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Cordless Stereo

Headphones

Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Manual de instrucciones

MDR-IF8000

Sony Corporation © 2001 Printed in Korea
The Separately sold processor is necessary

The headphones cannot be used alone.

Use the separately sold Sony Digital Surround Headphone System MDR-DS8000.

The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the countries EEA (European Economic Area).

Setting up the headphones

The supplied rechargeable batteries should be charged before using them for the first time.

Please refer to the manual of MDR-DS8000 for more details.

1Open the battery compartment lid on top of the left housing.2Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries.

Insert the # side first

3Close the battery compartment lid.
Listening to a programme

If you use the MDR-DS8000, read the manual for the MDR-DS8000 too.

1Turn on the component connected to the processor.2Press POWER to turn on the processor.3Put on the headphones.

The POWER indicator lights red, and the headphones automatically turn on.

POWER indicator

Infrared rays receptor

4Adjust the volume.

Raise the volume

Lower the volume

5Set the head tracking function to ON. (When the output mode of the processor is set to “VIRTUAL FRONT” or “VIRTUAL SURROUND”)

Face the source (for example, your TV) and switch the HEAD TRACKING switch to ON. Wait for 2 seconds without moving.

Do not move your head until the head tracking system is stabilized. No sound is output for this period.

After the head tracking system stabilizes, playback sound can be heard. After this, even if you turn your head in any direction, the sound will be heard as if from the front.

Notes
Precautions
On safety

•Do not drop, hit, or otherwise expose the processor or headphones to strong shocks of any kind. This could damage the product.

•Do not disassemble or attempt to open any parts of the system.Do not place the system in any of the following locations.

•Location exposed to direct sunlight, near a heater, or other extremely high-temperature location

•Bathroom or other high-humidity locations

On headphonesAct considerately

When the volume is too high, the sound leaks outside the headphones. Be careful not to raise the volume too high that it bothers people around you. There is a tendency to raise the volume when using in noisy places. However, the volume should be kept at a level where you can respond when called while listening to the headphones.

On ear pads

The ear pads are replaceable. Replace them when they are worn out. To replace the ear pads, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Troubleshooting

Check and try the suggestions below before you bring your headphones to a repair service. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

No sound

, Check the connection between the processor

and the AV component.

, Turn on the AV component connected to the

processor, and start the programme (playback).

, If you connect the processor to an AV

component using the headphone jacks, raise

the volume level on the connected AV

component.

, Raise the headphone volume.

, The batteries of the headphones are completely

exhausted.

•Pull up the self-adjusting band and if the

POWER indicator is turned off, charge the

rechargeable batteries or replace the alkaline

batteries. If the POWER indicator is still

turned off, take the unit to your nearest Sony

dealer.

, The head tracking function does not work

correctly.

•When the HEAD TRACKING switch is set to

Specifications
General

Modulation System

DQPSK

Secondary carrier wave frequency 4.5 MHz

Playback frequency range 12 – 24,000 Hz

Power requirements

 

Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride

 

batteries (supplied or sold separately) or

 

R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries

Mass

Approx. 350 g (10 oz) (including the

 

supplied rechargeable nickel-metal

 

hydride batteries)

Supplied accessories

Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries NH-AA(1,700 mAh) (2)

Operating Instructions (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Français
AVERTISSEMENT

Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.

Pour éviter tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne posez pas de récipients remplis d’eau (p. ex. des vases) sur l’appareil.

Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution, ne pas ouvrir le boîtier. Ne confier l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel qualifié.

RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS À HYDRURE MÉTALLIQUE DE NICKEL

Les accumulateurs à hydrure métallique de nickel sont recyclables.

Vous pouvez contribuer à préserver l’environnement en rapportant les piles usées dans un point de collection et recyclage le plus proche.

Pour plus d’informations sur le recyclage des accumulateurs, téléphonez

le numéro gratuit 1-800-822-8837 (Etats-Unis et Canada uniquement), ou visitez http://www.rbrc.org/

Avertissment:

Ne pas utilliser des accumulateurs à hydrure métallique de nickel qui sont endommagées ou qui fuient.

