4-127-390-12(1)

Carrying handle

Aerial

AC power adaptor (supplied)

DAB/FM/CD Audio System

DC IN 9 V

Operating Instructions

XDR-S100CD
R14 (size C) 6 Insert the side of the battery first. Be sure to insert batteries from this position one by one.

R6 (size AA) 2

2008 Sony Corporation

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. The unit shall be connected to a AC outlet with a protective earthing connection. 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. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

Features

DAB(Band-III)/FM Radio Built-in CD Player with Slot-in Style High Quality Sound with Stereo Speaker Pause & Rewind Function Electronic Programme Guide Easy to Read Large Display (16 x 4 lines character) Easy Station Selection with Jog Dial DAB 20/ FM 20 Station Presets Guide/Alarm/Sleep Timer Tone Control Function Audio in for Digital Music Players AC/DC Operation (AC Power Adaptor Supplied) Remote Control
Note on replacing the batteries When the batteries are replaced, the unit may revert to the factory settings (except preset). 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 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.
Initial setting for the DAB
When the AC power adaptor is plugged in, or the batteries are installed for the first time after purchase (or after resetting), the unit will automatically scan and create a list of receivable broadcasts.

Set the clock

Do the following if DAB broadcasts are not available (depending on area). The time setting mode by DAB becomes invalid.

Operating the radio

The unit can receive DAB services and FM stations.
1 Press DAB/FM (RADIO/BAND on the
remote) to turn on the radio.
Presetting your favorite services or stations
Presetting services and stations
You can preset 20 services and stations each for DAB and FM.

Scan tuning (for FM)

The unit will automatically scan FM stations.
1 Adjust the aerial accordingly. 2 Press POWER to turn on the radio.
1 Press MENU and turn TUNING/SELECT to
select CLOCK SETTING, and then press ENTER.
The hour indication will be displayed as follows.
DAB TUNING DAB NO SERVICE DAB INITIAL SCAN appears in the display, the unit will automatically scan, create a list of receivable DAB broadcasts and adjusts the clock.
2 Press DAB/FM (RADIO/BAND on the
Each press changes the band as follows:

DAB FM

When the unit is turned on again, the last band you listened to is received.
1 Press POWER to turn on the radio. 2 Press DAB/FM (RADIO/BAND on the 3 Hold down SCAN + or (TUNE + or on the
remote) for more than 2 seconds.
+ : scans to the higher frequency. : scans to the lower frequency. Scanning starts from the frequency being tuned in. When a station is received, scanning stops.
remote) to select the FM band.
remote) repeatedly to select the desired band.
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in Operating the radio
and tune into service or station you wish to preset. 2 Hold down MEMORY for more than 2 seconds.
3 Turn TUNING/SELECT (press TUNE + or 2 Turn TUNING/SELECT to set the hour, and
DAB scan takes a few minutes. When finished, the unit receives the first service in order stored by the DAB scan. Notes If you change the units location of use, or want to add a new service after the initial setting, press and hold DAB/FM. INITIAL SCAN? appears in the display and then press ENTER. The unit will automatically scan and create a list of receivable services. If you set the initial setting or scan, any DAB services registered as preset are erased. If no services are found by the DAB scan, NO SERVICE appears in the display. In that case, if DAB is selected again, the unit will automatically scan. This unit supports only EPG in data service.

Choosing power sources

Using house current (See fig. -)
Connect the AC power adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN 9 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 9 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. Notes Adjust the direction of the aerial by holding the bottom of it. The aerial can be damaged if you move the aerial with excessive force. Be careful not to have the aerial touch the carrying handle when listening to radio. It may cause noise.
3 Repeat step 2 to set the minutes.

then press ENTER.

on the remote) to tune to the desired service or station. 4 Adjust the volume using VOLUME.

