Sony TDM-iP50 - Digital Media Port Cradle User manual

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DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
Adapter
Operating Instructions ______
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Manual de instrucciones _____
TDM-iP50
DIGITAL
M ED IA
PORT
101 Madefor
® iPod
©2008 Sony Corporation

WARNING
Do not install the appliance in a
confined space, such as abookcase or
built-in cabinet.
The nameplate is located on the bottom
exterior.
Install this system so that the power
cord can be unplugged from the wall
socket immediately in the event
of
trouble.
The unit is not disconnected from the
AC power source (mains)
as long as the
connected AV system is connected to
the wall outlet.
Notice for the customers in the
U.S.A.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class Bdigital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in aresidential 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 aparticular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more
of the
following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
-Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipmentinto an outlet
on acircuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void yourauthority to
operate this equipment.
FCC RECOMMEND
The shielded interface cable
recommended in this manual must be
used with this equipment in order to
comply with the limits for adigital
device pursuant to Subpart B
of Part 15
of FCC Rules.
Notice for the customers in
Canada
This class Bdigital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
On copyrights
•iPod is atrademark of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
•iPhone is atrademark
of Apple Inc.
•All other trademarks and registered
trademarks are
of their respective
holders. In this manual, ™and ®
marks are not specified.

Compatible iPod models
The compatible iPod models are as follows. Update your iPod to use the
latest software before you use it.
iPod touch
iPod nano
2nd generation
(aluminum)
iPod
4th generation
iPod nano 3rd
generation (video)
iPod
5th generation
(video)
iPod mini
iPod classic
iPod nano
1 st generation
iPhone
iPod
4th generation
(color
display)
Notes
•This unit is designed for iPod only. You can not connect any other portable audio
players.
•
In these Operating Instructions, "iPod" is used as ageneral reference for the iPod
functions on the iPod and iPhone, unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations.
•Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to iPod is lost or
damaged when using an iPod connected to this unit.
•For details on supplied iPod Dock Adapters, refer to the instructions supplied with
the Dock Adapters. When you use other iPod models, acompatible Dock Adapter
from Apple Inc. will need to be purchased separately.
•This product has been designed specifically to work with iPhone and iPod and has
been certified to meet Apple performance standards.
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Overview 5
Getting Started
1: Checking supplied items 6
2: List of parts locations 6
3: Installing the TDM-iP50 7
Operating the Unit
Selecting the operating
mode
l0
Using iPod Display mode l0
Using the On Screen Display
mode
12
Additional Information
Troubleshooting 16
Precautions 18
Specifications 19

You can enjoy iPod audio, video and photo contents by connecting this
unit to an AV system with DIGITALMEDIA PORT interface (Sony
DA V
series, etc.).
•You can operate your iPod by its control buttons, the control buttons
of
the AV system and the remote supplied with the AV system (page 10).
•While browsing information on the iPod screen or on your TV screen in
On Screen Display mode, you can operate your iPod (pages 10, 12).
•You can also use this unit as abattery charger (page 9).
iPod and TOM-iPSO AV system
Note
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT is occasionally abbreviated as DMPORT.
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Getting Started
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Unit (1)
Composite video cable (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
iPod Dock Adapters
(1 set)
For details on supplied iPod Dock Adapters, refer to the instructions supplied with
the Dock Adapters.
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[2] iPod connector (page 8)
~ OPR MODE button (page 10)
@] LED status indicator (page 10)
iPod Display mode (page 10): Lights up in amber.
On Screen Display mode (page 12): Lights
up in green.
ffi] VIDEO OUT jack (page 7)

