Sony XDR-S40DBP XDR-S40DBPB Data Sheet

XDR-S40DBP [GB]

4-449-401-12(1)

Enters the MENU mode.

In the MENU mode, press 

 or  to select the desired menu item or setting, and then press 

ENTER/DISP to confirm the selection.

If you have moved to another region, or when the unit is reset, perform the auto tune to 
make a new list of receivable DAB stations.
Select “YES” to start the auto tune process. When finished, the unit receives the first station 
in alphabetical order stored by auto tune.

•  DAB auto tune may take a few minutes depending on the region.
•  To cancel the auto tune process halfway, press MENU or BACK. Any stations received before 

cancellation are stored in the unit.

The unit automatically turns off after the set time has elapsed.
Select the desired timer setting (minutes) from the following:
60/45/30/15/OFF (deactivated)
When the sleep timer is set, “SLEEP” appears on the display.

You can preset up to 10 stations each for DAB and FM. See the previous “Presetting 
stations” section for details on how to preset stations using the PRESET button.
SAVE: The station you are listening to will be stored in the unit. Select the desired preset 
number, then press ENTER/DISP.
Note

If another station is already assigned to the selected preset number, that station is replaced by 

the new one.

DELETE: You can delete any unnecessary stations from the preset list. Select the preset 
number you want to clear, then press ENTER/DISP.

You can display the various information of the DAB station you are listening to.
CHANNEL: Channel (See the DAB frequency table in “Specifications.”)
ENSEMBLE: Ensemble label (up to 16 characters long)
STATION: Station name
PTY: PTY label (See “PTY (programme type)” in “Specifications.”)
BIT RATE: Bit rate
SIGNAL: Signal level, from 0 (no signal) to 100 (maximum)

•  If there is no ensemble label or no station name, “NO NAME” will be displayed.
•  Characters that cannot be displayed appear as “_”.

ON: The backlight will be on all the time when the unit is powered by the AC adaptor. 
When you use the unit on batteries, the backlight will turn off automatically if no operation 
is performed for 30 seconds.
AUTO: The backlight will turn off automatically if no operation is performed for 30 seconds.

If the DAB reception by auto tune is poor quality, try manual tuning.

Select a desired DAB channel.

The unit starts scanning for the receivable stations in the selected channel.

Select the station you want to listen to.

The new DAB station received by manual tuning is stored in the unit.

SET: “AUTO” is set by default, which enables the clock to synchronize with any DAB data 
being received. Select “MANUAL” to set the clock manually using the 

,  and ENTER/DISP 

buttons.
12H/24H: Select the clock display mode, 12-hour clock or 24-hour clock.

When the clock is set manually, the clock will be reset if the AC adaptor is unplugged and the 

batteries are removed for more than 1 minute.

Select “ON” to enable the beep that sounds when you operate the unit.

Select “OK” to reset the unit to the factory defaults. All the settings, presets and the list of 
receivable DAB stations will be deleted.

only.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, 

on the apparatus.

As the main plug of AC adaptor is used to disconnect the AC 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 adaptor.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as 

sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.

If the battery fluid has leaked, do not touch the fluid with your bare hands.

Battery fluid may remain inside the unit. Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

If battery liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes, as blindness may occur. Quickly wash 

your eyes with plenty of clean water and immediately seek medical attention.

If battery liquid gets on your body or clothing, burns or injury may occur. Quickly wash off with 

clean water, and seek medical attention if skin inflammation or injuries occur.

This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku 

Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union 

legislation shall be addressed to the authorized representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, 

Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters, please 

refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or guarantee documents.

•  Operate the unit only on the power sources specified in “Specifications.” For battery operation, 

use four LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. For AC operation, use only the supplied AC adaptor. 

Do not use any other type of AC adaptor.

•  Failure to use the supplied AC adaptor may cause the unit to malfunction, as 

the polarity of the plugs of other manufacturers may be different.

•  When operating the unit on batteries, it is recommended that you remove the AC adaptor from 

the wall outlet and the DC IN 6 V jack. Disconnect the plug of the external power source before 

operating the unit.

•  Use the unit within a temperature range of 0°C to 40°C. 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 again.)

•  When listening with headphones, use stereo (3-pole) or monaural (2-pole) mini plug 

headphones. Sound may not be heard with other types of headphones.

