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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.

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

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