2-698-587-11(2)

DAB DIGITAL

RADIO

Operating InstructionsManual de instruccionesPrinted on 100% recycled paper using VOC (VolatileXDR-S50Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.

© 2006 Sony Corporation

Printed in China

HOLDTUNE MODE

SC

PRESET 1, 2, 3

POWER HOLD

SLEEP TUNE MODE AUTO TUNE

SC PRESET / ENTER

1

2

3

POWER SLEEP AUTO TUNE PRESET/ENTERHeadphone jack

DC IN 6V

U/u dialDC IN 6V VOL

BETA 1

DSPL

DISPLAY

EUROPEAN EQUITIE

CLOCK

 

CLOCK

 

LIGHT

 

LIGHT

AB

LR6 (size AA) ⋅ 4

1

2

Insert the E side of the battery first.

C

AC power adaptor (supplied)

DC IN 6V

D

Aerial

E

RESET button
English
WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel 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.

Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the AC power adaptor, disconnect it from the AC outlet immediately.

Features
•DAB(Band-III) Digital Radio.•Easy view, 2-line character dot LCD display.•Simple operation for station selection.•Three Direct preset station buttons.•Sleep timer and clock display.•Stereo headphone jack.•Battery (LR6 ⋅ 4) or mains operated.
Choosing power sources
Installing Batteries (See fig. A)1Open the battery compartment at the rear of the unit.

2Install four LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (not supplied), observing polarity, and then close the lid.

Battery Life (Approx. hours)(JEITA*)
When usingDAB
Sony alkaline LR6 (size AA)

9

*Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) standards. The actual battery life may vary depending on the circumstance of the unit.

Knowing when to replace the batteries

When the batteries become weak, the sound becomes weak and distorted. When the batteries are completely exhausted, “E” appears on the display and the power is turned off.

When “E” appears, replace all batteries with new ones. After the batteries are replaced, press POWER to turn the indication off.

Notes on replacing the batteries

•Do not take more than about 1 minutes to replace the batteries, otherwise the clock, any lists of receivable broadcasts for DAB scan, preset favourite services and all settings will be initialized. Should that happen, set the functions again.

•If the batteries are replaced while the power is on, the unit may revert to the factory setting.

Notes on batteries•Do not attempt to recharge dry batteries.

•Do not carry batteries with coins or other metallic objects. It can generate heat if the positive and negative terminals of the batteries are accidentally contacted by a metallic object.

•If you are not going to use the unit for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

•Do not use different types of batteries at the same time.•When you replace the batteries, replace all with new ones.If the battery compartment lid comes off (See fig. B)

The battery compartment lid is designed to come off when opened with excessive force. To put it back on, see the illustration.

1Insert the right hinge of the lid into the right hole of the unit.2 Insert the left hinge in the left hole of the unit.Using House Current (See fig. C)

Connect the AC power adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN 6 V jack firmly, and plug it into a wall outlet.

Notes on the AC power adaptor

•When operating the unit with the internal batteries, remove the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet and the DC IN 6 V jack. Make sure that the plug of the external power source is disconnected before operating the unit.

•Use the supplied Sony AC power adaptor only. The polarity of the plugs of other manufacturers may be different. Failure to use the supplied AC power adaptor may cause the unit to malfunction.

Improving the reception
(See fig. D)DAB Band-III:

Extend the telescopic aerial and adjust the length and the angle for best reception.

Note

Adjust the direction of the aerial by holding the bottom of it. The aerial can be damaged when you move the aerial with excessive force.

Initial setting for the DAB

When the batteries are installed, or when the AC power adaptor is plugged in for the first time after purchase (or after resetting), the unit will automatically scan and create a list of receivable broadcasts.

If you wish to scan for the DAB broadcasts again, or when the unit is reset, do the following:

1Adjust the aerial accordingly.2Press POWER to turn on the radio.3Hold down AUTO TUNE for more than 2 seconds.“INIT INITIALIZE OK?” appears in the display.4Press PRESET/ENTER.

No sound will be heard, and “<SCANNING>” appears in the display. DAB scan takes about 30 ~ 90 seconds. When finished, the unit receives the first service in alphabetical order stored by the DAB scan.

INIT <SCANNING>Notes

•If you do not operate within 65 seconds, the initial scan mode will be cancelled.

•If no broadcasts are found by the DAB scan, “SIGNAL NOT FOUND” appears in the display.

SIGNAL NOT FOUND

•To cancel the DAB scan halfway, press AUTO TUNE. Any services received before you cancel are added to the list of receivable services.