Notes in FM usage The frequency can be set in 0.05 MHz steps for FM. If the FM broadcast is noisy, press and hold MODE on the unit more than 2 seconds (press MODE on the remote) until MONO appears in the display and the radio will play in monaural. When the unit receives an FM station transmitting RDS data, text information appears in the display. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes current time and frequency.
3 Turn TUNING/SELECT to select the preset
number, then press ENTER.
ENTER PRESET NO. appears and preset number flashes in the display. The next preset number from the most recent preset is displayed (but if the last preset number was 20, 1 will be displayed).
4 If necessary, turn TUNING/SELECT (press
TUNE + or on the remote) to tune in to the station more precisely. 5 Adjust the volume using VOLUME.
After setting the time, the clock starts from 0 seconds.
Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives
Notes The time will be adjusted automatically during DAB service reception. The clock system of this unit is 24-hour system (0:00 = midnight).
PRESET COMPLETE! appears in the display and service or station is stored with the selected preset number. To preset another service or station, repeat these steps. Notes If you try to store another station with the same preset number, the previously stored station will be replaced. If DAB reception is poor, the service may not be stored.
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. WARNING Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a long time. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children.
Time adjustmentSummer time
Time adjustment is performed only during DAB service reception. DAB service reception for at least one minute is required to resetthe time to Summer time.
To listen with headphones
You can enjoy the radio and external equipment connected to the line in by headphones (not supplied). Connect headphones (not supplied) to the (headphones) jack. The speaker is deactivated when headphones are connected.

Installing batteries (See fig. -)
1 Open the battery compartment at the rear of
the unit. 2 Install six R14 (size C) batteries (not supplied), observing polarity, and then close the lid.
Battery Life (Approx. hours) When using Sony alkaline LR14 (size C) Sony R14 (size C) DAB FM 7 2
Preparing the remote control
Installing the batteries into the remote control (See Fig. )
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied). When to replace the batteries With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote control no longer operates the unit, replace all the batteries with new ones. Notes Do not charge dry batteries. If you are not going to use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid any damage caused by leakage and corrosion.
Playing preset services or stations
appears in the display. service or station.
1 Press DAB/FM to select the band. 2 Press MODE on the unit until PRESET 3 Turn TUNING/SELECT to tune in the stored
Tip On the remote, press PRESET + or to tune in the stored service or station.

(JEITA*) CD 4 1

* Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) standards. The actual battery life may vary depending on the circumstance of the unit.
Other useful functions for DAB

Changing the display

To change the display mode, press DISPLAY during DAB reception. The display can be up to 16 characters. Each time you press DISPLAY, the bottom of the display changes as follows:
Pausing and rewinding radio
This unit always stores DAB data and you can pause and rewind the data. When the memory becomes full, new audio data will over write from the oldest one.

Playing a CD

Insert a disc with the label side facing forward.
Playing tracks repeatedly (repeat play)
You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, shuffle or program play modes.

Using the timers

The unit offers three timer functions. If you use the alarm timer or guide timer with the sleep timer, the sleep timer has priority.
3 Turn TUNING/SELECT ( or on the
remote) and press SCAN + or to select the desired programme, then press ENTER. 4 Turn TUNING/SELECT ( or on the remote) to adjust the volume, then press ENTER.

Precautions

Operate the unit only on the power sources specified in Specifications. For battery operation, use six R14 (size C) batteries. For AC operation, use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not use any other type of AC power adaptor. 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. Use the unit within a temperature range of 0C to 40C (32F to 104F). 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.) Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or mechanical shock. Never leave in a car parked in the sun. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, disconnect the AC power adaptor and remove the batteries, and have the unit checked by a qualified personnel before operating it any further. Do not drop objects such as clips or coins into the CD slot. If this happens, disconnect the AC power adaptor and remove the batteries, and have the unit checked by a qualified personnel before operating it any further. Be careful of objects/people around you when carrying the unit by its handle. In vehicles or buildings, radio reception may be difficult or noisy. Try listening near a window. 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. Applicable accessories: Remote control 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. 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-oflife 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.

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.
1 Press PAUSE & REWIND during DAB

reception.

The current broadcast mutes and the PAUSE & REWIND indicator and the rewind time* appear in the display.
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in Playing a CD 2 Proceed as follows:
To repeat A single track Do this

Setting the sleep timer

The sleep timer allows you to fall asleep to the sound of a CD, the radio, or input from the AUDIO IN function. It does this by automatically turning off the CD, the radio, or input from the AUDIO IN function after a preset duration.
1 Press REPEAT on the remote until
REPEAT 1 appears. 2 Press or to select the track that you want to repeat. 3 Press ( on the remote).
If you select the stored number in step 2, do the following:
1 Turn TUNIG/SELECT ( or on the
SETTING and CANCEL appear in the display.

