Sony RDPX200IPN User Manual

RDP-X200iP_

4-400-214-81(1)_CEK/AU4

Note
 In the Operating Instructions, “iPod” is used as a general 

reference to functions on an iPod, iPhone or iPad, unless 

otherwise specified by the text or illustrations.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your 

unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

DC out: 5 V

MAX: 2.1 A

Bluetooth Specification Power Class 2
Maximum communication range

Line of sight approx. 10 m*

1

2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz – 2.4835 GHz)
Communication System

Bluetooth Specification Version 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced 

Data Rate)
Compatible Bluetooth Profiles

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

AVRCP*

 (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) 

SBC (Subband Codec)

*

1

 The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles 

between devices, magnetic fields around a microwave oven, 

static electricity, reception sensitivity, aerial performance, 

operating system, application software, etc.

*

2

 Bluetooth standard profiles provide the specifications for 

Bluetooth communication between devices.

*

3

 Some operations may not be available for some models of iPod.

*

4

 Codec: Audio signal compression and conversion format

Woofer: Approx. 76 mm dia. × 2

Tweeter: Approx. 25 mm dia. × 2
Input

AUDIO IN jack (ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack)

Impedance: 50 kΩ

Average input level: 245 mV
Power output

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

Rated external power source: DC IN 20 V (with supplied AC 

adaptor (AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz))
Dimensions

Approx. 356.0 mm × 168.1 mm × 155.8 mm (w/h/d) 

(incl. projecting parts and controls)
Mass

Approx. 2.2 kg
Supplied accessories

Remote control (with a lithium battery) (1)

AC adaptor (1)

AC power cord (1)

Operating Instructions (this document) (1)

Cushion for small-size iPod (1)

The compatible iPod/iPhone/iPad models are as follows.

Update the software of the iPod/iPhone/iPad to the latest 

version before using it with this unit.

iPod touch (4th generation)

iPod touch (3rd generation)

iPod touch (2nd generation)

iPod nano (6th generation)*

iPod nano (5th generation)

iPod nano (4th generation)

iPod nano (3rd generation)

iPod classic 160GB (2009)

iPhone 4S

iPhone 4

iPhone 3GS

iPhone 3G

iPad 2

iPad

iPod touch (4th generation)

iPod touch (3rd generation)

iPod touch (2nd generation)

iPhone 4S

iPhone 4

iPhone 3GS

iPhone 3G

iPad 2

iPad

*   The iPod nano (6th generation) cannot be controlled by the 

remote when the command of “MENU,” “,” “,” and “ENTER” 

is pressed.

Design and specifications are subject to change without 

notice.

RDP-X200iP

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 of the main unit 

and on the surface of the AC adaptor.

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. 

Replace only with the same type.
Notice for customers: the following information is 

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.

Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this equipment is in 

compliance with the essential requirements and other 

relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, 

please access the following URL: 

http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Personal Audio 

Docking System

4-400-214-81(1)

©2012 Sony Corporation

Printed in China

Operating Instructions  GB

The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the 

Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony 

Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade 

names are those of their respective owners.
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are 

trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other 

countries. iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc.

“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” 

mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to 

connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, 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, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless 

performance.

Use of this radio equipment is not allowed in the 

geographical area within a radius 20km from the centre of 

Ny-Alesund, Svalbard in Norway.

 To disconnect AC power, grasp the plug itself, 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.

 During a thunderstorm, do not touch the antenna 

(aerial) and plug.

 Do not touch the unit with wet hands.
 Do not place the unit anywhere near water.

 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.

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 control.

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.

 Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a range of 

about 10 meters.  

Maximum communication range may vary depending 

on obstacles (human body, metal, wall, etc.) or 

electromagnetic environment.

 The following conditions may affect the sensitivity of 

Bluetooth communication.

— There is an obstacle such as a person, metal, or wall 

between this unit and iPod.

— A device using 2.4 GHz frequency, such as a wireless 

LAN device, cordless telephone, or microwave oven, 

is in use near the unit.

— The unit is installed on a shelf made of steel.

