Sony XDR-S41D Mode D'emploi

DIGITAL RADIO DAB/FM
Operating Instructions GB
Mode d'emploi FR
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XDR-S41D
Listening to the Radio
1
Turn on the radio, and then select the
DAB or FM function.
When selecting the FM function for the first time
FM auto tune will start automatically when the FM function is selected for
the first time.
Tips
• Even if you select "Later" on the "Get FM station name" screen, FM station
names will be received and stored in the unit while you are listening to
broadcasts.
• FM station names may not be transmitted, depending on the station.
Assigning Stations to the Preset Buttons
1 2
Tune to the station you want to preset.
Follow the steps in "Listening to the Radio" above.
To improve DAB/FM radio reception
Guide to parts and controls
 
 (power) button
AUTO TUNE button
 
Antenna Jog lever
 
Volume control BACK button
 
 (headphones) jack MENU button
 
DC IN jack Speaker
 
DAB/FM button Preset buttons*

* Preset button has a tactile dot.
Battery indicator
Battery indicator lights up when using the unit on batteries. The remaining battery power is displayed in
5 levels.
Battery indicator
Replace all the
batteries with
new ones when

the low battery
warning message
flashes.
Setup menu options
Example: When the DAB band is selected
 Press MENU to enter the setup menu.
 Slide the jog lever up
or down to select the
desired menu item or
setting.
BACK
 Press the lever to
confirm the selection.
To go back to the upper menu level
Press BACK.
To exit the setup menu
Press MENU again.
2 Select "Wake station" and set a
Wake-up timer
station.
Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when using
If setting to the last
the wake-up timer. Wake-up timer cannot be
received station
used when using the unit on batteries.
Enable:
Select this option when using the
wake-up timer.
Disable:
Select this option when not using the
wake-up timer.
Wake-up timer setting:
Select this option
If selecting from the preset
when setting the wake-up timer. You can set the
station list
wake-up timer as follow.
After you have selected the setting, press
1 Select "Timer setting" and set the
BACK until the display returns to the
hour and minute.
"Wake-up timer setting" menu.
Minute
3 Select "Volume setting" and adjust
the volume using the jog lever.
After you have adjusted the volume, press
BACK until the display returns to the
"Wake-up timer" menu.
4 Select "Enable," and then press the
Hour
jog lever.
When the wake-up timer is set, " " lights up
on the display.
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Getting Started
1
Connect the AC adaptor or insert four batteries.
Then, extend the antenna.
When the AC adaptor is connected, even if batteries
are inserted, the power source will automatically
switch from batteries to AC power.
See "Setup menu options" for manual tuning.
2
Select the desired station or service.
Slide the jog lever up or down to make a
selection.
Assign your favourite stations to the 5 preset buttons. You can assign
up to 5 stations each for DAB and FM functions.
Press and hold the desired preset button (1 – 5) until
"Station saved to preset x." appears on the display.
Example: Assigning a
station to the preset
button ""
To assign other stations to the rest of the
preset buttons, repeat the same procedure.
To make a new DAB/FM station list
If you have moved to another region, perform DAB and FM auto tunes again. Select the DAB or FM function, then press
AUTO TUNE.
Note
When adjusting the antenna, be
sure to hold it by the bottom
part. The antenna may be
damaged if you move it with
excessive force while holding it
by the upper part.
• The currently stored RDS information will be
Sleep
cleared once scanning starts.
• It may take a long time to receive all the
The radio automatically turns off after a set time
available RDS data.
has elapsed.
Delete FM station:
Select the desired timer setting (minutes) from
unwanted stations from the FM station list.
the following:
1 Slide the jog lever up or down
Off 15 min. 30 min. 45 min.
(deactivated)/ / / /
to select the station you want to
60 min.
delete, and then press the lever.
When the sleep timer is set, "SLEEP" lights up on
2 Slide the jog lever up or down to
the display.
"OK," and then press the jog lever.
Information
Add FM station:
manually tuned station, you can add the station
Displays information for the station to which you
to the FM station list. Select "OK" to add the
are listening. Slide the jog lever up or down to
station to the list. Be sure to set "FM tune mode"
scroll through the following information: to "Manual tune" before using this option.
Channel:
Channel and frequency (See the DAB
frequency table in "Specifications.") Backlight
Multiplex name:
Ensemble label (up to
Auto:
16 characters long)
no operation is performed for 30 seconds.
Service name:
Station name
Always ON:
PTY:
PTY label (See "PTY (programme type)" in
time.
"Specifications.")
Bit rate:
Bit rate
Time
Signal level:
Displays the signal level for the
DAB station to which you are listening, ranging
Set time:
from 0 (no signal) to 100 (maximum signal).
enables the clock to synchronize with the DAB