Rewind time

All tracks on the CD
1 Press SLEEP while the unit is turned on. 2 Press SLEEP to set the sleep timer duration.
SLEEP appears in the display. Each time you press SLEEP, the duration changes as follows: AUTO* OFF. * When you select AUTO, the CD stops playing in 90 minutes at most and the unit goes off automatically. When you are listening to the radio, the radio goes off in 90 minutes.
remote) and press SCAN + or to select the desired programme, then press ENTER.
1 Press REPEAT on the remote until 2 Press ( on the remote). 1 Start shuffle play (see Playing

REPEAT appears.

2 Turn TUNIG/SELECT ( or on the
remote) to select SETTING, then press ENTER. 3 Turn TUNIG/SELECT ( or on the remote) to adjust the volume, then press ENTER.
The setting is completed.
* Rewind time: delay time from the current broadcast
2 Press PAUSE & REWIND again until the
desired rewind time appears.
You can also rewind the current broadcast by holding down ( on the remote). You can adjust the rewind time by holding down or ( or on the remote). The operation is cancelled when you: Change channels. Select ALL on the GUIDE DOWNLOAD menu. Press or POWER. Hold down ( on the remote) until the rewind time displays 0:00 (current time). Change a function. Notes When EPG is displayed, this operation is disabled. In this case, , can not be operated. Rewind time is depending on bit rate of broadcast. 128kbps DAB data is storable for about 25 minutes. If DAB reception is poor, this function may not operate properly. When the memory becomes full during pause mode, this function will be playback automatically.

1 Press CD on the unit. 2 Slot the CD into the unit.

Tracks in random order

3 Press ( on the remote).
To Pause playback Stop playback Go to the next track Go back to the previous track Locate a point while listening to the sound Press
Total tracks and time appear in the display. The unit plays all the tracks once. ( or on the remote) Turn TUNIG/SELECT or press ( on the remote) Turn TUNIG/SELECT or press ( on the remote) (forward) or (backward) ( or on the remote) while playing and hold it until you find the point. (forward) or (backward) ( or on the remote) in pause and hold it until you find the point. Programmed tracks files
tracks in random order). 2 Press REPEAT on the remote until REPEAT appears. 3 Press ( on the remote).
1 Program tracks (see Creating
your own programme). REPEAT appears. 3 Press ( on the remote).
2 Press REPEAT on the remote until
: Dynamic : Signal strength and PTY : Ensemble : Frequency and bit rate : Clock and date
Note The display mode returns to after several seconds. The display mode will be also displayed when you turn the unit off and on again, or change to another function.
To cancel repeat play Press REPEAT on the remote until REPEAT disappears from the display.
The unit automatically turns off when the duration time is passed. 4 seconds after you have finished the duration setting and released SLEEP, SLEEP appears in the display and back light will turn off, then the sleep timer starts. The unit will play for the duration you set, and then shut off. Note Even if the duration is passed, the optional component connected with AUDIO IN is not turned off.

To erase the guide timer

1 Perform the same procedure as in steps 1 and
2 in To set the guide timer, turn TUNING/ SELECT ( or on the remote) to select the desired number and then press ENTER.

Specifications

CD player section
System Compact disc digital audio system Laser diode properties Emission duration: Continuous Laser output: Less than 44.6 W(This output is the value measurement at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.) Number of channels 2 Frequency response 20 - Hz +1/2 dB Wow and flutter Below measurable limit
Playing tracks in random order (shuffle play)
You can play tracks in random order.
To change the sleep timer setting
Repeat step 2 to select the desired sleep timer setting even after the sleep timer has been activated.
2 Turn TUNING/SELECT ( or on the
remote) to select CANCEL, then press ENTER. To set the guide timer directly by EPG.
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in Playing a CD 2 Press MODE until SHUFFLE appears in the 3 Press ( on the remote) to start shuffle
To cancel Shuffle Play Stop playing first. Then press MODE until SHUFFLE disappears from the display. Tip During shuffle play, you cannot select the previous track by pressing ( on the remote).

