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Guide to parts and controls
To lock all buttons to prevent them from
being operated by mistake, slide the switch
to the HOLD position.
To adjust the volume, press VOL +/–.
HOLD/POWER on/off switch
MENU button
VOL +/– buttons*
Speaker
DAB/FM button
Jog lever
(headphones) jack
Favourite buttons
AUTO TUNE button
Antenna
BACK button
* The VOL + button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile
dot as a reference when operating the radio.
Setup Menu Options
Example: When the DAB band is selected
Press MENU to enter the setup menu.
BACK
Slide the jog lever up or down to select the
desired menu item or setting.
Press the lever to confirm the selection.
To go back to the upper menu level
Press BACK.
To exit the setup menu
Press MENU again.
Sleep
Information
The radio automatically turns off after a set
time has elapsed.
Displays information for the station you are
Select the desired timer setting (minutes)
listening to. Slide the jog lever up or down to
from the following:
scroll through the following information:
Off
15 min.
30 min.
45 min.
Channel:
(deactivated)/
/
/
/
Channel and frequency (See the
60 min.
DAB frequency table in "Specifications.")
When the sleep timer is set, "SLEEP" lights up
Multiplex Name:
Ensemble label (up to
on the display.
16 characters long)
Service Name:
Station name
Save Preset
PTY:
PTY label (See "PTY (programme type)"
in "Specifications.")
You can preset stations to the preset list.
Bit Rate:
Bit rate
Signal Level :
Displays the signal level of the
DAB Manual Tune
DAB station you are listening to, ranging from
0 (no signal) to 100 (maximum signal).
If DAB reception by DAB auto tune is poor, try
manual tuning.
Displays PTY label (see "PTY (programme
Slide the jog lever up or down to select
type)" in "Specifications") for the station you
the desired DAB channel, then press the
are listening to.
lever.
Note
The radio starts scanning for receivable
If there is no ensemble label or no station name,
stations in the selected channel.
the space for label or name will be blank.
Tip
The new station received by manual tuning is
Time
stored in the DAB station list.
Set Time:
"Auto (DAB)" is set by default. This
enables the clock to synchronize with the DAB
data being received. Select "Manual" to set
the clock manually using the jog lever.
12H/24H:
Select the clock display mode,
12-hour clock or 24-hour clock.
Beep
Select "On" to activate the beep sound when
you operate the radio.
Initialize
Select "OK" to initialize the radio to the factory
default settings. All settings, DAB and FM
station lists and presets will be deleted.
Listening through headphones
Connect headphones that have a stereo or
Tip
monaural* mini plug (not supplied).
When connecting headphones to the unit, the
headphones cord works as an antenna. Extend
the cord as long as possible.
Maintaining the moderate
volume level (European models
only)
The radio limits the maximum volume to allow
you to listen to the sound at a moderate volume
level when using the headphones. When you try
to adjust the volume to a level that exceeds the
specified level, the "Check The Volume Level"
message appears.
To (headphones)
Note
Note
When connecting headphones to the unit, use
The volume is lowered automatically and the
headphones with a stereo (3-pole) or monaural
"Volume Lowered" message appears, if you do
(2-pole) mini plug. Sound may not be heard
not lower the volume for the specified period of
when using other types of plugs.
time after the "Check The Volume Level"
message appears.
Monaural*
mini plug
Compatible
1 ring
plug types
Stereo mini
plug
2 rings
Other types of
plugs cannot be
used.
3 or more rings
* When listening to stereo sound using monaural
headphones, you will hear sound from the left
channel only.
About RDS Features
What is RDS?
Notes
Introduced by the European Broadcasting
• The RDS functions will not be activated if the
Union (EBU) in 1987, the Radio Data System
FM station being received is not transmitting
(RDS) allows information such as station
RDS data. They may also not work properly in
names to be received via the 57 kHz sub-
areas where RDS transmissions are in the
experimental stage.
carrier signal of FM broadcasts. However, the
availability of RDS data varies depending on
• If the radio signal being received is weak, it
the area. It therefore may not be always be
may take time to receive the RDS data.
possible to receive RDS information.
Using the RDS functions
The radio supports the following RDS
functions.
