DAB/FM Digital
Radio
Operating Instructions
©2011 Sony Corporation
XDR-S56DBP
•DAB/FM
HOLD
TUNE MODE
SC
POWER
SLEEP
AUTO TUNE
PRESET/ENTER
(headphones)
jack
DC IN 6V
LR6 (size AA) × 4
Insert the side of the
battery first.
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
DC IN 6V
Aerial
RESET button
WARNING
4-266-152-11(1)
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
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 place objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, on the apparatus.
Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you
notice an abnormality in the AC power adaptor, disconnect it from the AC outlet
immediately.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.
Batteries may leak if improperly installed.
In case of battery leakage
If the battery fluid has leaked, do not touch the fluid with your bare hands.
Battery fluid may remain inside the unit. Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
If battery liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes, as blindness may occur.
Quickly wash your eyes with plenty of clean water and immediately seek medical
attention.
If battery liquid gets on your body or clothing, burns or injury may occur. Quickly
wash off with clean water, and seek medical attention if skin inflammation or
injuries occur.
Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to
equipment sold in countries applying EU directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku,
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product
safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses given
in separate service or guarantee documents.
Printed in China
Features
DAB/DAB
(Band-III) Digital Radio.
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Easy view, 2-line character dot LCD display.
Simple operation for station selection.
Three Direct preset station buttons.
Sleep timer and clock display.
Stereo headphone jack.
PRESET 1, 2, 3
Battery (LR6 × 4) or mains operated.
Choosing power sources
Installing batteries (See fig. )
1
Open the battery compartment at the rear of the unit.
2
Install four LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (not supplied),
observing polarity, and then close the lid.
Battery Life (Approx. hours)
When using
Sony alkaline LR6 (size AA)
* Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association) standards. The actual battery life may vary depending on usage
and circumstances.
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Knowing when to replace the batteries
As the batteries become weak, the sound will become weak and distorted.
When the batteries are completely exhausted, " " appears in the display and the
VOL
power is turned off.
When " " appears, replace all batteries with new ones. After the batteries are
(VOLUME)
replaced, press POWER to turn the indication off.
Notes on replacing the batteries
Do not take more than about 1 minute to replace the batteries, otherwise the
DSPL
clock, any lists of receivable broadcasts for DAB scan, preset favourite services
(DISPLAY)
and all settings will be initialized. Should that happen, these functions will need
to be set again.
CLOCK
If the batteries are replaced while the power is on, the unit may revert to the
factory setting.
LIGHT
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 shorted 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.
If the battery compartment lid comes off
(See fig. )
The battery compartment lid is designed to come off when opened with excessive
force. To reattach it, do the following. (Refer also to the illustration.)
Insert the right hinge of the lid into the right hole of the unit.
Insert the left hinge into the left hole of the unit.
Using house current (See fig. )
Connect the AC power adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN 6 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 6 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
(See fig. )
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 it at the bottom.
The aerial can be damaged if you move the aerial with
excessive force.
Initial setting for the DAB
When the batteries are installed, or when the AC power adaptor is plugged in for
the first time after purchase (or after resetting), pressing the POWER button on
the unit will scan and create a list of receivable broadcasts
If you wish to scan for DAB broadcasts again, or when the unit is reset, do the
following:
1
Adjust the aerial accordingly.
2
Press POWER to turn on the radio.
3
Hold down AUTO TUNE for more than 2 seconds.
" " appears in the display.
4
Press PRESET/ENTER.
No sound will be heard, and " " appears in the display. DAB scan
takes about 30 ~ 90 seconds. When finished, the unit receives the first service
in alphabetical order stored by the DAB scan.
Notes
If you do not operate within 65 seconds, the initial scan mode will be cancelled.
If no broadcasts are found by the DAB scan, " " will be
displayed.
To cancel the DAB scan halfway, press AUTO TUNE. Any services received
before cancellation are added to the list of receivable services.
If the batteries are removed for a certain period, the received history list will be
deleted, requiring you to scan again.
Initialization will erase any DAB services registered as PRESET.
If you change the unit's location of use, or want to add a new service after initial
setting, press and release AUTO TUNE. " " appears in the
display and the unit will automatically scan and create a list of receivable services.
DAB or DAB
this unit is used.
DAB/DAB
FM
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13
13.5
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may not be receivable, depending on the country/region in which
Setting the clock
For the first time after purchase, or after resetting, "AM 12:00" (or "0:00") will
blink in the display when batteries are installed or the AC power adaptor is
plugged in, and then POWER is pressed.
1
Hold down CLOCK for more than 2 seconds to show the time set
display.
2
Turn (up)/ (down) to select " " and press PRESET/ENTER.
The hour indication starts blinking.
Example: 12-hour system.
3
Turn (up)/ (down) to set the hour, and then press PRESET/
ENTER.
The minute indication starts blinking.
4
Turn (up)/ (down) to set the minute, then press PRESET/
ENTER.
The clock starts operating, and " " starts blinking.
Tips
To set the current time rapidly, hold (up)/ (down).
To set the current time exactly to the second, adjust the minute function in step
4 and then press PRESET/ENTER together with a time signal (such as the
telephone time signal).
The clock system varies depending on the model purchased. For example, in the
24-hour system, midnight is indicated by "0:00", and noon is indicated by
"12:00".
Notes
If you halt clock setting for over 65 seconds, the clock setting mode will be
cancelled.
To cancel the clock setting mode halfway, press CLOCK.
To show the current time as DAB is received, press DISPLAY.
(See "Changing the display").
Setting the clock auto adjustment function
This function enables the built-in clock of this unit to automatically synchronize
with any DAB data being received.
1
Hold down CLOCK for more than 2 seconds to show the time set
display.
2
Turn (up)/ (down) to select " " and press PRESET/ENTER.
"CLOCK ADJ " lights and DAB data adjusts the clock as it is received.
Notes
If DAB is not available (depending on area), you can disable this function.
If this function is active while adjusting the clock manually, DAB data will
adjust the clock the next time it is received.
Operating the radio
The unit can receive DAB services and FM stations, both of which feature
(JEITA*)
PRESET and MANUAL modes - DAB services also feature ALPHABETICAL
mode.
ALPHABETICAL: To select a stored service in alphabetically.
PRESET: To select preset services. "P " appears in the display.
MANUAL: To adjust the frequency incrementally.
1
Press POWER to turn on the radio.
The last band you listened to is received.
2
Press •DAB/FM SC repeatedly to select the desired band.
Each press changes the band as follows:
3
Press TUNE MODE to select the desired mode.
4
Turn / to tune to the desired service or station.
Two short beeps sound when the lowest ensemble of DAB or the minimum
frequency of FM is received during tuning.
5
Adjust the volume using VOLUME.
Notes in FM usage
The FM channel incremental step is 0.05 MHz.
When an FM stereo broadcast is received, " " is displayed.
Notes in DAB usage
Before receiving DAB broadcasts, one or more ensembles should be stored in
the list by the DAB scan. (See "Initial setting for the DAB").
If there are no services, only MANUAL mode is available.
" " is displayed if the ensemble for the selected service cannot
be received.
If a selected service finishes broadcasting, sound stops and " "
appears. In this case, turn / to select another service.
About the SC (Secondary Component)
If the selected primary component has a secondary component, "SC " blinks in
the display.
Press •DAB/FM SC for more than 2 seconds to receive the desired secondary
component. "SC " appears while the secondary component is received.
Turning / or pressing •DAB/FM SC does the following:
Note
When the selected secondary component is finished, the unit returns
automatically to the primary component.