Bienvenue!

Nous vous félicitons pour l’achat de ce casque stéréo à infrarouges Sony MDR-IF8000. Avant la mise en service de cet appareil, prière de lire attentivement ce mode d’emploi et de le conserver pour toute référence ultérieure.

Cet appareil offre, entre autres, les fonctions suivantes:

• Casque d’écoute sans fil utilisant un système de

transmission numérique à infrarouges dont la

qualité sonore égale celle des disques compacts. Ce

casque isole des bruits extérieurs et des interférences

(transmission non compressée).

• Afin d’offrir un son plus réaliste, un système de

Préparation du casque

Les piles rechargeables fournies doivent être chargées avant leur première utilisation.

Veuillez vous reporter au mode d’emploi du MDR- DS8000 pour obtenir plus d’informations.

1Ouvrez le couvercle du logement des piles sur le haut du boîtier gauche.2Insérez deux piles R6 (format AA).

Commencez par insérer le côté #

3Fermez le couvercle du logement des piles.Durée d’utilisation des piles

Type de pile

Durée d’utilisation

Piles rechargeables au

Environ 7 heures*

nickel-hydrure métallique

(complètement chargées)

Sony R6 de format AA

 

(batteries NH-AA: fournies)

 

English
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, 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.

For the customers in the U.S.A.
Owner’s Record

The model number is located on the right inner side of the headband. The serial number is located at the inner side of the battery compartment.

Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

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

RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES

Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are recyclable.

You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free

1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution:

Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries.

Battery life

Battery Type

Usage time

Sony R6(size AA) rechargeable

Approx. 7 hours*

nickel-metal hydride batteries

(when fully

(NH-AA: supplied)

charged)

Sony alkaline battery LR6 (SG)

Approx. 7 hours*

*Usage time stated above may vary according to the temperature or conditions of use.

NoteManganese batteries cannot be used with this unit.When to replace the battery

Replace the batteries with new ones when the POWER indicator on the right side of the headphones dims, or distortion occurs and hissing noise increases.

If the battery compartment lid comes off the headphones

As shown in the illustration, align A with A, and B with B, reattach, and then slide the cover in place.

•Always wear the headphones vertically so that the head tracking system will be stable.

•Whenever the HEAD TRACKING switch is set to ON, and whenever you put on the headphones with its power on, always wait for 2 seconds without moving your head as the head tracking system newly stabilizes each time.

•If the sound from the headphones (while facing your TV) seems to be different from the actual direction of your TV, face forwards and press the RESET button on the headphones.

The headphones automatically turn off when they are taken off—Auto Power On/Off Function

When not in use, be careful not to hang the headphones in such a way as to activate the Auto Power On function, as this will consume battery power.

Self-adjusting band

To check the remaining battery power

Pull up the self-adjusting band and check the POWER indicator. The batteries are still serviceable when the

ON after putting the headphones on your

head, or when you put them on with the

HEAD TRACKING switch ON, wait for 2

seconds without moving your head. If you

hear no sound even after trying this, take off

the headphones and then, put them on again.

Distorted sound

,If you connect the processor to an AV component using the headphone jacks, lower the volume level on the connected AV component.

Low sound

,If you connect the processor to an AV component using the headphone jacks, raise the volume level on the connected AV component.

,Raise the headphone volume.

Short beep sound is heard.

, The headphones cannot receive infrared rays

from the processor.

•Turn on the processor.

•Check the connection between the processor

and the AC power adaptor, between the AC

power adaptor and the AC power socket.

•Check if there is an obstacle between the

processor and the headphones.

•Use the headphones nearer to the processor.

•Change the position or angle of the processor.

détection des mouvements de la tête est intégré au

casque.

• Mécanisme auto-ajustable qui évite à l’utilisateur

d’avoir à régler la taille du serre-tête.

• Fonction de mise sous tension et hors tension

automatique : le casque se met automatiquement

sous tension lorsqu’il est posé sur la tête et hors

tension lorsqu’il est retiré.

