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Wireless Stereo Headphone System

Operating Instructions
NGetting started
Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• The headphones (1)

• The transmitter (1)

Note

If the antenna cover come off from the transmitter, put the cover back into the transmitter.

•AC power adaptor (1)

•Unimatch plug cord (1) (stereo mini jack y phono plugs)

•Connecting cord (1) (stereo mini plug y stereo mini plug), 1 m

•Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (2)

4 Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to
the transmitter.

Transmitter

 

1

2

 

CHARGE

CHANNEL

INPUT

 

DC IN 12V

To DC IN 12V jack

To an AC outlet

AC power adaptor (supplied)

5 Make sure to set the switch located on the left housing to OFF/CHG. After that, connect the CHARGE plug of the transmitter to jack located on the left housing.

POWER indicator located on the transmitter lights up red. Charging will take about 16 hours, after which the charging indicator will go off.

Transmitter

Headphones

CHARGE plug

CHG

OFF

ON

CHG

 

 

When the transmitter’s POWER indicator does not light up red

Check if the switch on the left housing of the headphones is set to OFF/CHG. If the switch is set to ON, the POWER indicator does not light up.

To recharge the headphone batteries after use

Connect the headphones to the CHARGE plug of the transmitter in the same manner as described in step 5 of “Charging the supplied rechargeable batteries” after use. Since the built-in timer recognizes when charging is complete, there is no need to remove the headphones from the transmitter after charging.

Notes

• Do not connect the CHARGE plug to anything other

Setting up the transmitter
1 Connect the transmitter to audio/video equipment.

Select one of the hookups below depending on the jack type:

Transmitter

1

2

 

CHARGE

CHANNEL

INPUT

 

DC IN 12V

To INPUT jack

Connecting cord (supplied)

Unimatch plug cord (supplied)

 

Left channel

Right

To headphones

(white)

channel

 

(red)

jack (Stereo

 

 

mini jack), LINE

To LINE

 

OUT or REC

 

OUT or

 

OUT jacks

 

REC OUT

 

 

 

 

jacks

 

Stereo system,

WALKMAN*, TV, VCR, etc. etc.

*“WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Coporation.

2 Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the transmitter.

Transmitter

1

2

 

CHARGE

CHANNEL

INPUT

 

DC IN 12V

To DC IN 12V jack

4 Turn on the switch on the left housing of the headphones.

Check if the power indicator on the left housing lights up red. Place the right housing (R) on your right ear and the left housing (L) on your left ear.

OFF

ON POWER

CHG

 

5 Select the channel to that of the transmitter with the switch on the right housing of the headphones.

Turn up the volume to a moderate level with the VOLUME control on the left housing.

VOLUME

1CH

2CH

 

 

Sending RF signals from the transmitter

The transmitter starts sending RF signals automatically when it detects an audio signal from the connected equipment.

If it does not detect an audio signal for more than about 4 minutes, the transmitter will stop sending RF signals, and the POWER indicator will turn off.

When the transmitter receives an audio signal again, it starts sending the RF signals, and the POWER indicator will light up green again.

If the audio signal is very weak, the transmitter does not send RF signals. If the transmitter is connected to a headphone jack, make sure the volume of the equipment connected is set to 5 - 6 or higher.

You may not hear the beginning of the sound from the headphones until the transmitter starts sending the RF signals after detecting an audio signal.

Notes

•If hiss is heard, move closer to the transmitter.

•You may hear some noise when you disconnect the AC power adaptor from the transmitter before turn off the headphones.

NAdditional information
Precautions

•If the transmitter is not to be used for a long period of time, disconnect the AC power adaptor from the AC outlet by holding the plug. Do not pull on the cord.

•Do not leave the wireless stereo headphone system in a location subject to direct sunlight, heat or moisture.

Notes on headphonesTo reduce the risk of hearing damage

Avoid using headphones at high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use.

Caring for others

Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.

If you have any questions or problems concerning the system that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Be sure to bring the headphones and the transmitter to the Sony dealer when requiring repair work.

Troubleshooting
No sound/Muffled sound

, Check the connection of the audio/video

equipment or the AC power adaptor.

, Check that the audio/video equipment is

turned on.

, Turn up the volume on the connected audio/

video equipment, if the transmitter is

connected to the headphones jack.

, Change the radio frequency with the

CHANNEL selector on the transmitter, then

select the same radio frequency with the switch

on the right housing of the headphones.

