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4-286-722-84(1)

Personal Audio Docking System

Reference Guide

English

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric

shock, do not expose this apparatus to

rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the

ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers,

tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place lighted

candles on the apparatus.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not

expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing,

and do not place objects filled with liquids, such

as vases, on the apparatus.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space,

such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or

batteries installed) to excessive heat such as

sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.

As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit

from the mains, connect the unit to an easily

accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an

abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug

from the AC outlet immediately.

The unit is not disconnected from the AC power

source (mains) as long as it is connected to the

wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned

off.

The nameplate and important information

concerning safety are located on the bottom

exterior.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced. Replace only with the same type.

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.

Precautions



To disconnect AC power, grasp the plug itself,

not the cord.



Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker,

keep credit cards using magnetic coding or

spring-wound watches, CRT-based TVs, or

projectors, etc., away from the unit to prevent

possible damage from the magnet.



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.



Allow adequate air circulation to prevent

internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit on

a surface (a rug, a blanket, etc.) or near

materials (a curtain) which might block the

ventilation holes.



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.



During a thunderstorm, do not touch the

antenna (aerial) and plug.



Do not touch the unit with wet hands.



Do not place the unit anywhere near water.

NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY



Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a

good contact.



Be sure to observe the correct polarity when

installing the battery.



Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,

otherwise a short-circuit may occur.

Note



In the Reference Guide, “iPod” is used as a

general reference to functions on an iPod or

iPhone, unless otherwise specified by the text

or illustrations.

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.

Applicable accessory: Remote Commander.

Disposal of waste batteries

(applicable in the European

Union and other European

countries with separate

collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging

indicates that the battery provided with this

product shall not be treated as household waste.

On certain batteries this symbol might be used in

combination with a chemical symbol. The

chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb)

are added if the battery contains more than

0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.

By ensuring these batteries are disposed of

correctly, you will help prevent potentially

negative consequences for the environment and

human health which could otherwise be caused

by inappropriate waste handling of the battery.

The recycling of the materials will help to

conserve natural resources.

In case of products that for safety, performance or

data integrity reasons require a permanent

connection with an incorporated battery, this

battery should be replaced by qualified service

staff only.

To ensure that the battery will be treated properly,

hand over the product at end-of-life to the

applicable collection point for the recycling of

electrical and electronic equipment.

For all other batteries, please view the section on

how to remove the battery from the product

safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable

collection point for the recycling of waste

batteries.

For more detailed information about recycling of

this product or battery, 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.

Operations

Power source

This unit contains a CR2032 battery as a backup

power source to keep the clock and the alarm

operating during a power interruption (No Power

No Problem system).

Note for customers in the UK

The clock is preset at the factory, and its memory

is powered by the preinstalled Sony CR2032

battery. If the “AM 12:00” appears in the display

when the unit is connected to AC outlet for the

first time, the battery may be weak. In this case,

consult a Sony dealer. The preinstalled CR2032

battery is considered part of the product, and is

covered by the warranty.

You are required to show “Note for customers in

the UK” (in this instruction) to a Sony dealer in

order to validate the warranty for this product.

When to replace the battery

When the battery becomes weak, “” appears in

the display.

If a power interruption occurs while the battery is

weak, the current time and alarm will be erased.

Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium

battery. Use of another battery may cause a fire or

explosion.

To replace the battery

1 Keep the AC plug connected to the AC

outlet, remove the screw of the battery

compartment at the bottom of the unit,

and open the lid (see Fig. ).

2 Remove the old battery and insert a new

one in the battery compartment with the

 side facing up (see Fig. ).

3 Replace the battery compartment lid and

tighten the screw.

4 Press , RADIO BAND, AUDIO IN or

SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS on the unit to

turn “” off in the display.

Note



When you replace the battery, do not

disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.

Otherwise, the current date, current time,

alarm and station presets will be erased.

Reset button





CR2032

To reset the unit

Press the reset button with a pointed object if the

unit fails to function properly. The current time,

alarm and station presets, etc., will revert to their

factory presets (see Fig. ).

To charge your iPod

You can use the unit as a battery charger.

Charging begins when the iPod is connected to

the unit.

The charging status appears in the display on

iPod. For details, see the user’s guide of your iPod.

Setting the clock

To set the clock for the first

time

This unit is preset to the current date and time at

the factory, and is powered by a backup battery.

All you need to do the first time is just plug it in.

Note

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Though the clock is correctly set at the factory,

discrepancies may arise during transport or

storage. If necessary, set the clock to the correct

time by referring to “To set the clock manually.”

When daylight saving time (summer

time) begins

This model automatically adjusts for daylight

saving time (summer time).

“ ” is displayed from the beginning of daylight

saving time (summer time) and disappears at the

end of the daylight saving time (summer time)

automatically.

Auto DST/summer time adjustment is based on

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).

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Daylight saving time (summer time) begins at:

1:00 AM on the final Sunday of March.

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Standard time begins at: 2:00 AM on the final

Sunday of October.

To cancel Auto DST/summer time adjustment

during the daylight saving time (summer

time) period

The Auto DST/summer time adjustment can be

canceled.

