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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 control

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.

General  

Information

Troubleshooting

General

There is no power.

 

Make sure the AC adaptor is connected to the 

wall outlet firmly.

 

Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.

 

Replace all the batteries with new ones if they 

are weak.

There is no sound.

 

Adjust 

/−

 (

VOL +/−

 on the remote).

There is noise.

 

Make sure that the unit is not in the vicinity of 

in-use portable phones, etc.

 

If you use an audio connecting cable, 

disconnect the cable when it is not in use.

Two different music sources are mixed 

together during playback.

 

Stop playback of either the iPod or the optional 

component.

The 

OPR/BATT

 indicator flashes.

 

The 

OPR/BATT

 indicator flashes when the unit 

receives a signal from the remote, or when the 

batteries are weak. In these cases, the flashing 

does not mean there is an error or fault.

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Personal Audio Docking System

RDP-M7iP

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Reference Guide

Precautions

 

To disconnect AC power, grasp the plug itself, 

not the cord.

 

Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker, 

keep credit cards using magnetic coding or 

spring-wound watches, CRT-based TVs, or 

projectors, etc., 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.

 

Do not touch the unit with wet hands.

 

Do not place the unit anywhere near water.

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.

Note

 

In the Reference Guide, “iPod” is used as a 

general reference to functions on an iPod or 

iPhone, unless otherwise specified by the text 

or illustrations.

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 of AC adaptor is used to 

disconnect the AC adaptor from the mains, 

connect it to an easily accessible AC outlet. 

Should you notice an abnormality in it, 

disconnect it 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 of the main unit and on the surface of the 

AC adaptor.

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.

iPod

There is no sound.

 

Make sure the iPod is connected firmly.

An operation is not performed.

 

Make sure the iPod is connected firmly.

 

Check that the iPod is compatible with this unit 

(see “Compatible iPod/iPhone models”).

The iPod does not charge.

 

Make sure the iPod is connected firmly.

 

Make sure the AC adaptor is connected firmly.

 

Check that the iPod is compatible with this unit 

(see “Compatible iPod/iPhone models”).

Audio-in

There is no sound.

 

Make sure the audio connecting cable is 

connected firmly.

 

Make sure that the connected component is on 

playback status.

The sound is low.

 

Check the volume of the connected optional 

component.

Remote control

The remote does not function.

 

Replace the battery in the remote with a new 

one if it is weak.

 

Make sure that you are pointing the remote at 

the remote sensor on the unit.

 

Do not cover or place any objects just in front 

of the   receiver.

 

Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote 

and the unit.

 

Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to 

strong light such as direct sunlight or 

fluorescent lamp light.

If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Specifications

iPod

Rated voltage: DC 5 V

Rated current: Max. 1 A

General

Speaker

Approx. 50 mm dia. × 2

Input

AUDIO IN jack (ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack)

Input impedance: 10 kΩ

Standard input level: 245 mV

Power output

2 W + 2 W (at 10% harmonic distortion)

Power source

Rated external power source: DC IN 6V (With 

supplied AC adaptor (AC 230 V, 50 Hz)) or  

4 × AAA/LR03 type batteries

Battery life:

Approx. 10 hours (Sony manufactured AAA/

LR03 alkaline batteries)

Approx. 8 hours (Sony manufactured NH-AAA 

rechargeable batteries)

Dimensions

Approx. 226 mm × 165 mm × 151 mm (w/h/d) 

(Including projecting parts and controls)

Mass

Approx. 1.1 kg (Including batteries)

Supplied accessories

AC adaptor (1)

Remote control (with a lithium battery) (1)

Reference Guide (1)

Startup Guide (1)

Cushion for small-size iPod (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change 

without notice.

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