Sony RDP-X60iP Manual

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

Press  (power).

The  button indicator will light up in green when the 

unit is turned on.

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

commander).

The  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 

 jack) has finished, if no operation is performed 

for about 30 minutes, the unit will automatically turn off.

You can enjoy audio from iPod by setting it in the 

Docking Tray of this unit.

When setting an iPod in the unit, 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 , 

, or . The respective adapter number is located on 

the underside of each adapter.

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iPhone

iPhone 3G/

iPhone 3GS

iPhone 4

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

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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Select “RDP-X60iP” on the display of the iPod while 

the Bluetooth indicator flashes quickly.

When “Connected” appears on the display of the 

iPod, pairing and connection are complete.

The operation and display may differ depending on the iPod model 

and/or software version. For details, refer to the user’s guide of your 

iPod.

Pairing mode is canceled after about 5 minutes. If pairing mode is 

canceled halfway, start over from step 3.

If pairing is not complete, start over from step 3.

To pair with another iPod, repeat steps 1 to 5.

In step 3, if a double-beep sound is not heard or the Bluetooth 

indicator does not flash quickly, press and hold   again.

If you turn off the unit or the iPod before the Bluetooth connection 

is complete, pairing information will not be memorized, and pairing 

will not be completed.

If Passcode input is required in the display, input “0000.”

Operation of Bluetooth devices other than iPod is not guaranteed.

Keep the iPod and the unit within 10 meters (about 30 ft) 

of each other for this operation.

Check the following before operating the unit.

The Bluetooth of your iPod is on.

Pairing of the unit and your iPod is complete, if pairing is not 

completed, perform pairing again. (Refer to “To pair with an iPod”)

Press  to turn on the unit.

Press   to turn on the Bluetooth.

The last connected iPod will be reconnected 

automatically.

If you connect another already-paired iPod model 

when Bluetooth is disconnected, select the model 

name of this unit from your iPod. (Perform steps 4 to 

5 under the title “To pair with an iPod.”)

Select your desired music, video, game, etc., to play on 

your iPod. For details, refer to the user’s guide of your 

iPod.

When the last connected iPod is not reconnected automatically, 
press 



. If it is still not reconnected, perform steps 4 to 5 under 

the title “To pair with an iPod.”

You can charge your iPod on the dock while listening to music with 

Bluetooth connection.

Terminate the Bluetooth connection by any of the 

operations below.

Press   to turn off the Bluetooth. (Bluetooth indicator turns off.)

Turn off the unit.

Turn off the iPod.

Operate the iPod to terminate the connection.

For details, refer to the user’s guide of your iPod.

Press  to turn on the unit. 

Press   to turn on the Bluetooth. 

Press and hold   first, and then press and hold  

immediately. 

The MEGA BASS indicator flashes and then the list is 

cleared. 

You can perform step 3 to clear the list even during Bluetooth 

connection.

This operation cannot be performed when the unit is pairing.

To pair with this unit again, delete the unit from your iPod and 

perform pairing again. (Refer to “To pair with an 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.

  Firmly connect the line output jack of a portable 

digital music player (or other component) to the 

 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.

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  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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  These operations are available only when using the 

supplied remote commander. In addition, for iPod 

touch and iPhone, operation video or music mode is 

required for these operations to be available.

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.

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.

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.

Some operations may differ depending on the iPod models and/or 

software version. For details, refer to the user’s guide of your iPod.

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

Charging begins when the iPod is set on the Dock.

The charging status appears in the display on iPod. For 

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

By using the Bluetooth connection, you can listen to the 

sound from an iPod with the unit wirelessly.

Bluetooth devices need to be “paired” with each other 

beforehand.

Once Bluetooth devices are paired, there is no need for 

pairing again, unless pairing information is deleted.
On Bluetooth indicator 

Bluetooth off

Off

Bluetooth on but not 

connected

Flashes slowly

Pairing mode

Flashes quickly

Connected or communicating Lights up

Keep the iPod and the unit within 1 meter (3 ft) of each 

other for this operation.

