or the / button 

  The rechargeable battery may be depleted. In this case, 

connect to the AC adaptor to charge the battery. (See 

“To prepare a power source.”)

  Connect to the AC adaptor to charge the battery.

  Adjust VOLUME +/− (VOL +/− on the remote 

commander).

  Ensure that the unit is not in the vicinity of in-use 

portable phones, etc.

  Stop playback of your iPod or external component.

  The rechargeable battery is not connected properly, or 

cannot be charged for some reason. Check that the 

battery connector is connected firmly; otherwise, replace 

the battery.

  Make sure the iPod is connected firmly.

  Make sure the iPod is connected firmly.

  Make sure the iPod is connected firmly.

  Make sure the AC adaptor is connected firmly.

  Make sure the audio connecting cable is connected 

firmly.

  Confirm the volume of the connected external 

component.

  Replace the battery in the remote commander with a 

new one if it is weak.

  Make sure that you are pointing the remote commander 

at the remote sensor on the unit.

  Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote 

commander 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 

commander.

If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

DC out: 5 V

MAX: 1 A
General
Speaker

Approx. 5.0 cm (2 inches) dia. 8 Ω
Input

AUDIO IN jack (ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack)
Power output

10 W + 10 W (at 10% harmonic distortion)

(with AC adaptor)

2 W + 2 W (at 10% harmonic distortion)

(with rechargeable battery)
Power requirements

Rechargeable battery pack: NH - M15 RDP
Battery life

See “Battery Life” of “Power source” for details.
External power source

DC IN 14.5V
Dimensions

Approx. 337.0 mm × 108.2 mm × 77.0 mm (w/h/d)

(13 

3

/

8

 inches × 4 

3

/

8

 inches × 3 

1

/

8

 inches) 

(not including projecting parts and controls)
Mass

Approx. 1.1 kg (2 lb 7 oz)
Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1)

AC adaptor (1)

Dock Holder A/B/C/D/E/F (6)

Design and specifications are subject to change 

without notice.