XDR-S7_
4-104-084-
11
(1)_CEK
XDR-S7_
4-104-084-
11
(1)_CEK
Presetting your
favourite services or
stations
There are two ways to preset services and stations: Direct
Preset and Preset Mode.
You can preset 10 services in DAB and 10 stations in FM,
including 3 services and stations stored on the Direct
Preset buttons
(PRESET 1 – 3)
.
You can enjoy any three preset services and stations as
Direct Presets for immediate recall by pressing one of the
PRESET 1 – 3
buttons. Preset services and stations you
use often to Direct Preset for your convenience.
Presetting services or stations
To preset by Direct Preset
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Operating the radio”
and manually tune in to the service or station
you wish to preset.
2
Hold down one of the
PRESET 1 – 3
buttons
for more than 2 seconds.
“Preset”, a preset number and “saved” appear for 4
seconds in the display, and the service or station is
stored.
To preset by Preset Mode
1
Follow steps
1
to
3
in “Operating the radio”
and manually tune in to the service or station
you wish to preset.
2
Press
PRESET
.
3
Turn
TUNING/SELECT
to select the favourite
number to preset, then hold down
PRESET
.
“Preset”, a preset number and “saved” appear for 4
seconds in the display and the service or station is stored.
(DAB services are stored with a service label.)
Notes
To preset another service or station, repeat these steps.
To change the preset service or station, tune in to the
desired service or station and repeat steps
2
and
3
. The
new service or station will replace the previous service
or station.
If a service or station is not registered, “Empty preset”
appears in the display
If you do not operate within 4 seconds during the
above steps, otherwise the current mode will be
cancelled.
Tuning in to a preset service or
station
Direct Preset
Hold down one of the
PRESET 1 – 3
buttons on which
the desired service or station is stored.
Preset Mode
1
Press
PRESET
.
2
Turn
TUNING/SELECT
to select the desired
preset station and then press
ENTER
.
Notes
If a service or station is not registered, “Empty preset”
appears in the display.
If you do not operate within 4 seconds during the
above steps, the current mode will be cancelled.
Scan tuning (for FM)
The unit will automatically scan FM stations.
1
Press
POWER
to turn on the radio.
2
Press
DAB/FM
to select the FM band.
3
Turn
TUNING/SELECT
to choose the
direction, and then press
FM SCAN
.
Turn right : Scans to the higher frequency.
Turn left : 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
to tune in
to the station more precisely.
5
Adjust the volume using
VOLUME
.
Other useful functions
for DAB
Changing the display
To change the display mode, press
DISPLAY
during DAB
reception.
The selected display mode remains even if you turn the
unit off and on again, or change the band.
The display can be up to 16 characters. Each time you
press
DISPLAY
, the bottom of the display changes as
follows:
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Dynamic
PTY
Ensemble
Date
Frequency
Bit rate and mono/stereo
Signal strength
Station order
This function enables you to choose how the stations are
arranged when selecting a station.
There are 4 modes available: Alphanumeric, Favourite
stations, Active stations and Trim stations.
Alphanumeric(default):
To select a stored service in
alphabetical order.
Fav station:
After a period of time the most
listened to stations will move to the
top of the station list and will be
marked with the heart symbol.
Your ten favourite stations will be
displayed.
Active station: The display will show only those that
a signal can be found for.
Trim Stations:
The unit will delete stations that are
not currently being received.
1
Follow steps
1
and
2
in “Operating the radio”
and select DAB.
2
Turn
TUNING/SELECT
to select “Station
order,” and then press
ENTER
.
3
Turn
TUNING/SELECT
to select the desired
mode, and then press
ENTER
.
Note
If you do not operate within 4 seconds during the above
steps, the current mode will be cancelled.
Manual tune
This function allows you to tune and add the various
DAB Band-III channels to your station list.
UK DAB stations located in the range 11B to 12D. This
function can be used to assist the positioning of the
antenna or the unit to obtain the optimum reception for
a specific channel / frequency.
1
Follow steps
1
and
2
in “Operating the radio”
and select DAB.
2
Turn
TUNING/SELECT
to select “Manual
tune,” and then press
ENTER
.
3
Turn
TUNING/SELECT
to select the desired
DAB channel, and then press
ENTER
.
The signal strength bars will go up and down,
showing the changing signal strength as you adjust
the reception.
4
Press
ENTER
.
A new DAB channel is added to the station list.
DRC value (DYNAMIC RANGE
CONTROL)
DRC can make quieter sounds easier to hear when the
unit is used in a noisy environment.
When DAB broadcasts in dynamic range compression,
you can adjust the dynamic range by this unit.
