Sony 4-199-738-13(1) User Manual

Personal audio docking system, Xdr-ds12ip, Operating instructions

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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 of the apparatus with newspapers,

tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place 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 the batteries (battery pack or

batteries installed) to excessive heat such as

sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit

from the mains, connect the unit to an easily

accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an

abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug

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.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced. Replace only with the same type.
Notice for customers: the following

information is only applicable to equipment

sold in countries applying EU directives

The manufacturer of this product is Sony

Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo,

108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative

for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland

GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,

Germany. For any service or guarantee matters,

please refer to the addresses given in separate

service or guarantee documents.

Precautions

 Operate the unit on the power source specified

in “Specifications.”

 Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker,

keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding

or spring-wound watches away from the unit to

prevent possible damage from the magnet.

 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.

 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.

 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.

 To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened

with a mild detergent solution.

 Never touch the wire of the external aerial

during a thunderstorm. Furthermore,

immediately disconnect the AC power cord

from the radio.

NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY

 Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a

good contact.

 Be sure to observe the correct polarity when

installing the battery.

 Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,

otherwise a short-circuit may occur.

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.

Applicable accessory: Remote Commander.

Disposal of waste batteries

(applicable in the European

Union and other European

countries with separate

collection systems)

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.
If you have any questions or problems concerning

your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Features

 DAB/DAB

+

/FM Tuner

 Wake or Sleep to iPod/Radio

 MEGA BASS/MEGA Xpand

 Dual Alarm (A/B)

 Brightness control (High/Middle/Low/OFF)

 Wireless Remote Commander

 No Power No Problem alarm system to keep

the clock and the alarm operating during a

power interruption with a CR2032 battery

installed.

Specifications

Time display

Switching between 12-hour system (default) and

24-hour system

Section for iPod

DC out: 5V

MAX: 500mA

Radio section

Frequency range

Band

Frequency

Channel step

DAB
(Band-III)

174.928 MHz -
239.200 MHz

FM

87.5 MHz -
108 MHz

0.05 MHz

DAB (Band-III) frequency table (MHz)

No.

Channel

Frequency

1

5A

174.928

2

5B

176.640

3

5C

178.352

4

5D

180.064

5

6A

181.936

6

6B

183.648

7

6C

185.360

8

6D

187.072

9

7A

188.928

10

7B

190.640

11

7C

192.352

12

7D

194.064

13

8A

195.936

14

8B

197.648

15

8C

199.360

16

8D

201.072

17

9A

202.928

No.

Channel

Frequency

18

9B

204.640

19

9C

206.352

20

9D

208.064

21

10A

209.936

22

10B

211.648

23

10C

213.360

24

10D

215.072

25

11A

216.928

26

11B

218.640

27

11C

220.352

28

11D

222.064

29

12A

223.936

30

12B

225.648

31

12C

227.360

32

12D

229.072

33

13A

230.784

34

13B

232.496

35

13C

234.208

36

13D

235.776

37

13E

237.488

38

13F

239.200

General

Speaker

Approx. 5.7 cm (2

1

/

4

inches) dia. 6 Ω

Input

AUDIO IN jack (ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack)
Power output

3.5 W + 3.5 W (at 10% harmonic distortion)
Power requirements

230 V AC, 50 Hz

For clock back up: 3V DC, CR2032 battery (1)

Dimensions

Approx. 290.5 mm × 152.0 mm × 139.5 mm (w/h/d)

(11

3

/

8

inches × 5

15

/

16

inches × 5

1

/

2

inches)

including projecting parts and controls
Mass

Approx. 1.7 kg (3 lb 12 oz) including power

supply unit
Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1)

Audio connecting cable (1)

Universal Dock Adapter for iPhone (1)

Universal Dock Adapter for iPhone 3G & iPhone

3GS (1)

Universal Dock Adapter for iPhone 4
Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

Compatible iPod/iPhone

models

Compatible iPod/iPhone models are as follows.

Update your iPod/iPhone to use the latest

software before you use it.

iPod touch

1st generation

iPod nano

3rd generation

(video)

iPod

5th generation

(video)

iPod classic

iPhone 3GS

iPod touch

2nd generation

iPod nano

4th generation

(video)

iPod nano

1st generation

iPhone 4

iPod

4th generation

iPod touch

3rd generation

iPod nano

5th generation

(video camera)

iPod nano

2nd generation

(aluminum)

iPod

4th generation

(color display)

iPod mini

4-199-738-13(1)

To know when to replace the

battery

When the battery becomes weak, “” appears in

the display.

If a power interruption occurs while the battery is

weak, the current time and alarm settings will be

erased.

Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium

battery. Use of another battery may cause a fire or

explosion.

To replace the battery

1

Keep the AC plug connected to the AC

outlet, remove the screw that secures the

battery compartment lid at the bottom of

the unit using a screwdriver, and open

the lid (see Fig. ).

2

Remove the old battery and insert a new

one in the battery compartment with the

 side facing up (see Fig. ).

