Sony RDP-X80iP User Manual

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expose this apparatus to 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 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 main unit 

and on the surface of AC power 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.
The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those 

countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the 

countries EEA (European Economic Area).

• Compatible with iPod/iPhone

• Rechargeable battery for portable use

• Audio in function

• Wireless remote commander supplied

• Operate 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.

• 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 qualified 

personnel before operating it any further.

• To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened with a 

mild detergent solution.

• 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 Commander.

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.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your 

unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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Personal Audio  

Docking System

RDP-X80iP

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Operating Instructions

Charge the rechargeable battery before using this unit for 

the first time, or when the battery is depleted. You can 

operate the unit while charging.

Connect the AC power cord (supplied) to the AC 

power adaptor (supplied).

Connect the AC power adaptor to the 

 

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

wall outlet.

• Use the Sony supplied AC power adaptor only. The polarity of the 

plugs of other manufactures may be different. Failure to use the 

supplied AC power adaptor may cause the unit to malfunction.

Confirm that charging has started.
When charging start, the battery indicator appears. 

While charging, the charging indicator animation 

loops.

When charging completes, the full battery indicator 

appears for a while, and then disappears.

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• If you connect the AC power adaptor when the battery is fully 

charged, the full battery indicator appears for a while, and then 

disappears.

• If you connect the AC power adaptor when the battery power is low, 

charging starts and the low battery and charging indicator 

animation loops.

The unit cannot perform operations without the AC 

power adaptor while the low battery indicator 

appears.

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When charging completes, the full battery indicator 

appears.

• It will take approximately 7 hours to charge the battery.

You can operate the unit with the rechargeable battery 

instead of the AC power adaptor.
Note

• The maximum output will be lower when the AC power adaptor is 

disconnected.

The remaining power of the battery will be indicated 

when the unit is turned on. As the remaining battery 

power depletes, the battery indicator decreases.

When the battery becomes almost fully depleted, “LOW 

BATT” flashes and the unit will turn off. To charge the 

battery, connect the AC power adaptor. ( See “Preparing 

a power source.”)

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• The remaining battery power will not be indicated when the unit is 

turned off.

• The unit requires at least 30 minutes to charge the battery if “LOW 

BATT” appears.

• The battery indicator shows approximate remaining battery power.

• Operating conditions will affect the rate of battery depletion.

Playback of iPod

approx. 7hours*

Measured in accordance with the JEITA (Japan 

Electronics and Information Technology Industries 

Association) standard.

* Playback time measured using a fully charged rechargeable battery 

with a fully charged iPod classic.

Repeated recharging causes the capacity of the 

rechargeable battery power to decrease over time. Replace 

the rechargeable battery pack when its capacity becomes 

half the usual time, even after charging the battery fully.
Note

• The rechargeable battery pack is not a commercially available 

product. To purchase a rechargeable battery pack (NH - 2000 RDP), 

consult with your nearest Sony dealer.

Slide the latch to 

, and slide 

 in 

the direction of the arrow on the bottom of this unit.  

The battery compartment cover opens, then remove 

the cover.

Use a coin, etc., to pull out the rechargeable battery 

pack.

Remove the rechargeable battery pack and disconnect 

the lead from the jack inside the battery compartment.

Connect the lead of a new rechargeable battery pack 

to the jack and insert the battery in the unit.

Close the battery compartment cover and slide the 

latch to 

.

• Charge a new battery pack before use. See “Preparing a power 

source” for details.

• Turn off the unit, before replacing the rechargeable battery pack.

• When replacing the rechargeable battery pack, place a soft cloth,  

etc., under the unit.

Before using the remote commander for the first time, 

remove the insulation film.

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.

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• Do not attempt to charge the battery.

• 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.