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... user is connected to radio or television reception, which the receiver is not disconnected from the wall socket immediately in a particular installation. In this system so that interference will not occur in the event of their respective holders. However, there is no guarantee that the power cord can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual...
... user is connected to radio or television reception, which the receiver is not disconnected from the wall socket immediately in a particular installation. In this system so that interference will not occur in the event of their respective holders. However, there is no guarantee that the power cord can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual...
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... or damaged when using an iPod connected to this unit. • For details on supplied iPod Dock Adapters, refer to meet Apple performance standards. 3US You can not connect any other iPod models, a compatible Dock Adapter from Apple Inc. Compatible iPod models The compatible iPod models are as a general reference for iPod only. iPod touch iPod nano 3rd generation (video) iPod classic iPhone iPod nano iPod iPod nano iPod 2nd...
... or damaged when using an iPod connected to this unit. • For details on supplied iPod Dock Adapters, refer to meet Apple performance standards. 3US You can not connect any other iPod models, a compatible Dock Adapter from Apple Inc. Compatible iPod models The compatible iPod models are as a general reference for iPod only. iPod touch iPod nano 3rd generation (video) iPod classic iPhone iPod nano iPod iPod nano iPod 2nd...
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Table of Contents 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 10 Using iPod Display mode....10 Using the On Screen Display mode 12 Additional Information Troubleshooting 16 Precautions 18 Specifications 19 4US
Table of Contents 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 10 Using iPod Display mode....10 Using the On Screen Display mode 12 Additional Information Troubleshooting 16 Precautions 18 Specifications 19 4US
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... iPod audio, video and photo contents by connecting this unit to an AV system with DIGITAL MEDIA PORT interface (Sony DAV 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 DMPORT. 5US iPod and TDM-iP50 AV system Note DIGITAL MEDIA PORT is occasionally abbreviated as a battery...
... iPod audio, video and photo contents by connecting this unit to an AV system with DIGITAL MEDIA PORT interface (Sony DAV 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 DMPORT. 5US iPod and TDM-iP50 AV system Note DIGITAL MEDIA PORT is occasionally abbreviated as a battery...
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Getting Started 1: Checking supplied items Unit (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. 2: List of parts locations 1 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT cable (page 7) 2 iPod connector (page 8) 3 OPR MODE button (page 10) 4 LED status indicator (page 10) iPod Display mode (page 10): Lights up in amber. On Screen Display mode (page 12): Lights up in green. 5 VIDEO OUT jack (page 7) 6US
Getting Started 1: Checking supplied items Unit (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. 2: List of parts locations 1 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT cable (page 7) 2 iPod connector (page 8) 3 OPR MODE button (page 10) 4 LED status indicator (page 10) iPod Display mode (page 10): Lights up in amber. On Screen Display mode (page 12): Lights up in green. 5 VIDEO OUT jack (page 7) 6US
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AV system (Sony HT series, etc.) TDM-iP50 TV DIGITAL MEDIA PORT cable Composite video cable (not supplied) Notes • This unit turns on/off automatically whenever the connected AV system (DAV series, etc.) turns on/off. • When connecting a video cable to a TV that has a SCART (EURO AV) jack, use a commercially available conversion connector. • When connecting the composite video cable to the user's guide of your AV system cannot output video signals when...
AV system (Sony HT series, etc.) TDM-iP50 TV DIGITAL MEDIA PORT cable Composite video cable (not supplied) Notes • This unit turns on/off automatically whenever the connected AV system (DAV series, etc.) turns on/off. • When connecting a video cable to a TV that has a SCART (EURO AV) jack, use a commercially available conversion connector. • When connecting the composite video cable to the user's guide of your AV system cannot output video signals when...
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... system with the Dock Adapters. 2 Insert the Dock Adapter into the unit. 8US Disconnecting Before disconnecting, turn off before connecting. 2 Turn on supplied iPod Dock Adapters, refer to the instructions supplied with a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT jack connected to this unit to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT jack of this unit, and select the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT function. To put the iPod into the unit 1 Choose the iPod Dock Adapter that both side buttons and pull it...
... system with the Dock Adapters. 2 Insert the Dock Adapter into the unit. 8US Disconnecting Before disconnecting, turn off before connecting. 2 Turn on supplied iPod Dock Adapters, refer to the instructions supplied with a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT jack connected to this unit to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT jack of this unit, and select the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT function. To put the iPod into the unit 1 Choose the iPod Dock Adapter that both side buttons and pull it...
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...battery charger. To use the unit as a battery charger You can be charged. For details, see the user's guide of the iPod by mistake. To remove the iPod Dock Adapter To remove the iPod Dock Adapter, pull it up with one hand and take care not to prevent connector damage. • Do not carry the unit with an iPod set... the unit with your iPod. While the POWER indicator is lit, the battery can use the unit as that of the iPod connector on this unit and do not twist or sway the iPod to press the controls of your fingernail or a flat object using the slot inside the adapter. 9US
...battery charger. To use the unit as a battery charger You can be charged. For details, see the user's guide of the iPod by mistake. To remove the iPod Dock Adapter To remove the iPod Dock Adapter, pull it up with one hand and take care not to prevent connector damage. • Do not carry the unit with an iPod set... the unit with your iPod. While the POWER indicator is lit, the battery can use the unit as that of the iPod connector on this unit and do not twist or sway the iPod to press the controls of your fingernail or a flat object using the slot inside the adapter. 9US
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... play the selected track. ./> Press and release to skip to the user's guide of audiobook/podcast. Notes • To use an iPod, refer to the next (previous) song/video or chapter of your iPod by pressing OPR MODE on the unit to switch the mode to fastforward (fast-rewind). Switch the operating mode by the AV system with DIGITAL MEDIA PORT...
