Sony XDR-S1 User Manual

Dab/fm/mw/lw digital radio, Ab c, Xdr-s1

3-265-723-12(1)

DAB/FM/MW/LW
DIGITAL RADIO

Operating Instructions

XDR-S1

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Digital NR
MEGA BASS

SLEEP

VOL

SOUND

TUNE/SET UP

MENU/ENTER

OPERATE

SLEEP TIMER STANDBY

DISPLAY/CANCEL

Digital NR

AUTO TUNE

BAND

PRESET

Telescopic
antenna

AC power cord

Infrared
receiver

TIMER

STAND BY

SLEEP

OPERATE

TUNE/

SET UP

SOUND

MENU/ENTER

AUTO TUNE

BAND

Digital NR

DISPLAY

CANCEL

TEXT MEMO

LINE

VOL

AC power cord

AC IN

To wall outlet

DAB BAND-

III

/FM

DAB L-BAND/MW/LW

Size AAA
(R03)

The VOL + and the PRESET 5
button have a tactile dot.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Features

–What is DAB?

DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is a new
multimedia broadcasting system that transmits audio
programmes with a quality which approaches CD
quality.
Each DAB broadcast multiplex “

services

” (radio

programmes) into an

“ensemble

”

which are then

broadcast.
Each service (radio programme) contains “

compo-

nent,

” which you can select and you wish to listen to.

All services and components are identified by name,
so you can access any of them without having to
know their frequencies.
Furthermore, additional information (called
programme associated data) can be broadcast along
with the services in the form of text.
DAB programmes are broadcast in Band-III (174 to
240 MHz) and L-Band (1 452 to 1 491 MHz), with
each band divided into ensemble (41 in Band-III and
23 in L-Band). These ensemble have its own channel
label. For the details of the channel label and its
frequency, see “DAB frequency table.” One ensemble
is broadcast per channel by each DAB station.

Note

The status of the DAB broadcast depends on your
country or region.

Ensemble

Service

Secondary Component

Component

DAB frequency table

BAND-III

(MHz)

No. Channel Frequency

174.928

10B

211.648

176.640

10C

213.360

178.352

10D

215.072

180.064

10N

210.096

181.936

11A

216.928

183.648

11B

218.640

185.360

11C

220.352

187.072

11D

222.064

188.928

11N

217.088

190.640

12A

223.936

192.352

12B

225.648

194.064

12C

227.360

195.936

12D

229.072

197.648

12N

224.096

199.360

13A

230.784

201.072

13B

232.496

202.928

13C

234.208

204.640

13D

235.776

206.352

13E

237.488

208.064

13F

239.200

10A

209.936

L-BAND

(MHz)

No. Channel Frequency

1 452.960

1 473.504

1 454.672

1 475.216

1 456.384

1 476.928

1 458.096

1 478.640

1 459.808

1 480.352

1 461.520

1 482.064

1 463.232

1 483.776

1 464.944

1 485.488

1 466.656

1 487.200

1 468.368

1 488.912

1 470.080

1 490.624

1 471.792

DAB Features

DAB broadcast reception

Receiving DAB broadcast means selecting one
service among the multiplex radio programmes into
an ensemble, not receiving one frequency such as the
current FM/MW broadcasts.
To receive a DAB broadcast in this unit, it is
necessary to scan using the DAB search function and
to find the available ensemble in advance.
Any broadcast found during the DAB search are
stored in the unit.
When tuning the unit to the DAB broadcast, it
receives the signal according to the stored information
list.

–What is RDS?

Introduced by the European Broadcasting Union
(EBU) in 1987, the Radio Data System (RDS) allows
information such as station name, etc., to be received
via the 57kHz sub-carrier signal of FM broadcasts.
However, the availability of the RDS data varies
according to area. It therefore may not always be
possible to receive the RDS information.

RDS Features

Using the RDS Functions

When the unit receives an FM station transmitting
RDS data, “

” appears in the display and the

above functions are available. Tune to an FM station
by performing “Manual tuning”, “Preset tuning”, or
“Scan tuning”, and then perform the above functions
as required.

Notes

• When RDS data is not received, “

” will

disappear.

• RDS function will not be activated if the FM station

being received is not transmitting RDS data. It may
also not work properly in areas where RDS
transmissions are in the experimental stage.

• If the radio signal being received is weak, it may

take time to receive RDS data.

Other Features

• A total of 40 stations or services can be preset, 10

DAB services and 10 stations each for FM, MW and
LW.

• Easy to press 10

PRESET TUNING

buttons.

• Scan tuning that automatically scans the FM, MW

and LW stations in the frequency range.

• Radio standby timer that turns on the radio at a

preset time.