To deactivate the sleep timer
Press POWER. The unit will turn off. Press SLEEP to set the sleep timer OFF, only the sleep timer will be cancelled (the unit stays ON).

display.

1 Following To display the EPG and display 2 Press ENTER.
the desired EPG to setting the timer.
TIMER, B, GUIDE and the lowest number of the guide timer on which a programme is not stored flash in the display.

Using the GUIDE

This unit downloads the EPG (electronic programme guide) included in the DAB data and displays it. The unit also enables you to perform timer operations, using the downloaded EPG (see Setting the guide timer).
Locate a point while observing the display

To download the EPG

PTY (Programme type)
This function indicates services by programme type, such as NEWS, SPORTS, etc., in the PTY list, transmitted as DAB. If the received service or station does not transmit the programme type, None appears. Programme type Undefined News Current Affairs Information Sport Education Drama Culture Science Varied Pop Music Rock Music Easy Listening Music Light Classical Serious Classical Other Music Weather Finance Childrens programmes Social Affairs Religion Phone In Travel Leisure Jazz Music Country Music National Music Oldies Music Folk Music Documentary Display None News Affairs Info Sport Educate Drama Culture Science Varied Pop M Rock M Easy M Light M Classics Other M Weather Finance Children Social Religion Phone In Travel Leisure Jazz Country National M Oldies Folk M Document Incorrect Remove the CD

Setting the alarm timer

You can set the unit to turn on automatically at a preset time. The timer sound is selectable from DAB, FM, CD and BUZZER. Make sure you have set the clock. To set the alarm timer
remote) to adjust the volume, then press ENTER.

Radio section

Frequency range Band FM Frequency 87.5 - 108 MHz Channel step 0.05 MHz (MHz) 9D 10A 10B 10C 10D 11A 11B 11C 11D 12A 12B 12C 12D 13A 13B 13C 13D 13E 13F 208.064 209.936 211.648 213.360 215.072 216.928 218.640 220.352 222.064 223.936 225.648 227.360 229.072 230.784 232.496 234.208 235.776 237.488 239.200 DAB (Band-III) 174.928 - 239.200 MHz
and tune into DAB service. 2 Press GUIDE for more than 2 seconds.
GUIDE DOWNLOAD appears in the display.
3 Turn TUNING/SELECT to select the

CURRENT or ALL.

CURRENT: Only the current station is downloaded.
About CD-Rs/CD-RWs This unit is compatible with CD-Rs/CD-RWs but playback capability may vary depending on the quality of the disc, the recording device and application software. Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product. To handle compact discs Correct

Creating your own programme (programme play)
You can arrange the playing order of up to 20 tracks on a CD.
1 Press MENU to show the menu display. 2 Turn TUNING/SELECT ( or on the
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in Playing a CD 2 Press MODE until PROGRAM appears in
ALL: All stations are downloaded in order. 4 Press ENTER.
GUIDE DOWNLOADING flashes in the display until % and current ensemble name appears.
the display. 3 Press or or turn TUNING/SELECT to select the track and then press ENTER to add it to the programme.
When download is completed, the EPG is displayed as follows:
Handle the disc by its edge.
4 Press ( on the remote) to start

Programme Play.

