Sony XDR-S7 Operating Instructions

DAB/FM
DigitalRadio
Operating Instructions
XDR-S7
©2008 Sony Corporation
WARNING
Features
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
 DAB(Band-III) Digital Radio.
not expose this apparatus to rain or
 Easy view, 2-line character dot LCD display.
moisture.
 Simple operation for station selection.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation of
 Three Direct preset station buttons.
the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
 Sleep timer and clock display.
And do not place lighted candles on the apparatus.
 Cooking timer.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
 Stereo headphone jack.
this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place
 Battery (LR14 × 6) or mains operated.
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
Choosing power sources
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a
bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Installing batteries (See fig. -)
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the
mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. 1
Open the battery compartment at the rear of
Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect
the unit.
the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.
2
Install six LR14 (size C) alkaline batteries (not
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
supplied), observing polarity, and then close
headphones can cause hearing loss.
the lid.
Notice for customers: the following
information is only applicable to equipment Battery Life (Approx. hours)
sold in countries applying EU Directives
When using
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation,
Sony alkaline LR14 (size C)
1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized
* Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony
Information Technology Industries Association)
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
standards. The actual battery life may vary depending
Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters
on the circumstance of the unit.
please refer to the addresses given in separate service or
guarantee documents.
Knowing when to replace the
batteries
WARNING
 Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
When the batteries become weak, the sound becomes
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
weak and distorted.
 Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge,
When the batteries are completely exhausted, "  "
disassemble or dispose of in fire.
appears in the display and the power is turned off.
 Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries
When "  " appears, replace all batteries with new ones.
installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the
like for a long time.
Note on replacing the batteries
 Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from
If the batteries are replaced while the power is on, the
children.
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.
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POWER
SLEEP
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DISPLAY LIGHT
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
(JEITA*)
(See fig. )
DAB FM
25 21
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.
TIMER MENU PRESET DAB/FM
TUNING/SELECT +/–
VOLUME +/–
DC IN 9V
1
2
PRESET
3
ENTER/FM SCAN
2
Press POWER to turn on the radio.
The unit will automatically scan and create a list of
receivable DAB broadcasts.
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.
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).

Finger grip 
AC power adaptor
(supplied) 
DC IN 9 V

Aerial
About the RDS
Time adjustment-
(Radio Data System)
Summer time
When the unit receives an FM station transmitting RDS
data, "RDS" appears in the display.
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.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as

Operating the radio

follows: current time and date, frequency, text
information.
To listen with headphones
The unit can receive DAB services and FM stations.
1
Press POWER to turn on the radio. You can enjoy the radio and external equipment
connected to the line in by headphones (not supplied).
When the unit is turned on again, the last band you
Connect headphones (not supplied) to the 
listened to is received.
2
(headphones) jack. The speaker is deactivated when
Press DAB/FM repeatedly to select the desired
headphones are connected.
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.
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.
LR14(size C) 6 

Insert the  side of the
battery first.