Sony xdr f 1 hd owners manual

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SONYs

FM/AM
Digital Tuner

Operating Instructions
Radio®
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Owners Record

The model number and the serial number are located on the bottom.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. XDR7F1HD

Serial No.

For customers who purchased this product in the USA

Please register this product on line at http: l[www.sonyrom[productregistration

Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about new products, services, and other
important announcements. Registering your product will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely
event that the product needs adjustment or modification. Thank you.

Portable Aud o

LIMITED WARRANTY (us. any)

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gt» Sony Electronics lnc. ("Sony") warrants this product against detects in material or workmanship torthe time
K periods and as set forth below. Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, Sony will, at its option, (ii repair the product
using new or refurbished parts or (iii replaccthe productwith a new or refurbished product. For purposes orthis
Limited Warranty, "refurbished" means a product or pan that has been returned to its original spectfi tions In

the event of a detect, these are your exclusive remedies

Labor: For a period of one (i) year from the original date of purchase olthe product ("Labor Warranty"l, Sony
will, at its option, repair or replace with new or refurbished product, product determined to be defective ltSony
elects to replace the product atterthrs LaborWarranty has expired but while the Parts Warranty below is still in
effect it will do so forthe applicable laborcharge.

Parts: Fara period or one (1) year lrom the original date or purchase ofproduct ("Parts Warranty"), Sony will
supply new or refurbished replacement pans in exchange for pans determined to be defective.

This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with the Product. It does not cover
technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not coverany solwvare products whether or not
Contained in the Product; any such software is provided "AS IS" unless expressly provided (or in any enclosed
software Limited Warranty. Please refer to the End User License Agreements included with the Praductlar your
rights and obligations With respect to the software.

instructions: To obtain warranty service, you must deliver the product, lreight prepaid, in either its original
packaging or packa ing affording an equal degree of protection to the Sony authorized service facility specified.
It is your respons ility to backup any data, software or other materials you may have stored or pre-
served on your unit. It is likely that such data, software, or other materials will he lost or reformatted
during service and Sony will not be responsible lot any such damage or loss.A dated purchase receipt is
required. For specific instructions on howto obtain warranty service for your product,

visitSonys Web sit
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Or call the Sony Customer lnlormation Service Center
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For an accessory or pan not available from your authorized dealer, call:
ISOOVABBVSONY (7658)

Repair / Replacement Warranty: This Limited Warranty shall applyto any repair, replacement pan or replace
ment product for the remainder of the original Limited Warranty period or for ninety (90) days, whichever is
longer Any pans or product replaced under this Limited Warranty will become the property of Sony

This Limited Warranty only covers product issues caused by defects in material orworkmanshrp during ordinary
consumer use, it does not cover product issues caused by any other reason, including but not limited to product
issues due to commercial use, acts olGod, misuse, limitations ottechnology, or modification or orto any part of
the Sony product This Limited Warranty does not cover Sony products sold As is or WITH ALL FAULTS or
consumables (such as (uses or batteriesl. This Limited Warranty is invalid if the factoryrappl'led serial number
has been altered or removed from the product This Limited Warranty is valid only in the United States

LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY lNClDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANV EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTV ON THls PRODUCT

DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: EXCEPT To THE EXTENT PROHIBITED Bv APPLICABLE LAW, ANV
IMPLIED WARRANTV OF MERCHANTABlLlTv OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT
IS LlMlTED IN DURATION To THE DURATION OF THlS WARRANTV.

Some states do not aIIowthe exclusion or limitation orincidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts, sothe above limitations or exclusions may not applytoyou. This Limited
Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

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To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,

do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation of
the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
And do not place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not

place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a
bookcase or built7in cabinet.

Do not expose Lhe batteries (battery pack or batteries
installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the
like for a long time.

As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the

mains, connect Lhe unit to an easily accessible AC outlet.

Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect
the main plug from the Ac outlet immediately

You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this manual
could void your auLhority to operate this equipment.

These following indications are located on Lhe bottom
exterior.

CAUTION

wish or rtrcrnic SHOCK
Do NOT open

This symbol is intended to alert the

A user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage" within the
products enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constinite a risk
of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions

in the literature accompanying the
appliance.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant

to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These Limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, Lhe user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

7 Reoricrit or relocate the receiving
antenna.

7 increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.

7 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

7 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read Lhese instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

a) clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings.

Install in accordance with the manufacturers
instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where Lhey exit from the
apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. when a cart is used, use caution when
moving Lhe cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip7over.

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13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way such as powersupply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, Lhe apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally or has been dropped.

HD Radio Technology Manufactured Under License
From iBiquity Digital Corp. Us. and Foreign Patents.
HD Radio and the HD Radio logo are proprietary
trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.

What is HD Radio
Technology?

HD Radio Broadcasting was approved by the Federal
Communications Commission in October 2002 as the
system for digital AM and FM broadcasting in the US.

