Sony RDP-M5iP, User Manual

Page 1: ...Sony Personal Audio Docking System Model RDP M5iP User Manual Prepared By Lorraine McGee Date 2013 04 14 For TWR2004 ...

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Page 3: ...ng a Power Source 6 Using an Electrical Power Source 6 To use an electrical power source 7 Using a Battery Power Source 7 To use a battery power source 8 Attaching and Charging your iPod and iPhone 10 Attaching your iPod 10 To attach your iPod 11 Attaching your iPhone 12 To attach your iPhone 12 Charging your iPod 13 To charge your iPod 14 Charging your iPhone 14 To charge your iPhone 14 Operating...

Page 4: ...ly 21 Powering on the System 21 To power on the System 22 Playing your Music 23 To play your music 24 Selecting a Track to Play from your iPod or iPhone 24 To select a track to play from your iPod or iPhone 25 Pausing Un Pausing your Music 27 To pause un pause your music 28 Adjusting the Volume for your Music 28 To adjust the volume for your music 29 Powering off the System 30 To power off the Sys...

Page 5: ...iv Operating the Sony Personal Audio Docking System Manually 35 Operating the Sony Personal Audio Docking System Remotely 36 FAQs 37 Glossary 39 Index 40 ...

Page 6: ...iPhone Operate the System manually or remotely using the remote commander You get the following accessories with the System Remote commander AC power adapter Universal dock adapter 12 for iPhone Universal dock adapter 15 for iPhone 3G iPhone 3GS Universal dock adapter 19 for iPhone 4 You can use the following iPod and iPhone models with the System iPod touch 4th generation iPod touch 3rd generatio...

Page 7: ...m You require either an iPod or an iPhone and either batteries or a 120 volt AC electrical outlet to use the System Identifying the Views of the Sony Personal Audio Docking System Figure 1 Front View of the System Figure 2 Back View of the System ...

Page 8: ...3 Figure 3 Top View of the System Figure 4 Bottom View of the System ...

Page 9: ...System Manually Operating the Sony Personal Audio Docking System Remotely Troubleshooting FAQs Glossary Index The above noted main sections all have sub sections which provide more information for the procedures that follow Under each sub section are instructional steps to perform that specific procedure Identifying Symbols Throughout this user manual you will see the three symbols noted below Ple...

Page 10: ...ast for the System How long does the battery for the remote commander last If I use rechargeable batteries in the System does the System recharge these batteries If you encounter problems with the System not covered by either the Troubleshooting or FAQ sections of this user manual you can contact Sony s technical support at Telephone Number 1 888 862 9212 You can also search the FAQs on the follow...

Page 11: ...ited by the life of the batteries Using a battery power source however allows you the freedom to go anywhere you want with the System e g you can listen to your music in the backyard or anywhere there is no electrical power outlet The purpose of this section is to show you how to configure each power source You will learn about Using an electrical power source Using a battery power source Using an...

Page 12: ...cal power source with the System ensure that the System is unplugged from the electrical power outlet during a lightning storm to prevent damage to the System Using a Battery Power Source Using a battery power source is a procedure that shows you how to configure a battery power source for the System The procedure provides you with step by step instructions and graphics to help you learn how to co...

Page 13: ...and a right battery cover which cover the two battery enclosures See Figure 6 below Figure 6 Battery Covers and Outer Clips 2 Push in on the outer clips for each battery cover See Figure 6 above 3 Pull off the battery covers for each battery enclosure You see the inside of the battery enclosures Left Battery Cover Right Battery Cover Outer Clip Outer Clip ...

Page 14: ...ry cover to snap it back into place The System is now configured to use a battery power source If you are using a battery power source with the System do not expose the System to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like for long periods of time doing so could cause the System to catch on fire or cause other damage to the System To be able to use a battery power source with the System you h...

Page 15: ... to AC adapter for your iPod or iPhone you can just attach the iPod or iPhone to the System to charge it enabling you to continue using your iPod or iPhone independent of the System The purpose of this section is to show you how to attach and charge both an iPod and iPhone You will learn about Attaching your iPod Attaching your iPhone Charging your iPod Charging your iPhone Attaching your iPod Att...

Page 16: ...d e g that your iPod is pushed down all the way and doesn t move around Your iPod is now attached to the System A universal dock adapter does not come with the System but you can contact the manufacturer of your iPod to obtain one If your iPod does not come with a universal dock adapter you can still attach your iPod to the System without using one as shown in the procedure above If you have a uni...

Page 17: ... for details There are three universal dock adapters that come with the System one for an iPhone one for an iPhone 3G iPhone 3GS and one for an iPhone 4 On the underside of each of the universal dock adapters is a number to indicate which universal dock adapter goes with which type of iPhone The iPhone uses universal dock adapter number 12 the iPhone 3G iPhone 3GS uses universal dock adapter numbe...