data being received. Select "Time setting" to set
Note
the clock manually using the jog lever.
If there is no ensemble label or no station name,
12H/24H:
the space for label or name will be blank. If there
12-hour clock or 24-hour clock.
is no PTY label, "No PTY" will appear on the
display.
Beep
FM tune mode
Select "On" to activate the beep sound when you
Select the tuning mode for FM.
operate the radio.
By station list:
You can select the desired
DAB manual tune
station from the list of FM stations stored by auto
tune.
When selecting this option, the display will
If DAB reception by DAB auto tune is poor, try
change to the FM station list. Select the desired
manual tuning.
station from the list.
Slide the jog lever up or down to
Manual tune:
You can manually tune to the
select the desired DAB channel, then
desired FM frequency in 0.05 MHz steps. Slide
press the lever.
the jog lever up or down to tune to the desired
frequency. In "Manual tune" mode, you can use
The radio starts scanning for receivable stations
the scan tuning function (See "To search FM
in the selected channel.
stations (scan tuning)" for details.).
Tip
Edit FM station list The new station received by manual tuning is
stored in the DAB station list.
You can edit the FM station list.
Initialize
Get FM station name:
Perform this
operation when you want to receive RDS
Select "OK" to initialize the radio to the factory
information such as station names. Select "OK" to
start scanning for RDS data. default settings. All settings, DAB and FM station
lists and assignment information on the preset
Notes
buttons will be deleted.
• Set "FM tune mode" to "By station list" before
you perform this operation.
Listening through headphones
Connect headphones that have a stereo or Maintaining the moderate volume level
monaural* mini plug (not supplied).
The radio limits the maximum volume to allow
you to listen to the sound at a moderate volume
level when using the headphones. When you try
to adjust the volume to a level that exceeds the
specified level, the "Check The Volume Level"
message appears.
Note
The volume is lowered automatically and the
"Volume Lowered" message appears, if you do
To  (headphones)
not lower the volume for the specified period of
time after the "Check The Volume Level"
Note
message appears.
When connecting headphones to the unit, use
headphones with a stereo (3-pole) or monaural
(2-pole) mini plug. If you use headphones with
another type of plug, there may be noise
interference or no sound may be heard.
Monaural*
mini plug
Compatible
1 ring
plug types
Stereo
mini plug
2 rings
Other types of
plugs cannot
3 or more rings
be used.
* When listening to stereo sound using
monaural headphones, you will hear sound
from the left channel only.
To use the unit on batteries
Rear side
AC adaptor
(supplied)
Four LR6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied)
Tips
• The backlight will turn off if no operation is performed for about 30 seconds to minimize power
consumption.
• Alkaline batteries are recommended. The use of manganese batteries is not recommended, since
this type of battery has an extremely short usage time.
Selected station
Station currently Secondary service
being received (after the "L" mark)
Selected station
Station currently
being received
Station name*
To change button assignment
1
Tune to a new station.
2
Press and hold the preset button you want to
change until "Station saved to preset x." appears
on the display.
The previously assigned station on the selected button
will be replaced by the new one.
Tip
The button assignment information remains in the radio's
memory even after DAB and FM auto tunes are performed.
Notes
• The currently stored station list will be cleared once the auto
The radio receives
tune process starts.
the first station in
• When the setup menu is displayed, auto tune will not be
the new station list.
performed even if AUTO TUNE is pressed.
Note on FM auto tuning
Be sure to select "By station list" in "FM tune mode" before
starting FM auto tune. When "Manual tune" is selected, scan
tuning will start instead. See "Setup menu options" for details.
About RDS Features
What is RDS?
Introduced by the European Broadcasting Union
You can delete any
(EBU) in 1987, the Radio Data System (RDS) allows
information such as station names to be received
via the 57 kHz sub-carrier signal of FM
broadcasts. However, the availability of RDS data
varies depending on the area. It therefore may
not be always be possible to receive RDS
information.
Using the RDS functions
When listening to a
This radio supports the following RDS functions.
RDS function Description
Station name Displays the station name
display you are listening to.
RT (radio text) Displays the free-form
textual information.
The backlight will turn off automatically if
Precautions
The backlight will be on all the
• Operate the unit only on the power sources
specified in "Specifications." For battery
operation, it is recommended that you use four
LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. For AC
operation, use only the supplied AC adaptor.
Do not use any other type of AC adaptor.
"Auto (DAB)" is set by default. This
• Failure to use the supplied AC adaptor may