HD Radio technology features include:

7 Static7free, clear radio reception.

7 FM Multicasting 7 the ability to broadcast multiple
program streams over a single FM frequency

7 A variety of data services," including text7based
information 7 artist name, song title, etc. scrolled
across your receiver display.

7 Digital broadcasts in the same frequencies as analog
broadcasts; listeners do not need to learn a new station
number and todays stations remain at their current
place on the dial.

HD Radio technology is developed and licensed by
iBiquity Digital Corporation and supported by the
leaders of the broadcasting, consumer electronics and
automotive industries.

Features

. Compact size HD Radio" tuner unit.

. Large LCD display to show information about the
content.

. Up to 20 presets for FM and AM stations.

. Audio7output (Stereo: pin jack.)

. Full function remote control.

Precautions

Play the unit on the power source specified in

Specifications".

To disconnect the Ac power cord (mains lead), pull it

out by the plug, not the cord.

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.

The nameplate, the symbol for CLASS 11 and the dating

code are located on the bottom exterior.

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.

Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat

buildup. Do not place the unit on a surface (a rug, a

blanket, etc.) or near materials (a curtain) which might

block the ventilation holes.

should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,

unplug the unit and have it checked by a qualified

personnel before operating it any further.

. To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened with a
mild detergent solution.

. Never touch the wire of the external FM antenna

during a thunderstorm. Furthermore, immediately

disconnect the AC power code from the radio.

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.

Only analog broadcast is raulvnd In an HD Radio

reception area.

. Depending on the conditions, if the incoming signal
strength 5 too weak or unstable, the HD indicator
will not flash or light up. In that case, the HD Radio
broadcast will be received as an analog signal.

Noise occurs.

. Ensure that the unit and the antenna are not near a
digital amplifier or any other components that emits
noise.

Connect'ng the system

This section describes how to hook up the unit to the
audio system. Be sure to turn off the power of each
component before making the connections.

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AUDIO OUT
(Stereo pin plug)
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AUDIO OUT
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Audio cable (Nat supplied)

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Notes

. Install this system so that the power cord can be
unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the
event of trouble.

. Lfnoise occurs, separate the unit from other
components.

. Noise may occur during AM reception if the unit
is connected to a digital amplifier or a component
equipped with a digital amplifier.

Connecting the antenna

To connect the AM loop

antenna

The shape and the length of the antenna is designed

to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle or roll up the

antenna.

1 Remove only the loop part from the plastic
stand.

2 Set up the AM loop antenna.

3 Connect the cords to the AM antenna
terminals.
Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either
terminal.
Insert the card while
pushing down the
terminal (lamp.
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Only insert up
to here.

4 Make sure the AM loop antenna is connected
firmly by pulling Softly.

Adjusting the AM loop antenna

Find a place and an orientation that provide good

reception.

. Do not place the AM loop antenna near the unit or
other AV equipment, as noise may result.

. If you use an external polarized AM antenna, be sure
to connect Lhe ground cord to the Ar terminal. The
supplied AM antenna cord has no polarity.

Tip

Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for best AM

broadcast sound.

To connect the FM antenna

This unit comes supplied with an FM dipole antenna.
Connect an antenna that provides good reception to the
FM antenna terminal.

FM dipole antenna
(supplied)

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Adjusting the FM dipole antenna

Be sure to frilly extend the FM dipole antenna. Attach the
antenna in the shape of a T to a high position on a wall
away from this unit.

Tip
if you have poor FM reception, use a 75 fl coaxial cable
(not supplied) to connect the unit to an outdoor FM

antenna as shown below.

Outdoor FM antenna

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Preparing the remote Setting the clock
commander 1 Pluginthe unit.
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Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries (not supplied).

When to replace the batteries

With normal use, the batteries should last for about

six months. when the remote commander no longer
operates the unit, replace all the batteries with new ones.

Notes

. Do not charge dry batteries.

. when you are not going to use the remote commander
for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid any
damage caused by leakage and corrosion.

3 Press SELECT f or to select TIME SET,n
then press ENTER.
The hour will start to flash in the display

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4 Press SELECT f or * until current hour

appears in the display, then press ENTER.
The hour is set and the minutes start to flash.

5 Repeat step 4 to set the minute.

Note
If you do not set the menu within 65 seconds, the setting
mode is canceled.

To change the display to the
daylight saving time (summer
time) indication

1 Press MENU to show the menu display.

2 Press SELECT f or P to select DST, then
press ENTER.

3 Press SELECT f or P to select ON, then
press ENTER.

it? appears and the time indication changes to
summer time.

To deactivate the DST function, select OFF" in step 3.

Playing the radio

-Manual tuning

1 Press I/C') to turn on the radio.

2 Press BAND to select the band AM or FM.

3 Press TUNE + or - to tune in to a desired
frequency.

Note

The frequency cannot be input with the number buttons
of the remote commander.

-Preset tuning
You can preset 20 stations each for AM and FM.