RDS function
Description
Station name
Displays the station name
display
you are listening to.
PTY
Displays the programme
(programme
type of the received
type)
programme.
RT (radio text)
Displays the free-form
textual information.
WARNING
Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that this
Notice for customers: the following
equipment is in compliance with Directive
information is only applicable to equipment
2014/53/EU.
sold in countries applying EU directives
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity
This product has been manufactured by or on
is available at the following internet address:
behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to
product compliance based on European Union
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
legislation shall be addressed to the authorized
ventilation opening of the appliance with
representative, Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
Sony Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935
Do not expose the appliance to naked flame
Zaventem, Belgium. For any service or guarantee
sources (for example, lighted candles).
matters, please refer to the addresses provided
in the separate service or guarantee documents.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing,
The validity of the CE marking is restricted to
and do not place objects filled with liquids, such
only those countries where it is legally enforced,
as vases, on the apparatus.
mainly in the countries EEA (European Economic
The nameplate and important information
Area).
concerning safety are located on the bottom
exterior.
Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall
not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss.
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not
listen at high volume levels for long periods.
Precautions
• Operate the unit only on the power sources
• Secondary cells and batteries need to be
specified in "Specifications."
charged before use.
• Use the unit within a temperature range of 0°C
• After extended periods of storage, it may be
to 40°C. If it is used in temperatures higher
necessary to charge and discharge the cells or
than this range, the display may gradually turn
batteries several times to obtain maximum
black. If it is used in temperatures lower than
performance.
this range, the display may change very slowly.
• Dispose of properly.
(These irregularities will disappear and there
will be no damage to the unit when the unit is
Disposal of waste batteries and
used in the recommended temperature range
again.)
electrical and electronic
• Avoid exposure to temperature extremes,
equipment (applicable in the
European Union and other
direct sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or
mechanical shock. Never leave in a car parked
European countries with
in the sun.
separate collection systems)
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
This symbol on the product, the battery or on
unit, disconnect the micro USB cable, and have
the packaging indicates that the product and the
the unit checked by a qualified personnel
battery shall not be treated as household waste.
before operating it any further.
On certain batteries this symbol might be used
in combination with a chemical symbol. The
• Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers,
keep personal credit cards using magnetic
chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb)
are added if the battery contains more than
coding or spring-wound watches away from
the unit to prevent possible damage from the
0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring
magnetism.
these products and batteries are disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potentially
• To clean the casing, use a soft dry cloth. Do not
negative consequences for the environment and
use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or
human health which could otherwise be caused
benzine, which may damage the finish.
by inappropriate waste handling. The recycling
• Do not operate the unit with wet hands since it
of the materials will help to conserve natural
may cause a short circuit.
resources.
• When you do not use the unit for a long time,
In case of products that for safety, performance
charge the battery every 6 months.
or data integrity reasons require a permanent
• Make sure not to splash water on the unit. This
connection with an incorporated battery, this
unit is not waterproof.
battery should be replaced by qualified service
• Under certain circumstances, especially when
staff only. To ensure that the battery and the
the air is very dry, it is not uncommon to
electrical and electronic equipment will be
experience a discharge of static electricity, or
treated properly, hand over these products at
shock, when your body comes in contact with
end-of-life to the applicable collection point for
another object, in this case the ear buds
the recycling of electrical and electronic
touching your ear(s). The energy from this
equipment. For all other batteries, please view
natural discharge is extremely small and is not
the section on how to remove the battery from
emitted by your product but rather a natural
the product safely. Hand the battery over to the
environmental occurrence.
applicable collection point for the recycling of
• Do not dismantle, open or shred secondary
waste batteries. For more detailed information
cells or batteries.
about recycling of this product or battery, please
• In the event of a cell leaking, do not allow the
contact your local Civic Office, your household
liquid to come in contact with the skin or eyes.
waste disposal service or the shop where you
If contact has been made, wash the affected
purchased the product or battery.
area with copious amounts of water and seek
medical advice.
If you have any questions or problems
• Do not use any cell or battery which is not
concerning your unit, please consult your
designed for use with the equipment.
nearest Sony dealer.
Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist after you have
A desired station cannot be received
made the following checks, consult your
when a favourite button is pressed.
nearest Sony dealer.
• You may have held down the favourite button
to which the station was assigned, causing the
Display is dim, or no indication is
station to be replaced by a new one. Assign
displayed.
the desired station again.
• The radio is being used in extremely high or
• Favourite buttons cannot be used when the
low temperatures or in a place with excessive
setup menu is displayed.
moisture.
Very weak or interrupted sound, or
If the radio still does not operate properly
unsatisfactory reception.
Try pressing RESET on the bottom using a thin
• If you are in a building, listen near a window.
rod. The radio will restart, retaining the user-
• Extend the antenna and adjust the length and
configured settings.
the angle for best reception.
If maintenance service is performed
All user-configured settings, such as preset radio
• If the remaining battery level is low, charge the
stations, the sleep timer, and the clock, may be
battery.
initialized.
• If a mobile phone is placed close to the radio, a
Please note your settings in case you need to
loud noise may be heard from the radio. Keep
configure them again.
the phone away from the radio.
Battery gets exhausted very quickly.
• Be sure to turn off the radio when not using it.
The estimated battery life is 15 – 20 hours.
See "Specifications" for details.
Messages
HOLD
No preset
• All buttons are locked because the
• No station has been preset.
HOLD/POWER on/off switch has been slid to
Service not available
the HOLD position.
• The selected station or service is currently not
Low Battery (flashes, and the power is
broadcasting.
turned off)
• The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery.
Specifications
Frequency range
PTY (programme type)
DAB (Band-III): 174.928 MHz 239.200 MHz
This function indicates services or RDS data in
FM: 87.5 MHz 108 MHz (0.05 MHz step)
programme type, such as News or Sports,
transmitted in the DAB or RDS data.
DAB (Band-III) frequency table (MHz)
If the received service or station does not
Channel
Frequency
Channel
Frequency
transmit the programme type, "No PTY" appears.
5A
174.928
10A
209.936
Programme type
Display
5B
176.640
10B
211.648
No programme type
None
5C
178.352
10C
213.360
News
News
5D
180.064
10D
215.072
Current Affairs
Current Affairs
6A
181.936
11A
216.928
Information
Information
6B
183.648
11B
218.640
Sport
Sport
6C
185.360
11C
220.352
Education
Education
6D
187.072
11D
222.064
Drama
Drama
7A
188.928
12A
223.936
Culture
Arts
7B
190.640
12B
225.648
Science
Science
7C
192.352
12C
227.360
Varied
Talk
7D
194.064
12D
229.072
Pop Music
Pop Music
8A
195.936
13A
230.784
Rock Music
Rock Music
8B
197.648
13B
232.496
Easy Listening Music
Easy Listening
8C
199.360
13C
234.208
Light Classical
Light Classical
8D
201.072
13D
235.776
Serious Classical
Classical Music
9A
202.928
13E
237.488
Other Music
Other Music
9B
204.640
13F
239.200
Weather
Weather
9C
206.352
Finance
Finance
9D
208.064
Children's programmes
Children's
Speaker:
Approx. 45 mm dia., 4 Ω, monaural
Social Affairs
Factual
Audio power output:
1.5 W
Religion
Religion
Input:
DC IN 5 V (micro USB)
Phone In
Phone In
Output:
(headphones) jack (ø 3.5 mm, stereo
mini jack)
Travel
Travel
Power requirements:
Lithium-ion rechargeable
Leisure
Leisure
battery (1,300 mAh)
Jazz Music
Jazz and Blues
Battery life
*
Country Music
Country Music
When listening through the speaker:
Approx. 15 hours
National Music
National Music
When listening through the headphone:
Oldies Music
Oldies Music
Approx. 20 hours
Folk Music
Folk Music
* The actual battery life may vary depending on
Documentary
Documentary
usage and circumstances.
Dimensions:
Approx. 115 mm × 57 mm × 24.5 mm
Alarm Test
Alarm Test
(W/H/D)
Alarm
Alarm – Alarm !
Mass:
Approx. 170 g
Supplied accessories:
Micro USB cable
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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