 Because Bluetooth devices and wireless LAN 

(IEEE802.11b/g/n) use the same frequency, microwave 

interference may occur and resulting in communication 

speed deterioration, noise, or invalid connection if this 

unit is used near a wireless LAN device. In such a case, 

perform the following.

— Use this unit at least 10 m away from any wireless 

LAN device.

— If this unit is used within 10 m of a wireless LAN 

device, turn off the wireless LAN device.

— Install this unit and iPod as near to each other as 

possible.

 Microwaves emitting from a Bluetooth device may affect 

the operation of electronic medical devices. Turn off this 

unit and iPod in the following locations, as it may cause 

an accident.

— where inflammable gas is present, in a hospital, train, 

airplane, or a petrol station

— near automatic doors or a fire alarm

 This unit supports security capabilities that comply with 

the Bluetooth standard to provide a secure connection 

when the Bluetooth wireless technology is used, but 

security may be insufficient, depending on the setting. 

Be careful when communicating using Bluetooth 

wireless technology.

 We do not take any responsibility for leakage of 

information during Bluetooth communication.

 Connection with all Bluetooth devices cannot be 

guaranteed.

— A device featuring Bluetooth function is required to 

conform to the Bluetooth standard specified by 

Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and be authenticated.

— Even if the connected device conforms to the above 

mentioned Bluetooth standard, some devices may not 

be connected or work correctly, depending on the 

features or specifications of the device.

 Depending on the device to be connected, it may require 

some time to start communication.

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

firmly.

There is no sound.
 Adjust VOLUME +/− (VOL +/− on the remote).

Noise is heard.
 Ensure that the unit is not near in-use portable phones, 

etc.

The power indicator flashes.
 The power indicator flashes when the unit receives a 

signal from the remote. In this case, the flashing does 

not mean there is an error or fault.

There is no sound.
 Make sure the iPod is connected firmly.
 Make sure that the function for iPod is activated.

Operation is not performed.
 Make sure the iPod is connected firmly.
 Check that the iPod is compatible with this unit. (See 

“Dock Connector compatible models.”)

The iPod does not charge.
 Make sure the iPod is connected firmly.
 Make sure the AC adaptor is connected firmly.
 Check that the iPod is compatible with this unit. (See 

“Dock Connector compatible models.”)

There is no sound.
 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 that the Bluetooth function is activated.
Sound skips or the correspondence distance is short.
 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 the iPod or 

move away from the obstacle.

 Locate this unit and the iPod as close to each other as 

possible.

 Re-position this unit.
 Re-position the iPod.
Connecting cannot be done.
 Perform pairing again. (See “To pair with an iPod.”)
 Check that the iPod is compatible with this unit. (See 

“Wireless music streaming compatible models.”)

Pairing cannot be done.
 Bring this unit and the iPod closer together.
 Delete the unit from the iPod and perform pairing again.
 Check that the iPod is compatible with this unit. (See 

“Wireless music streaming compatible models.”)

There is no sound.
 Make sure the audio connecting cable is connected 

firmly.

 Make sure that the connected optional component is in 

playback mode.

 Make sure that the Audio-in function is activated.

The sound is low.
 Check the volume of the connected optional component.

The remote does not function.
 Replace the battery in the remote with a new one if it is 

weak.

 Make sure that you are pointing the remote at the remote 

sensor on the unit.

 Do not cover or place any objects directly in front of the  

 (Remote sensor) receiver.

 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.

If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

After playback of music (from an iPod on the Dock, 

Bluetooth connection, or optional component connected 

to the AUDIO IN jack) has finished, and if no operation is 

performed for about 20 minutes, the unit will 

automatically turn off.

  Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC 

adaptor.

  Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 20V jack 

on the back of this unit firmly and plug it into a 

wall outlet.

 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.

Before using the supplied remote for the first time, remove 

the insulation film.

Aim the remote at the   (Remote sensor) of the unit.

The power indicator flashes when the remote’s command is 

received.

With normal use, the battery (CR2025) should last for about 

6 months. When the remote can no longer operate the unit, 

replace the battery with a new one.

 side facing up

Note
 If you are not going to use the remote for a long time, 

remove the battery to avoid any damage that may be caused 

by leakage or corrosion.