Sony Dream Machine XDR-CD70DAB Operating Instructions

3-214-191-11(1)
DAB/FM CD Clock Radio
Operating Instructions
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Dream Machine is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
XDR-CD70DAB
© 2007 Sony Corporation Printed in China
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (Applicable in the European
WARNING
Union and other European countries
with separate collection systems)
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
indicates that this product shall not be treated as
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
the applicable collection point for the recycling of
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the potential negative consequences for the environment
apparatus. and human health, which could otherwise be caused
Connect the apparatus to an easily accessible AC
by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The
outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the
recycling of materials will help to conserve natural
apparatus, disconnect the main plug from the AC resources. For more detailed information about
outlet immediately. recycling of this product, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or
WARNING
the shop where you purchased the product.
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
Features Specifications
 Illumination (High/Low/Off)
CD player section
 Built-in audio cable for digital music players
 Built-in CD player with CD-R/RW playback System: Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diode properties:
function
Material: GaAlAs
 DAB/FM 2-band digital tuner
Wavelength: 785 – 800 nm
 6 station presets (3 DAB, 3 FM)
Emission duration: Continuous
 Automatic Time/Daylight Saving Time Setting
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW
 No Power No Problem Alarm System
(This output is the value measured at a distance of
 Triple time display: A main display for the clock and
about 200 mm from the objective lens surface on
two sub-displays for the alarms
an optical pick-up block with a 7-mm aperture.)
 Nap Timer (Count Down Timer)
Number of channels: 2
 Extendable Snooze time from 10 to 60 min
Frequency response: 20 – 20 000 Hz
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
Radio section
Precautions
Frequency range:
 Use the power source specified in "Specifications" to FM: 87.5 – 108 MHz
operate the unit. DAB (Band-III): 174.928 (5A) -
 The name plate indicating operating voltage, etc. is 239.200 (13F) MHz
DAB (Band-III) frequency table
located on the bottom of the AC power adaptor.
 To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it
No. Channel
out by the plug, not the cord.
1 5A
 Do not carry the unit by the FM/DAB wire antenna Do not carry the unit by the FM/DAB wire antenna
2 5B
and the AC power cord.
 Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat source
3 5C
such as a radiator or air duct, or in a place subject to
4 5D
direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration,
or shock. 5 6A
 Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat
6 6B
build-up. Do not place the unit on a surface (a rug,
7 6C
blanket, etc.) or near materials that might block the
8 6D
ventilation holes such as a curtain.
 Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,
9 7A
unplug the unit and have it checked by a qualified
10 7B
personnel before operating it any further.
11 7C
 When the casing becomes soiled, clean it with a soft
cloth dampened with mild detergent solution. Never 12 7D
use abrasive cleansers or chemical solvents, as they
13 8A
may mar the casing.
14 8B
If you have any questions or problems
15 8C
concerning your unit, please consult your nearest
Sony dealer. 16 8D
17 9A
Troubleshooting 18 9B
19 9C
Should the problem persists after you have made the
20 9D
following checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
21 10A
The clock flashes "AM 12:00" due to a power
22 10B
interruption.
 The battery is low. Replace the battery. Remove the 23 10C
old battery and install a new one.
24 10D
The CD, DAB, FM, or buzzer alarm does not sound
25 11A
at the preset alarm time.
26 11B
 Hasn't "ALARM A" or "ALARM B" in the display
27 11C
gone out?
28 11D
The CD, DAB, or FM alarm is activated but no
sound comes on at the preset alarm time.
29 12A
 Has VOLUME been adjusted ?
30 12B
The CD player does not operate./
31 12C
"00" flashes in the display for 5 seconds even
32 12D
though a CD is inserted.
 Did you close the CD compartment lid?
33 13A
 Did you insert the disc correctly?
34 13B
The disc should be inserted with the label
35 13C
side up.
36 13D
 Dusty or defective disc — Clean the disc with an
optional cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the
37 13E
center out.
38 13F
 Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment
Antennas:
open for about an hour to allow condensation to
FM/DAB: FM/DAB wire antenna
evaporate.
General
Sporadic loss of sound during CD operation.
 Dusty or defective disc — Clean or replace the disc.
Time display: 12-hour system
 Excessively high volume — Reduce the volume.
Speaker: 50 mm diam., 8 Ω, cone type (2)
 Strong vibration. Input: B uilt-in audio cable with stereo-mini plug (1):
 There are scratches on the CD surface.Insert minimum input level 245 mV, impedance
another CD. 47 kΩ
Power outputs:
No sound comes from the speakers.
1 W + 1 W (at 8 Ω, 10% harmonic distortion)
 Has VOLUME been adjusted ?
