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Setting the clock
Presetting your favourite
services
PTY (Programme Type)
Specifications
“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.
This function indicates services in programme type, such as NEWS, SPORTS of
the PTY list, transmitted in the DAB.
Time display
UK
12-hour system
There are two ways to preset services, Direct Preset and Preset Mode.
You can preset 10 services, including 3 services stored on the Direct Preset
buttons (PRESET 1 – 3).
English
Other countries/regions
24-hour system
If the received service does not transmit the programme type, “ NO PTY Data ”
appears.
1 Hold down CLOCK for more than 2 seconds to show the time set
display.
You can enjoy any three preset services as Direct Presets, for immediate recall by
pressing one of the PRESET 1 – 3 buttons. Preset services you use often to
Direct Preset for your convenience.
Frequency range
2 Turn U (up)/u (down) to select “OFF” and press PRESET/
DAB DIGITAL
Programme type
Undefined
Display
Band
Frequency
WARNING
ENTER.
None
DAB (Band-III)
174.928 - 239.200 MHz
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
The hour indication starts blinking.
Example: 12-hour system.
RADIO
Presetting services
News
News
DAB (Band-III) frequency table
(MHz)
No. Channel Frequency
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
Current Affairs
Information
Sport
Current Affairs
Information
Sport
To preset by Direct Preset
TIME SET
AM 12:00
No. Channel Frequency
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Operating the radio” and manually tune in
to the service you wish to preset.
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.
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
1
2
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
206.352
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
9D
208.064
10A
10B
10C
10D
11A
11B
11C
11D
12A
12B
12C
12D
13A
13B
13C
13D
13E
13F
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
Education
Education
2 Hold down one of the PRESET buttons (PRESET 1 – 3) for
3 Turn U/u to set the hour, and then press PRESET/ENTER.
The minute indication starts blinking.
3
more than 2 seconds.
Drama
Drama
4 Turn U/u to set the minute, then press PRESET/ENTER.
A beep sounds and “STORED” appears for one second in the display, and the
service is stored.
4
Culture
Cultures
The clock starts operating, and “:” starts blinking.
5
Science
Science
To preset by Preset Mode
Tips
6
Varied
Varied Speech
Pop Music
• To set the current time rapidly, hold U/u.
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Operating the radio” and manually tune in
to the service you wish to preset.
7
Pop Music
Rock Music
Easy Listening Music
Light Classical
Serious Classical
Other Music
Weather
• 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.
Features
8
Rock Music
Easy Listening
Light Classics M
Serious Classics
Other Music
Weather & Metr
Finance
2 Hold down PRESET/ENTER for more than 2 seconds.
The component label and the preset number appears in the display.
3 Turn U/u to select the favourite number to preset, then press
PRESET/ENTER.
• 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.
• Battery (LR6 × 4) or mains operated.
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11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
“STORED” appears for one second in the display and the service is stored.
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”).
Notes
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paper using VOC (Volatile
Organic Compound)-free
vegetable oil based ink.
• To preset another service, repeat these steps.
• To change the preset service, tune in to the desired service and repeat steps 2
and 3. The new service will replace the previous service.
Finance
Children’s programmes
Social Affairs
Religion
Children’s Progs
Social Affairs
Religion
XDR-S50
Choosing power sources
Tuning in to a preset service
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Installing Batteries (See fig. A)
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.
Phone In
Phone In
Direct Preset
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.
Travel
Travel & Touring
Leisure & Hobby
Jazz Music
Country Music
National Music
Oldies Music
Folk Music
Documentary
Press one of the PRESET buttons (PRESET 1 – 3) on which the
desired service is stored.
Leisure
Speaker:
Approx. 7.7 cm (3.0 inches) dia. 8 Ω
Power output:
0.3 W (at 10 % harmonic distortion)
Output:
i (headphone) jack (ø 3.5 mm, stereo mini jack)
Power requirements:
6 V DC, four LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries
External power source:
Jazz Music
Country Music
National Music
Oldies Music
Folk Music
Documentary
Preset Mode
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*)
1 Press TUNE MODE repeatedly until “P ” appears in the display.
DAB
2 Turn U/u to select the desired preset favourite service.
Sony alkaline LR6 (size AA)
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HOLD TUNE MODE SC
PRESET 1, 2, 3
Note
AUTO TIME SET
ON OFF
If you do not operate within 65 seconds during the above steps, the current mode
will be cancelled.
* Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association) standards. The actual battery life may vary depending on the
circumstance of the unit.
POWER
HOLD
SLEEP
TUNE MODE AUTO TUNE
SC
PRESET
/
ENTER
DC IN 6 V
Dimensions:
1
2
3
“CLOCK ADJ ” lights and DAB data adjusts the clock as it is received.
Deleting a preset service
Approx. 189 × 102.8 × 37.9 mm (w/h/d)
Notes
1 Follow steps in “Tuning in to a preset service” and tune in to the
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.
When “E” appears, replace all batteries with new ones. After the batteries are
replaced, press POWER to turn the indication off.
(Approx. 7 1⁄2 × 4 1⁄8 × 1 1⁄2 inches) incl. projecting parts and controls
• 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.
Preventing Accidental
Operation
service you wish to delete.
Mass:
POWER
SLEEP AUTO TUNE PRESET/ENTER
Approx. 486 g (1 lb 1.1oz) incl. batteries
Supplied accessories:
2 Hold down PRESET/ENTER for more than 4 seconds.
“DELETE OK?” appears in the display.
AC power adaptor (1)
3 Press PRESET/ENTER.
— HOLD Function
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
When the preset service is deleted, the preceding preset service is received.
This function prevents the radio from being unintentionally turned on, or the
radio service frequency from being accidentally changed. Slide HOLD in the
direction of the arrow. When any key is pressed, “<HOLD>” blinks for 3 seconds
and all buttons on the radio become inoperative.
Headphone
jack
Operating the radio
Note
Notes on replacing the batteries
The unit can receive DAB services, and features
To cancel deleting during the procedure, press DISPLAY. The preset service
tuned in to in step 1 is received.
• 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.
Halogenated flame retardants are not
used in printed wiring boards.
ALPHABETICAL, PRESET, and MANUAL modes.
To cancel hold, slide HOLD in the opposite direction of the arrow.
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
Other useful functions
To reset the unit (See fig. E)
U/u dial
Setting the Sleep Timer
Notes on batteries
• Do not attempt to recharge dry batteries.
Press this button with a pointed object when the radio fails to function properly.
The clock settings, and the services you have preset, etc., will revert to the
factory preset.
1 Press POWER to turn on the radio.
You can enjoy falling asleep to the radio using the built-in sleep timer that turns
off the radio automatically after a preset duration.
When the unit is turned on again, the last band you listened to is received.
• 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.
DC IN 6V
VOL
2 Press TUNE MODE to select the desired mode.
Each press changes the tuning mode between ALPHABETICAL and
PRESET.
To change to MANUAL, hold down TUNE MODE for more than 2 seconds.
Press again to return to the previous mode.
3 Turn U/u to tune to the desired service.
Two short beeps sound when the lowest ensemble of DAB is received during
tuning.
1 Press SLEEP.
“SLEEP” and the timer setting appear.
Precautions
DSPL
• Operate the unit only on the power sources specified in “Specifications”. For
battery operation, use four LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. For AC operation,
use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not use any other type of AC
power adaptor.
SLEEP 60
DISPLAY
CLOCK
LIGHT
BETA 1
EUROPEAN EQUITIE
CLOCK
LIGHT
If you press SLEEP while the unit is turned off, the unit is turned on.
2 Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired sleep timer setting.
Each press changes the setting time as follows:
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.
• 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.
4 Adjust the volume using VOL.
• 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.)
• The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc. is located on the bottom
exterior.
• 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.
• 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.
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, you can choose only MANUAL mode.
• “< NO ENSEMBLE >” appears when the ensemble for the selected service
60
45
30
15
OFF
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
Two short beeps sound when the display returns to “SLEEP 60”.
