About the SC (Secondary Component)

If the selected primary component has the secondary component, “SC” blinks on the display.

SC

DA B ALPHA 3

RADIO

 

 

SPOR TCHANNE L 1

 

Press SC so that the desired secondary component is received. And then “SC” appears while receiving the secondary component.

SC

DA B ALPHA 3

RADIO

 

 

SPOR T

CHANNE L 2

 

The operation by pressing TUNE/SETUP +/- or SC is the following:

TUNE/SET UP

+/-

Ensemble

Service 1

Component

Service 2

Component

Service 3

SC

Component

 

Secondary Component

 

Service 4

Component

Secondary Component A

Secondary Component B

Note

When the selected secondary component is finished, the unit returns automatically to the former primary component.

Other useful functions

To obtain Powerful Bass Sound

Press MEGA BASS while the power is on.“MEGA BASS ON” appear, then “MEGA BASS ” appears in the display.

 

MEG ABAS S

ON

 

 

 

N

 

 

 

 

 

 

DA B ALPHA

1 RADIO

 

 

11 B

218

. 640MHz

MEGA BASS

To cancel the MEGA BASS function, press

MEGA BASS again. “MEGA BASS OFF” appears in the display and “MEGA BASS ” disappears.

MEG A BAS S OFF

Selecting Sound Characteristic

Press SOUND repeatedly to select the desired sound mode.Each press changes the sound mode as follows:Sound 1 Sound 2 Sound 3Sound 5 Sound 4 Sound 1: Sound is normal.
Sound
Sound 2: Bass and treble are emphasized.

Sound

Sound 3: Treble is emphasized.

Sound

Sound 4: Bass is emphasized.

Sound

Sound 5: Mid sound is emphasized.

Sound

To reduce FM, MW, LW noise

Press Digital NR when you hear the FM, MW or LW band. “Digital NR ON” appears, then

“Digital NR ” appears in the display. The noise in the signal is reduced.
Digita l N R ON

N

FM

100 . 75MHz Digital NR
To cancel the Digital NR function, press

Digital NR again. “Digital NR OFF” appears in the display and “ Digital NR ” disappears.

To listen with headphones (not supplied)

Connect headphones to the i (headphone) jack. The sound through the speaker will not be heard.

Presetting your favourite stations

–Preset tuning

You can preset 10 services in DAB and 10 stations each for FM, MW and LW.

Presetting the service or station

1Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Operating the radio” and manually tune in to the service or station you wish to preset.

2Hold down the PRESET TUNING buttons you wish to preset for more than 2 second.

You will hear two short beeps and the preset number will appear in the display. The selected service or station is stored.

Example:Display window when you preset FM 89 MHz with RDS in the PRESET TUNING button 2 for FM.

 

F M

BET A 1

 

 

P 2

89 . 00MHz

 

Upper line : Station namelower line : Preset number and frequency

The frequency is stored, together with the service label for the DAB broadcast, and the station name for the RDS on FM, if those information are sent.

Tip

To preset another service or station, repeat these steps. To change the preset service or station, tune in to the desired service or station and hold down the PRESET TUNING 1-10button. The new service or station will replace the previous service or station on the PRESET TUNING button.

Tuning in to a preset service or station

1Press OPERATE to turn on the radio.

2Press BAND to select the band.3Press the desired PRESET TUNING button.

4Adjust the volume using VOL+/-.

Note

Holding down the desired PRESET TUNING button for more than 2 seconds in step 3 will replace the previous service or station on the PRESET TUNING button with the new ones you tuned to.

Scan tuning

The unit will automatically scan FM, MW and LW stations.

1Press OPERATE to turn on the radio.

2Press BAND to select the band.

3Press AUTO TUNE.

Scanning starts from the frequency being tuned in. When a station is received, scanning pauses for 3 seconds and then continues.

4When the unit tunes in to the desired station, press AUTO TUNE to stop scanning.

5If necessary, press TUNE/SETUP +/- to tune in to the station more precisely.6Adjust the volume using VOL+/-.

PTY (Programme Type)

This function indicates services or RDS data in each programme type, such as NEWS, SPORTS of the PTY list, transmitted in the DAB or RDS data.

To display the programme type of the service or station being receivedPress DISPLAY/CANCEL a few times. (See “Changing the display”.)

If the received service or station does not transmit the programme type, “NO PTY” appears.