Repeat to programme other tracks in the order that you want. After programming the first track, STEP 1 appears, followed by selected track. Each time you add a track, a step number is added.
remote) to select TIMER SETTING, then press ENTER. 3 Turn TUNING/SELECT ( or on the remote) to select TIMER A, then press ENTER. 4 Turn TUNING/SELECT ( or on the remote) to select SETTING, then press ENTER. 5 Turn TUNING/SELECT ( or on the remote) to set the hour for on time, then press ENTER.
Notes You cannot set the guide timer if the following indications appear. TIMEOVERLAPPING: On-time of two or more guide timers overlap. TIMER NG: The on-time and off-time are the same. TIMER FULL: Maximum numbers of guide timers have been already set. If a guide timer activates while the power is turned on, the power is not turned off when the off-time of the guide timer passes. If another guide timer activates while a guide timer sounds, the latter one has priority. If the on-time of the alarm timer and guide timer is same, guide timer has priority.
DAB (Band-III) frequency table 19 5A 5B 5C 5D 6A 6B 6C 6D 7A 7B 7C 7D 8A 8B 8C 8D 9A 9B 9C 174.928 176.640 178.352 180.064 181.936 183.648 185.360 187.072 188.928 190.640 192.352 194.064 195.936 197.648 199.360 201.072 202.928 204.640 206.37 38
No. Channel Frequency No. Channel Frequency
Day of the week Component (or secondary) label Programme name rogramme start time P (currently broadcast programme is displayed as NOWPLAYING) Programme end time
To display the EPG: Press GUIDE. To display the media description in EPG: Press DISPLAY. To check another station in EPG: Turn TUNING/SELECT. To check another programme time in EPG: Press SCAN + or. To store the guide timer: Press ENTER. Notes Set this unit to receive DAB for about 2 minutes so as to download the EPG data. If DAB reception is poor, time-out error may occur while downloading the EPG data. Perform the above operation where the reception is good. If you move into a place with poor reception (in the building, etc.) after downloading the EPG, EPG may not be displayed. If there is no data, or data cannot be displayed, Not Available appears in the display. The downloaded EPG data will be erased if the either of the following operations is executed: When you operate the power saving mode. When you turn off the unit during battery operation.

To cancel programme play Stop playing first. Then press MODE until PROGRAM disappears from the display. To clear the programme you set Press CLEAR on the remote. Stop playback first. Then press STOP. Tip You can play the same programme again, since the programme is saved until you eject the CD. Do not stick paper or tape on the surface.
6 Repeat step 5 to set the time to stop playing. 7 Turn TUNING/SELECT ( or on the
The minute flashes. Perform the procedure above to set the minute.

Other useful functions

Adjusting the tone
1 Press POWER to turn on the unit. 2 Press MENU to show the menu display. 3 Turn TUNING/SELECT to select TONE
Do not touch the surface.
remote) to select the desired sound from DAB, FM, CD and BUZZER, then press ENTER. 8 Turn TUNING/SELECT ( or on the remote) to adjust the wake-up volume, then press ENTER.
If you select DAB or FM, turn TUNING/SELECT ( or on the remote) to select the desired preset number, then press ENTER. When you select the preset number P-- during DAB service reception, the most recent reception service is received.
Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed. Notes Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs. To prevent a CD from being damaged while inserting/ removing it, set the carrying handle down when playing a CD. When you eject a disc, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.
Connecting optional component
To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making any connections. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the component to be connected.
CONTROL, then press ENTER to show the setting display. 4 Turn TUNING/SELECT to adjust TREBLE, then press ENTER. 5 Turn TUNING/SELECT to adjust BASS, then press ENTER.
Tips The adjustable range of TREBLE and BASS is from 4 to +4. You can adjust TONE directly by pressing TONE on the remote control. Press or to adjust the tone, then press ENTER.

9 Press POWER to turn off the unit.

General

Time display 24-hour system Speaker: Approx. 7.7 cm (in) dia. 6 Power output: 3W + 3 W (at 10 % harmonic distortion) Output: (headphones) jack ( 3.5mm stereo mini jack) LINE OUT jack ( 3.5mm stereo minijack) Input: AUDIO IN jack ( 3.5mm stereo minijack) Power requirements: 9 V DC, six R14 (size C) batteries External power source: DC IN 9 V Dimensions: Approx. 158 mm (w/h/d) (Approx. in) incl. projecting parts and controls Mass: Approx. 3.8 kg (8 lb 6 oz) not incl. batteries Supplied accessories: AC power adaptor (1) Remote control (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
The unit turns on about 15 seconds before the preset time. If the unit is on at the preset time, the alarm timer will not play.
To listen to the sound from optional components in the unit
To stop the alarm timer Press POWER. To deactivate the alarm timer Perform the same procedure as in step 4 to select OFF. TIMER and A turn off in the display.
Using the power saving mode
This unit has a power saving mode in AC operation. While the AC power adaptor is connected in power off, press DISPLAY for more than 2 seconds. The following will occur: Time display is turned off Remote control does not work EPG is all erased
1 Connect the AUDIO IN jack on the unit to
the line output jack of the portable digital music player or other components using an audio connecting cable* (not supplied).