Power requirements: 230 V AC, 50 Hz
For power backup: 3 V DC, one CR2032 battery
Dimensions:
Approx. 170  136  204 mm (w/h/d) incl.
projecting parts and controls
Mass:
Approx. 1 700 g incl. CR2032 battery
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

 
Push
Lift up with your finger
+1 dB
–2
Initial Setting for the About the Backup
Clock Battery
(MHz) This unit is preset to the current date and time at the To keep good time, this unit contains one CR2032
factory, and is powered by the back up battery. battery inside of the unit as a backup power source.
Frequency
The battery keeps the clock operating in the event of a
1
Plug in the unit.
174.928
power interruption.
The current time appears in the display.
176.640
Knowing when to replace the
Note
178.352
Though the clock is correctly set at the factory,
battery
180.064
discrepancies may arise during transport or storage. If
When the battery becomes weak, "" appears in the
necessary, set the clock to the correct time by referring
181.936
display.
to "Setting the Clock Manually" or "Setting the Date
183.648 If a power interruption occurs while the battery is
Manually".
weak, the current time and alarm will be initialized.
185.360
When daylight saving time
Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium
187.072
battery. Use of another battery may cause a fire or
(summer time) begins
188.928 explosion.
This model automatically adjusts for daylight saving
190.640 Note
time (summer time).
If "AM 12:00" flashes in the display when the unit is
192.352
" " is displayed from the beginning of daylight saving
connected to AC outlet for the first time, the battery
194.064 time (summer time) and disappears at the end of the
may be weak. In this case, consult your Sony dealer.
daylight saving time (summer time) automatically.
195.936
Replacing the battery
The summer time adjustment is based on GMT
197.648
(Greenwich Mean Time).
1
Keep the AC plug connected to the AC
199.360
 Daylight saving time (summer time) begins at: 1:00 Daylight saving time (summer time) begins at: 1:00 outlet and use a screwdriver to remove the
201.072
AM on the final Sunday of March.
screw that secures the battery holder at the
202.928
 Standard time begins at: 2:00 AM on the final Standard time begins at: 2:00 AM on the final
bottom of the unit. (See Fig. -)
204.640 Sunday of October.
2
Push the exhausted battery out from the
206.352
bottom of the battery holder and insert a
208.064
Improving the
new battery with the  side facing up. (See
209.936
Reception Fig. -)
211.648
3
Insert the battery holder back into the unit
213.360
Extend the FM/DAB wire antenna fully to increase
and secure it with the screw. (See Fig. -
215.072 reception sensitivity.
)
216.928
 The following conditions may interfere with the
4
radio reception: Press FM/DABRADIO ON to turn "" off
218.640
 When the unit is placed on a steel desk or metal When the unit is placed on a steel desk or metal
in the display.
220.352
surface.
222.064 Note
 When the unit is near a metal surface (such as a When the unit is near a metal surface (such as a
When replacing the battery, do not disconnect AC
metal wall).
223.936
plug from AC outlet.
 When the unit is near a digital music player that is When the unit is near a digital music player that is
225.648
If you do, the current time, alarm and NAP timer will
turned on.
be initialized.
227.360
Battery Warning
229.072
If the unit is to be left unplugged for a long time,
230.784
FM/DABRADIO ON
remove the battery to avoid undue battery discharge
232.496
DAB AUTO SCAN and damage to the unit from battery leakage.
234.208
NOTES ON THE LITHIUM BATTERY
 Dispose of the used battery promptly. Keep the
235.776
lithium battery out of the reach of children.
237.488
Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor
239.200
immediately.
 Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good
contact.
 Be sure to observe correct polarity when installing
the battery.
 Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
 Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as
direct sunlight, fire or the like.
WARNING
There is a danger of explosion if the battery is
Initial Setting for the
incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
DAB
recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
When you press FM/DABRADIO ON repeatedly to
select DAB for the first time after you purchase the
unit (or after resetting), DAB Automatic Scan starts
automatically and creates a list of available services.
If you want to run the DAB Auto Scan again or when
the unit is reset, do the following:
1
Press FM/DABRADIO ON repeatedly to
select DAB.
2
Press DAB AUTO SCAN.
"INITIAL?" appears in the display.
3
Press DAB AUTO SCAN again while
"INITIAL?" displays.
Scanning begins. The scanning progress is
indicated by advancing asterisks. Depending on
the DAB services available in your area, scanning
may take a few minutes.
Notes
 If no list creates after DAB scan, "NOSIGNAL"
If no list creates after DAB scan, "NOSIGNAL"
appears in the display.
 To cancel the DAB scan halfway, press
To cancel the DAB scan halfway, press DAB AUTO
SCAN. Any services received before you cancel are
added to the list of receivable services.
 If you change the unit's location of use, or want to If you change the unit's location of use, or want to
add a new service after the initial setting, do steps 1
to 3 of "Initial Setting for the DAB" above.
Display examples
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Display indicates
2 (two)
5 (five)
6 (six)
8 (eight)
0 (zero)
A
B
D
G
H
K
M
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