3

Replace the battery compartment lid and

secure it with the screw (see Fig. ).

4

Press iPod & iPhone , DAB/FM,

AUDIO IN or SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP

OFF to turn “

” off in the display.

Note

Do not disconnect the plug from the AC outlet,

when you replace the battery. Otherwise, the

calendar, current time, alarm settings and station

presets will be erased.

Reset button

with the side

facing up

If the time in the display is

incorrect after the battery is

changed (Reset)

Press the reset button with a pointed device. The

reset button is in the small hole located in the

battery compartment (see Fig. ).

Setting the clock for

the first time

When the first time after purchase, do the

following.

iPhone 3G

iPhone

Notes
 In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is used

as a general reference to functions of iPod on an

iPod or iPhone, unless otherwise specified by

the text or illustrations.

 The connector of the unit is for sole use with an

iPod. If you use devices that do not match with

the connector, connect to the AUDIO IN jack of

this unit with the supplied audio connecting

cable.

 Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event

that data recorded to an iPod is lost or damaged

when using an iPod connected to this unit.

Troubleshooting

Should any problem persist after you have made

the following checks, consult your nearest Sony

dealer.
The clock flashes “AM 12:00” or “0:00” due to

a power interruption.
 The battery is low. Replace the battery. Remove

the old battery and install a new one.

 Make sure to remove the insulation film of the

backup battery before use.

The alarm of radio, iPod or buzzer does not

sound at the preset alarm time.
 Check that alarm “A” or alarm “B” is properly

displayed.

The alarm of radio or iPod is activated but no

sound comes on at the preset alarm time.
 Check the alarm volume setting.
There is no sound from the iPod.
 Make sure the iPod is securely connected.

 Adjust the VOLUME.
The iPod cannot be operated with this unit.
 Make sure the iPod is securely connected.
The iPod cannot be charged.
 Make sure the iPod is securely connected.

Preparing the remote

commander

Before using the remote commander for the first

time, remove the insulation film.

To know when to replace the

battery

With normal use, the battery (CR2025) should

last for about six months. When the remote

commander no longer operates the unit, replace

the battery with a new one.

CR2025

Notes
 Do not attempt to charge the battery.

 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.

About the backup

battery

To keep accurate time, this unit contains a

CR2032 battery as a backup power source.

The battery keeps the clock and the alarm

operating in the event of a power interruption.

1

Remove the insulation film of the backup

battery at the bottom of the unit.

2

Extend the wire aerial fully.

3

Plug in the unit.

“AM 12:00” and “FRI 01-01-2010” flash for

about 2 seconds, then “Scanning...” appears in

the display.

The unit will automatically scan and create a

list of receivable DAB broadcasts. The services

are stored in the list in alphabetical order.

When scanning is finished, the unit gets the time

from the DAB data of the first station received.

The current time appears in the display.
Notes
 If no broadcasts are found by the DAB scan,

“NO STATION FOUND” appears for about

2 seconds, then “AM 12:00” flashes in the

display. The clock cannot be set. In this case, set

the clock manually (see “Setting the clock

manually”).

 If the system clock is already running (has been

set manually or synchronized from DAB

before), the system will not try to enter the

DAB function automatically when powering on

the unit.

 The clock time cannot be set via DAB data if it

is within an hour ahead or behind the start or

end of daylight saving time (summer time). In

this case, power on the unit at another time

setting, or set the clock manually (see “Setting

the clock manually”).

When daylight saving time

(summer time) begins

This model automatically adjusts for daylight

saving time (summer time).

“ ” is displayed from the beginning of daylight

saving time (summer time) and disappears at the

end of the daylight saving time (summer time)

automatically.
The daylight saving time (summer time)

adjustment is based on GMT (Greenwich Mean

Time).
Tips
 Daylight saving time (summer time) begins at:

1:00 AM on the final Sunday of March.

 Standard time begins at: 2:00 AM on the final

Sunday of October.

To cancel Auto DST/summer time

adjustment during the daylight saving

time (summer time) period

The Auto DST/summer time adjustment can be

canceled.

Press MENU and SELECT

or

to select the

“Auto DST,” and then press ENTER. Press SELECT

or

to select “OFF,” and then press ENTER

again. The “ ” mark disappears from the display.

The time returns to standard time.

To activate Auto DST/summer time

adjustment again

Press MENU and SELECT

or

to select the

“Auto DST,” and then press ENTER. Press SELECT

or

to select “ON,” and then press ENTER again.

The “ ” mark appears in the display. The time

returns to summer time.

Setting the clock manually

Do the following if DAB broadcast is not available

(depending on area). The time setting mode by

DAB becomes invalid.

1

Plug in the unit.

2

Press MENU and SELECT

or

to select

“Date & Time,” and then press ENTER.

The year flashes in the display.

3

Press SELECT

or

to set the year, and

then press ENTER.

4

Repeat step 3 to set the month, day, hour

and minute.

The seconds start incrementing from zero.

2

Press TUNING +

or

(

TUNE +

or

on the

remote)

to turn to the desired service or

station.