Presetting a station

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in Manual tuning to tune
the frequency you wish to preset.

2 Press and hold ENTER for a few seconds
The display changes as follow:

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3 Press PRESET + or - to select the preset
number, then press ENTER.
The frequency is stored in the selected preset
number.

To preset another station, repeat these steps.

Note
If you try to store another station in the same preset
number, the previously stored station will be replaced.

Tuning in to a station

1 Press I/C') to turn on the radio.

2 Press BAND to select the band AM or FM.

3 Press PRESET + or - to select the desired
preset number.

Tip

The preset can be selected by pressing the number button

of the remote commander. Press ENTER after the preset
number is selected.

-Scan tuning
The unit will automatically scan the selected band.
In HD scan, HD Radio stations are scanned.

1 Press I/L') to turn on the radio.

2 Press BAND to select the band AM or FM.

3 Press SCAN or HD SCAN on the unit or
remote commander.

Scanning of the selected band starts.
when a station is received, scanning pauses for 3
seconds and then continues.

4 When the unit tunes in to the desired station,
do any of the following operations to stop
scanning.

7 Press ENTER on the unit or remote commander.
7 Press SCAN or HD SCAN.

5 If necessary, press TUNE + or - to tune in to
the station more precisely.

Chang ng the display
mode and settings

To change the display mode

Press DISPLAY.
The display changes as follows:

When an analog radio station is received

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0 Field strength level indicator
9 Preset number

0 Band

0 Frequency

9 current time

When you tune in a station by selecting a preset

number.

When an analog FM broadcast that supports REDS
(Radio Broadcast Data System) is received

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0 Station name
Name of station currently tuned in.
B Frequency
6 current time
6 Text information

Text information transmitted from station.

When you tune in a station by selecting a preset
number.

Note
The display item diflers depending on the content of a
broadcast or the station.

When an HD Radio station is received

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Weak HD signal, analog reception

Not displayed No HD signal, analog reception

The HD indicator flashes momentarily at first, and
then stays lit.
9 Field strength level indicator
0 Preset number
9 Call sign
9 Band
0 Song title/artist name
0 Channel number (FM only)
Appears when HD Radio broadcasts multiple
program.
Press TUNE + or - to select a sub channel.
0 Frequency
0 Current time
0 Station name
0 Text Information

when you tune in a station by selecting a preset
number

Note
The display item differs depending on the content of a
broadcast or the station.

To change the display settings
(BRIGHTNESSICONTRAST)

1 Press MENU to show the menu display.

2 Press SELECT 4 or P to select
BRIGHTNESS or CONTRAST," then press
ENTER

3 Press SELECT 4 or v to select the setting or to
adjust the level, then press ENTER.

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The brightness of the display is selected from
HIGH," MIDDLE" or LOVJ.

CONTRAST:
The contrast of the display can be adjusted by
1 1 levels.

Note

If you do not set the menu within 10 seconds, the setting
mode is off.

Tip

You can adjust BRIGHTNESS directly by pressing
BRIGHT on the remote commander.

Set ng the sleep timer

You can enjoy falling asleep to the radio using the builtr
in sleep timer that turns oif the radio automatically after
a preset duration.

1 Press SLEEP on the remote commander.
SLEEP and the digits for the sleep timer duration
appear.

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Ifyou press SLEEP while the unit is turned oif, the
unit is turned on.

2 Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired

sleep timer setting.
Each press changes the setting time as follows:

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Atter about 4 seconds, SLEEP" lights in the display
when the duration time is set.

The unit automatically turns off when the duration time
is passed.

To change the sleep timer setting

You can press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired
sleep timer setting even after the sleep timer has been
activated.

To deactivate the sleep timer

Press l/L') 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.

Note
These operations are available only when using the
remote commander.

Resetting the unit

The RESET button is located on the rear of the unit.
Press this button with a pointed object if the radio fails
to function properly The clock settings and stations you
have preset, etc., will revert to the factory preset.

Using the remote
commander

Buttons shared on both the remote commander and the
unit control the same functions.

HD SCAN button
The selected band is scanned, and receivable HD Radio
stations are received for 3 seconds in order of frequency.

SCAN button
The selected band is scanned, and receivable radio
stations are received for 3 seconds in order of frequency

BRIGHT button
To adjust the brightness of the display.

Specifications

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Frequency range

FM : 87.5 r 108 MHz

AM : 530 r 1,710 kHz

Audio output

Output level 0.7 Vrms at 47 kn
Recommended load impedance over 10 kn
Antenna terminal

75 (Z antenna terminal for FM
Antenna terminal for AM

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Dimensions

Approx. 180 x 60 x 150 mm (w/h/d)
(71/! x 2 3/! x s 3/, inches) not incl. projecting parts and
controls

Mass

Approx. 1.1 kg (2 lb 6.8 oz)
Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1)

FM dipole antenna (1)

AM loop antenna (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.