Sony RDP-M15IP - Manual

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.

Applicable accessory: Remote Commander.

Disposal of waste batteries

(applicable in the European

Union and other European

countries with separate

collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging

indicates that the battery provided with this

product shall not be treated as household waste.

On certain batteries this symbol might be used in

combination with a chemical symbol. The

chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb)

are added if the battery contains more than

0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.

By ensuring these batteries are disposed of

correctly, you will help prevent potentially

negative consequences for the environment and

human health which could otherwise be caused

by inappropriate waste handling of the battery.

The recycling of the materials will help to

conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or

data integrity reasons require a permanent

connection with an incorporated battery, this

battery should be replaced by qualified service

staff only.

To ensure that the battery will be treated properly,

hand over the product at end-of-life to the

applicable collection point for the recycling of

electrical and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section on

how to remove the battery from the product

safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable

collection point for the recycling of waste

batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling of

this product or battery, 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.

Precautions

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To disconnect the AC power adaptor, pull it out

by the plug, not the cord.

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Since a strong magnet is used for the speaker,

keep credit cards using magnetic coding or

spring-wound watches, CRT-based TVs, or

projectors, etc., away from the unit to prevent

possible damage from the magnet.

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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.

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Allow adequate air circulation to prevent

internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit on

a surface (a rug, a blanket, etc.) or near

materials (a curtain) which might block the

ventilation holes.

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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.

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Do not handle the unit with wet hands.

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Do not place the unit anywhere near water.

NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY

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Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a

good contact.

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Be sure to observe the correct polarity when

installing the battery.

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Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,

otherwise a short-circuit may occur.

Note

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In this Reference Guide, “iPod” is used as a

general reference to functions on an iPod or

iPhone, unless otherwise specified by the text

or illustrations.

WARNING

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 built-in cabinet.
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or

batteries installed) to excessive heat such as

sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.
As the main plug of AC power adaptor is used to

disconnect the AC power adaptor from the mains,

connect it to an easily accessible AC outlet.

Should you notice an abnormality in it,

disconnect it from the AC outlet immediately.
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 and important information

concerning safety are located on the bottom

exterior of the main unit and on the surface of the

AC power adaptor.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced. Replace only with the same type.

Notice for customers: the following

information is only applicable to equipment

sold in countries applying EU directives

The manufacturer of this product is Sony

Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo,

108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative

for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland

GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,

Germany. For any service or guarantee matters,

please refer to the addresses given in separate

service or guarantee documents.

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Personal Audio Docking System

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Reference Guide

Others

Troubleshooting

General

The power does not turn on when the AC

power adaptor is connected.

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Make sure the AC power adaptor is connected to the wall

outlet firmly.

The power does not turn on when the AC

power adaptor is disconnected, or the



/



button indicator flashes several times and

then the power of the unit turns off.

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The rechargeable battery may be depleted. In this case,

connect to the AC power adaptor to charge the battery.

(See “To prepare a power source.”)

The rechargeable battery is depleted.

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Connect to the AC power adaptor to charge the battery.

There is no audio.

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Adjust

VOLUME +/−

(

VOL +/−

on the remote

commander).

Noise is heard.

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Ensure that the unit is not in the vicinity of in-use

portable phones, etc.

The two different music sources are mixed

together during playback.

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Stop playback of your iPod or external component.

The BATTERY/CHARGE indicator (red)

flashes.

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The rechargeable battery is not connected properly, or

cannot be charged for some reason. Check that the

battery connector is connected firmly; otherwise, replace

the battery.

iPod

There is no audio.

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Make sure the iPod is connected firmly.

Operation is not performed.

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Make sure the iPod is connected firmly.

The iPod does not charge.

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Make sure the iPod is connected firmly.

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Make sure the AC power adaptor is connected firmly.

Audio-in

There is no audio.

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Make sure the audio connecting cable is connected

firmly.

The sound is low.

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Confirm the volume of the connected external

component.

Remote commander

The remote commander does not function.

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Replace the battery in the remote commander with a

new one if it is weak.

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Make sure that you are pointing the remote commander

at the remote sensor on the unit.

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Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote

commander and the unit.

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Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to strong

light such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamp light.

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Move closer to the unit when using the remote

commander.

If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Specifications

Section for iPod

DC out: 5 V

MAX: 1 A

General

Speaker

Approx. 5.0 cm dia. 8 Ω

Input

AUDIO IN jack (ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack)

Power output

10 W + 10 W (at 10% harmonic distortion)

(with AC power adaptor)

2 W + 2 W (at 10% harmonic distortion)

(with rechargeable battery)

Power requirements

Rechargeable battery pack: NH - M15 RDP

Battery life

See “Battery Life” of “Power source” for details.

External power source

DC IN 14.5V

Dimensions

Approx. 337.0 mm × 108.2 mm × 77.0 mm (w/h/d)

(not including projecting parts and controls)

Mass

Approx. 1.1 kg

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1)

AC power adaptor (1)

Dock Holder A/B/C/D/E/F (6)

Carrying pouch (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.