Programme typeDisplay
UndefinedNone
News

News

 

 

Current Affairs

Current Affairs

 

 

Information

Information

 

 

Sport

Sport

 

 

Education

Education

Drama

Drama

CultureCultures
Science

Science

 

 

VariedVaried Speech

 

 

Pop Music

Pop Music

 

 

Rock Music

Rock Music

 

 

Easy Listening MusicEasy Listening
Light ClassicalLight Classics M
Serious ClassicalSerious Classics
Other Music

Other Music

WeatherWeather & Metr

 

 

Finance

Finance

 

 

Children’s programmesChildren’s Pogs

 

 

Social Affairs

Social Affairs

 

 

Religion

Religion

Phone In

Phone In

TravelTravel & Touring
LeisureLeisure & Hobby

 

 

Jazz Music

Jazz Music

 

 

Country Music

Country Music

 

 

National Music

National Music

 

 

Oldies Music

Oldies Music

Folk Music

Folk Music

Documentary

Documentary

Alarm Test

Alarm Test

AlarmAlarm - Alarm!

 

 

Changing the display

To change the display mode, press DISPLAY/CANCEL while the unit is on. Each band has two lines indication areas in the display. Pressing DISPLAY/CANCEL changes the lower line indication.

The selected display mode remains even if you turn off the unit or switch the band.

–DAB broadcasts

The service label (a maximum of 16 characters available) appears in the upper line indication area. The frequency appears in the lower line indication area.

DA B ALPHA 1 RADIO

11 B 218 . 640MHz

Upper line : Service labellower line : Frequency

Each time you press DISPLAY/CANCEL, the lower line indication area changes as follows:

Frequency

 

Component

 

Dynamic

 

 

PTY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

label

 

 

 

label

 

 

 

 

 

Signal

 

 

Bit rate

 

Clock time

 

Ensemble

 

 

 

level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

label

 

When you change the service, the item in the lower line indication area does not change.

When the unit tunes in to another ensemble, the unit displays its frequency for about 2 seconds, and then displays the item selected by DISPLAY/CANCEL.

Notes

•If there is no service label, only “DAB” appears in the upper line indication area.

•The component label (a maximum of 16 characters available) appears in the lower line indication area. If there is no component label, “< NO LABEL >” message appears.

•The dynamic label (a maximum of 128 characters available) scrolls from right to left. If there is no dynamic label, “< NO TEXT DATA >” message appears.

•Other messages will appear in the following situations:–“< NO LABEL >” message appears when there is no ensemble label.

–“BIT RATE: ---kbps” message appears when there is no information about the bit rate.

–“SIGNAL LEVEL: ---” message appears when there is no information about the signal level.

–FM, RDS station

When you receive a station transmitting RDS dataincluding the programme service data, “” appears in the display.

The name of the station (a maximum of 8 characters available) appears in the upper line indication area and the frequency appears in the lower line indication area.

F M BET A 2
100 . 75MHz

Each time you press DISPLAY/CANCEL, the lower line indication area changes as follows:

Frequency Radio text PTY Clock time

When the unit tunes in to another station, the unit displays its frequency for about 2 seconds, and then displays the item selected by DISPLAY/CANCEL.

Notes

•If there is no station name, only “FM” appears in the upper line indication area.

•The radio text (a maximum of 64 characters available) scrolls from right to left in the lower line indication area. If there is no radio text,

“< NO TEXT DATA >” message appears.

–MW, LW station

“MW” or “LW” appears in the upper line indication area.

MW

1242kHz

Each time you press DISPLAY/CANCEL, the lower line indication area changes as follows:

Frequency

 

Clock time

 

When the unit tunes in to another station, the unit displays its frequency for about 2 seconds, and then displays the item selected by DISPLAY/CANCEL.

To adjust the LCD contrast

You can adjust the display at 17 different contrast levels.

1Press MENU/ENTER to show the menu display.

2Press TUNE/SETUP +/- to select

“CONTRAST”. Press MENU/ENTER.
4 . RECAL L TEXT
5 . CONTRAST
*The number for a menu item differs depending on the received band.

“CONTRAST” and square block appear on the display. The contrast becomes to weak when square block is moved to the left, and becomes to strong when moving it right.

CONTRAST
3Press TUNE/SETUP +/- to set the contrast of the display, then press
MENU/ENTER once.

Notes

•If you do not operate within 65 seconds while setting the contrast, the setting mode will be cancelled.

•To cancel the setting mode halfway, press

DISPLAY/CANCEL.

To adjust the backlight

The backlight is on during the unit is turned on. You can set the display at the 3 different brightness levels. Even if the unit is turned off, the backlight lights on for 30 seconds by touching any key.

1Press MENU/ENTER to show the menu display.

2Press TUNE/SETUP +/- to select “BACK LIGHT” and press

MENU/ENTER.