•If the batteries are removed for a certain period, the received history list will be deleted, requiring you to scan again.

•If you set the initial setting, any DAB services registered as PRESET are erased.

•If you change the unit’s location of use, or want to add a new service after the initial setting, press and release AUTO TUNE. “FULL <SCANNING>” appears in the display and the unit will automatically scan and create a list of receivable services.

Setting the clock

“AM 12:00” (or “0:00”) will blink in the display when the batteries are installed or the AC power adaptor is plugged in, and then POWER is pressed for the first time after purchase, or after resetting.

1Hold down CLOCK for more than 2 seconds to show the time set display.2Turn U (up)/u (down) to select “OFF” and press PRESET/ ENTER.The hour indication starts blinking. Example: 12-hour system.TIME SETAM 12:003Turn U/u to set the hour, and then press PRESET/ENTER.The minute indication starts blinking.4Turn U/u to set the minute, then press PRESET/ENTER.The clock starts operating, and “:” starts blinking.Tips•To set the current time rapidly, hold U/u.

•To set the current time exactly to the seconds, adjust the minute function in step 4 and then press PRESET/ENTER to synchronize it with a time signal (such as the telephone time signal).

•The clock system varies depending on the model purchased. For example, in the 24-hour system, “0:00” is indicated as midnight, and “12:00” is indicated as noon.

Notes

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

•To cancel the clock setting mode halfway, press CLOCK.

•To show the current time as DAB is received, press DISPLAY. (See “Changing the display”).

Setting the Clock AutoAdjustment Function

This function enables the built-in clock of this unit to automatically synchronize with any DAB data being received.

1Hold down CLOCK for more than 2 seconds to show the time set display.

2Turn U/u to select “ON” and press PRESET/ENTER.AUTO TIME SETON OFF“CLOCK ADJ ” lights and DAB data adjusts the clock as it is received.

Notes

•If DAB is not available (depending on area), you can disable this function.

•If this function is active while adjusting the clock manually, DAB data will adjust the clock the next time the unit receives it.

Operating the radio
The unit can receive DAB services, and featuresALPHABETICAL, PRESET, and MANUAL modes.ALPHABETICAL: To select a stored service in alphabetical order.PRESET: To select preset services. “P ” appears in the display.MANUAL: To adjust the frequency incrementally.1Press POWER to turn on the radio.When the unit is turned on again, the last band you listened to is received.2Press TUNE MODE to select the desired mode.Each press changes the tuning mode between ALPHABETICAL andPRESET.

To change to MANUAL, hold down TUNE MODE for more than 2 seconds. Press again to return to the previous mode.

3Turn U/u to tune to the desired service.

Two short beeps sound when the lowest ensemble of DAB is received during tuning.

4Adjust the volume using VOL.Notes in DAB usage

•Before receiving DAB broadcasts, one or more ensembles should be stored in the list by the DAB scan. (See “Initial setting for the DAB”).

•If there are no services, you can choose only MANUAL mode.

•“< NO ENSEMBLE >” appears when the ensemble for the selected service cannot be received.

BETA 1

<NO ENSEMBLE>

•If a selected service finishes broadcasting, sound stops and “< NO SERVICE >” appears. In this case, turn U/u to select another service.

About the SC (Secondary Component)

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

BETA 4

EUROPEAN EQUITIE

Press SC to receive the desired secondary component. “SC ” appears while the secondary component is received.

Turn U/u or pressing SC does the following:

U(up) or u (down)

EnsembleService 1Component

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 primary component.

Presetting your favourite services

There are two ways to preset services, Direct Preset and Preset Mode. You can preset 10 services, including 3 services stored on the Direct Preset buttons (PRESET 1 – 3).

You can enjoy any three preset services as Direct Presets, for immediate recall by pressing one of the PRESET 1 – 3 buttons. Preset services you use often to Direct Preset for your convenience.

Presetting servicesTo preset by Direct Preset

1Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Operating the radio” and manually tune in to the service you wish to preset.

2Hold down one of the PRESET buttons (PRESET 1 – 3) for more than 2 seconds.

A beep sounds and “STORED” appears for one second in the display, and the service is stored.

To preset by Preset Mode

1Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Operating the radio” and manually tune in to the service you wish to preset.

2Hold down PRESET/ENTER for more than 2 seconds.The component label and the preset number appears in the display.3Turn U/u to select the favourite number to preset, then pressPRESET/ENTER.“STORED” appears for one second in the display and the service is stored.