... play the selected track. ./> Press and release to skip to the user's guide of audiobook/podcast. Notes • To use an iPod, refer to the next (previous) song/video or chapter of your iPod by pressing OPR MODE on the unit to switch the mode to fastforward (fast-rewind). Switch the operating mode by the AV system with DIGITAL MEDIA PORT...
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... operation or buttons may take time to start playback depending on the contents. • The volume (except for the iPhone ring volume) cannot be adjusted using the volume control on the iPod when it is connected to the AV system. • Hold down ./> to fast-forward (fast-rewind) while playing video if m/M does not function. • When the iPhone is connected to the...
... operation or buttons may take time to start playback depending on the contents. • The volume (except for the iPhone ring volume) cannot be adjusted using the volume control on the iPod when it is connected to the AV system. • Hold down ./> to fast-forward (fast-rewind) while playing video if m/M does not function. • When the iPhone is connected to the...
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Using the On Screen Display mode 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. 1 2 Main Menu 4 Music Videos Settings > > > 3 DIGITAL MEDIA P O R T 1 Selected menu title 2 Current settings ( , Repeat, Shuffle) 3 [Main Menu] list ([Music], [Videos], [Settings]) 4 Selected menu 12US
Using the On Screen Display mode 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. 1 2 Main Menu 4 Music Videos Settings > > > 3 DIGITAL MEDIA P O R T 1 Selected menu title 2 Current settings ( , Repeat, Shuffle) 3 [Main Menu] list ([Music], [Videos], [Settings]) 4 Selected menu 12US
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...; In this mode, you cannot use the iPod's control buttons. • When the TDM-iP50 cannot display a character, it 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 display video/photo images...
...; In this mode, you cannot use the iPod's control buttons. • When the TDM-iP50 cannot display a character, it 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 display video/photo images...
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...To Start play in random order. [Songs] Plays songs in random order. [Albums] Plays albums in random order. Note [Screen Saver] and [Color Theme] can be changed even when...playing video. VOLUME Adjust the volume +/- The default settings are underlined. The color is white. x Shuffle Plays the songs/albums in random order. 14US OPR MODE/ Switch the operating MODE modes. Settings menu In the Settings... according to your iPod. The setting is black. Pause play . Select the menu/go to cancel the screen saver. [ON] [OFF] Turns on the connected TV. [Auto] [White] ...
...To Start play in random order. [Songs] Plays songs in random order. [Albums] Plays albums in random order. Note [Screen Saver] and [Color Theme] can be changed even when...playing video. VOLUME Adjust the volume +/- The default settings are underlined. The color is white. x Shuffle Plays the songs/albums in random order. 14US OPR MODE/ Switch the operating MODE modes. Settings menu In the Settings... according to your iPod. The setting is black. Pause play . Select the menu/go to cancel the screen saver. [ON] [OFF] Turns on the connected TV. [Auto] [White] ...
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The setting is determined by the iPod settings. [Slower] Plays Audiobook slowly. [Normal] Plays Audiobook at normal speed. [Faster] Plays Audiobook rapidly. 15US The setting is determined by the iPod settings. [OFF] [Repeat to One] [Repeat to All] Does not play repeatedly. Repeat one song. Note When video contents are played, the [Shuffle] setting turns [OFF] automatically. x Audiobooks Changes the Audiobook playback speed. Repeat all songs. x Repeat Plays songs repeatedly.
The setting is determined by the iPod settings. [Slower] Plays Audiobook slowly. [Normal] Plays Audiobook at normal speed. [Faster] Plays Audiobook rapidly. 15US The setting is determined by the iPod settings. [OFF] [Repeat to One] [Repeat to All] Does not play repeatedly. Repeat one song. Note When video contents are played, the [Shuffle] setting turns [OFF] automatically. x Audiobooks Changes the Audiobook playback speed. Repeat all songs. x Repeat Plays songs repeatedly.
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... user's guide of your problem in for repairs, be retained. 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...
... user's guide of your problem in for repairs, be retained. 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...
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... 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 iPhone. * See "Compatible iPod models" (page 3). 17US The sound is distorted. • Reduce the volume of the connected AV system. • Set the "EQ" setting of the iPhone does not change. • Adjust the ring volume on...
... 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 iPhone. * See "Compatible iPod models" (page 3). 17US The sound is distorted. • Reduce the volume of the connected AV system. • Set the "EQ" setting of the iPhone does not change. • Adjust the ring volume on...
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Subject to direct sunlight. • Use caution when placing the unit on surfaces that have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it is not a malfunction. • Place the unit in ... buildup • Although the unit heats up during operation, this is ; - Extremely hot or cold - Dusty or dirty - Do not use any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Subject to prevent heat buildup in a location with mild detergent solution. Very humid - If you have any type of...
Subject to direct sunlight. • Use caution when placing the unit on surfaces that have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it is not a malfunction. • Place the unit in ... buildup • Although the unit heats up during operation, this is ; - Extremely hot or cold - Dusty or dirty - Do not use any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Subject to prevent heat buildup in a location with mild detergent solution. Very humid - If you have any type of...
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Specifications Output Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohm (Composite Video out) General Power requirements: DC IN: 5 V, 0.7 A (via DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) Dimensions: Approx. φ 95 × 23(h) mm (φ 3 3/4 × 29/32(h) inch) Mass: Approx. 225 g (7.3 oz) (includes cable) Cable length: Approx. 1.5 m (5 ft) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 19US
Specifications Output Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohm (Composite Video out) General Power requirements: DC IN: 5 V, 0.7 A (via DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) Dimensions: Approx. φ 95 × 23(h) mm (φ 3 3/4 × 29/32(h) inch) Mass: Approx. 225 g (7.3 oz) (includes cable) Cable length: Approx. 1.5 m (5 ft) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 19US