Page 18: ...d e g that your iPhone is pushed down all the way and doesn t move around Your iPhone is now attached to the System Charging your iPod Charging your iPod is a procedure that shows you how to charge your iPod using the System The procedure provides you with step by step instructions to help you learn how to complete this task Charging your iPod using the System enables you to charge your iPod if yo...

Page 19: ... charge your iPhone using the System The procedure provides you with step by step instructions to help you learn how to complete this task Charging your iPhone using the System enables you to charge your iPhone if you have lost your USB to AC adapter for your iPhone To charge your iPhone 1 Attach your iPhone to the System see To attach your iPhone for detailed instructions 2 Power on your iPhone s...

Page 20: ...an play your music using the System without having to use ear buds reducing the chances of hearing loss You can pause your music if you are interrupted You can adjust the volume according to your situation e g if you are in the same room with the System you can keep the volume low if you are in a different room from where the System is located you can increase the volume to meet your needs The pur...

Page 21: ...e remote commander See To power on the System under the Operating the Sony Personal Audio Docking System Remotely section Playing your Music Playing your music is a procedure that shows you how to play music stored on your iPod or iPhone using the System The procedure provides you with step by step instructions and graphics to help you learn how to complete this task Playing your music allows you ...

Page 22: ... play pause button See Figure 11 below Figure 11 Play Pause Button 5 Press The System begins playing the music If you want to select another track to play you have to use your iPod or iPhone to scroll and select the track See the manufacturer s instructions for your iPod or iPhone for details You can also play your music and select a track using the remote commander See To play your music and To s...

Page 23: ...s playing 2 Press The music stops playing 3 To un pause the music press again The music starts playing again You can also pause un pause your music using the remote commander See To pause un pause your music under the Operating the Sony Personal Audio Docking System Remotely section Adjusting the Volume for your Music Adjusting the volume for your music is a procedure that shows you how to decreas...

Page 24: ... volume decreases to the selected level 3 Press continuously to increase the volume to the desired level The volume increases to the selected level The OPR BATT indicator flashes three times when the sound is set to either maximum or minimum volume You can also adjust the volume using the remote commander See To adjust the volume for your music under the Operating the Sony Personal Audio Docking S...

Page 25: ...ve hydro costs or battery costs To power off the System 1 Looking at the top of the System locate the power I button See Figure 13 below Figure 13 Power Button and OPR BATT Light 2 Press I 3 Looking at the top of the System confirm that the green OPR BATT light is off See Figure 13 above The System powers off You can also power off the System using the remote commander See To power off the System ...

Page 26: ...onvenience and flexibility You can adjust the volume select a different song or perform another operation using the remote commander from across the room This saves you time and energy you don t have to keep getting up out of your comfy chair to perform an operation The purpose of this section is to show you how to use the System remotely using the remote commander to perform basic operations You ...

Page 27: ...e remote sensor on the front of the System See Figure 14 below Figure 14 Remote Sensor 2 On the remote commander locate the power I button See Figure 15 below Figure 15 Remote Commander Power Button 3 Press I on the remote commander Remote Sensor Power I Button ...

Page 28: ...der if you are using a battery power source you have to use an electric power e g the AC power adapter to do this To preserve the life of the battery in the remote commander remove the battery if you are not using the remote commander Playing your Music Playing your music is a procedure that shows you how to play music stored on your iPod or iPhone using the remote commander The procedure provides...

Page 29: ...n See Figure 17 below Figure 17 Remote Commander Play Pause Button 6 Press on the remote commander The System begins playing the music Selecting a Track to Play from your iPod or iPhone Selecting a track to play from your iPod or iPhone is a procedure that shows you how to select tracks from your iPod or iPhone using the remote commander The procedure provides step by step instructions and graphic...

Page 30: ... locate the forward button See Figure 18 below Figure 18 Remote Commander Forward Button 3 Press once to go to the next track 4 Press and hold until you reach the desired track on your iPod or iPhone when you hear the track you want to listen to release You can also locate the desired track from viewing your iPod or iPhone The System begins playing the music you selected Forward Button ...

Page 31: ... Press once to go back one track 4 Press and hold until you reach the desired track on your iPod or iPhone when you hear the track you want to listen to release You can also locate the desired track from viewing your iPod or iPhone The System begins playing the music you selected To use the menu move up and down and enter 1 Point the remote commander at the remote sensor on the front of the System...

Page 32: ...ack you want to listen to The System begins playing the music you selected Pausing Un pausing your Music Pausing un pausing your music is a procedure that shows you how to pause and un pause your music using the remote commander The procedure provides you with step by step instructions and graphics to help you learn how to complete this task Pausing and un pausing your music using the remote comma...