5 . CONTRAST

6 . BAC K LIGHT

*The number for a menu item differs depending on the received band.

The “BACK LIGHT” message appears and current setting (“HIGH”, “MID” or “LOW”) blinks on the display.

 

BAC K
LIGHT

 

 

LO W
MI D HIGH

 

3Press TUNE/SETUP +/- to set “HIGH”, “MID” or “LOW”, then press

MENU/ENTER once.

Notes

•If you do not operate within 65 seconds while setting the backlight, the setting mode will be cancelled.

•To cancel the setting mode halfway, press

DISPLAY/CANCEL.

Text memo function

You can store a maximum of 10 patterns of DAB’s dynamic labels or RDS’s radio text.

DAB’s dynamic label receives a data of 128 characters maximum. FM/RDS radio text can 64 characters maximum.

To store the text

1Press DISPLAY/CANCEL to indicate the dynamic label or radio text when receiving a DAB or FM/RDS station.

2Press MENU/ENTER to show the menu display.3Press TUNE/SETUP +/- to select “SAVE TEXT”, and then press

MENU/ENTER.

4 . TUNIN G MODE
5 . SAV E TEXT
The text displayed will be stored.

Notes

•The latest stored data is named “NO.1”.

•If there are already 10 stored data entries, and then you try to store another new data, the oldest data (No.10) will be erased.

To recall the stored text

1Press MENU/ENTER to show the menu display.

2Press TUNE/SETUP +/- to select “RECALL TEXT”, and then press

MENU/ENTER.

3 . STANDB Y TIME R SET

4 . RECAL L TEXT

The stored text is displayed from newest (NO.1) to oldest (NO.10).

 

1 :

LONDO N

NO .

1

POP

 

 

 

2 :

FA X NO .

03

-

5769

-

 

3Press TUNE/SETUP +/- to select the desired text, and then press

MENU/ENTER.

The selected text is displayed by scrolling.To return to the former display, pressDISPLAY/CANCEL once.

Note

If there is no stored text, “NO SAVE TEXT DATA” appears in the display.
RECAL L TEXT
N O SAV E TEX T DATA

Setting the Standby Timer

You can set the unit to turn on automatically at a preset time.To adjust the hour and minute with TUNE/SETUP +/-, see “Setting the clock”.

1Press MENU/ENTER to show the menu display.

2Press TUNE/SETUP +/- to select “STANDBY TIMER SET” and press

MENU/ENTER.

2 . CLOC K AUT O ADJUST

3 . STANDB Y TIME R SET

The “hour” sign starts blinking.
STANDB Y TIME R SET

A M 7:25

3Press TUNE/SETUP +/- to set the hour in the standby timer, and then press

MENU/ENTER.

The “minute” sign starts blinking.

4Press TUNE/SETUP +/- to set the minutes in the standby timer, and then press

MENU/ENTER.

The preset time appears for 2 seconds and “ ” appears. The timer function is activated.

5Press OPERATE to turn off the radio.When the unit turns on at the preset time,“SLEEP ” appears, the unit will automatically turn off after 60 minutes.Once you set the standby timer, the unit turns on at the preset time everyday.

Notes

•If you do not operate TUNE/SETUP +/- within 65 seconds while setting the standby timer, the setting mode will be cancelled.

•To cancel the setting mode halfway, press

DISPLAY/CANCEL.

•If the unit has already turned on, the standby timer will not be activated.

To deactivate the Standby Timer

Press TIMER STANDBY so that “ ” disappears and “STANDBY TIMER OFF” appears in the display.

To activate the standby timer, pressTIMER STANDBY again so that “ ” appears.

Setting the Sleep Timer

You can enjoy falling asleep to the radio using the built-in sleep timer that turns off the radio automatically after a preset duration.

1Press SLEEP.“SLEEP” and the digits for the sleep timer duration appear.
SLEE P 60
If you press SLEEP while the unit is turned off, the unit is turned on.2Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired sleep timer setting.Each press changes the setting time as follows: 60 45 30 15 OFF Two short beep sounds when the display returns to“SLEEP 60”.

After about 3 seconds, “SLEEP ” appears in the display when the duration time is set.

The unit automatically turns off when the duration time is passed.

To change the Sleep Timer setting

Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired sleep timer setting even after the sleep timer has been activated.

To deactivate the Sleep Timer

Press OPERATE to turn off the unit before the setting time has elapsed, or press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep timer to “SLEEP OFF” in step 2. “SLEEP ” disappears from the display.

