Other useful functions
To display the software version
Press MENU and UP()/DOWN()•TUNE/SELECT to select “Sw version.”
The current software version of the unit appears in the display.
To reset the unit
When the radio fails to function properly, follow as:
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.”
• 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 leave the unit in a location near a heat source such as a radiator or
airduct, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical
vibration, or shock.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug the unit and have it
checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not place
the unit on a surface (a rug, blanket, etc.) or near materials (a curtain) that
might block the ventilation holes.
• Never touch the wire of the external antenna during a thunderstorm.
Furthermore, immediately disconnect the AC power cord from the radio.
• 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.
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
Model for United Kingdom and Australia: 12-hour system (default)
Model for other countries/regions: 24-hour system (default)
Frequency range
Band Frequency Channel step
DAB (Band-III) 174.928 MHz - 239.200 MHz
FM 87.5 MHz - 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. 6.6 cm dia. 4 Ω
Power output:
0.4 W (at 10 % harmonic distortion)
Power requirements:
230 V AC, 50 Hz
Dimensions:
Approx. 192.5 mm × 92.6 mm × 87.7 mm (w/h/d)
incl. projecting parts and controls
Mass:
Approx. 455 g
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Other useful functions for DAB
Changing the display
To change the display mode, press DISPLAY•BRIGHTNESS 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 long.
Each time you press DISPLAY•BRIGHTNESS, the bottom in a display changes as
follows:
Dynamic
PTY
Ensemble
Date
Frequency
BIT rate and mono/stereo
Signal strength
Depending on the broadcasting station, the characters in dynamic labels may not
be displayed properly.
Station order
This function enables you to choose how the stations are arranged when selecting
a station.
There are 3 modes available Alphanumeric, Active stations and Trim stations.
• Alphanumeric(default):
To select a stored service in alphabetical order.
• Active stations: When this setting is switched on, receivable stations are
displayed, followed by those not currently being received.
• Trim stations: When this setting is switched on the unit will delete the
stations that are not currently being received.
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Operating the radio” and select DAB.
2 Press MENU and UP()/DOWN()•TUNE/SELECT to select
“Station order,” and then press ENTER.
3 Press UP()/DOWN()•TUNE/SELECT to select the desired
mode, and then press ENTER.
Manual tune
This function allows you to tune and add the various DAB Band-III channels to
your station list.
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 Press MENU and UP()/DOWN()•TUNE/SELECT to select
“Manual tune,” and then press ENTER.
3 Press UP()/DOWN()•TUNE/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 Press MENU and UP()/DOWN()•TUNE/SELECT to select
“DRC value” and then press ENTER.
3 Press UP()/DOWN()•TUNE/SELECT to select the DRC level.
The DRC level changes as follows:
4 Press ENTER.
Notes
• DRC is effective only in dynamic range compression broadcast.
• When you adjusted the DRC level, volume can be heard more loudly.
Autoscan full
These function allows you to automatically scan and create a list of receivable
DAB broadcasts.
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Operating the radio” and select DAB.
2 Press MENU and UP()/DOWN()•TUNE/SELECT to select
“Autoscan full,” and then press ENTER.
“Scanning...” appears in the display, scan and create a list of receivable DAB
broadcasts.
Autoscan takes about 30 - 90 seconds. When finished, the unit receives a stored
service in alphabetical order (see “Station order”).
PTY (Programme Type)
This function indicates services in programme type, such as NEWS, SPORTS of
the PTY list, transmitted in the DAB.
If the received service or station does not transmit the programme type, “[No
PTY]” appears.
Programme type Display
No programme type [No PTY]
News News
Current Affairs Current affairs
Information Information
Sport Sport
Education Education
Drama Drama
Culture Arts
Science Science
Varied Talk
Pop Music Pop Music
Rock Music Rock Music
Easy Listening Music Easy Listening
Light Classical Light Classical
Serious Classical Classical Music
Other Music Other Music
Weather/meteorology Weather
Finance/Business Finance
Children’s programmes Children’s
Social Affairs Factual
Religion Religion
Phone In Phone In
Travel Travel
Leisure Leisure
Jazz Music Jazz and Blues
Country Music Country Music
National Music National Music
Oldies Music Oldies Music
Folk Music Folk Music
Documentary Documentary