Page 33: ...mander The music starts playing again Adjusting the Volume for your Music Adjusting the volume for your music is a procedure that shows you how to decrease and increase the volume using the remote commander The procedure provides you with step by step instructions and graphics to help you learn how to complete this task Adjusting the volume for your music using the remote commander enables you to ...

Page 34: ...mote Commander Minus and Plus Volume Buttons 2 Press continuously on the remote commander to decrease the volume to the desired level The volume decreases to the selected level 3 Press continuously on the remote commander to increase the volume to the desired level The volume increases to the selected level The OPR BATT indicator flashes three times when the sound is set to either maximum or minim...

Page 35: ... Powering off the System using the remote commander enables you to power off the System remotely when the System is not in use enabling you to save hydro costs or battery costs To power off the System 1 Point the remote commander at the remote sensor on the front of the System see Figure 14 2 On the remote commander locate the power I button See Figure 23 below Figure 23 Remote Commander Power But...

Page 36: ...31 4 Confirm the OPR BATT light is off on the front of the System See Figure 24 below Figure 24 OPR BATT Light The System powers off OPR BATT Light ...

Page 37: ...ser manual is organized according to the menu in the Table of Contents according to main section headings Troubleshooting tips for the following main section headings are covered Configuring a Power Source Attaching and Charging your iPod or iPhone Operating the Sony Personal Audio Docking System Manually Operating the Sony Personal Audio Docking System Remotely Under each main section heading is ...

Page 38: ... the back of the System The AC power adapter cord is damaged e g a cut in the cord or chew marks from a pet Push the prong end of the AC power adapter securely into the electrical power outlet Push the female end of the AC power adapter into the DC IN 6V jack on the back of the System Contact Sony to replace the AC power adapter if the cord is damaged Problem Relates To Using a Battery Power Sourc...

Page 39: ...od or iPhone on the connector Check your iPod or iPhone to make sure it is powered on Problem Relates To Charging your iPod and Charging your iPhone The iPod or iPhone is not charging The iPod or iPhone is not securely connected to the docking tray connector The prong end of the AC power adapter is not securely connected to the electrical power outlet or the female end of the AC power adapter is n...

Page 40: ...he problem Resolution recommends resolutions for the problem There is no audio coming from the System The iPod or iPhone is not connected firmly to the docking tray connector The volume is turned down on the System Remove the iPod or iPhone from the docking tray connector and reseat the iPod or iPhone on the connector Use the plus volume button on the System or on the remote commander to increase ...

Page 41: ...e button on the remote commander to increase the volume Problem Relates To Powering on the System Playing your Music Selecting a Track to Play from you iPod or iPhone Adjusting the Volume of your Music and Powering off the System The remote commander does not function The battery in the remote commander needs to be replaced The remote commander is not pointed at the remote sensor on the System The...

Page 42: ...designed for users of all types The questions are organized alphabetically under the Questions and Answers section below This section of the user manual provides you with information such as How do I replace one of the universal dock adapters if one of them gets damaged How long do batteries usually last for the System How long does the battery for the remote commander last If I use rechargeable b...

Page 43: ...R03 alkaline batteries will last for approximately 10 hours Sony NH AAA rechargeable batteries will last approximately 8 hours All other battery types have not been tested for use with the System the battery life will vary depending on use Q How long does the battery for the remote commander last A With normal use the battery in the remote commander should last six months Q If I use rechargeable b...

Page 44: ...ol device can be used to power on the System play music select a track to play from your iPod or iPhone pause un pause your music adjust the volume and power off the System Remote Sensor The remote sensor is a small round shaped component on the front of the System that uses infrared in order to detect signals from the remote commander The remote sensor interprets the signals it receives from the ...

Page 45: ...play pause button 17 18 24 28 plus volume button 19 29 power button 16 20 22 30 up button 27 C Charging your iPod and iPhone 10 13 14 Configuring a Power Source 6 battery 7 electrical 6 Connector See docking tray connector Ctrl Button 4 D Damage 7 9 23 DC IN 6V Jack 7 33 34 Docking Tray 11 12 13 39 Docking Tray Connector 11 12 13 39 Down Button 27 E Enter Button 27 F FAQs 5 37 batteries 37 remote ...

Page 46: ...me Button 19 29 O Operating the Sony Personal Audio Docking System Manually 15 adjusting the volume for your music 18 pausing un pausing your music 18 playing your music 16 powering off the System 20 powering on the System 15 Operating the Sony Personal Audio Docking System Remotely 21 adjusting the volume for your music 28 pausing un pausing your music 27 playing your music 23 powering off the Sy...

Page 47: ... 5 32 attaching and charging your iPod or iPhone 34 configuring a power source 33 operating the Sony Personal Audio Docking System manually 35 operating the Sony Personal Audio Docking System remotely 36 U Universal Dock Adapter 11 12 13 39 Up Button 27 USB to AC Adapter 10 13 14 39 V Volume 15 18 19 28 29 ...