, The mute function is activated.

• Use the headphones near the transmitter.

, The headphones’ POWER indicator light turns

off, dims, flashes, or sound becomes distorted

or noisy.

• Charge the rechargeable battery if it is weak,

or replace alkaline batteries with new ones. If

the POWER indicator is still off after charging

MDR-RF800RK

© 2006 Sony Corporation Printed in China
Charging the supplied rechargeable batteries

The supplied rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries are not charged from the first time you use them. Charge them before use.

than these headphones.

• The transmitter automatically stops sending RF

signals while charging the batteries.

• This system is designed to charge only the supplied

rechargeable batteries type BP-HP550 for safety.

Note that other types of rechargeable batteries

cannot be charged with this system.

• If dry batteries are installed, they cannot be charged.

• Do not attempt to use the supplied BP-HP550

To an AC outlet

AC power adaptor (supplied)

Notes

•Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not use any other AC power adaptor.

The effective areas of the transmitter

The optimum distance is up to approximately 100 m without the system picking up some interference. However, the distance may vary depending on the surroundings and environment. If the system picks up

the battery, take the headphones to a Sony

dealer.

Distortion

, If the transmitter is connected to the headphone

jack, turn down the volume on the connected

audio/video equipment.

, Change the radio frequency with the

CHANNEL selector on the transmitter and the

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 or electric shock, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Connect AC power adaptor to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in AC power adaptor, disconnect it from the AC outlet

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony MDR-RF800RK Wireless Stereo Headphone System. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

Some features are:

• Wireless system that allows you to listen to a

program free from the restriction of a cord

• High fidelity sound reproduction

• 10 hours of continuous use with supplied

rechargeable battery.

• Easy connection with TV and HiFi Audio system

equipment

To charge the batteries, connect the CHARGE plug of the transmitter to the headphones.

1 Remove the battery compartment lid on the left housing of the headphones.

There are tactile dots on the upper side of the lid and the housing to check the position of the lid. Press and turn the lid counter-clockwise with your palm so that the dot on the lid aligns with the left side dot of the housing.

Incline the headphones to drop the cover off the housing.

rechargeable batteries for other components. They

are for use with this system only.

• Charge in an environmental temperature of

between 0 °C and 40 °C (between 32 °F and 104 °F).

Charging and usage hours

Approx. charging hours

Approx. usage time*1

1 hour

30 minutes*3

16 hours*2

10 hours*3

*1 at 1 kHz, 1 mW+1 mW output

*2 hours required to fully charge empty batteries *3 Time stated above may vary, depending on the

temperature or conditions of use.

Polarity of the plug

•When the transmitter is placed on or near a TV, it may pick up a noise. In such a case, place the transmitter away from the TV.

•If the connected equipment has the AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function, be sure to turn the function off when using the transmitter. Otherwise, you will have to turn up the volume of the headphones, and that may cause noise.

some noise within the above mentioned distance, reduce the distance between the transmitter unit and the headphones, or select another channel.

Notes

•When you use the headphones inside the effective areas of the transmitter, the transmitter can be placed in any direction from the listener.

•Even within the signal reception area, there are some spots (dead spots) where the RF signal cannot be received. This characteristics is inherent to RF signals, and does not indicate malfunction. By slightly moving the transmitter, location of the dead spot can be changed.

switch on the right housing of the headphones.

, The headphones’ POWER indicator light turns

off, dims, flashes, or sound becomes distorted

or noisy.

• Charge the rechargeable batteries if it is weak,

or replace alkaline batteries with new ones. If

the POWER indicator is still off after charging

the battery, take the headphones to a Sony

dealer.

Loud background noise

, Move closer to the transmitter. As you move

away from the transmitter, more noise is likely

to be heard.

, If the transmitter is connected to the

immediately.

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

Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

For details, please access the following URL : http://www.compliance.sony.de/

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.

• Up to 100 meters reception range

• Volume control function on the headphones.

Notes on receiving performance

This system utilizes very high frequency signals in the 800 MHz band so the receiving performance may deteriorate due to the surroundings. The following examples illustrate conditions that may reduce the reception range or cause interference.

•Inside a building with walls containing steel beams.

•An area with many steel file cabinets, etc.

•An area with many electrical appliances capable of generating electromagnetic fields.