1
Follow steps
1
and
2
in “Operating the radio”
and select DAB.
2
Turn
TUNING/SELECT
to select “DRC value”
and then press
ENTER
.
3
Turn
TUNING/SELECT
to select the DRC
level.
The DRC level changes as follows:
0(default)
1
1
/
2
4
Press
ENTER
.
Notes
DRC is effective only in dynamic range compressed
broadcasts.
With the adjusted DRC level, sound can be heard more
consistently.
Autoscan UK / Autoscan full
These functions allow you to automatically scan and
create a list of receivable DAB broadcasts.
If you use this unit in the UK, “Autoscan UK” is
recommended.
1
Follow steps
1
and
2
in “Operating the radio”
and select DAB.
2
Press
MENU
and turn
TUNING/SELECT
to
select “Autoscan UK” or “Autoscan full,” and
then press
ENTER
.
“Scanning” appears in the display, scanning is
performed, and a list of receivable DAB broadcasts is
created.
Autoscan takes about 30 - 90 seconds. When finished,
the unit receives stored services in alphabetical order (see
“Station order”).
PTY (Programme type)
This function indicates services by programme type, such
as NEWS, SPORTS, etc., in the PTY list, transmitted as
DAB.
If the received service or station does not transmit the
programme type, “NO PTY Data” appears.
Programme type
Display
Undefined
None
News
News
Current Affairs
Current Affairs
Information
Information
Sport
Sport
Education
Education
Drama
Drama
Culture
Cultures
Science
Science
Varied
Varied Speech
Pop Music
Pop Music
Rock Music
Rock Music
Easy Listening Music
Easy Listening
Light Classical
Light Classics M
Serious Classical
Serious Classics
Other Music
Other Music
Weather
Weather & Metr
Finance
Finance
Children’s programmes
Children’s Progs
Social Affairs
Social Affairs
Religion
Religion
Phone In
Phone In
Travel
Travel & Touring
Leisure
Leisure & Hobby
Jazz Music
Jazz Music
Country Music
Country Music
National Music
National Music
Oldies Music
Oldies Music
Folk Music
Folk Music
Documentary
Documentary
Setting the sleep timer
You can enjoy falling asleep to the radio using the built-
in sleep timer that turns off the radio automatically after
a preset duration.
1
Press
SLEEP
while the unit is turned on.
“Sleep” appears in the display.
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2
Press
SLEEP
to set the sleep timer duration.
Each time you press
SLEEP
, the duration changes as
follows:
60
45
15
30
Off
The unit automatically turns off when the duration time
is passed.
Press
ENTER
, or 4 seconds after you have finished the
duration setting and released
SLEEP
, “SLEEP” will
appear in the display and then the sleep timer starts. The
unit will play for the duration you set, and then shut off.
To change the sleep timer setting
Repeat step
2
to select the desired sleep timer setting
even after the sleep timer has been activated.
To deactivate the sleep timer
Press
POWER
. The unit will turn off.
Press
SLEEP
to set the sleep timer “Off,” only the sleep
timer will be cancelled (the radio stays ON).
Note
The sleep timer and the cooking timer cannot be set at
the same time.
Operating the cooking
timer (countdown timer)
The timer can be set at one minute intervals between
1–120.
1
Press
POWER
to turn on the radio.
2
Hold down
TIMER
for more than 2 seconds.
“000minutes” appears and “TIMER” indicator flashes
in the display.
3
Turn
TUNING/SELECT
until the desired time
appears in the display.
Press
ENTER
, or 4 seconds after you release
TUNING/SELECT
, “TIMER” will appear in the
display and countdown starts.
To display the current preset time, press
TIMER
.
The time is displayed for 4 seconds, and then the display
returns to radio mode.
Cooking timer ON
When the time has elapsed, radio enters into mute; the
buzzer sounds and the “TIMER” indicator flashes.
Cooking timer OFF
The buzzer is turned off automatically after 60 minutes,
or if
POWER
is pressed. In this case, when the AC
adaptor is used, the display shows current time and
station band; when batteries are used, the unit shuts off.
To stop the cooking timer
Press
POWER
to turn off the buzzer.
To deactivate the cooking timer
Hold down
TIMER
for more than 2 seconds. The
“TIMER” indicator goes off and the current time appears
in the display.
Notes
If a power interruption occurs while the cooking timer
is operating, the remaining time becomes invalid.
The cooking timer and the sleep timer cannot be set at
the same time.
Other useful functions
To use the backlight
Press
LIGHT
.
