Sony XDR-S41D Operating Instructions

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XDR-S41D

Listening to the Radio

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

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

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.

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

Tune to a new station.

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.

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

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

sites.

• Excessive sound pressure from earphones and

headphones can cause hearing loss.

If you have any questions or problems

concerning your unit, please consult your

nearest Sony dealer.

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

192.352

12C

227.360

Current Affairs

194.064

12D

229.072

Information

195.936

13A

230.784

Sport

197.648

13B

232.496

Education

199.360

13C

234.208

Drama

201.072

13D

235.776

Culture

Arts

202.928

13E

237.488

Science

204.640

13F

239.200

Varied

Talk

206.352

Pop Music

208.064

Rock Music

Easy Listening Music

Easy Listening

650 mW

Light Classical

Serious Classical

Classical Music

Other Music

6 V DC, four LR6 (size AA)

Weather

Finance

DC IN 5 V 0.5 A

Children's programmes

Children's

Social Affairs

Factual

Religion

Phone In

Travel

Leisure

Approx. 180 mm × 95 mm × 36 mm

Jazz Music

Jazz and Blues

Country Music

National Music

Oldies Music

Folk Music

Documentary

Alarm Test

Alarm

Alarm – Alarm !

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Summary of Contents for Sony XDR-S41D

Page 1: Getting Started
What is RDS? Notes Should any problem persist after you have made The battery compartment lid has come has elapsed. the following checks, consult your nearest Sony off. Delete FM station: Introduced by the European Broadcasting Union You can delete any •...
Page 2: Kom Godt I Gang
Du kan slette uønskede Radioen slukkes automatisk, når et angivet Hvad er RDS? Bemærkninger Kontakt nærmeste Sony-forhandler, hvis et problem Hvis låget til batterirummet går af. stationer på listen over FM-stationer. tidsrum er gået. fortsætter, efter du har udført følgende kontroller.
Page 3 • Taustavalo sammuu virrankulutuksen vähentämiseksi, jos mitään toimintoa ei suoriteta noin automaattisen lisätietoja kohdasta Uuden 30 sekuntiin. viritysprosessin ©2017 Sony Corporation Painettu Kiinassa DAB-/FM-asemaluettelon • On suositeltavaa käyttää alkaliparistoja. Mangaaniparistoja ei suositella, sillä niiden käyttöikä BACK-painikkeella. tekeminen.
Page 4: Komme I Gang
Ca. 10 timer for DAB, 11 timer for FM (ved bruk hodetelefoner med en annen pluggtype, kan du på BACK til skjermen viser Reise Reise av Ni-MH batterier fra Sony (NH-AA) med oppleve lydforstyrrelse eller at lyden blir borte. Wake-up timer-menyen igjen. Fritid Fritid 1000 mAh)
Page 5: Komma Igång
Sociala frågor Factual volymen med hjälp av vippreglaget. en hörlurskabel med minikontakt för stereo (3 stift) (med alkaliska batterier (LR6SG) från Sony) Religion Religion eller mono (2 stift). Om du använder hörlurar med När du har justerat volymen trycker du på...

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