Setting the guide timer

To set the guide timer
You can set up to 10 guide timers using the EPG display based on the downloaded DAB data. Make sure you have download the EPG.

Using the display

To check the total track number and playing time
In stop mode, press DISPLAY.
To check the remaining time
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while playing a CD. The display changes as follows: The current track number and playing time The current track number and the remaining time of the current track The number of tracks left and remaining time on the CD Clock display (current time)
2 Turn the unit and the connected component on. 3 Press AUDIO IN and start playing sound on

the connected component.

The sound from the connected component is output from the speakers.
* For a PC: use a cable which fills the connector of your PC. For a TV or VCR: use a cable with a stereomini plug on one end and two phono plugs on the other end. For a portable digital music player: use a cable with a stereo-mini plug on both ends.

1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in To set the alarm
timer. 2 Turn TUNING/SELECT ( or on the remote) to select GUIDE, then press ENTER.
EPG appears in the display. TIMER, B, GUIDE and the lowest number of the guide timer on which a programme is not stored flash in the display.

To reset the unit

If the radio fails to function properly, do the following: Press and hold STOP, ENTER and POWER at the same time for a few seconds. RESET appears in the display and the unit will revert to the factory preset.
To listen to the sound of the unit by optional components
Connect the LINE OUT jack on the unit to the line in jack of the other components. Note The volume and tone adjusted on this unit does not affect the sound output from LINE OUT.

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By David A. Rich

FILTER According to Brian, the Sony has: Adaptive noise reduction that forms a filter that fits the L-R audio spectrum and follows its changes. The filter suppresses noise between and beyond spectral peaks without restricting audio bandwidth. Brian also identified that the Sony has threshold extension, CHIP SETS which suppresses the impulse noise ordinary deThe measured analog performance of the Sony is bettectors generate for weak FM signals. Analog PLL ter than the Sangean HD radio tuners I previously redetectors have some threshold extension, but with viewed in $ensible Sound (Nov./Dec. 07, p. 12). The DSP more sophisticated detectors may offer inSangean uses a TI DSP chip set; the Sony uses a chip creased extension. set from NXP (the old Philips Semiconductor). Of interContinuing from Brians website: To take full advantage of the processing, the XDR-F1HD not switch or abruptly blend to mono the XDR-F1HD is the best tuner doesRF signal levels. The Sony can deliver at low a for analog reception. clean stereo signal with wide channel separation at far weaker signal levels than can any est is the HD functionality achieved in the NXP design other tuner. The only thing remotely comparable is by adding an extra chip to what was called Car DSP a Carver tuner with Asymmetrical Charge Coupled chip. I have long maintained that modern car receivers Detector. perform much better than what you find in a $4000 Take care when comparing an older analog tuner audio video receiver. to these DSP units with low input signal levels. BriI am doing little here but summarizing Brians work. an reports that with a mono input the XDR-F1HD begins to invoke a sliding, first-order, lowpass noise Because the functionality of the NXP and TI chips are filter on L+R signal as the RF level drops below in the DSP code, a service manual will tell you noth26dBf. The filter is similar to the one in the HDTing. Making things even harder is that the datasheets 1X, which begins at 29dBf and whose corner levels for the HD Radio DSP chips are not publicly available. off at 2.9kHz at 3dB. The Sony corner stops falling Brian thus had to do a significant amount of reverse at 3.2kHz. He found the unit was down 13dB at engineering. Making evaluation more complex is the 15kHz with a 16dBf input. fact that not only do the chip set differences change
In his recent online review (www.ham-radio.com/K6sti/xdr-f1hd.htm), Brian Beezley concluded the XDRF1HD is the best tuner for analog reception. Brian is the only reviewer still making measurements of FM tuners. The catalyst for improved performance is the DSP signal processing that replaced the analog IF and MPX sections of the analog tuner. Complete measurements are on Brians website (www.ham-radio.com/ k6sti/x_dr-f1hd.htm) to allow you to compare this tuner to the best analog units made from the 60s to 80s.
performance, but also software code options that the manufacturer selects change performance. Significantly more technical information is on Brians website than appears here.