• Sleep timer that turns off the radio automatically.

(can be set to turn off after 15, 30, 45 or 60
minutes).

• Noise reduction function for FM, MW and LW.
• MEGA BASS sound produces rich, deep bass tones.
• 5 sound characteristics.
• Digital volume function provides for very precise

adjustment of volume level.

• Backlight for viewing the display in the dark.
• Adjustable LCD contrast.
• Optical-Line out, Line-in/out terminal. (MD Link)

Power sources

Using on house current
(See Fig. A)

Connect the AC power cord (supplied) to the AC IN
jack of the unit and plug it in to a wall outlet.

Note

If the AC power cord is disconnected for more than 5
minutes, the settings for the clock, standby timers, any
lists of receivable broadcasts for DAB search and
preset station memory will be initialized. Should this
happen, set the function again.

Setting the clock

“

AM 12:00” will blink in the display when the AC

power cord is plugged in for the first time. (“

0:00”

for non-UK models)

Press MENU/ENTER to show the menu
display.

Press TUNE/SETUP +/- to select
“

TIME SET” and press MENU/ENTER.

1 . T I M E S E T

2 . C L O C K A U T O A D J U S T

Then the “hour” sign starts blinking.

T I M E S E T

A M 1 2 : 0 0

Press TUNE/SETUP +/- to set the hour
for the current time, and then press
MENU/ENTER.

The “minute” sign starts blinking.

T I M E S E T

P M 6 : 0 0

Press TUNE/SETUP +/- to set the
minute, then press MENU/ENTER.

The clock starts operating, and “

:” starts blinking.

Tips

• To set the current time rapidly, hold down

TUNE/SETUP +/-

• To set the current time exactly to the seconds, adjust

the minute function in step

and then press

MENU/ENTER

to synchronize it with a time signal

(such as the telephone time signal).

• To display the time while the unit is on, press

DISPLAY/CANCEL

a few times. (See “Changing

the display”.)

Notes

• If you do not operate

MENU/ENTER

TUNE/SETUP +/-

within 65 seconds while setting

the clock, the clock setting mode will be cancelled.

• To cancel the clock setting mode halfway, press

DISPLAY/CANCEL

Pressing the button will terminate the menu mode.

• 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.

Setting the Clock Auto
Adjustment Function

This function enables the built-in clock of this unit to
automatically synchronize with the RDS data being
received.

Press MENU/ENTER to show the menu
display.

Press TUNE/SETUP +/- to select
“

CLOCK AUTO ADJUST” and press

MENU/ENTER.

1 . T I M E S E T

2 . C L O C K A U T O A D J U S T

“

CLOCK AUTO ADJUST” appears and current

setting of “

ON” or “OFF” starts blinking.

C L O C K A U T O A D J U S T

O N O F F

Press TUNE/SETUP +/- to select “

ON”,

then press MENU/ENTER.

RDS data will adjust the clock when the unit receives
it.
To turn off this function, select “

CLOCK AUTO

ADJUST” function and then press

TUNE/SETUP +/-

to select “

OFF”, then press

MENU/ENTER

Notes

• This function works only when receiving RDS data.
• If it may not operate depending on the areas, disable

this function.

• If this function is being activated while adjusting the

clock manually, RDS data will adjust the clock the
next time the unit receives it.

Initial setting for
the DAB

DAB Search makes it easy to create a preset list of
receivable DAB broadcasts.
When you set up the unit for the first time, or move
this unit, adjust the telescopic antenna in the proper
position. Then follow the steps below.
DAB search automatically creates a list of receivable
broadcasts (from minimum BAND-III frequency to
maximum L-BAND frequency).

Press OPERATE to turn on the radio.

“

PUSH AUTO TUNE” appears in the display.

Press BAND to select the DAB band.

Press AUTO TUNE.

Sound is silent, and “

DAB < SEARCHING >”

appears in the upper line, and lower line indicated
with the square marks will become big from left
to right while the scanning.

D A B < S E A R C H I N G >

DAB search takes about 3 minutes. When finished,
the unit receives the first service of the lowest
ensemble stored by the DAB search.

D A B A L P H A 1 R A D I O

1 1 B 2 1 8 . 6 4 0 M H z

Notes

• If no broadcasts are found by the DAB search,

“

DAB < NO ENSEMBLE >” and default frequency

appear in the display.

D A B < N O E N S E M B L E >

1 1 B 2 1 8 . 6 4 0 M H z

And to cancel the DAB search during the receiving
broadcasts, press

AUTO TUNE

once.

In both cases, the unit returns to the status same as
before the DAB search, and the receiving history list
will not be changed.

• When you move this unit, search for the DAB

broadcasts again.

