3-275-121-12(1)
WARNING
Setting the clock
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
“AM 12:00” (or “0:00”) will blink in the display when the batteries are installed
or the AC power adaptor is plugged in, and then POWER is pressed for the first
time after purchase, or after resetting.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
1 Hold down CLOCK for more than 2 seconds to show the time set
display.
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.
2 Turn U (up)/u (down) to select “OFF” and press PRESET/
DAB/FM DIGITAL
RADIO
ENTER.
The hour indication starts blinking.
Example: 12-hour system.
TIME SET
AM 12:00
Notice for the customer in the countries applying EU Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku,
Tokyo, 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.
Operating Instructions
3 Turn U/u to set the hour, and then press PRESET/ENTER.
The minute indication starts blinking.
4 Turn U/u to set the minute, then press PRESET/ENTER.
The clock starts operating, and “:” starts blinking.
Tips
Features
• To set the current time rapidly, hold U/u.
• To set the current time exactly to the seconds, adjust the minute function in step
4 and then press PRESET/ENTER to synchronize it 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, “0:00” is indicated as midnight, and “12:00” is indicated as
noon.
• DAB(Band-III) Digital Radio.
• 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.
• Battery (LR6 × 4) or mains operated.
Notes
• If you do not operate within 65 seconds while setting the clock, 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”).
Choosing power sources
XDR-S55DAB
Installing batteries (See fig. A)
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Printed in China
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.
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 U/u to select “ON” and press PRESET/ENTER.
Battery Life (Approx. hours)
When using
(JEITA*)
DAB
FM
Sony alkaline LR6 (size AA)
8.5
8
•DAB/FM
AUTO TIME SET
ON OFF
HOLD TUNE MODE
PRESET 1, 2, 3
SC
* Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association) standards. The actual battery life may vary depending on the
circumstance of the unit.
“CLOCK ADJ ” lights and DAB data adjusts the clock as it is received.
DAB/FM
SC
POWER
HOLD
SLEEP
TUNE MODE AUTO TUNE
PRESET / ENTER
1
2
3
Notes
Knowing when to replace the batteries
When the batteries become weak, the sound becomes weak and distorted.
When the batteries are completely exhausted, “E” appears on the display and
the power is turned off.
• 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 the unit receives it.
POWER
SLEEP AUTO TUNE PRESET/ENTER
When “E” appears, replace all batteries with new ones. After the batteries are
replaced, press POWER to turn the indication off.
Operating the radio
Notes on replacing the batteries
Headphone
jack
The unit can receive DAB services and FM stations, both of which feature
PRESET and MANUAL modes - DAB services also feature ALPHABETICAL
mode.
• Do not take more than about 1 minutes to replace the batteries, otherwise the
clock, any lists of receivable broadcasts for DAB scan, preset favourite services
and all settings will be initialized. Should that happen, set the functions again.
• If the batteries are replaced while the power is on, the unit may revert to the
factory setting.
ALPHABETICAL: To select a stored service in alphabetical order.
PRESET: To select preset services. “P ” appears in the display.
MANUAL: To adjust the frequency incrementally.
DC IN 6V
Notes on batteries
U/u dial
• Do not attempt to recharge dry batteries.
1 Press POWER to turn on the radio.
• 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 contacted
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.
When the unit is turned on again, 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:
DC IN 6V
VOLUME
DAB
FM
DSPL
3 Press TUNE MODE to select the desired mode.
BETA 1
EUROPEAN EQUITIE
DISPLAY
CLOCK
LIGHT
4 Turn U/u 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.
If the battery compartment lid comes off
(See fig. B)
The battery compartment lid is designed to come off when opened with excessive
force. To put it back on, see the illustration.
CLOCK
LIGHT
5 Adjust the volume using VOLUME.
Notes in FM usage
• The channel step is set to 0.05 MHz on FM.
• When a stereo broadcast is received in FM, “ST” appears in the display.
1 Insert the right hinge of the lid into the right hole of the unit.
2 Insert the left hinge in the left hole of the unit.
A
B
Using house current (See fig. C)
Connect the AC power adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN 6 V jack firmly, and plug
it into a wall outlet.
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”).
LR6 (size AA) × 4
• If there are no services, you can choose only MANUAL mode.
• “<NO ENSEMBLE>” appears when the ensemble for the selected service cannot
be received.
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.
1
BETA 1
2
• 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.
<NO ENSEMBLE>
• If a selected service finishes broadcasting, sound stops and “<NO SERVICE>”
appears. In this case, turn U/u to select another service.
Insert the E side of the
battery first.
About the SC (Secondary Component)
If the selected primary component has a secondary component, “SC ” blinks on
the display.
Improving the reception
C
BETA 4
EUROPEAN EQUITIE
(See fig. D)
DAB Band-III/FM:
Extend the telescopic aerial and adjust the length and the angle for best reception.
Press •DAB/FM SC for more than 2 seconds to receive the desired secondary
component. “SC ” appears while the secondary component is received.
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
Note
Adjust the direction of the aerial by holding the bottom of it.
The aerial can be damaged when you move the aerial with
excessive force.
Turn U/u or pressing •DAB/FM SC does the following:
U (up) or u (down)
Ensemble
Service 1
Component
DC IN 6V
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), the unit will automatically scan
and create a list of receivable broadcasts.
Service 2
Component
If you wish to scan for the DAB broadcasts again, or when the unit is reset, do the
following:
D
E
DAB/FM
Service 3
SC
Component
Aerial
1 Adjust the aerial accordingly.
Secondary Component
2 Press POWER to turn on the radio.
3 Hold down AUTO TUNE for more than 2 seconds.
“INIT INITIALIZE OK?” appears in the display.
4 Press PRESET/ENTER.
Service 4
Component
Secondary Component A
No sound will be heard, and “<SCANNING>” 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.
Secondary Component B
Note
INIT <SCANNING>
When the selected secondary component is finished, the unit returns
automatically to the primary component.
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, “SIGNAL NOT FOUND” appears
in the display.
SIGNAL NOT FOUND
• To cancel the DAB scan halfway, press AUTO TUNE. Any services received
before you cancel 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.
• If you set the initial setting, any DAB services registered as PRESET are
RESET button
erased.
• If you change the unit’s location of use, or want to add a new service after the
initial setting, press and release AUTO TUNE. “FULL <SCANNING>” appears
in the display and the unit will automatically scan and create a list of receivable
services.
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