If a selected DAB service has finished

broadcasting, sound stops and “NO

SERVICE” appears. In this case, press

TUNING

+

or

(

TUNE +

or

on the

remote) to select another service.

3

Adjust volume using VOLUME + or

(VOL + or on the remote).

To turn off the radio, press OFF.

Note

MENU and TUNING + or are not available when

“Tuning…” is displayed.
Note on FM usage

The frequency step is set to 0.05 MHz on FM.
Note on DAB usage

“NO SERVICE” appears when the selected service

cannot be received.
About the SC (Secondary Component)

If the selected primary component has a

secondary component, “SC” flashes in the display.
Press

TUNING +

or

(

TUNE +

or

on the

remote) to receive the desired secondary

component. “SC” lights up while the secondary

component is being received.
Note

When the selected secondary component is

finished, the unit returns automatically to the

primary component.

Presetting your favourite

services or stations

You can preset up to 10 services in DAB (5 services

in DAB1, 5 services in DAB2) and 10 stations in

FM (5 stations in FM1, 5 stations in FM2).

Presetting services or stations

1

Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Operating the

radio” and manually tune in to the

station you want to preset.

2

Press and hold the favourite STATION

SELECT PRESET 1 to 5 button on the

unit.

“PRESET” and the number flash for about
2 seconds in the display, then change to fully
lit. The service or station is stored.

Notes

 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 repeat steps

1 and 2. The new service or station will replace

the previous service or station.

Tuning in to a preset service or station

1

Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select the

desired band.

2

Press one of the STATION SELECT

PRESET buttons on the unit where the

desired service or station is stored.

When the service or station is not registered,

“PRESET BLANK” appears in the display.

The preset station can also be selected by

PRESET + or on the remote.

3

Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or

(VOL + oron the remote).

Notes

 If there are no preset stations, “PRESET

BLANK” will appear when you press PRESET +

or on the remote.

 If there is only one preset station, its preset

number will flash each time you press PRESET

+ or on the remote.

Auto preset tuning (FM only)

1

Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select the

FM band.

2

Press MENU and SELECT

or

to select

“Auto Preset,” and then press ENTER.

3

Press SELECT

or

to select “Yes,” and

then press ENTER.

The unit automatically presets the available

channels for both FM1 and FM2 in order.

Tip

To stop auto preset tuning, press OFF.

Notes
 The clock setting is available in clock state only.

(When using radio, iPod or AUDIO IN, press

OFF to set the clock.)

 If you do not press any button for about

1 minute while setting the clock, the clock

setting will be canceled.

A 100-year calendar (2010 - 2109) is installed in

the unit. When the date is set, the day of the

week is automatically displayed.

MON = Monday, TUE = Tuesday,

WED = Wednesday, THU = Thursday,

FRI = Friday, SAT = Saturday, SUN = Sunday

To change the time format

You can choose a time format between 12-hour

system (default) and 24-hour system.

1

Press MENU and SELECT

or

to select

“Time Format,” and then press ENTER.

2

Press

SELECT

or

to select the desired time

format, and then press

ENTER

.

The time format toggles between 12-hour

system (“AM 12:00” = midnight) and 24-hour

system (“0:00” = midnight).

To change the date format

1

Press MENU and SELECT

or

to select

“Date Format,” and then press ENTER.

2

Press SELECT

or

to select the desired

date format, and then press ENTER.

To display the year and date when
using radio

Press SNOOZE/DATE/SLEEP OFF (SNOOZE on

the remote).

After a few seconds, the display will change back

to the current service or station automatically.

Setting the brightness

of the display

Four levels of brightness are available by pressing

BRIGHTNESS.

Even if brightness level is set to OFF, it will

change to Middle while the alarm is sounding.

Improving the reception

DAB Band-III/FM

Extend the wire aerial fully to increase reception

sensitivity.

Keep the wire aerial away from AC power cord.

Do not bundle the wire aerial and AC power cord

together.

For DAB reception, press DISPLAY to show the

signal strength in order to rotate the aerial for

optimum reception.

Notes on radio reception

 Keep digital music players or mobile phones

away from the aerial, as this may lead to

reception interference.

 When you are listening to the radio with an

iPhone connected to the unit, interference with

radio reception may occur.

 When you are listening to the radio while

charging an iPod, interference with radio

reception may occur.

Tip

If an FM broadcast is noisy, press MENU and

SELECT

or

to select “Mode,” and then press

ENTER. Press SELECT

or

to select “Mono,” and

then press ENTER again. “MONO” appears in the

display and the radio will play in monaural and

the sound will become clearer.

Operating the radio

The unit can receive DAB service and FM stations.

1

Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select the

desired band.

Each press changes the band as follows:

DAB1

DAB2

FM2

FM1

FM1 and FM2 or DAB1 and DAB2 are the

same frequency bands.

If a list of receivable DAB broadcasts has not

been created when you select DAB1 or DAB2,

“Scanning…” will appear in the display, and

the unit starts scanning automatically.

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