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

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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 potential y 

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 

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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 il ustrations.

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 ful y.

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 automatical y 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 manual y (see “Setting the clock 

manual y”).

If the system clock is already running (has been 

set manual y or synchronized from DAB 

before), the system will not try to enter the 

DAB function automatical y 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 manual y (see “Setting 

the clock manual y”).

When daylight saving time 

(summer time) begins
This model automatical y 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) 

automatical y. 
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 automatical y 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 manual y tune in to the 

station you want to preset.

2  Press and hold the favourite STATION   

SELECT   PRESET 1 to button on the 

unit. 

“PRESET” and the number flash for about  
2 seconds in the display, then change to ful y 
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 + or – on 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 automatical y 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 automatical y 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 automatical y.

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 ful y 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 automatical y.

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