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.
On copyrights
iPhone, iPod, iPod nano, and iPod touch are
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries.
Lightning is a trademark of Apple Inc.
“Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean
that an electronic accessory has been designed to
connect specifically to iPod or iPhone,
respectively, and has been certified by the
developer to meet Apple performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this
device or its compliance with safety and
regulatory standards. Please note that the use of
this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect
wireless performance.
Note
This unit is not specified for use with an iPad,
and malfunction may result if used with one.
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.
During a thunderstorm, do not touch the
antenna (aerial) and plug.
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.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
General information
Specifications
Time display
Switching between 12-hour system (default) and
24-hour system
iPod
DC out: 5V
MAX: 1A
Radio
Frequency range
Band
Frequency
Frequency 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
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. 57 mm dia. 6 Ω (2)
Input
AUDIO IN jack (ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack)
Power output
3.5 W + 3.5 W (at 10% harmonic distortion)
Power source
230 V AC, 50 Hz
For clock back up: 3V DC, CR2032 battery (1)
Dimensions
Approx. 290 mm × 165 mm × 145 mm (w/h/d)
including projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 1.65 kg including power supply unit
Supplied accessories
Remote control (with a lithium battery) (1)
Startup Guide (1)
Reference Guide (this document) (1)
Compatible iPod/iPhone
models
The compatible iPod/iPhone models are as
follows.
Update the software of the iPod/iPhone to the
latest version before using it with this unit.
iPhone 5s
iPhone 5c
iPhone 5
iPod touch (5th generation)
iPod nano (7th generation)*
* The remote command of “
MENU
,” “
,” “
,” and
“
ENTER
” will only work with iPhone and iPod
touch.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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.
Be sure to remove the insulation film of the
backup battery before use.
The alarm of the 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 the 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
+
or
–
(
VOL
+
or
–
on the
remote).
The iPod cannot be operated with this unit.
Make sure the iPod is securely connected.
Check that the iPod is compatible with this unit
(see “Compatible iPod/iPhone models”).
The iPod cannot be charged.
Make sure the iPod is securely connected.
Check that the iPod is compatible with this unit
(see “Compatible iPod/iPhone models”).
Preparations
Power source
This unit contains a CR2032 battery as a backup
power source to keep the alarm operating during
a power interruption (No Power No Problem
system).
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 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 of the battery
compartment on the bottom of the unit,
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
tighten the screw.
4
Press
,
DAB/FM
,
AUDIO IN
or
SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS
to turn “
” off
in the display.
Note
When you replace the battery, do not
disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.
Otherwise, the current date and current time
will be erased.
Time synchronization
You can synchronize time from DAB broadcasts
and iPod in clock mode.
1
Press
MENU
and
SELECT
or
to
select “Synced Time By,” then press
DSPL/ENT
(
ENTER
on the remote).
2
Press
SELECT
or
to select “DAB,”
“iPod” or “None,” then press
DSPL/ENT
(
ENTER
on the remote).
Select “DAB” to synchronize time by DAB
(default).
Select “iPod” to synchronize time by iPod.
Select “None” if time synchronization is not
needed.
3
Perform one of the following operations
according to your selection above:
If “DAB” is selected, set the radio band to
DAB.
If “iPod” is selected, connect an iPod to the
unit.
If “None” is selected, perform steps
2
to
4
in
“To set the clock manually.”
To set the clock manually
Do the following if you wish to set the clock
manually, instead of synchronizing time by DAB
or iPod.
1
Plug in the unit.
2
Press
MENU
and
SELECT
or
to
select “Date & Time,” then press
DSPL/
ENT
(
ENTER
on the remote).
The year flashes in the display.
3
Press
SELECT
or
to set the year, then
press
DSPL/ENT
(
ENTER
on the remote).
4
Repeat step
3
to set the month, day, hour
and minute.
The seconds start incrementing from zero.
Notes
The clock setting is available in clock state only.
(When using radio, iPod or Audio-in, press
OFF
before setting the clock.)
When “iPod” or “DAB” is selected in Time
synchronization, the clock will be overwritten
via iPod or DAB time automatically. Select
“None” in step
2
to deactivate time
synchronization via iPod or DAB.
When the clock is set via DAB, daylight saving
time (summer time) will be adjusted
automatically. Otherwise, set daylight saving
time manually or via iPod.
When the clock is set via DAB, the clock will be
reset via DAB after a power interruption. The
clock will not be reset if it has been set
manually or via iPod.
If you do not press any button for about
1 minute while setting the clock, the clock
setting will be cancelled.
An 87-year calendar (2013-2099) 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,” then press
DSPL/
ENT
(
ENTER
on the remote).
2
Press
SELECT
or
to select the desired
time format, then press
DSPL/ENT
(
ENTER
on the remote).
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,” then press
DSPL/
ENT
(
ENTER
on the remote).
2
Press
SELECT
or
to select the desired
date format, then press
DSPL/ENT
(
ENTER
on the remote).