• Bouton VOL permettant de régler le volume droit et

gauche du casque.

• Casque d’écoute alimenté avec des piles

rechargeables nickel-hydrure métallique (fournies et

vendues séparément) ou des piles alcalines R6 de

taille AA (vendues séparément).

Aperçu

Le MDR-DS8000 est un système de casque d’écoute ambiophonique numérique utilisant la transmission infrarouges numérique.

Vous pouvez profiter des avantages d’un son ambiophonique multicanal (le son “surround”) avec ce casque d’écoute en raccordant tout simplement le processeur ambiophonique numérique sur un lecteur de DVD, un téléviseur numérique, un récepteur de diffusion numérique par satellite, etc., à l’aide du câble de raccordement numérique optique fourni.

Le processeur vendu séparément est nécessaire

Le casque ne peut pas être utilisé seul. Utilisez le système de casque ambiophonique

Pile alcaline LR6 (SG) de Sony

Environ 7 heures*

*La durée d’utilisation indiquée ci-dessus peut varier selon la température ou les autres conditions d’utilisation.

Remarque

N’utilisez pas de piles au manganèse dans cet appareil.

Remplacement des piles

Remplacez les piles par des piles neuves lorsque le témoin POWER sur la droite du casque devient sombre ou lorsque vous constatez des distorsions et que et le sifflement augmente.

Réinstallation du couvercle du logement des piles si celui-ci se détache

Comme indiqué sur le schéma ci-dessous, alignez A avec A et B avec B, refixez puis faites glisser le couvercle pour le remettre en place.

Model No. MDR-IF8000

Serial No.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A.NOTE

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

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

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony MDR-IF8000 Cordless Stereo Headphones. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Some features are:

•Cordless headphones using a digital infrared transmission system which provides the same sound quality as compact discs, resistant to external noise and interference. (uncompressed transmission)

•Equipped with the head tracking system in the headphones to create more realistic sound.

•Self-adjusting mechanism eliminating the need for headband adjustment.

•Auto Power On/Off Function to automatically turn on the headphones when they are put on and to turn them off when they are taken off.

•VOL control for adjusting both the right and left volume of the headphones.

•Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (supplied and sold separately) or R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (sold separately) can be used to power the headphones.

Overview

The MDR-DS8000 is a digital surround headphone system using digital infrared transmission.

You can enjoy multichannel surround sound with headphones by simply connecting the digital surround processor to a DVD player or a Digital TV, a Digital Broadcasting Satellite Receiver, etc., with the supplied optical digital connecting cable.

POWER indicator lights red.

Charge the rechargeable batteries or use new alkaline batteries if the POWER indicator flashes and an intermittent beep sound is heard from the headphones.

If no sound is heard from the headphones

A short beep sound is heard repeatedly and the Muting Function is automatically activated if the sound output from the headphones is cut off when the headphones are outside the infrared transmission area, or when the infrared signals are interrupted. The Muting Function is automatically cancelled when you get closer to the processor or there is no longer anything in the way of the infrared signals.

•Check if your hand or hair covers the

infrared signal sensor of the headphones.

•If you use the headphones near a window

exposed to direct sunlight, draw a curtain or a

blind to block the sunlight. Or use the

headphones where you are not exposed to the

direct sunlight.

•If you use the headphones near a plasma

display panel, move away from it.

Long beep sound is heard.

,The batteries of the headphones are exhausted. Pull up the self-adjusting band and if the POWER indicator is flashing, charge the rechargeable batteries or replace the alkaline batteries. If the POWER indicator is still flashing and beep sound is still heard, take the unit to your nearest Sony dealer.

The sound from the headphones seems to be different from the actual direction of your TV.

,Face forward (e.g.to your TV) and press the RESET button on the headphones.

numérique Sony MDR-DS8000 vendu séparément.

La validité du marquage CE est limitée uniquement aux pays dans lesquels il fait force de loi, c’est-à-dire principalement dans les pays de I’EEE (Espace économique européen).

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