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XDR-S100CD_

4-127-390-

12

(1)_CEK

XDR-S100CD_

4-127-390-

12

(1)_CEK

DAB/FM/CD

Audio System

4-127-390-

12

(1)

©2008  Sony Corporation

XDR-S100CD

Operating Instructions

AC power adaptor 

(supplied) 

DC IN 9 V

R14 (size C) 

 6 

Insert the 

 

side of the 

battery first.

Be sure to insert batteries 

from this position one by one.

Carrying handle

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.
The unit shall be connected to a AC outlet with a 

protective earthing connection.
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.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not 

expressly approved in this manual could void your 

authority to operate this equipment.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and 

headphones can cause hearing loss.

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, 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.

WARNING

 Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. 

Replace only with the same or equivalent type. 

 Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, 

disassemble or dispose of in fire.

 Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries 

installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the 

like for a long time.

 Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from 

children.

Features

 DAB(Band-III)/FM Radio 

 Built-in CD Player with Slot-in Style 

 High Quality Sound with Stereo Speaker 

 Pause & Rewind Function 

 Electronic Programme Guide 

 Easy to Read Large Display (16 x 4 lines character) 

 Easy Station Selection with Jog Dial 

 DAB 20/ FM 20 Station Presets 

 Guide/Alarm/Sleep Timer 

 Tone Control Function 

 Audio in for Digital Music Players 

 AC/DC Operation (AC Power Adaptor Supplied) 

 Remote Control

Choosing power sources

Using house current  

(See fig. 

-

)

Connect the AC power adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN 

9 V jack firmly, and plug it into a wall outlet.

Notes on the AC power adaptor

 When operating the unit with the internal batteries, 

remove the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet and the 

DC IN 9 V jack. Make sure that the plug of the external 

power source is disconnected before operating the unit.

 Use the supplied Sony AC power adaptor only. The 

polarity of the plugs of other manufacturers may be 

different. Failure to use the supplied AC power adaptor 

may cause the unit to malfunction.

Installing batteries (See fig. 

-

)

1

  Open the battery compartment at the rear of 

the unit.

2

  Install six R14 (size C) batteries (not 

supplied), observing polarity, and then close 

the lid.

Battery Life 

(Approx. hours) 

(JEITA*)

When using

DAB

FM

CD

Sony alkaline LR14 (size C)

10

7

4

Sony R14 (size C)

3

2

1

*  Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and 

Information Technology Industries Association) 

standards. The actual battery life may vary depending 

on the circumstance of the unit.

Note on replacing the batteries

When the batteries are replaced, the unit may revert to 

the factory settings (except preset).

Notes on batteries

 Do not attempt to recharge dry batteries.

 Do not carry batteries with coins or other metallic 

objects. It can generate heat if the positive and negative 

terminals of the batteries are accidentally contacted by 

a metallic object.

 If you are not going to use the unit for a long time, 

remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery 

leakage and corrosion.

 Do not use different types of batteries at the same time.

 When you replace the batteries, replace all with new 

ones.

Improving the reception

(See fig. 

)

DAB Band-III/FM:

Extend the telescopic aerial and adjust the length and the 

angle for best reception.

Notes

 Adjust the direction of the aerial by 

holding the bottom of it. The aerial 

can be damaged if you move the 

aerial with excessive force.

 Be careful not to have the aerial touch the carrying 

handle when listening to radio. It may cause noise.

Preparing the remote 

control

Installing the batteries into the 

remote control (See Fig. 

)

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied).

When to replace the batteries

With normal use, the batteries should last for about six 

months. When the remote control no longer operates the 

unit, replace all the batteries with new ones.

Notes

 Do not charge dry batteries.

 If you are not going to use the remote control for a long 

time, remove the batteries to avoid any damage caused 

by leakage and corrosion.

Initial setting for the DAB

When the AC power adaptor is plugged in, or the 

batteries are installed for the first time after purchase (or 

after resetting), the unit will automatically scan and 

create a list of receivable broadcasts.

1

  Adjust the aerial accordingly.

2

  Press 

POWER

 to turn on the radio.

“DAB TUNING” 

 “DAB NO SERVICE” 

 “DAB 

INITIAL SCAN” appears in the display, the unit will 

automatically scan, create a list of receivable DAB 

broadcasts and adjusts the clock.

DAB scan takes a few minutes. When finished, the 

unit receives the first service in order stored by the 

DAB scan.