To display the year and date when using
the radio
Press
DATE
.
After a few seconds, the display will change back
to the current service or station automatically.
CR2032
Remote control
Before using the supplied remote for the first
time, remove the insulation film.
Aim the remote at the (Remote sensor) of the
unit.
When to replace the battery
With normal use, the battery (CR2025) should
last for about 6 months. When the remote can no
longer operate the unit, replace the battery with a
new one.
side facing up
Note
If you are not going to use the remote for a long
time, remove the battery to avoid any damage
that may be caused by leakage or corrosion.
Operations
Setting the clock
To set the clock for the first
time
When you first purchase the unit, do the
following.
1
Remove the insulation film of the backup
battery on the bottom of the unit.
2
Extend the wire aerial fully.
3
Plug in the unit.
“Setting clock...” appears in the display, and
the time is set based on the received DAB
data. When finished, the current time appears
in the display.
Notes
Do not operate the unit before “Setting clock...”
disappears from the display.
If the clock cannot be set as a result of no DAB
signal being received, “AM 12:00,” year and date
flash in the display. The clock cannot be set. In
this case, set Time synchronization to “iPod” or
“None” (for details, see “Time
synchronization”).
Improving the reception
DAB Band-III/FM
Extend the wire aerial fully to increase reception
sensitivity.
Keep the wire aerial away from the power cord.
Do not bundle the wire aerial and power cord
together.
For DAB reception, press
DSPL/ENT
to show the
signal strength in order to adjust 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,” then press
DSPL/ENT
(
ENTER
on the remote). Press
SELECT
or
to select “MONO” instead of
“AUTO STEREO,” then press
DSPL/ENT
(
ENTER
on the remote) again. To resume stereo
reception, perform the above steps again.
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:
If a list of receivable DAB broadcasts has not
been created when you select DAB,
“Scanning…” will appear in the display, and
the unit starts scanning automatically.
2
Press
TUNE +
or
–
to tune to the desired
service or station.
If a selected DAB service has finished
broadcasting, sound stops and “NO
SERVICE” appears. In this case, press
TUNE +
or
–
to select another service.
3
Adjust the volume using
VOLUME
+
or
–
(
VOL
+
or
–
on the remote).
To turn off the radio, press
OFF
.
Note on FM usage
The frequency step is set to 0.05 MHz on FM.
Notes on DAB usage
“NO SERVICE” appears when the selected
service cannot be received.
DAB broadcasts with poor quality reception
may not be selected when Auto scan is
performed. In this case, perform Manual tune,
which may improve reception.
About the SC (Secondary Component)
If the selected primary component has a
secondary component, “>>” lights up in the
display.
Press
TUNE +
to receive the desired secondary
component. “<<” lights up while the secondary
component is being received.
Note
When the selected secondary component ends,
the unit returns automatically to the primary
component.
Preset tuning
You can preset up to 20 services in DAB and 20
stations in FM.
To preset a service or station
1
Follow steps
1
to
2
in “Operating the
radio” and manually tune in to the
station you want to preset.
2
Press
MENU
and
SELECT
or
to
select
“
Manual Preset
,”
then press
DSPL/
ENT
(
ENTER
on the remote).
3
Press
PRESET
+
or
–
to select the desired
preset number, and press
DSPL/ENT
(
ENTER
on the remote).
The service or station is stored.
Notes
To preset another service or station, repeat
these steps.
To go back to the previous status, press
MENU
instead of
DSPL/ENT
(
ENTER
on the remote)
in step
2
.
To change a preset service or station, tune in to
the desired service or station, then repeat steps
1
to
3
. The new service or station will replace
the previous service or station.
To tune in to a preset service or station
1
Press
DAB/FM
repeatedly to select the
desired band.
2
Press
or
–
to select the desired
preset number.
When the service or station is not registered,
“PRESET BLANK” appears in the display.
The preset service or station can also be
selected by
or
–
.
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
or
–
.
If there is only one preset station, its preset
number will flash each time you press
PRESET
+
or
–
.
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,” then press
DSPL/
ENT
(
ENTER
on the remote).
3
Press
SELECT
or
to select “Yes,” then
press
DSPL/ENT
(
ENTER
on the remote).
The unit automatically presets the available
channels for FM in order.
Tip
To stop auto preset tuning, press
OFF
.
Scan tuning (FM only)
The unit automatically scans FM stations.
1
Press
DAB/FM
repeatedly to select the
FM band.
2
Press and hold
TUNE +
or
–
.
+ : scans up through the frequency bands.
– : scans down through the frequency bands.
Scanning starts from the currently-tuned
frequency. When a station is received,
scanning stops.
3
Adjust the volume using
VOLUME
+
or
–
(
VOL
+
or
–
on the remote).
Continued on the reverse side
Reference Guide
GB
4-461-409-
22
(1)
Personal Audio
System
XDR-DS16iPN
©2013 Sony Corporation
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