•The transmitter is placed on a metal instrument.

•An area facing a roadway.

•Noise or interfering signals exist in the surroundings due to radio transceivers in trucks, etc.

•Noise or interfering signals exist in the surroundings owing to wireless communication systems installed along roadways.

2 Insert the supplied rechargeable nickel- metal hydride batteries into the battery compartment, matching the 3 terminals on the batteries to the 3 marks in the compartment.

Do not use rechargeable batteries other than the supplied ones.

3 Close the battery compartment lid.

Press and turn the lid clockwise with your palm so that the tactile dot on the lid matches to right side dot of the housing.

Using the headphones with dry batteries (sold separately)

Commercially available (size AAA) dry batteries can also be used to power the headphones. Install the batteries in the same manner as described in steps 1 through 3 of “Charging the supplied rechargeable batteries.”

When dry batteries are installed, the battery charge function will not be activated.

Battery life

Battery

Approx. hours*1

Sony alkaline battery

 

LR03/AM-4(N)

28 hours*2

*1 at 1 kHz, 1 mW+1 mW output

*2 Time stated above may vary, depending on the temperature or conditions of use.

Notes on Batteries

•Do not charge a dry battery.

•Do not carry a dry battery together with coins or other metallic objects. It can generate heat if the positive and negative terminals of the battery accidentally come into contact with metallic objects.

•If you are not going to use the unit for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage or corrosion.

Checking the remaining battery power

Turn ON the switch located on the left housing of the headphone, and check the POWER indicator located on the left housing. The batteries are still serviceable when the indicator lights up red.

Charge the rechargeable batteries or install new dry batteries if the POWER indicator light dims, flashes, or the sound becomes distorted or noisy.

Note

The rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries should be replaced with new ones when they last only half the expected time after a proper recharging. The rechargeable batteries type BP-HP550 are not commercially available. You can order the batteries from the store where you purchased this system, or at your nearest Sony dealer.

NOperating the system
Listening to a programme
Before listening

To reduce the risk of hearing damage, first lower the volume.

1 Turn on the audio/video equipment connected to the transmitter.

If the transmitter is connected to the headphone jack, set the volume control of the audio source equipment as high as possible but not so high that the audio signal becomes distorted.

2 Disconnect the CHARGE plug from the headphones.

The transmitter’s power indicator lights up green.

Transmitter

Headphones

CHARGE plug

CHG

3 Select the radio frequency with the CHANNEL selector switch.

1 2

CHANNEL

Replacing the ear pads

The ear pads are replaceable. If the ear pads become dirty or worn out, replace them as illustrated below. The ear pad is not commercially available. You can order replacements from the store where you purchased this system, or at your nearest Sony dealer.

1 Remove the old ear pad by pulling it out of the groove on the housing.2 Place the new ear pad on the driver unit.

Hang the edge of the ear pad on one side of the driver unit’s groove edge, then turn the edge of ear pad around the driver unit as illustrated below.

When the ear pad is securely inserted into the groove, adjust the ear pad to the vertical position.

headphones jack, turn up the volume of the

connected audio/video equipment.

, Change the radio frequency with the

CHANNEL selector on the transmitter, then

select the same radio frequency with the switch

on the right housing of the headphones.

, The headphones’ POWER indicator light turns

off, dims, flashes, or sound becomes distorted

or noisy.

• Charge the rechargeable battery if it is weak,

or replace alkaline batteries with new ones. If

the POWER indicator is still off after charging

the battery, take the headphones to a Sony

dealer.

Specifications
General

Carrier frequency

 

863.52 MHz, 864.52 MHz

Channel

Ch1, Ch2

Modulation

FM stereo

Frequency response

20 – 20,000 Hz

Transmitter TMR-RF800R

Power source

DC 12 V: supplied AC power adaptor

Audio input

Stereo mini jack

Dimensions

Approx. 105 ⋅ 135 ⋅ 105 mm

 

(4 1/4 ⋅ 5 3/8 ⋅ 4 1/4 in) (w/h/d)

Mass

Approx. 115 g (4.06 oz)

Rated power consumption 2.5 W

Headphones MDR-RF800R

Power source

Supplied rechargeable nickel-metal

 

hydride batteries BP-HP550 or

 

commercially available (size AAA) dry

 

batteries

Mass

Approx. 220 g (7.77 oz) incl. Batteries

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.