Connect and position the TDM-iP50 as illustrated below.
Video cable
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TV
TV
AV system
(Sony DAV series, STR series, etc.)
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT cable
TOM-iPSO
TOM-iPSO
If your AV system cannot output video signals when the system is
in DMPORT function
Connect the supplied composite video cable to the VIDEO OUTjack of
this unit.
Refer to the user's guide
of your AV system for further information.
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TV t
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AV system
(Sony HT series,
~tc.)
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DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT cable
Composite video cable (supplied)
Notes
•This unit turns on/off automatically whenever the connected AV system (DAV
series, etc.) turns on/off.
•When connecting avideo cable to aTV that has aSCART (EURO AV) jack, use a
commercially available conversion connector.
•When connecting the composite video cable
to the VIDEO OUT jack of the unit,
no image is output from the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT cable
of the unit.
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To connect/disconnect
the unit
~ORT I L:J ITo DMPORTjack
. t Connect the cable
so that both A
... marks are aligned.
To remove the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
cable from the DMPORTjack, press
both side buttons and pull
it out.
Connecting
1Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT cable of this unit to the
DIGITAL MEDIA PORTjack of
an AV system (DAV series,
etc.). Make sure the AV system
is turned off before connecting.
2Turn on the AV system with a
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT jack
connected to this unit, and
select the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT function.
Disconnecting
Before disconnecting, turn off the
AV system.
To put the iPod into the
unit
1Choose the iPod Dock Adapter
that fits your iPod. For details
on supplied iPod Dock
Adapters, refer to the
instructions supplied with the
Dock Adapters.
2Insert the Dock Adapter into
the unit.
3Place the iPod into the unit.

Notes
•When placing or removing the iPod,
handle the iPod in the same angle as
that
of the iPod connector on this·unit
and do not twist or sway the iPod to
prevent connector damage.
•Do not carry the unit with an iPod set
on the connector. Doing so may cause
amalfunction.
•When placing or removing the iPod,
brace the unit with one hand and take
care not to press the controls
of the
iPod by mistake.
To use the unit as a
battery charger
You can use the unit as abattery
charger. While the POWER
indicator is lit, the battery can be
charged. The charging status
appears in the iPod display. For
details, see the user's guide
of your
iPod.
To remove the iPod Dock
Adapter
To remove the iPod Dock Adapter, pull
it up with your fingernail or a flat object
using the slot inside the adapter.
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Press OPR MODE on the unit
to switch the mode to iPod
Display mode.
While the unit is in iPod Display
mode, the
unit's LED indicator
lights up in amber.
Notes
•To use an iPod, refer to the user's
guide
of your iPod.
•Before disconnecting the iPod, pause
playback.
Basic Operations
You can operate your iPod by the
AV system with DIGITAL
MEDIA
PORT interface (Sony
DAVseries, etc.).
Switch the operating mode
by pressing
aPR MODE on
the unit.
•iPod Display mode
You can operate the unit by the
connected iPod'sbuttons, the
connected AV system's buttons
or
its remote.
•On Screen Display mode
You can operate the unit by the
connected AV system's buttons or
its remote while displaying the
iPod information menu screen on
the TV.
Note
The mode cannot be switched. except
for the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT
function.
Press
-+/81
ENTER
To
Start play.
Pause play.
Select amenu or track
for playback.
Execute the selected
menu
or play the
selected track.
Press and release to
skip to the next
(previous) songlvideo
or chapter of
audiobook/podcast.
Hold down to fast-
forward (fast-rewind).
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~/~ Fast-forward (fast-
rewind) play.
~IMENUI Works much like the
oDISPLAYI Menu button on the
RETURN iPod.

Press
OPRMODEI
MODE
VOLUME
+/-
To
Switch the operating
modes.
Adjust the volume
level.
Notes
•Point the remote at the AV system.
•Depending on the connected AV
system, the operation
or buttons may
differ. Refer to the AV system's
operating instructions.
•Depending on the connected iPod,
operations may differ.
•Before enjoying video, adjust the
video settings on the iPod to the
appropriate settings according to your
situation.
•It may take time to start playback
depending on the contents.
•The volume (except for the iPhone
ring volume) cannotbe adjustedusing
the volume control on the iPod when
it is connected to the AV system.
•Holddown
..... /~ to fast-forward
(fast-rewind) while playing video
if
~/~ does not function.
•When the iPhone is connected to the
AV system and you receive acall
during playback, playback will pause
and you can take an incoming call.
•The iPhone rings
as the ring volume
set on the iPhone even when it is
connected to the AV system. Adjust
the ring volume to the appropriate
setting on the iPhone.
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Press OPR MODE on the unit to switch the mode to On Screen
Display mode.
While the unit is in this mode, the unit's LED indicator lights up in green.
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Videos
Settings
DIGITAL
MEDIA
P0RT
[] Selected menu title
[g] Current settings (( ~), ~Repeat, (x:)Shuffle)
~ [Main Menu] list ([Music], [Videos], [Settings])
@] Selected menu

