Sony XDR-M1 User Manual
Scan tuning (FM
only)
only)
The unit will automatically scan FM.
1
Tune in to the FM band.
2
Hold down v (up) or V (down) more than 2
seconds.
seconds.
The unit tunes in to a receivable station
automatically.
automatically.
3
If necessary, press v (up) or V (down) to
tune in to the station more precisely.
tune in to the station more precisely.
4
Adjust the volume using VOL +/–.
Changing the
display (DAB only)
display (DAB only)
To change the display mode, press INFO during DAB
reception. The selected display mode remains even if
you turn off and on the unit or switch the band.
reception. The selected display mode remains even if
you turn off and on the unit or switch the band.
The ensemble label (a maximum of 16 characters
available) appears in the 1st indication area. The
service label (a maximum of 16 characters available)
appears in the 2nd, 3rd is PTY and 4th is dynamic
label.
available) appears in the 1st indication area. The
service label (a maximum of 16 characters available)
appears in the 2nd, 3rd is PTY and 4th is dynamic
label.
Each time you press INFO, the display changes as
follows:
follows:
MAN
MAN
MAN
MAN
MAN
ALPHA1 RADIO
DAB ENSEMBLE ONE
Pop Music
European equities we
re little changed on
European equities we
Tuesday as slightly
firmer U.S. futu
V
ALPHA1 RADIO
DAB ENSEMBLE ONE
Pop Music
SIGNAL LEVEL:100
ALPHA1 RADIO
DAB ENSEMBLE ONE
Pop Music
5A:174.928MHz
ALPHA1 RADIO
DAB ENSEMBLE ONE
Pop Music
BIT RATE:132kbps
ALPHA1 RADIO
DAB ENSEMBLE ONE
Pop Music
COMPONENT LABEL
Dynamic label 1-line
Dynamic label 4-line
Signal level
Frequency
BIT rate
Component label
If you press v (up) or V (down) to change the
service, the display does not change. Only if you
select a dynamic label 4-line, the display mode returns
to dynamic label 1-line
service, the display does not change. Only if you
select a dynamic label 4-line, the display mode returns
to dynamic label 1-line
Notes
• If there is no service label, no message will be
• If there is no service label, no message will be
displayed.
• If there is no dynamic label, “
<NO DLS>” will
appear.
• Other messages will appear in the following
situations:
– “
– “
<NO LABEL>” appears if there is no ensemble
label.
– “
BIT RATE: ---” appears if there is no bit rate
information.
– “
SIGNAL LEVEL: ---” appears if there is no
signal level information.
PTY (Programme
Type)
Type)
This function indicates services in programme type,
such as NEWS, SPORTS of the PTY list, transmitted
in the DAB.
such as NEWS, SPORTS of the PTY list, transmitted
in the DAB.
If the received service or station does not transmit the
programme type, “
programme type, “
NO PTY Data” appears.
Programme type
Display
Undefined
None
News
News
Current Affairs
Current Affairs
Information
Information
Sport
Sport
Education
Education
Drama
Drama
Culture
Cultures
Science
Science
Varied
Varied Speech
Pop Music
Pop Music
Rock Music
Rock Music
Easy Listening Music
Easy Listening
Light Classical
Light Classics M
Serious Classical
Serious Classics
Other Music
Other Music
Weather
Weather & Metr
Finance
Finance
Children’s programmes
Children’s Progs
Social Affairs
Social Affairs
Religion
Religion
Phone In
Phone In
Travel
Travel & Touring
Leisure
Leisure & Hobby
Jazz Music
Jazz Music
Country Music
Country Music
National Music
National Music
Oldies Music
Oldies Music
Folk Music
Folk Music
Documentary
Documentary
Text memo function
You can store a maximum of 10 patterns for DAB
dynamic labels. DAB dynamic label data can be shown
up to 128 characters.
dynamic labels. DAB dynamic label data can be shown
up to 128 characters.
To store the text
1
1
Tune in to indicate the dynamic label when
receiving a DAB.
receiving a DAB.
2
Press MENU.
3
Press v (up) or V (down) to select
“
“
TEXT MEMO”, then press ENTER/SC.
4
Press v (up) or V (down) to select “
SAVE”,
then press ENTER/SC.
The text list appears in the display.
5
Press v (up) or V (down) to select the text
list you wish to store, then press
ENTER/SC.
list you wish to store, then press
ENTER/SC.
1.European equities
[[[SAVE]
2.Bush recants in so
3.The temperature
V
Stored dynamic labels are shown by their first few
words. If you select an already-stored number, the
new text will replace it.
words. If you select an already-stored number, the
new text will replace it.
To recall stored text
1
1
Tune in to a DAB service.
2
Press MENU.
3
Press v (up) or V (down) to select
“
“
TEXT MEMO”, then press ENTER/SC.
4
Press v (up) or V (down) to select
“
“
RECALL”, then press ENTER/SC.
The text list appears in the display.
1.European equities
[[[RECALL]
2.Bush recants in so
3.The temperature
V
5
Press v (up) or V (down) to select the text
list you wish to show, then press
ENTER/SC.
list you wish to show, then press
ENTER/SC.
The dynamic label appears on the 4th line of the
display.
display.
re little changed on
European equities we
Tuesday as slightly
firmer U.S. futu
V
6
Press v (up) or V (down) to scroll the text.
To cancel, press MENU.
To delete stored text
1
1
Tune in to a DAB service.
2
Press MENU.
3
Press v (up) or V (down) to select
“
“
TEXT MEMO”, then press ENTER/SC.
4
Press v (up) or V (down) to select
“
“
DELETE”, then press ENTER/SC.
The text list appears in the display.
