Sony RDP-X50IP Manual

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VOLUME + (VOL + on the remote) and  buttons have a tactile dot.

Press  (power).

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

when the unit is turned on.

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

The volume range is adjustable between 0 and 30.

When turning on the power, the last volume setting is resumed.  

The volume will be suitably lowered automatically, if the last volume 

setting is too loud.

The  (power) button indicator flashes three times when the 

sound is set to either maximum or minimum volume.

Press MEGA BASS.

The MEGA BASS indicator lights up.

You can achieve high quality bass sound. To return to 

normal sound, press the button again.

After playback of the iPod (or component connected to 

AUDIO IN jack) has finished, if no operation is 

performed for about 30 minutes, the unit will 

automatically turn off.

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 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.

Charging begins when the iPod is connected to the unit.

The charging status appears in the display of iPod. For 

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

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 firmly using an audio 

connecting cable.

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

Turn the connected component on.

Press 

.

The 

 indicator lights up.

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 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.

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Attach the adapter for your iPod/iPhone.

Set your iPod/iPhone in the Docking Tray.

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

to ensure a stable connection.

Press  (direct power-on).
The iPod begins to play back.

You can operate the connected iPod by this unit or the 

iPod buttons.

Turn off the iPod

Press and hold .

Pause playback

  

To resume play, press it 

again.

Go to the next track

 (forward)

Go back to the previous 

track

 (backward)*

1

Locate a point while 

listening to the sound

 (forward) or  

 (backward) while 

playing and hold it until 

you find the point.

Locate a point while 

observing the display on 

iPod

 (forward) or  

 (backward) in pause 

and hold it until you find 

the point then press .

Go back to the previous 

menu

MENU*

2 

Select a menu item or a 

track for playback

 (up)/ (down)*

2

Execute the selected menu 

item or begin playback

ENTER*

2

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1

  During playback, this operation returns to the 

beginning of the current track. To go back to the 

previous track, press twice.

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2

  These operations are available only when using the 

supplied remote commander.

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 Docking Tray. Doing 

so may cause a malfunction.

When placing or removing the iPod, hold the Docking Tray 

securely.

Before disconnecting the iPod, pause playback.

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 iPod touch/iPhone before operation.

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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.
Universal Dock Adapter



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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.

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Make sure the AC power cord is connected to the wall outlet firmly.

Adjust VOLUME +/− (VOL +/− on the remote).

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

etc.

The  (power) button indicator flashes.

If the unit often turns off automatically after flashing, even though 

the AC power cord is reconnected, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Make sure the iPod is connected firmly.

Make sure the iPod is connected firmly.

Make sure the iPod is connected firmly.

Make sure the Audio connecting cable is connected firmly.

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.

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POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC 

DISTORTION: 

With 4 ohm loads both channels driven, from  

150 Hz -10,000 Hz; rated 18 watts per channel minimum 

RMS power, with no more than 10 % total harmonic 

distortion.

DC out: 5V

MAX: 500mA

Approx. 7.6 cm (3 inches) dia. 4 Ω

AUDIO IN jack (ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack)

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

DC IN 20V

Approx. 356.0 mm × 158.1 mm × 151.9 mm (w/h/d)  

(14 

1

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16

 inches × 6 

1

/

4

 inches × 6 inches)

Approx. 1.8 kg (3 lb 15 oz)

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 nano  

1st generation

iPod  

4th generation  

(color display)

iPhone 3G

iPod nano

4th generation  

(video) 

iPod touch

2nd generation

iPod nano  

3rd generation 

(video)

iPod classic

iPod  

4th generation 

iPod touch  

1st generation

iPhone 4

iPhone

iPod nano  

2nd generation 

(aluminum)

iPod  

5th generation  

(video)

iPod mini 

iPod nano

5th generation  

(video camera) 

iPhone 3GS

iPod touch  

3rd generation

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.

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