• If the AC power cord disconnected for a while, the

newest receiving history list is replaced to the initial
setting. The initial setting list is as follows.

United Kingdom:

(MHz)

Channel Frequency

11B

218.640

12B

225.648

11C

220.352

12C

227.360

11D

222.064

12D

229.072

12A

223.936

Other countries/regions:

(MHz)

Channel Frequency

178.352

1452.960

197.648

1454.672

199.360

1456.384

208.064

1458.096

10B

211.648

1459.808

10D

215.072

1461.520

11A

216.928

1463.232

11B

218.640

1464.944

11C

220.352

1466.656

11D

222.064

1468.368

12A

223.936

1470.080

12B

225.648

1471.792

12C

227.360

1473.504

12D

229.072

1475.216

13A

230.784

1476.928

13B

232.496

1478.640

13C

234.208

Improving the
Reception

(See Fig. B)

DAB BAND-

III

/FM:

Extend the telescopic antenna and adjust the length
and the angle for best reception.

DAB L-BAND/MW/LW:

Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception.
An antenna is built in the unit.

Note

Adjust the direction of the antenna
by holding the bottom of it. The
antenna can be damaged when you
move the antenna with excessive
force.

Headphone jack

DAB

SERVICE/
COMPONENT
LABEL DISPLAY

PTY

DYNAMIC
LABEL

Features

• Displays the service label and

the component label you are
listening to.

• Displays the program type of

the received service.

• Displays and scrolls the text of

broadcast information.

• Memorizes and recalls it.

The VOL + and the PRESET 5 button have a tactile dot.

RDS

STATION NAME
DISPLAY

PTY

RADIO TEXT

CLOCK AUTO
ADJUSTMENT

Features

• Displays the station name you

are listening to.

• Displays the program type of

the received programme.

• Displays and scrolls the radio

text of broadcast information.

• Memorizes and recalls it.

• Automatic current time

synchronization.

• Auto adjustment for daylight

saving time.

Operating the
Radio

–Manual tuning

Press OPERATE to turn on the radio.

When the unit is turned on again, the last listening
band is received.

Press BAND repeatedly to select the
desired band.

Each press changes the band as follows:

DAB

When you select the DAB band, there are 2
modes of setting. Usually the “NORMAL” setting
is used to tune in to a service in the preset list
created by the DAB search. Alternatively, you can
also search an ensemble by frequency by setting
to “MANUAL.”

Normal mode:

1 Press

MENU/ENTER

to show the menu

display.

2 Press

TUNE/SETUP +/-

to select “

TUNING

MODE” and press

MENU/ENTER

3 . S T A N D B Y T I M E R S E T

4 . T U N I N G M O D E

“

TUNING MODE” appears and current setting of

“

NORMAL” or “MANUAL” starts blinking.

T U N I N G M O D E

N O R M A L M A N U A L

3 Press

TUNE/SETUP +/-

to select “

NORMAL”,

then press

MENU/ENTER

Manual mode:

1 Repeat step 1 and 2 as Normal mode.
2 Press

TUNE/SETUP +/-

to select “

MANUAL”,

then press

MENU/ENTER

Press TUNE/SETUP +/- to tune in to the
desired service or station.

Two short beeps sound when the lowest ensemble
of DAB or the minimum frequency of LW/MW/
FM is received during tuning.

Adjust the volume using VOL+/-.

Tip

You can adjust the volume by 32 steps. The volume
increases as the slider is moved towards the right.

V O L :

Notes in FM, MW and LW usage

• When you press

TUNE/SETUP +/-

, the frequency

digits change by one step. When you hold down it,
the frequency digits change rapidly.

• The channel step is set to 0.05 MHz on FM, 9 kHz

on MW, and 3 kHz on LW.

• When you select FM, the name of station will

appear if that station transmits RDS data. (See
“Changing the display”.)

Notes in DAB usage

• Before receiving DAB broadcasts, one or more

ensembles should be stored on the list by the DAB
search. (See “Initial setting for the DAB”.)

• “

< WAITING >” blinks in the display when the unit

is tuned in to an ensemble.

• “

< NO SERVICE >” message appears when the

selected service is not being broadcast, and
“

< NO ENSEMBLE >” message appears when the

ensemble for the selected service cannot be received.

• You will hear a beep when selecting the first service

of the first ensemble in the receiving history list by
pressing

TUNE/SETUP +/-

• When the selected service finishes during reception,

the sound stops and a “

< NO SERVICE >”

message appears. In this case, press

TUNE/SETUP +/-

to return to the first service of

the same ensemble.

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RESET button

Press this button with a pointed object when the radio fails
to function properly. The clock settings, and the services
and stations you have preset, etc., will revert to the factory
preset.