cause the unit to malfunction, as the polarity
of the plugs of other manufacturers may be
different.
Select the clock display mode,
• To use the unit on battery power, unplug the
connector of the AC power adaptor from the
DC IN jack. The unit cannot be powered by
batteries if the connector of the AC adaptor is
plugged into the DC IN jack.
• Use the unit within a temperature range of 0°C
to 40°C. If it is used in temperatures higher
than this range, the display may gradually turn
black. If it is used in temperatures lower than
this range, the display 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
again.)
• Avoid exposure to temperature extremes,
direct sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or
mechanical shock. Never leave in a car parked
in the sun.
• Do not expose the unit to strong impact or
excessive force. A glass material is used for the
display in some models. If the glass chips or
cracks, it may cause injury. In that case, stop
using the unit immediately and make sure not
to touch the damaged parts.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
unit, disconnect the AC adaptor and remove
the batteries, and have the unit checked by a
qualified personnel before operating it any
further.
• Since a strong magnet is used for the speakers,
keep personal credit cards using magnetic
coding or spring-wound watches away from
the unit to prevent possible damage from the
magnetism.
• To clean the casing, use a soft dry cloth. Do not
use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or
benzine, which may damage the finish.
• Do not operate the unit with wet hands since it
may cause a short circuit.
2
Turn on the radio.
To use the unit on battery
power, unplug the connector of
the AC power adaptor from the
DC IN jack. The unit cannot be
powered by batteries if the
connector of the AC adaptor is
plugged into the DC IN jack.
Insert the  side of the
battery first.
Scrolling text (DLS: Dynamic Label
Segment of up to 128 characters)
Station name*
* Displayed only
when RDS data
has been
received.
Scrolling text
(RT: Radio Text of up to 64 characters)*
Listening to an Assigned Station
Press the desired preset button (1 – 5).
Preset button number lights up
and the reception screen appears.
Example: When the
preset button "" is
pressed
Note
To prevent the assigned station from being
changed by mistake, do not hold the preset
button down.
To search FM stations (scan tuning)
You can search receivable FM stations in 0.05 MHz steps.
Select the FM function, then press AUTO TUNE. Be sure to select
in "FM tune mode" (See "Setup menu options.") before using this function.
Troubleshooting
Notes Should any problem persist after you have made
the following checks, consult your nearest Sony
• The RDS functions will not be activated if the
dealer.
FM station being received is not transmitting
RDS data. They may also not work properly in
Display is dim, or no indication is
areas where RDS transmissions are in the
displayed.
experimental stage.
• The radio is being used in extremely high or
• If the radio signal being received is weak, it
low temperatures or in a place with excessive
may take time to receive the RDS data.
moisture.
Very weak or interrupted sound, or
unsatisfactory reception.
• If you are in a building, listen near a window.
• Extend the antenna and adjust the length and
the angle for best reception. See "To improve
DAB/FM radio reception" for details.
• If a mobile phone is placed close to the radio,
a loud noise may be heard from the radio.
Keep the phone away from the radio.
Battery gets exhausted very quickly.
• Check the estimated battery life described in
"Specifications" and be sure to turn off the
radio when not using it.
• Do not mix an old battery with a new one or
A desired station cannot be received
mix different type of batteries.
when a preset button is pressed.
• When you are not going to use the unit for a
long time, remove the batteries to avoid
• You may have held down the preset button to
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
which the station was assigned, causing the
• Check if the batteries are inserted in the station to be replaced by a new one. Assign
correct orientation ( and ) when the radio the desired station again.
does not turn on after battery replacement.
• Preset buttons cannot be used when the setup
• Batteries have a recommended use-by date for menu is displayed.
proper use. When using expired batteries,
battery life will be extremely short. Check the
use-by date on the batteries and if they are
Messages
expired, replace them with new ones.
• Make sure not to splash water on the unit. This
Low Battery (flashes, and the power is
unit is not waterproof.
turned off)
• Under certain circumstances, especially when
the air is very dry, it is not uncommon to
• The batteries are exhausted. Replace all the
experience a discharge of static electricity, or
batteries with new ones.
shock, when your body comes in contact with
No preset
another object, in this case the ear buds
touching your ear(s). The energy from this
• No station in the selected band (DAB or FM)
natural discharge is extremely small and is not
has been preset to the pressed button.