To enjoy music and video while browsing information
on the on screen display
Example: Music playlists
1Select [Music] from [Main Menu], then press ENTER.
The [Music] menu display appears.
2Select [Playlists] from [Music] menu, then press ENTER.
The [Playlists] menu display appears.
3Select the desired playlist, then press ENTER.
Tracks in the selected playlist appear.
4Select the desired track, then press ENTER.
The selected track starts playback.
Jack and Paul
MFavorites
My Best Album
To Marble
Woman in Red
.Jov
6 [) Colors
Jennifer G
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rn Current playing track
[g] Artist name
~ Album name
@] Elapsed time
rID Currently playing track number/total number of tracks
[§J Playback status (Play, Pause, Fast-forward, Fast-rewind)
Notes
•In this mode, you cannot use the iPod's control buttons.
•When the TDM-iP50 cannot display acharacter, it is displayed
as "*".
•Depending on the connected iPod, switching to iPod Display mode (page 10) will
be necessary in order to display video/photo images.
•Before disconnecting the iPod, pause playback.
•While "Loading
... " is displayed on the TV, do not disconnect the iPod.
• It may take time to start playback depending on the contents.
•Before enjoying video, adjust the video settings on the iPod to the appropriate
settings according to your situation.
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Basic operations
~/MENUI Go to previous menu
oDISPLAYI display.
RETURN
Note
[Screen Saver] and [Color Theme] can
be selected by pressing ENTER, and
their settings can be changed even when
the iPod is not placed into the unit.
•Screen Saver
The screen saver image appears on
the TV after about 15 minutes of
inactivity. Press any button to
cancel the screen saver.
Press
-+/01
ENTER
To
Start play.
Pause play.
Select the menulgo to
the next menu displayl
start playback.
[ON] Turns on the screen saver.
Move cursor. [OFF] Turns off the screen saver.
The color is selected
automatically according to
your iPod.
The color is black.
The color is green.
The color is white.
The display does not switch to the
screen saver image while playing
video.
[Auto]
•Color Theme
Selects the on screen display color
on the connected TV.
[White]
[Green]
[Black]
Fast-forward (fast-
rewind) play.
Adjust the volume
level.
Switch the operating
modes.
Press and release to
skip to the next
(previous) song or
chapter
of audiobook/
podcast.
Hold down to fast-
forward (fast-rewind).
VOLUME
+1--
OPRMODEI
MODE
[OFF] Does not play in random
order.
•Shuffle
Plays the songs/albums in random
order.
The setting is determined by the
iPod settings.
Settings menu
In the Settings menu, you can
select this
unit's settings: [Screen
Saver], [Color Theme], [Shuffle],
[Repeat], [Audiobooks]. The
setting switches by pressing
ENTER.
8, or ~ repeatedly.
The default settings are
underlined.
[Red]
[Blue]
The color is red.
The color is blue.
[Songs] Plays songs
in random
order.
[Albums] Plays albums in random
order.
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Note
When video contents are played, the
[Shuffle] setting turns [OFF]
automatically.
•Repeat
Plays songs repeatedly.
The setting
is determined by the
iPod settings.
[OFF] Does not play repeatedly.
[Repeat Repeat one song.
to One]
[Repeat Repeat all songs.
to All]
•Audiobooks
Changes the Audiobook playback
speed.
The setting
is determined by the
iPod settings.
[Slower] Plays Audiobook slowly.
[Normal] Plays Audiobook at normal
speed.
[Faster] Plays Audiobook rapidly.
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Additional Information
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Troubleshooting
Should you encounter a problem
with your unit~ find your problem
in the troubleshooting checklist
below and take the indicated
corrective action. If the problem
persists~ contact your Sony dealer.
Note that if service personnel
changes some parts during repair~
these parts may be retained.
When bringing the system in for
repairs, be sure to bring in the
entire system.
This product is a system product~
and the entire system is needed to
determine the location requiring
repaIr.
The LED indicator flashes.
•Remove the iPod, and turn the
AVsystem off. then on again.
If the LED indicator still flashes,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The remote does not function.
•Update your iPod to use the
latest software hefore you use i
l.
•Remove any ohstacle~.
•Point the remote at the AV
svstem (DAVseries. etc. )'s
sensor.
•The distance het\veen the
remote and the AVsystem
is too
far.
•Replace the battery.
•Make sure the iPod* is securely
connected.
•Select the
DMPORT function
on the AV system.
•Turn on and
off the AV system.
Video/photo image from the
iPod does not appear on the TV
screen.
•Set the operating mode to iPod
Display mode to display photo
images (page 10).
•Make the connection according
to your AV system (page 7).
•When browsing the on screen
display through the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT cable:
Disconnect the video cable from
the VIDEO
OUT jack.
•When browsing the on screen
display through the VIDEO
OUT jack:
Switch the TV input to the video
input connected to this unit.
•Check that the TV output setting
on the iPod is on (Refer to the
user's guide of your iPod).
•Check that the iPod*
is
compatihle with video output
(Refer to the user's guide
of
your iPod).
Video/photo image from the
iPod does not appear on the
iPod display.
•Adjust the video/photo image
output settings to the
appropriate settings.

