Other useful functions, Precautions, Troubleshooting – Sony XDR-C706DBP User Manual
Page 2: Specifications, Other useful functions for dab, Pty (programme type), Changing the display, Station order, Manual tune, Drc value (dynamic range control)
Other useful functions
To display the software version
Press MENU and UP()/DOWN()•TUNE/SELECT to select “Sw version.”
The current software version of the unit appears in the display.
To reset the unit
When the radio fails to function properly, follow as:
1
Press and hold MENU and ENTER at the same time for a few
seconds.
“Press ENTER to confirm reset...” appears in the display.
2
Press ENTER.
The clock settings, the services and stations you have preset, etc., will revert to
the factory preset.
Precautions
• Operate the unit only on the power sources specified in “Specifications.”
• 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.)
• Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat source such as a radiator or
airduct, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical
vibration, or shock.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug the unit and have it
checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not place
the unit on a surface (a rug, blanket, etc.) or near materials (a curtain) that
might block the ventilation holes.
• Never touch the wire of the external antenna during a thunderstorm.
Furthermore, immediately disconnect the AC power cord from the radio.
• 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.
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.
Specifications
Time display
Model for United Kingdom and Australia: 12-hour system (default)
Model for other countries/regions: 24-hour system (default)
Frequency range
Band
Frequency
Channel step
DAB (Band-III)
174.928 MHz - 239.200 MHz
FM
87.5 MHz - 108 MHz
0.05 MHz
DAB (Band-III) frequency table
(MHz)
No.
Channel
Frequency
No.
Channel
Frequency
1
5A
174.928
20
9D
208.064
2
5B
176.640
21
10A
209.936
3
5C
178.352
22
10B
211.648
4
5D
180.064
23
10C
213.360
5
6A
181.936
24
10D
215.072
6
6B
183.648
25
11A
216.928
7
6C
185.360
26
11B
218.640
8
6D
187.072
27
11C
220.352
9
7A
188.928
28
11D
222.064
10
7B
190.640
29
12A
223.936
11
7C
192.352
30
12B
225.648
12
7D
194.064
31
12C
227.360
13
8A
195.936
32
12D
229.072
14
8B
197.648
33
13A
230.784
15
8C
199.360
34
13B
232.496
16
8D
201.072
35
13C
234.208
17
9A
202.928
36
13D
235.776
18
9B
204.640
37
13E
237.488
19
9C
206.352
38
13F
239.200
Speaker:
Approx. 6.6 cm dia. 4 Ω
Power output:
0.4 W (at 10 % harmonic distortion)
Power requirements:
230 V AC, 50 Hz
Dimensions:
Approx. 192.5 mm × 92.6 mm × 87.7 mm (w/h/d)
incl. projecting parts and controls
Mass:
Approx. 455 g
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Other useful functions for DAB
Changing the display
To change the display mode, press DISPLAY•BRIGHTNESS during DAB
reception.
The selected display mode remains even if you turn the unit off and on again, or
change the band.
The display can be up to 16 characters long.
Each time you press DISPLAY•BRIGHTNESS, the bottom in a display changes as
follows:
Dynamic
PTY
Ensemble
Date
Frequency
BIT rate and mono/stereo
Signal strength
Station order
This function enables you to choose how the stations are arranged when selecting
a station.
There are 3 modes available Alphanumeric, Active stations and Trim stations.
• Alphanumeric(default):
To select a stored service in alphabetical order.
• Active stations: When this setting is switched on, receivable stations are
displayed, followed by those not currently being received.
• Trim stations:
When this setting is switched on the unit will delete the
stations that are not currently being received.
1
Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Operating the radio” and select DAB.
2
Press MENU and UP()/DOWN()•TUNE/SELECT to select
“Station order,” and then press ENTER.
3
Press UP()/DOWN()•TUNE/SELECT to select the desired
mode, and then press ENTER.
Manual tune
This function allows you to tune and add the various DAB Band-III channels to
your station list.
This function can be used to assist the positioning of the antenna or the unit to
obtain the optimum reception for a specific channel / frequency.
1
Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Operating the radio” and select DAB.
2
Press MENU and UP()/DOWN()•TUNE/SELECT to select
“Manual tune,” and then press ENTER.
3
Press UP()/DOWN()•TUNE/SELECT to select the desired DAB
channel, and then press ENTER.
The signal strength bars will go up and down showing the changing signal
strength as you adjust the reception.
4
Press ENTER.
A new DAB channel is added to the station list.
DRC Value (DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL)
DRC can make quieter sounds easier to hear when the unit is used in a noisy
environment.
When DAB broadcasts in dynamic range compression, you can adjust the
dynamic range by this unit.
1
Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Operating the radio” and select DAB.
2
Press MENU and UP()/DOWN()•TUNE/SELECT to select
“DRC value” and then press ENTER.
3
Press UP()/DOWN()•TUNE/SELECT to select the DRC level.
The DRC level changes as follows:
4
Press ENTER.
Notes
• DRC is effective only in dynamic range compression broadcast.
• When you adjusted the DRC level, volume can be heard more loudly.
Autoscan full
These function allows you to automatically scan and create a list of receivable
DAB broadcasts.
1
Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Operating the radio” and select DAB.
2
Press MENU and UP()/DOWN()•TUNE/SELECT to select
“Autoscan full,” and then press ENTER.
“Scanning...” appears in the display, scan and create a list of receivable DAB
broadcasts.
Autoscan takes about 30 - 90 seconds. When finished, the unit receives a stored
service in alphabetical order (see “Station order”).
PTY (Programme Type)
This function indicates services in programme type, such as NEWS, SPORTS of
the PTY list, transmitted in the DAB.
If the received service or station does not transmit the programme type, “[No
PTY]” appears.
Programme type
Display
No programme type
[No PTY]
News
News
Current Affairs
Current affairs
Information
Information
Sport
Sport
Education
Education
Drama
Drama
Culture
Arts
Science
Science
Varied
Talk
Pop Music
Pop Music
Rock Music
Rock Music
Easy Listening Music
Easy Listening
Light Classical
Light Classical
Serious Classical
Classical Music
Other Music
Other Music
Weather/meteorology
Weather
Finance/Business
Finance
Children’s programmes
Children’s
Social Affairs
Factual
Religion
Religion
Phone In
Phone In
Travel
Travel
Leisure
Leisure
Jazz Music
Jazz and Blues
Country Music
Country Music
National Music
National Music
Oldies Music
Oldies Music
Folk Music
Folk Music
Documentary
Documentary