emitted by your product but rather a natural
environmental occurrence.
• Listening at high volume levels over extended
Specifications
periods of time may harm your hearing. Be
particularly careful when listening through
headphones. Frequency range
• Sudden loud output may harm your ears. DAB (Band-III): 174.928 MHz  239.200 MHz
Increase the volume gradually. Be particularly FM: 87.5 MHz  108 MHz (0.05 MHz step)
careful when listening through headphones.
Intermediate frequency
• Do not use headphones while walking, driving
DAB (Band-III): 2.048 MHz
a car or motorcycle, cycling, etc. A traffic
FM: 1.943 MHz
accident may result.
• Do not use headphones in situations where
DAB (Band-III) frequency table (MHz)
being unable to hear ambient sound is
Channel
dangerous, such as at railroad crossings, on
train station platforms, and at construction
5A
sites.
5B
• Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
5C
headphones can cause hearing loss.
5D
6A
If you have any questions or problems
6B
concerning your unit, please consult your
6C
nearest Sony dealer.
6D
7A
7B
7C
7D
8A
8B
8C
8D
9A
9B
9C
9D
Speaker:
Approx. 80 mm dia., 4 Ω, monaural
Audio power output:
Output:
 (headphones) jack (ø 3.5 mm, stereo
mini jack)
Power requirements:
alkaline batteries
External power source:
Battery life (JEITA)
Approx. 25 hours for DAB, 27 hours for FM
(Using Sony (LR6SG) alkaline batteries)
Approx. 10 hours for DAB, 11 hours for FM
(Using Sony (NH-AA) Ni-MH 1,000 mAh
batteries)
Dimensions:
(W/H/D) excl. projecting parts and controls
Mass:
Approx. 430 g incl. batteries
When turning on the radio for the first time
DAB auto tune will start automatically when the radio is
After DAB auto tune is
turned on for the first time.
completed, the radio receives the first station in the
DAB station list stored by DAB auto tune. If you want
to cancel DAB auto tune process, press BACK.
Tip
To cancel the auto
tune process while
To perform DAB auto
in progress, press tune again later, see "To
BACK.
make a new DAB/FM
station list" below.
About the FM auto tune
process
"SC" lights up when
You can cancel the FM auto tune process
a secondary service
that starts after the FM function is
is received.
selected for the first time. However, if you
want to tune to stations by station list,
you will need to perform FM auto tune.
For details on how to perform FM auto
tune later, see "To make a new DAB/FM
station list."
To cancel the
auto tune
process while
in progress,
press BACK.
"Manual tune"
If a receivable station is found,
"[ENTER]:Select" appears on the
display. Press the jog lever to
receive the station. (If you do
not press the jog lever within
3 seconds, the search will
restart.)
Tips
• You can also search FM stations by sliding and holding the jog
lever up or down after selecting the FM function.
• Press BACK to stop searching FM stations.
The battery compartment lid has come
off.
• The battery compartment lid is designed to
come off when opened with excessive force.
Insert the right hinge of the lid into the right
hole of the compartment (), then insert the
left hinge into the left hole ().
If maintenance service is performed
All user-configured settings, such as preset radio
stations, the timer settings, and the clock, may
be initialized.
Please note your settings in case you need to
configure them again.
Service not available
• The selected station or service is currently not
broadcasting.
Supplied accessories:
AC adaptor (1)
* When "Auto" is selected for the backlight
setting and listening through the speaker.
Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries Association)
standards. The actual battery life varies
significantly depending on battery type, usage
and circumstances.
Design and specifications are subject to change
Frequency Channel Frequency
without notice.
174.928 10A 209.936
176.640 10B 211.648
PTY (programme type)
178.352 10C 213.360
This function indicates services in programme
180.064 10D 215.072
type, such as News or Sports, transmitted in the
181.936 11A 216.928 DAB.
If the service does not transmit the programme
183.648 11B 218.640
type, "No PTY" appears.
185.360 11C 220.352
187.072 11D 222.064 Programme type Display
188.928 12A 223.936 No programme type No PTY
190.640 12B 225.648 News News
192.352 12C 227.360 Current Affairs Current Affairs
194.064 12D 229.072 Information Information
195.936 13A 230.784 Sport Sport
197.648 13B 232.496 Education Education
199.360 13C 234.208
Drama Drama
201.072 13D 235.776
Culture Arts
202.928 13E 237.488
Science Science
204.640 13F 239.200
Varied Talk
206.352
Pop Music Pop Music
208.064
Rock Music Rock Music
Easy Listening Music Easy Listening
650 mW Light Classical Light Classical
Serious Classical Classical Music
Other Music Other Music
6 V DC, four LR6 (size AA)
Weather Weather
Finance Finance
DC IN 5 V 0.5 A
Children's programmes Children's
*
Social Affairs Factual
Religion Religion
Phone In Phone In
Travel Travel
Leisure Leisure
Approx. 180 mm × 95 mm × 36 mm
Jazz Music Jazz and Blues
Country Music Country Music
National Music National Music
Oldies Music Oldies Music
Folk Music Folk Music
Documentary Documentary
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