After about 3 seconds, “SLEEP ” appears in the display when the duration time is
set.
cannot be received.
LR6 (size AA) × 4
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.
The unit automatically turns off when the duration time is passed.
BETA 1
<NO ENSEMBLE>
To change the Sleep Timer setting
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired sleep timer setting even after the
sleep timer has been activated.
1
Notes on the AC power adaptor
• If a selected service finishes broadcasting, sound stops and “< NO SERVICE >”
appears. In this case, turn U/u to select another service.
• 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.
2
To deactivate the Sleep Timer
Press POWER to turn off the unit before the setting time has elapsed, or press
SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep timer to “SLEEP OFF” in step 2.
About the SC (Secondary Component)
If the selected primary component has a secondary component, “SC ” blinks on
the display.
“
SLEEP ” disappears from the display.
Insert the E side of the
battery first.
• To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.
BETA 4
EUROPEAN EQUITIE
To listen with headphones (not supplied)
Connect headphones to the i (headphone) jack. The sound through the speaker
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the
European Union and other European countries with separate
collection systems)
will not be heard.
C
Press SC to receive the desired secondary component. “SC ” appears while the
secondary component is received.
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
To illuminate the LCD
Press LIGHT to select the backlight on or off.
Improving the reception
Turn U/u or pressing SC does the following:
(See fig. D)
Notes
U (up) or u (down)
DAB Band-III:
• The first time you turn on the unit in AC operation, the backlight is set to on
(default). Any change to this setting will be retained.
• When DC operation, the backlight will turn off automatically if no operation is
performed for 30 seconds.
Extend the telescopic aerial and adjust the length and the angle for best reception.
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
Ensemble
Service 1
Component
Note
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.
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.
Service 2
Changing the display
Component
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
DC IN 6V
To change the display mode
SC
Service 3
Press DISPLAY. The selected display mode remains even if you turn the unit off
and on again, or change the band.
Initial setting for the DAB
Component
Secondary Component
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.
A dynamic label can be up to 128 characters long. PTY, service and ensemble
labels can be up to 16 characters long.
Troubleshooting
D
E
Service 4
Should any problem persist after you have made the following checks, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
If you wish to scan for the DAB broadcasts again, or when the unit is reset, do the
following:
Aerial
Each time you press DISPLAY, the bottom in a display changes as follows:
Component
Secondary Component A
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.
Component label
1 Adjust the aerial accordingly.
Secondary Component B
Dynamic label
PTY label
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.
BETA 1
EUROPEAN EQUITIE
BETA 1
Very weak or interrupted sound, or unsatisfactory reception.
• If you are in a building, listen near a window.
Note
NEWS
When the selected secondary component is finished, the unit returns
automatically to the primary component.
A service cannot be received when a PRESET button is pressed.
• The service has not been preset.
• Another service is preset. Preset the service again.
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.
Signal level
Service label
BETA 1
SIGNAL LEVEL:100
BETA 1
BETA 1
The preset services may be initialized, if a maintenance service is performed.
Please keep a copy of your settings in case you want to preset them again.
INIT <SCANNING>
BIT rate
Ensemble label
BETA 1
BIT RATE:192kbps
BETA 1
BETA DIGITAL ONE
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.
Clock
Frequency
BETA 1
BETA 1
12B 225.648MHz
SIGNAL NOT FOUND
AM 11:55
• 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
If you turn U/u to change the service, the display does not change.
Notes
RESET button
• If there is no service label, no message will be displayed.
• If there is no dynamic label, “<NO DLS>” will appear.
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.
Stretched display
While a component label is displayed in the fist line of the display, hold down
DISPLAY for more than 2 seconds. The display changes to stretched display.
BETA 1
Each time you press DISPLAY while the first line is displayed as stretched, it
changes as follows:
Component label t Dynamic label t PTY label t Service label t
Ensemble label t Frequency t Clock t BIT rate t Signal level t
Component label
Holding down DISPLAY for more than 2 seconds returns the display to normal.
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