1.European equities
[[[DELETE]
2.Bush recants in so
3.The temperature
V
5
Press v (up) or V (down) to select the text
list you wish to delete, and then press
ENTER/SC.
list you wish to delete, and then press
ENTER/SC.
Stored texts below the deleted one will move up in
the list.
the list.
To reset the unit
Press this button with a pointed object when the radio
fails to function properly. The clock settings, and the
services and stations you have preset, etc., will revert
to the factory preset.
fails to function properly. The clock settings, and the
services and stations you have preset, etc., will revert
to the factory preset.
Precautions
• Operate the unit only on the power sources specified
in “Specifications”. For battery operation, use two
LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. For AC operation,
use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not use
any other type of AC power adaptor.
LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. For AC operation,
use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not use
any other type of AC power adaptor.
• 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.
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
• Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the wall
outlet when the unit is not to be used for a long
period of time.
period of time.
• Use the unit within a temperature range of 0°C to
40°C (32°F to 104°F). If it is used in temperatures
higher than this range, numbers may appear in the
display which have nothing to do with the frequency
being received. If it is used in temperatures lower
than this range, the numbers displayed may change
very slowly. (These irregularities will disappear and
there will be no damage to the unit when the unit is
used in the recommended temperature range.)
higher than this range, numbers may appear in the
display which have nothing to do with the frequency
being received. If it is used in temperatures lower
than this range, the numbers displayed may change
very slowly. (These irregularities will disappear and
there will be no damage to the unit when the unit is
used in the recommended temperature range.)
• The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc. is
located on the rear exterior.
• Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct
sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or mechanical shock.
Never leave in a car parked in the sun.
Never leave in a car parked in the sun.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,
disconnect the AC power adaptor and remove the
batteries, and have the unit checked by a qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
batteries, and have the unit checked by a qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
• In vehicles or buildings, radio reception may be
difficult or noisy. Try listening near a window.
• This product is not designed to be splash-resistant,
so you should take care to use the unit when raining,
snowing or in a water-splash place.
snowing or in a water-splash place.
• To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened with
a mild detergent solution.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (Applicable in the European Union
and other European countries with separate
collection systems)
Equipment (Applicable in the European Union
and other European countries with separate
collection systems)
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
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
city office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
Applicable accessories: Remote control, Stereo
headphones
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
city office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
Applicable accessories: Remote control, Stereo
headphones
Notes on Headphones
Road safety
Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or
operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a
traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. It can also
be potentially dangerous to play your headphones at
high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian
crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or
discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or
operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a
traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. It can also
be potentially dangerous to play your headphones at
high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian
crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or
discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
Preventing hearing damage
Avoid using headphones at high volume.
Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and
extended play. If you experience a ringing in your
ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.
Avoid using headphones at high volume.
Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and
extended play. If you experience a ringing in your
ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.
Caring for others
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow
you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to
people around you.
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow
you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to
people around you.
Warning
If there is lightning when you are using the unit, take
off the headphones immediately.
off the headphones immediately.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
concerning your unit, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist after you have made the
following checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
following checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Display is dim, or no indication is displayed.
• The unit is being used in extremely high or low
• The unit is being used in extremely high or low
temperatures or in a place with excessive moisture.
Very weak or interrupted sound, or
unsatisfactory reception.
• In a building, listen near a window.
unsatisfactory reception.
• In a building, listen near a window.
A station or service cannot be received when
a FAVOURITE button is pressed.
• The station or service has not been preset.
• Another station or service is preset. Preset the
a FAVOURITE button is pressed.
• The station or service has not been preset.
• Another station or service is preset. Preset the
station or service again.
The preset services and stations may be initialized, if
a maintenance service is performed.
Please keep a copy of your settings in case you want
to preset them again.
a maintenance service is performed.
Please keep a copy of your settings in case you want
to preset them again.
Specifications
Time display
UK
12-hour system
Other countries/regions
24-hour system
Frequency range
Band
Frequency
Channel step
DAB (Band-III) 174.928
- 239.200 MHz
FM
87.5 - 108 MHz
0.05 MHz
DAB (BAND-III) frequency table
(MHz)
No. Channel Frequency
No. Channel Frequency
1
5A
174.928
20
9D
208.064
2
5B
176.640
21
10A
209.936
3
5C
178.352
22
10B
211.648
4
5D
180.064
23
10C
213.360
5
6A
181.936
24
10D
215.072
6
6B
183.648
25
11A
216.928
7
6C
185.360
26
11B
218.640
8
6D
187.072
27
11C
220.352
9
7A
188.928
28
11D
222.064
10
7B
190.640
29
12A
223.936
11
7C
192.352
30
12B
225.648
12
7D
194.064
31
12C
227.360
13
8A
195.936
32
12D
229.072
14
8B
197.648
33
13A
230.784
15
8C
199.360
34
13B
232.496
16
8D
201.072
35
13C
234.208
17
9A
202.928
36
13D
235.776
18
9B
204.640
37
13E
237.488
19
9C
206.352
38
13F
239.200
Power output:
2.5 mW + 2.5 mW (at 10 % harmonic distortion)
Output:
i
(headphone) jack (ø 3.5 mm, stereo mini jack)
Power requirements:
3 V DC, two LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries
External power source:
DC IN 4.5 V
Dimensions:
Approx. 60
× 82 × 21.5 mm (w/h/d)
(Approx. 2
3
⁄
8
× 3
1
⁄
4
×
7
⁄
8
inches) incl. projecting
parts and controls
Mass:
Approx. 119 g (4.2
oz
) incl. batteries / excl.
accessories
Supplied accessories:
AC power adaptor (1), Remote control (1),
Stereo headphones (1)
Stereo headphones (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
without notice.
RESET button