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When the signal level is high enough to turn off the sliding filter, the stereo frequency response is flatter for the Sony in comparison to the Sangean. Brians review of the Sangean is found at http:// ham-radio.com/k6sti/hdt-1x.htm. Sonys adaptive noise reduction discussed previously also helps to suppress noise from co-channel interference and multipath distortion at all signal levels compared to the Sangean. RECEPTION The Sony and Sangean units received the same number of stations in HD mode at my home despite the differences in chip sets. Note that both tuners use simple version 1980s style RF sections that require alignment, and if the tuner is not correctly aligned you will not get as many HD stations. Making objective measurements of the tuners HD performance is impossible because no cost-effective HD radio modulator exists. The Sangean HDT-1X has an S/PDIF output that eliminates DAC ADC interface to an AV receiver. However, the digital encoding used in HD radio (96kbits/sec with no secondary channel) may obliterate the sonic difference of a digital connection. The Sangean has carrier-to-noise ratio readout that allows you to best aim your antenna for optimal HD reception in marginal reception areas. Because HD is digital, it is all or nothing. In a marginal area, the tuner may flop back and forth between HD and analog, which is worse than analog alone even with a bit of noise. That is why the Sangean HDT-1X offers forced analog, which is not available on the Sony. The Sangean also has forced mono. Brian has modified the Sony for forced analog by cutting a trace and adding a switch (see his website) if you want the Sony to be able to have both HD and forced analog reception. Onlythetrace cut is required if you want to turn the tuner into an analog only unit. The retrofit is only for the experienced amateur or a reliable repair shop even for the one cut, because it is hard to get inside the unit and the traces are small. Obviously, your warranty is toast after the mod. A cautionary note: The Sony resembles a table radio and becomes rather hot with all the electronics shoehorned into its compact shell. The Sony has ten flimsy buttons on top of the unit, which provide almost all functions. The remote adds only a couple more. The muting is marginal as you scan stations with a small burst of noise as it passes each station. FEATURES The Sangean is a full-sized component and feels more solid. All functionality resident on the front panel is a real luxury, though it requires navigating 21 touch controls. All the extra buttons on the Sangean allow for direct entry of a stations frequency, making it much easier to tune a station than using the scan buttons. Buttons also vary in size and shape on the Sangean. You can see where the $120 difference in price goes. Unfortunately, the Sangeans have a number of bugs that are identified on Brians website. Sangean appears unwilling to clean them all up although several updates were issued (which required the return of the unit). A summary of the problems with the HDT-1 series is found on Brians website. I never found that any of these bugs bothered me, but I did not set any presets or use the AM HD tuner. Brian notes the Sony forgets many user settings if the power goes out for more than a few minutes. Modifications on his website allow the tuner to retain data longer. If you want to achieve a weak analog signal from a station with HD, you may need the Sangean despite its poorer analog performance to prevent the HD flip-flop problems, provided you do not want to perform dangerous surgery on the Sony. The price of the Sony is about $120 less at street prices, however, and that difference might go a long way to putting in an outdoor antenna if you and your neighbors find the structure acceptable. A good antenna could turn flip-floppers into solid HD stations, but there are no guarantees. I, however, have found better indoor FM antennas (Audioprism 8500 and Terk FM Pro) do little to prevent the flip-flop, although they can improve your ability to bring in a weak analog signal over a floppy dipole. The FCC may evaluate increasing the power of the HD signal, but this would increase the noise of adjacent analog stations and may block weaker ones. I would not expect any rule change soon. Deciding between the Sangean HDT-1X and the Sony is arbitrated by your signal conditions and tolerance for a clock-radio type of thing proximate to your $2000 preamp. Despite its looks, the Sony appears to be free of the operational bugs the Sangean units have. If you have HD flip-floppers, want a stock unit, and have no desire to install a better antenna, opt for the Sangean HDT-1X. If you want to get a weak analog signal with no HD interference, the Sony rr must be your choice.