Notes

 If you change the unit’s location of use, or want to 

add a new service after the initial setting, press and 

hold 

DAB/FM

. “INITIAL SCAN?” appears in the 

display and then press 

ENTER

. The unit will 

automatically scan and create a list of receivable 

services.

 If you set the initial setting or scan, any DAB 

services registered as preset are erased.

 If no services are found by the DAB scan, “NO 

SERVICE” appears in the display. In that case, if 

DAB is selected again, the unit will automatically 

scan.

 This unit supports only EPG in data service.

Set the clock

Do the following if DAB broadcasts are not available 

(depending on area). The time setting mode by DAB 

becomes invalid.

1

  Press 

MENU

 and turn 

TUNING/SELECT

 to 

select “CLOCK SETTING,” and then press 

ENTER

The hour indication will be displayed as follows.

2

  Turn 

TUNING/SELECT

 to set the hour, and 

then press 

ENTER

.

3

  Repeat step 

2

 to set the minutes.

After setting the time, the clock starts from 0 

seconds.

Notes

 

The time will be adjusted automatically during DAB 

service reception.

 

The clock system of this unit is 24-hour system (“0:00” 

= midnight).

Time adjustment-

Summer time

Time adjustment is performed only during DAB service 

reception.

DAB service reception for at least one minute is required 

to reset the time to Summer time.

Operating the radio

The unit can receive DAB services and FM stations.

1

  Press 

DAB/FM

 (

RADIO/BAND

 on the 

remote) to turn on the radio.

When the unit is turned on again, the last band you 

listened to is received.

2

  Press 

DAB/FM

 (

RADIO/BAND

 on the 

remote) repeatedly to select the desired band.

Each press changes the band as follows:

DAB 

FM

3

  Turn 

TUNING/SELECT

 (press 

TUNE

 + or – 

on the remote) to tune to the desired service 

or station.

4

  Adjust the volume using 

VOLUME

.

Notes in FM usage

 

The frequency can be set in 0.05 MHz steps for FM.

 

If the FM broadcast is noisy, press and hold 

MODE

 on 

the unit more than 2 seconds (press 

MODE

 on the 

remote) until “MONO” appears in the display and the 

radio will play in monaural.

 

When the unit receives an FM station transmitting 

RDS data, text information appears in the display.

 

Each time you press 

DISPLAY

, the display changes 

current time and frequency.

To listen with headphones

You can enjoy the radio and external equipment 

connected to the line in by headphones (not supplied). 

Connect headphones (not supplied) to the 

 

(headphones) jack. The speaker is deactivated when 

headphones are connected.

Aerial

R6 (size AA) 

 2

Presetting your favorite 

services or stations

Presetting services and stations

You can preset 20 services and stations each for DAB and 

FM.

1

  Follow steps 

1

 to 

3

 in “Operating the radio” 

and tune into service or station you wish to 

preset.

2

  Hold down 

MEMORY

 for more than 2 

seconds.

“ENTER PRESET NO.” appears and preset number 

flashes in the display.

The next preset number from the most recent preset 

is displayed (but if the last preset number was 20, 1 

will be displayed).

3

  Turn 

TUNING/SELECT

 to select the preset 

number, then press 

ENTER

.

“PRESET COMPLETE!” appears in the display and 

service or station is stored with the selected preset 

number.

To preset another service or station, repeat these steps.

Notes

 

If you try to store another station with the same preset 

number, the previously stored station will be replaced.

 

If DAB reception is poor, the service may not be stored. 

Playing preset services or 

stations

1

  Press 

DAB/FM

 to select the band.

2

  Press 

MODE

 on the unit until 

“PRESET”

 

appears in the display.

3

  Turn 

TUNING/SELECT

 to tune in the stored 

service or station.

Tip 

On the remote, press 

PRESET

 

+

 or 

 to tune in the 

stored service or station.

Scan tuning (for FM)

The unit will automatically scan FM stations.

1

  Press 

POWER

 to turn on the radio.

2

  Press 

DAB/FM

 (

RADIO/BAND

 on the 

remote) to select the FM band.

3

  Hold down 

SCAN

 

+

 or 

 (

TUNE

 

+

 or 

 on the 

remote) for more than 2 seconds. 

+

 : scans to the higher frequency.

 : scans to the lower frequency.

Scanning starts from the frequency being tuned in.

When a station is received, scanning stops.

4

  If necessary, turn 

TUNING/SELECT

 (press 

TUNE

 

+

 or 

 on the remote) to tune in to the 

station more precisely.

5

  Adjust the volume using 

VOLUME

.

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