Press and hold CLOCK and SNOOZE/

BRIGHTNESS on the unit at the same time for at

least 2 seconds while the clock is displayed.

“ ” and “OFF” appear in the display to show that

Auto DST/summer time adjustment has been

canceled. The display returns to the clock.

Notes





Changes to Auto DST/summer time adjustment

by the unit (see above) are subject to

circumstances and laws in each country/region.

Should this interfere with desired adjustment,

cancel the Auto DST/summer time adjustment

and set the DST display manually as necessary.

Customers living in a country/region that does

not use daylight saving time (summer time)

must cancel Auto DST/summer time

adjustment before using the unit.





To activate Auto DST/summer time adjustment

again, press and hold CLOCK and SNOOZE/

BRIGHTNESS on the unit at the same time for

at least 2 seconds.

“ ” and “On” appear in the display to show that

Auto DST/summer time adjustment has been

activated. The display returns to the clock.

To set the clock manually

To change the clock setting manually, operate the

unit as follows.

1 Plug in the unit.

2 Press and hold CLOCK until the year

flashes in the display.

3 Press TIME SET + or – repeatedly to set

the year, and then press CLOCK.

4 Repeat step 3 to set the month, day, hour

and minute.

The seconds start incrementing from zero.

Notes



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If you do not press any button for about

1 minute while setting the clock, the clock

setting will be canceled.



A 100-year calendar (2011 - 2110) is installed in

the unit. When the date is set, the day of the

week is automatically displayed.

MON = Monday, TUE = Tuesday,

WED = Wednesday, THU = Thursday,

FRI = Friday, SAT = Saturday, SUN = Sunday

To display the year and date

During clock display, press CLOCK on the unit

once for the date, and press it again for the year.

After a few seconds, the display will change back

to the current time automatically.

Remote commander

Before using the supplied remote for the first

time, remove the insulation film.

Aim the remote at the (Remote sensor) of the

unit.

The VOL + and  buttons have a tactile dot.

OFF

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Terminate the current function and stop

playback.



Stop a currently sounding alarm/snooze timer.

 (Play/Pause)



Start playing the iPod. Press again to pause/

resume playback.

 (Forward)



Go to the next track.



Press and hold while listening to the sound to

locate a desired point.

 (Backward)



Go back to the previous track. During

playback, this operation returns to the

beginning of the current track. To go back to

the previous track, press twice.



Press and hold while listening to the sound to

locate a desired point.



Go back to the previous menu.

 (Up)/ (Down)



Select a menu item or track for playback.

ENTER



Execute the selected menu item or begin

playback.

SOUND



Select the desired sound effect(s). (For details,

see “To enjoy the bass or expansion sound

effect.”)

VOL +/− (Volume plus/minus)



Adjust the volume.

RADIO BAND



Activate the radio and select a band.

PRESET +/−



Select the preset number or preset station. (For

details, see “Operating the radio.”)

TUNE +/−



Tune into a station when the radio is on.



Press and hold to scan AM or FM stations.

AUDIO IN



Activate the AUDIO IN function when an

optional component is connected. (For details,

see “Connecting optional components.”)

SLEEP



Set the sleep timer. (For details, see “Setting the

sleep timer.”)

Note

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Some operations may differ or may not be

available on certain models of iPod.

When to replace the battery

With normal use, the battery (CR2025) should

last for about 6 months. When the remote no

longer operates the unit, replace the battery with a

new one.

the  side facing up

Note



If you are not going to use the remote for a long

time, remove the battery to avoid any damage

that may be caused by leakage and corrosion.

Operating an iPod

Compatible iPod/iPhone

models

The compatible iPod/iPhone models are as

follows.

Update software of your iPod/iPhone to the latest

version before using it with this unit.

iPod touch (4th generation)

iPod touch (3rd generation)

iPod touch (2nd generation)

iPod nano (6th generation)*

iPod nano (5th generation)

iPod nano (4th generation)

iPod nano (3rd generation)

iPod classic

iPhone 4S

iPhone 4

iPhone 3GS

iPhone 3G

* The iPod nano (6th generation) cannot be

controlled by the remote when the command of

“MENU,” “,” “,” and “ENTER” is pressed.

On copyrights

iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod

touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in

the U.S. and other countries.

“Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean

that an electronic accessory has been designed to

connect specifically to iPod or iPhone,

respectively, and has been certified by the

developer to meet Apple performance standards.

Apple is not responsible for the operation of this

device or its compliance with safety and

regulatory standards. Please note that the use of

this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect

wireless performance.

Note



This unit is not specified for use with an iPad,

and malfunction may result if used with one.

To play

1 Set an iPod on the dock connector.

The dock connector can be tilted slightly.

2 Press .

The iPod begins playback.

You can operate the connected iPod via this

unit or the iPod itself.

3 Adjust the volume using VOLUME + or –

(VOL + or – on the remote).

Continued on the reverse side

The VOLUME + and  buttons have a tactile dot.

FM wire aerial

Power cord

Remote sensor

Supporter

ICF-DS15iP

Printed in China

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