The backlight lights and remains for 5 seconds and
automatically turns off if no operation is performed for 5
seconds.
To display the software version
When using DAB mode, turn
TUNING/SELECT
to select
“Sw version.” When using FM mode, press
MENU
.
The current software version of the unit appears in the
display.
To reset the unit
If the radio fails to function properly, do the following:
1
Press and hold
MENU
and
ENTER
at the same
time for a few seconds.
“Press
ENTER
to confirm reset” appears in the
display.
2
Press
ENTER
.
The clock settings, the services and stations you have
preset, etc., will revert to the factory preset.
Precautions
Operate the unit only on the power sources specified in
“Specifications”. For battery operation, use six LR6
(size AA) alkaline batteries. For AC operation, use only
the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not use any other
type of AC power adaptor.
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.
Use the unit within a temperature range of 0°C to 40°C
(32°F to 104°F). If it is used in temperatures higher
than this range, numbers may appear in the display
which have nothing to do with the frequency being
received. If it is used in temperatures lower than this
range, the numbers displayed may change very slowly.
(These irregularities will disappear and there will be no
damage to the unit when the unit is used in the
recommended temperature range.)
Do not carry the unit by its aerial or battery
compartment, as it may be dropped. Carry by the
finger grip (see fig.
-
on the front page) on the
back of the unit.
Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct
sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or mechanical shock.
Never leave in a car parked in the sun.
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,
disconnect the AC power adaptor and remove the
batteries, and have the unit checked by a qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
In vehicles or buildings, radio reception may be
difficult or noisy. Try listening near a window.
Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers, keep
away personal credit cards using magnetic coding or
spring-wound watches from the unit to prevent
possible damage from the magnet.
To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened with a
mild detergent solution.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (Applicable in the
European Union and other European
countries with separate collection
systems)
This symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product
shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be
handed over to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this
product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve
natural resources. For more detailed information about
recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European Union
and other European countries with
separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the
packaging indicates that the battery provided with this
product shall not be treated as household waste. By
ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potentially negative consequences for
the environment and human health which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of
the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to
conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or data
integrity reasons require a permanent connection with
an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced
by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery
will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-
life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section on how to
remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the
battery over to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling of this
product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office,
your household waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist after you have made the
following checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Display is dim, or no indication is displayed.
The unit is being used in extremely high or low
temperatures or in a place with excessive moisture.
Very weak or interrupted sound, or unsatisfactory
reception.
If you are in a building, listen near a window.
A station or service cannot be received when a
PRESET
recalls.
The station or service has not been preset.
Another station or service is preset. Preset the station
or service again.
The preset services and stations may be initialized, if a
maintenance service is performed.
Please note down of your settings in case you want to
preset them again.
Specifications
Time display
24-hour system
Frequency range
Band
Frequency
Channel step
DAB (Band-III) 174.928 - 239.200 MHz
FM
87.5 - 108 MHz
0.05 MHz
DAB (Band-
III
) frequency table
(MHz)
No. Channel Frequency No. Channel Frequency
1
5A
174.928
20
9D
208.064
2
5B
176.640
21
10A
209.936
3
5C
178.352
22
10B
211.648
4
5D
180.064
23
10C
213.360
5
6A
181.936
24
10D
215.072
6
6B
183.648
25
11A
216.928
7
6C
185.360
26
11B
218.640
8
6D
187.072
27
11C
220.352
9
7A
188.928
28
11D
222.064
10
7B
190.640
29
12A
223.936
11
7C
192.352
30
12B
225.648
12
7D
194.064
31
12C
227.360
13
8A
195.936
32
12D
229.072
14
8B
197.648
33
13A
230.784
15
8C
199.360
34
13B
232.496
16
8D
201.072
35
13C
234.208
17
9A
202.928
36
13D
235.776
18
9B
204.640
37
13E
237.488
19
9C
206.352
38
13F
239.200
Speaker:
Approx. 7.7 cm (3
1
⁄
8
in) dia. 4 Ω
Power output:
1 W (at 10 % harmonic distortion)
Output:
(headphones) jack (ø 3.5mm stereo mini jack)
Power requirements:
9 V DC, six LR14 (size C) alkaline batteries
External power source:
DC IN 9 V
Dimensions:
Approx. 160.6 × 158.3 × 102.5 mm (w/h/d)
(Approx. 6
3
⁄
8
× 6
1
⁄
4
× 4
1
⁄
8
in) incl. projecting parts
and controls
Mass:
Approx. 1.1 kg (2 lb 7 oz) incl. batteries
Supplied accessories:
AC power adaptor (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
