XDR-S7_
4-104-084-
11
(1)_CEK
XDR-S7_
4-104-084-
11
(1)_CEK
DAB/FM
DigitalRadio
4-104-084-
11
(1)
©2008 Sony Corporation
XDR-S7
Operating Instructions
GB
POWER
SLEEP
TIMER
MENU
PRESET
DAB/FM
DISPLAY
LIGHT
PRESET
1
2
3
ENTER/FM SCAN
DC IN 9V
Finger grip
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
DC IN 9 V
Insert the
side of the
battery first.
LR14(size C)
6
Aerial
TUNING//–
/–
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.
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.
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) Digital Radio.
Easy view, 2-line character dot LCD display.
Simple operation for station selection.
Three Direct preset station buttons.
Sleep timer and clock display.
Cooking timer.
Stereo headphone jack.
Battery (LR14 × 6) or mains operated.
Choosing power sources
Installing batteries (See fig.
-
)
1
Open the battery compartment at the rear of
the unit.
2
Install six LR14 (size C) alkaline batteries (not
supplied), observing polarity, and then close
the lid.
Battery Life
(Approx. hours)
(JEITA*)
When using
DAB
FM
Sony alkaline LR14 (size C)
25
21
* Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries Association)
standards. The actual battery life may vary depending
on the circumstance of the unit.
Knowing when to replace the
batteries
When the batteries become weak, the sound becomes
weak and distorted.
When the batteries are completely exhausted, “
”
appears in the display and the power is turned off.
When “
” appears, replace all batteries with new ones.
Note on replacing the batteries
If the batteries are replaced while the power is on, the
unit may revert to the factory setting.
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.
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.
Improving the reception
(See fig.
)
DAB Band-III/FM:
Extend the telescopic aerial and adjust the length and the
angle for best reception.
Note
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.
Initial setting for the unit
When the AC power adaptor is plugged in for the first
time after purchase (or after resetting) the unit will
automatically set the clock.
1
Plug in the unit.
“Setting clock...” appears in the display, and DAB
data adjusts the clock as it is received. When
finished, the current time appears in the display.
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2
Press
POWER
to turn on the radio.
The unit will automatically scan and create a list of
receivable DAB broadcasts.
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Notes
When you use only the batteries, carry out from
step
2
.
If no services are found by the DAB scan, “No
Stations available” appears in the display.
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 “Set clock,” and then press
ENTER
.
The hour indication will be displayed as follows.
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2
Turn
TUNING/SELECT
to set the hour, and
then press
ENTER
.
3
Repeat step
2
to set the minute, year, month
and day.
After setting the time, the clock starts from 0
seconds.
When changing to FM mode, press
DAB/FM
, and
then perform the above 3 steps.
Notes
If you do not operate within 65 seconds while setting
the clock, the clock setting mode will be cancelled.
The time will be adjusted automatically when the unit
receives a DAB service.
The clock system of this unit is 24-hour system (“0:00”
= midnight).
Time adjustment-
Summer time
Time adjustment is performed only when receiving DAB
service.
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
POWER
to turn on the radio.
When the unit is turned on again, the last band you
listened to is received.
2
Press
DAB/FM
repeatedly to select the desired
band.
Each press changes the band as follows:
DAB
FM
3
Turn
TUNING/SELECT
to tune to the desired
service or station.
If you are selecting DAB, press
ENTER
.
4
Adjust the volume using
VOLUME
.
Note in FM usage
The frequency can be set in 0.05 MHz steps for FM.
Notes in DAB usage
If there are no services, you can choose only MANUAL
mode. (See “Other useful functions for DAB”.)
When the ensemble for the selected service cannot be
received, “No Stations available” appears in the display.
About SC
(Secondary Component)
If the selected primary component has a secondary
component, “
” appears in the display.
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Turn
TUNING/SELECT
and press
ENTER
to receive the
desired secondary component. “
” appears while the
secondary component is received.
Note
When the selected secondary component is finished, the
unit returns automatically to the primary component.
About the RDS
(Radio Data System)
When the unit receives an FM station transmitting RDS
data, “RDS” appears in the display.
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Each time you press
DISPLAY
, the display changes as
follows: current time and date, frequency, text
information.
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.
