Sony RDP-M15IP User Manual

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.

 To disconnect the AC power 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.

 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.

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 power adaptor is used to 

disconnect the AC power 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 power adaptor.

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly 

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

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.

4-274-302-32(1)

©2011 Sony Corporation

Personal Audio Docking System

RDP-M15iP

Printed in China

Reference Guide

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

outlet firmly.

power adaptor is disconnected, or the / 

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

connect to the AC power adaptor to charge the battery. 

(See “To prepare a power source.”)

 Connect to the AC power 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 power 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

Approx. 5.0 cm 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 power 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) 

(not including projecting parts and controls)
Mass

Approx. 1.1 kg
Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1)

AC power adaptor (1)

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

Carrying pouch (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change 

without notice.