Press  to turn on the unit.

Press   to turn on the Bluetooth when the Bluetooth 

indicator is off.  

The Bluetooth indicator flashes slowly.

Press and hold  . 

When pairing starts, a double-beep sound will be 

heard and the Bluetooth indicator will flash quickly.

Pairing mode of the unit is activated.

Perform the pairing procedure on your iPod to detect 

the unit. Select “Settings  General  Bluetooth” and 

turn on Bluetooth.

A list of detected devices appears on the display.

The unit is displayed as “RDP-X60iP.”

If “RDP-X60iP” is not displayed, repeat from step 3.

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Attach the adapter for your iPod.

Set your iPod in the Docking Tray.

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

to ensure a stable connection.

  Press   to turn off the Bluetooth when the Bluetooth 

indicator is on. 

Press .

The iPod begins to play back.

You can operate the connected iPod via this unit or 

the iPod itself.

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)*

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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*

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Go back to the main menu Press and hold MENU*

2 

Select a menu item or a 

track for playback

 (up)/ (down)*

2

Execute the selected menu 

item or begin playback

ENTER*

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Play the connected component. 

The sound from the connected component is output 

from the speakers of this unit.

Audio connecting 
cable (not supplied)

To external 
equipment

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.

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

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

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

etc.

Disconnect the audio connecting cable.

Stop playback of your iPod or external component.

The  button indicator flashes.

The 



 button indicator flashes when the remote commander’s 

command is received. In this case, it does not mean any error or 

fault. 

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 Bluetooth is turned off. Otherwise, press   to turn off 

Bluetooth.

Make sure the iPod is connected firmly.

Make sure the iPod is connected firmly.

Make sure the AC power adaptor 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 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.

Ensure that this unit is not too far from the iPod, or this unit is not 

receiving interference from a wireless LAN, other 2.4 GHz wireless 

device, or microwave oven.

Check that the Bluetooth connection is made properly between this 

unit and the iPod.

Pair this unit and the iPod again.

Keep away from metal objects or surfaces.
Make sure Bluetooth is turned on. Otherwise, press   to turn on 

Bluetooth.

If a device that generates electromagnetic radiation, such as a 

wireless LAN, other Bluetooth device(s), or a microwave oven is 

nearby, move away from such sources.

Remove any obstacle between this unit and iPod or move away from 

the obstacle.

Locate this unit and iPod as near as possible.

Re-position this unit.

Re-position iPod.

Perform pairing again. (Refer to “To pair with an iPod”)

Bring this unit and the iPod closer together.

Delete the unit from your iPod and perform pairing again.

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: 1A

Bluetooth Specification Power Class 2

Line of sight approx. 10 m (30 ft)*

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2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz – 2.4835 GHz)

Bluetooth Specification Version 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced 

Data Rate)

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

AVRCP*

 (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) 

SBC*

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 The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles 

between devices, magnetic fields around a microwave oven, 

static electricity, reception sensitivity, antenna’s performance, 

operating system, software application, etc.

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 Bluetooth standard profiles indicate the purpose of Bluetooth 

communication between devices.

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 Some operations may not be available due to different iPod 

models.

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 Codec: Audio signal compression and conversion format

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 Subband Codec

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 × 158.3 mm × 151.9 mm (w/h/d)  

(14 

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 inches × 6 

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4

 inches × 6 inches) (incl. projecting 

parts and controls)

Approx. 1.8 kg (3 lb 15 oz)

Remote commander (1)

AC power adaptor (1)

AC power cord (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.

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 5th generation (video camera)

iPod nano 4th generation (video)

iPod nano 3rd generation (video)

iPod nano 2nd generation (aluminum)

iPod 5th generation (video)

iPod classic

iPhone 4

iPhone 3GS

iPhone 3G

iPhone

iPod touch 4th generation

iPod touch 3rd generation

iPhone 4

iPhone 3GS

iPhone 3G

iPad