To use both Sleep Timer and Standby Timer

You can fall asleep to the radio and also be awakened by the radio at the preset time.

1Set the Standby Timer. (See “Setting the Standby Timer”.)2Set the sleep timer. (See “Setting the Sleep Timer”.)

Connecting External Equipment

To listen to sound

1Connect the LINE IN jack of the unit to the line output jack or headphones jack of other equipment using the audio connecting cable (not supplied).

To external equipment

Audio connecting cable (not supplied)

OPTICAL

LINE OUT

LINE IN

DIGITAL OUT

 

 

2Press MENU/ENTER to show the menu display.

3Press TUNE/SETUP +/- to select “RADIO/LINE SW”, and then press

MENU/ENTER.

6 . RECAL L TEXT
7 . RADIO/LIN E SW

“RADIO/LINE SW” appears and current setting of “RADIO” or “LINE” starts blinking.

RADIO/LIN E SW
RADI O LINE
4Press TUNE/SETUP +/- to select “LINE”, then press MENU/ENTER.5Play the equipment connected to the LINE IN jack.

To return to the radio

1Press MENU/ENTER to show the menu display.

2Press TUNE/SETUP +/- to select “RADIO/LINE SW”, and then press

MENU/ENTER.

“RADIO/LINE SW” appears and current setting of “RADIO” or “LINE” starts blinking.

3Press TUNE/SETUP +/- to select“RADIO”, then press MENU/ENTER.

Tip

To return to the radio, you can press BAND alternatively.

To record with the optical digital out

This function is available for DAB service only.

1Open the jack cover of the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jack of the unit and connect the digital connecting cable (not supplied) into the digital input jack of the digital recording equipment.

To external equipment Digital connecting cable (not supplied)

OPTICAL

LINE OUT

LINE IN

DIGITAL OUT

 

 

2Turn on the unit and the connected equipment.3Tune the unit to the DAB service that you want to record.4Start to record on the connected equipment.

Note

To record the broadcasting on a connected analogue recorder, use the LINE OUT jack of the unit.

Using the Remote

You can play the radio using the remote.Use the remote in the right direction to the receiver of the unit.

To

Press
Listen to the soundLINE
of connected

Press LINE to listen to the sound

equipmentof connected equipment.

 

 

Store textTEXT MEMO

 

Press TEXT MEMO to store the

 

DAB’s dynamic labels or RDS

 

radio text.

 

 

All other functions are shared on both the remote and the unit.

Installing the batteries into the remote

(See Fig. C)

Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries (not supplied).When to replace the batteries

When the remote no longer operates the digital radio, replace all the batteries with new ones.

Notes

•Do not charge the dry batteries.

•When you are not going to use the remote for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid any damage caused by leakage and corrosion.

Precautions

•Operate the unit on the power sources specified in “Specifications”.

•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.

•To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out by the plug, not the cord.

•The nameplate indicating operating voltage, power consumption, etc. is located on the bottom exterior.

•Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or mechanical shock. Never leave in a car parked under the sun.

•Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug the unit and have it checked by a qualified personnel before operating it any further.

•Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that block the ventilation holes.

•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.)

•In vehicles or buildings, radio reception may be difficult or noisy. Try listening near a window.

•Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers, keep away personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring-wound watches from the unit to prevent possible damage from the magnet.

•To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.

If you have any questions or problems 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.

Display is dim, or no indication is displayed.

•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.A station or service cannot be received when a PRESET TUNING 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.

Specifications

Time display

UK

 

12-hour system
Other countries/regions24-hour system

 

 

Frequency range

 

BandFrequencyChannel step

 

 

 

DAB(L-Band)

1452.960

 

 

- 1490.624 MHz
DAB(Band-III)

174.928

 

 

- 239.200 MHz

 

 

 

 

FM

87.5 - 108 MHz0.05 MHz

 

 

 

MW

531 - 1 602 kHz

9 kHz

 

 

 

LW

153 - 279 kHz

3 kHz

 

 

 

Speaker:8 cm (3 1⁄4 inches) dia., 3.2 ΩPower output:2.3W + 2.3 W (at 10% harmonic distortion)Output:Headphone jack (stereo mini jack)Power requirements:230 V AC, 50HzPower consumption:

13W

Dimensions:

Approx. 320 ⋅ 142 ⋅ 154 mm (w/h/d) (Approx. 12 3⁄4 ⋅ 5 5⁄8 ⋅ 6 1⁄8 inches) incl. projecting parts and controls

Mass:Approx. 2.5 kg (5 lb 8 oz )Supplied accessories:AC power cord (1), Remote control (1)Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.