•  Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or mechanical 

shock. Never leave in a car parked in the sun.

•  Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor and remove the 

batteries, and have the unit checked by a qualified personnel before operating it any further.

•  Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers, keep personal credit cards using magnetic 

coding or spring-wound watches away from the unit to prevent possible damage from the 

magnetism.

•  To clean the casing, use a soft dry cloth. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or 

benzine, which may damage the finish.

•  Do not operate the unit with wet hands since it may cause a short circuit.

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.

Europe Only

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.

Should any problem persist after you have made the following checks, consult your 
nearest Sony dealer.

•  The unit is being used in extremely high or low temperatures or in a place with excessive 

moisture.

•  If you are in a building, listen near a window. 
•  Extend the antenna and adjust the length and the angle for best reception.
•  Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are exhausted.
•  If a mobile phone is placed close to the unit, a loud noise may be heard 

from the unit. Keep the phone away from the unit.

•  Be sure to turn off the unit when not using it. The estimated battery life is 10 – 13 hours.  

See “Specifications” for details.

•  The battery compartment lid is designed to come off when opened 

with excessive force. Insert the right hinge of the lid into the right 

hole of the compartment (

), then insert the left hinge into the left 

hole (

).

•  The batteries are exhausted. Replace all the batteries with new ones.

•  There is no supported DAB broadcast in your region.
•  You have lost the reception of the selected DAB broadcast.

•  There is no preset station.

•  The list of DAB stations stored in the unit is full.

•  The selected station or service is currently not broadcasting.

  DAB (Band-III): 174.928 MHz 

 239.200 MHz

  FM: 87.5 MHz 

 108 MHz (0.05 MHz step)

  DAB (Band-III): 2.048 MHz
  FM: 1.943 MHz

5A

174.928

8C

199.360

11C

220.352

5B

176.640

8D

201.072

11D

222.064

5C

178.352

9A

202.928

12A

223.936

5D

180.064

9B

204.640

12N

224.096

6A

181.936

9C

206.352

12B

225.648

6B

183.648

9D

208.064

12C

227.360

6C

185.360

10A

209.936

12D

229.072

6D

187.072

10N

210.096

13A

230.784

7A

188.928

10B

211.648

13B

232.496

7B

190.640

10C

213.360

13C

234.208

7C

192.352

10D

215.072

13D

235.776

7D

194.064

11A

216.928

13E

237.488

8A

195.936

11N

217.088

13F

239.200

8B

197.648

11B

218.640

 Approx. 6.6 cm dia., 8 Ω, monaural

 0.3 W

 

 (headphones) jack (ø 3.5 mm, stereo mini jack)

 6 V DC, four LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries

 DC IN 6 V

Approx. 13 hours for DAB, 10 hours for FM (Using Sony (LR6SG) alkaline batteries)

  Approx. 11 hours for DAB, 9 hours for FM (Using Sony (NH-AA) Ni-MH batteries)

 Approx. 180 mm × 95 mm × 36 mm (W/H/D) excl. projecting parts and controls

 Approx. 445 g incl. batteries

 AC adaptor (1)

*  When listening through the speaker. Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology 

Industries Association) standards. The actual battery life may vary depending on usage and circumstances.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

This function indicates services in programme type, such as NEWS, SPORT of the PTY list, 

transmitted in the DAB.

No programme type

NO PTY 

Other Music

OTHER M 

News

NEWS 

Weather/meteorology

WEATHER 

Current Affairs

AFFAIRS 

Finance/Business

FINANCE 

Information

INFO 

Children’s programmes

CHILDREN 

Sport

SPORT 

Social Affairs

FACTUAL 

Education

EDUCATE 

Religion

RELIGION 

Drama

DRAMA 

Phone In

PHONE IN 

Culture

ARTS 

Travel

TRAVEL 

Science

SCIENCE 

Leisure

LEISURE 

Varied

TALK 

Jazz Music

JAZZ 

Pop Music

POP 

Country Music

COUNTRY 

Rock Music

ROCK 

National Music

NATION M 

Easy Listening Music

EASY 

Oldies Music

OLDIES 

Light Classical

CLASSICS 

Folk Music

FOLK 

Serious Classical

CLASSICS 

Documentary

DOCUMENT 

Returns to the previous display.