On screen display does not
appear
on the TV screen.
•Check that the operating mode
is set to On Screen Display
mode (page 12).
•Make the connection according
to your AV system (page 7).
•When browsing the on screen
display through the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT cable:
Disconnectthe video cable from
the VIDEO OUTjack.
•When browsing the on screen
display through the VIDEO
OUTjack:
Switch the TV inputto the video
input connected to this unit.
There is no sound.
•Update your iPod to use the
latest software before you use it.
•Check the connections.
•Make sure the unit is securely
connected.
•Make sure the iPod* is securely
connected.
•Make sure the iPod* is playing
mUSIC.
• It may take time to start
playback depending on the
contents.
There is severe hum or noise.
•Move the unit away from the
source
of noise.
The sound is distorted.
•Reduce the volume of the
connected AV system.
•Set the "EQ" setting
of the iPod
to
"Off' or "Flat".
Ring volume of the iPhone
does not change.
•Adjust the ring volume on the
iPhone.
*See "Compatible iPod models"
(page 3).
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On safety
Should any solid object or liquid
fall into the system, unplug the
system and have it checked by
qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
On placement
• Do not place the unit in an
inclined position.
•
Do not place the unit in
locations
where it is;
-
Extremely hot or cold
-Dusty
or dirty
-Very humid
- Subject to vibrations
-
Subject to direct sunlight.
•Use
caution when placing the
unit on surfaces that have been
specially treated (with wax. oiL
polish, etc.) as staining or
discoloration of the surface may
result.
On heat buildup
• Although the unit heats up
during operation. this is not a
malfunction.
•Place the unit in alocation with
adequate ventilation to prevcnt
heat buildup
in thc unit.
If you havc any questions or
problems concerning your unit.
please consult vour nearcst Sony
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dealcr.
Cleaning the unit
Clean the unit with asoft cloth
slightly moistened with mild
detergent solution. Do not use any
type
of abrasive pad, scouring
powder or solvent such as thinner,
benzine or alcohol.

Output
Video:
General
1Vp-p 75 ohm
(Composite Video
out)
Power requirements:
DC IN: 5V,
0.7 A(via
DIGITALMEDIA
PORT)
Dimensions: Approx.
<j> 95 x
23(h) mm
(<j> 33/4 x
29/32(h) inch)
Mass: Approx. 225 g
(7.30z)
(includes cable)
Cable length: Approx. 1.5 m
(5 ft)
Designand specifications are subject
to change without notice.
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