Sony RDP-X500IP important safety instructions

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings.

Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce

heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized

plug has two blades with one wider than the

other. A grounding type plug has two blades

and a third grounding prong. The wide blade

or the third prong are provided for your safety.

If the provided plug does not fit into your

outlet, consult an electrician for replacement

of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on

or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit

from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by

the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold

with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use

caution when moving the cart/apparatus

combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel. Servicing is required when the

apparatus has been damaged in any way, such

as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,

liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen

into the apparatus, the apparatus has been

exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate

normally, or has been dropped.

For the customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

For the state of California USA only

Perchlorate Material –special handling may apply, see

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains

perchlorate

4-287-198-12(1)

Personal Audio Docking System

RDP-X500iP

Printed in China

Reference Guide

For USA customers only

NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses and

can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning

the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged

to try to correct the interference by one or more

of the following measures:

— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

— Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

WARNING

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Replace the battery for the remote commander

with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery only. Use

of another battery may present a risk of fire or

explosion.

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Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not

recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

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Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away

from children.

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Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of

children. Should the battery be swallowed,

immediately consult a doctor.

English

Owner’s Record

The model number and the serial number are located on

the bottom.

Record the serial number in the space provided below.

Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer

regarding this product.

Model No. RDP-X500iP

Serial No. ________________________________

For customers in the USA

Please register this product on line at

http://www.sony.com/productregistration

Proper registration will enable us to send you

periodic mailings about new products, services,

and other important announcements. Registering

your product will also allow us to contact you

in the unlikely event that the product needs

adjustment or modification. Thank you.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric

shock, do not expose this apparatus to

rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the

ventilation opening of the apparatus with

newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.

Do not place the naked flame sources such as

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 batteries or apparatus with battery-

installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or

the like.

As the main plug is used to disconnect the system

from the mains, connect the system to an easily

accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an

abnormality in the system, disconnect the main

plug from the AC outlet immediately.

The system is not disconnected from the mains as

long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the

system itself has been turned off.

The dating code and the nameplate are located on

the bottom exterior.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate this

equipment.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced. Replace only with the same type.

Remote commander

Before using the supplied remote commander for

the first time, remove the insulation film.

Aim the remote commander at the front of the

unit near the remote sensor .

The Reaction indicator flashes when the

remote commander’s command is received.

VOL + and  buttons have a tactile dot.

/ (Power)

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Turn the unit on/off. The / indicator lights

up when the unit is turned on.

 (Play/Pause)

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Start playing iPod. Press again to pause/resume

playback.

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Press and hold to turn off the iPod.

 (Forward)

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Go to the next track.

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Press and hold while listening to the sound to

locate a desired point.

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Press and hold in pause while observing the

display on iPod to locate a desired point.

 (Backward)

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Go back to the previous track. During

playback, this operation returns to the

beginning of the current track. To go back to

the previous track, press twice.

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Press and hold while listening to the sound to

locate a desired point.

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Press and hold in pause while observing the

display on iPod to locate a desired point.

 (Up)/ (Down)

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Select a menu item or track for playback.

iPod

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Select iPod as source.

AUDIO IN

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Select AUDIO IN as source.

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Go back to the previous menu.

ENTER

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Execute the selected menu item or begin

playback.

VOL +/− (Volume plus/minus)

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Adjust the volume.

Note

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The iPod nano (6th generation) cannot be

controlled by the remote when the command of

“MENU,” “,” “,” and “ENTER” is pressed.

When to replace the battery

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.

the  side facing up

Note

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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.

Precautions

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To disconnect the AC adaptor, pull it out by the

plug, not the cord.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Do not handle the unit with wet hands.

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Do not place the unit anywhere near water.

NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY

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Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a

good contact.

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Be sure to observe the correct polarity when

installing the battery.

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Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,

otherwise a short-circuit may occur.

Note

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In the Reference Guide, “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.

Operations

Power source

Power management system

After playback of the iPod (or component

connected to AUDIO IN jack) has finished, if no

operation is performed for about 20 minutes, the

unit will automatically turn off.

To prepare a power source

Connect the supplied AC adaptor to the DC IN

19.5V jack on the back of this unit firmly, and

plug it into a wall outlet.

Note on the AC adaptor

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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.

To charge your iPod

You can use the unit as a battery charger for your

iPod when the power is supplied by the AC

adaptor.

Charging begins when the iPod is connected to

the unit. The charging status appears in the

display on iPod. For details, see the user’s guide of

your iPod.

Note

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The iPod continues to be charged when

off.

To turn the unit on/off

Press / (power).

The / indicator will light up when the unit is

turned on.

To adjust the volume

Press VOLUME +/−.

To select iPod or AUDIO IN as

the source

Press iPod or AUDIO IN.

The iPod or AUDIO IN indicator will light up

when the button is pressed.

To play/pause the iPod

Press .

The Reaction indicator flashes when the

command is received.

Reaction indicator

Remote sensor

Docking Tray

Indicator

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