Other useful functions, Precautions, Troubleshooting – Sony XDR-C705DAB User Manual

Page 2: Specifications, Other useful functions for dab, Pty (programme type), Changing the display, Station order, Manual tune, Drc value (dynamic range control)

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Other useful functions

To display the softwear version

Press MENU and UP(B)/DOWN(b)•TUNE/SELECT to select “Sw version.”
The current softwear version of the unit appears in the display.

To reset the unit

When the radio fails to function properly, follow as:

1

Press and hold MENU and ENTER at the same time for a few
seconds.

“Press ENTER to confirm reset” appears in the display.

2

Press ENTER.

The clock settings, 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”.
• 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

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

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not place

the unit on a surface (a rug, blanket, etc.) or near materials (a curtain) that
might block the ventilation holes.

• Do not connect the antenna lead to the external antenna.
• 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 station or service cannot be received when a PRESET recalls.
• 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 note down of your settings in case you want to preset them again.

Specifications

Time display
12-hour system (default)

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

Speaker:

Approx. 6.6 cm (2

5

8

in) dia. 4

Power output:

0.4 W (at 10 % harmonic distortion)

Power requirements:

230 V AC, 50Hz

Dimensions:

Approx. 192.5

Ч 92.6 Ч 87.7 mm (w/h/d)

(Approx. 7

5

8

Ч 3

3

4

Ч 3

1

2

inches) incl. projecting parts and controls

Mass:

Approx. 455 g (16

oz

)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Other useful functions for
DAB

Changing the display

To change the display mode, press DISPLAYBRIGHTNESS during DAB
reception.
The selected display mode remains even if you turn the unit off and on again, or
change the band.
The display can be up to 16 characters long.
Each time you press DISPLAYBRIGHTNESS, the bottom in a display changes
as follows:

Station order

This function enables you to choose how the stations are arranged when selecting
a station.
There are 4 modes available Alphanumeric, Favourite station, Active stations and
Trim stations.

• Alphanumeric(default):

To select a stored service in alphabetical order.

• Favourite:

When this setting is switched on, after a period of time the
most listened to stations will move to the top of the station
list and will be marked with the heart symbol.
Your ten favourite stations will be displayed.

• Active stations:

When this setting is switched on the display will show only
those that a signal can be found for.

• Trim stations:

When this setting is switched on the unit will delete the
stations that are not currently being received.

1

Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Operating the radio” and select DAB.

2

Press MENU and UP(B)/DOWN(b)•TUNE/SELECT to
select “Station order,” and then press ENTER.

3

Press UP(B)/DOWN(b)•TUNE/SELECT to select the desired
mode, and then press ENTER.

Manual tune

This function allows you to tune and add the various DAB Band-III channels to
your station list.
UK DAB stations located in the range 11B to 12D. This function can be used to
assist the positioning of the antenna or the unit to obtain the optimum reception
for a specific channel / frequency.

1

Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Operating the radio” and select DAB.

2

Press MENU and UP(B)/DOWN(b)•TUNE/SELECT to
select “Manual tune,” and then press ENTER.

3

Press UP(B)/DOWN(b)•TUNE/SELECT to select the desired
DAB channel, and then press ENTER.

The signal strength bars will go up and down showing the changing signal
strength as you adjust the reception.

4

Press ENTER.

A new DAB channel is added to the station list.

DRC Value (DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL)

DRC can make quieter sounds easier to hear when the unit is used in a noisy
environment.
When DAB broadcasts in dynamic range compression, you can adjust the
dynamic range by this unit.

1

Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Operating the radio” and select DAB.

2

Press MENU and UP(B)/DOWN(b)•TUNE/SELECT to
select “DRC value” and then press ENTER.

3

Press UP(B)/DOWN(b)•TUNE/SELECT to select the DRC
level.

The DRC level changes as follows:

0(default)

1

1

/

2

4

Press ENTER.

Notes
• DRC is effective only in dynamic range compression broadcast.
• When you adjusted the DRC level, volume can be heard more loudly.

Autoscan UK / Autoscan full

These function allows you to automatically scan and create a list of receivable
DAB broadcasts.
If you use this unit in the UK, “Autoscan UK” is recommended.

1

Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Operating the radio” and select DAB.

2

Press MENU and UP(B)/DOWN(b)•TUNE/SELECT to
select “Autoscan UK” or “Autoscan full,” and then press ENTER.

“Scanning” appears in the display, scan and create a list of receivable DAB
broadcasts.

Autoscan takes about 30 - 90 seconds. When finished, the unit receives a stored
service in alphabetical order (see “Station order”.)

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 or station does not transmit the 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

EUROPEAN EQUITIE

SVC1

11D 222.06MHz

SVC1

Pop Music

SVC1

126kbps Stereo

SVC1

DAB ENSEMBLE ONE

SVC1

Sig strength 100

SVC1

25-07-2007

SVC1

Dynamic

PTY

Ensemble

Date

Frequency

BIT rate and mono/stereo

Signal strength

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