Notes

•To preset another service, repeat these steps.

•To change the preset service, tune in to the desired service and repeat steps 2 and 3. The new service will replace the previous service.

Tuning in to a preset serviceDirect Preset

Press one of the PRESET buttons (PRESET 1 – 3) on which the desired service is stored.

Preset Mode1Press TUNE MODE repeatedly until “P ” appears in the display.2Turn U/u to select the desired preset favourite service.

Note

If you do not operate within 65 seconds during the above steps, the current mode will be cancelled.

Deleting a preset service

1Follow steps in “Tuning in to a preset service” and tune in to the service you wish to delete.

2Hold down PRESET/ENTER for more than 4 seconds.“DELETE OK?” appears in the display.3Press PRESET/ENTER.When the preset service is deleted, the preceding preset service is received.

Note

To cancel deleting during the procedure, press DISPLAY. The preset service tuned in to in step 1 is received.

Other useful functions
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 timer setting appear.

SLEEP 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 beeps sound 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 POWER 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 listen with headphones (not supplied)

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

To illuminate the LCDPress LIGHT to select the backlight on or off.

Notes

•The first time you turn on the unit in AC operation, the backlight is set to on (default). Any change to this setting will be retained.

•When DC operation, the backlight will turn off automatically if no operation is performed for 30 seconds.

Changing the display
To change the display mode

Press DISPLAY. The selected display mode remains even if you turn the unit off and on again, or change the band.

A dynamic label can be up to 128 characters long. PTY, service and ensemble labels can be up to 16 characters long.

Each time you press DISPLAY, the bottom in a display changes as follows:Component labelDynamic labelPTY label
BETA

1

 

 

 

 

BETA

1

 

EUROPEANEQUITIE

 

 

NEWS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signal level

 

 

 

 

Service label

BETA

1

 

 

 

 

BETA

1

 

SIGNALLEVEL:100

 

BETA

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BIT rate

 

 

 

 

Ensemble label

BETA

1

 

 

 

 

BETA

1

 

BITRATE:192kbps

 

BETA

DIGITAL ONE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clock

 

 

 

 

 

Frequency

BETA

1

 

 

 

 

BETA

1

 

 

 

AM

11:55

 

12B225.648MHz
If you turn U/u to change the service, the display does not change.

Notes

•If there is no service label, no message will be displayed.•If there is no dynamic label, “<NO DLS>” will appear.Stretched display

While a component label is displayed in the fist line of the display, hold down DISPLAY for more than 2 seconds. The display changes to stretched display.

BETA 1

Each time you press DISPLAY while the first line is displayed as stretched, it changes as follows:

Component label t Dynamic label t PTY label t Service label t Ensemble label t Frequency t Clock t BIT rate t Signal level t Component label

Holding down DISPLAY for more than 2 seconds returns the display to normal.
PTY (Programme Type)

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

If the received service does not transmit the programme type, “ NO PTY Data ” 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 Progs
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

 

 

Preventing Accidental
Operation
— HOLD Function

This function prevents the radio from being unintentionally turned on, or the radio service frequency from being accidentally changed. Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow. When any key is pressed, “<HOLD>” blinks for 3 seconds and all buttons on the radio become inoperative.

To cancel hold, slide HOLD in the opposite direction of the arrow.
To reset the unit (See fig. E)

Press this button with a pointed object when the radio fails to function properly. The clock settings, and the services 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 four 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.

•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.)

•The nameplate indicating operating voltage, 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 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.

•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.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic 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 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.

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.• If you are in a building, listen near a window.A service cannot be received when a PRESET button is pressed.•The service has not been preset.•Another service is preset. Preset the service again.

The preset services 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/regions

24-hour system

 

 

Frequency range

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Band

 

Frequency

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DAB (Band-III)174.928 - 239.200 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

Speaker:Approx. 7.7 cm (3.0 inches) dia. 8 ΩPower output:0.3W (at 10 % harmonic distortion)Output:i (headphone) jack (ø 3.5 mm, stereo mini jack)Power requirements:6 V DC, four LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteriesExternal power source:DC IN 6 VDimensions:Approx. 189 ⋅ 102.8 ⋅ 37.9 mm (w/h/d)(Approx. 7 1⁄2 ⋅ 4 1⁄8 ⋅ 1 1⁄2 inches) incl. projecting parts and controlsMass:Approx. 486 g (1 lb 1.1 oz ) incl. batteriesSupplied accessories:AC power adaptor (1)Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.Halogenated flame retardants are not used in printed wiring boards.