Noise Canceling
Stereo
Headphones
Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones
Owner’s Record
The model number is located at the rear side of the battery box.
The serial number is located in the battery box. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
Installing a battery
1Open the lid on the rear side of the battery box.
Listening to music
1Connect the headphones to the AV equipment.
R
L
2Wear the ear pieces marked R in your right ear and the one marked L in your left ear. Put the ear plugs in your ears steadily so that the ear pieces do not come off from your ears.
Notes on using on the airplane
•The supplied plug adaptor can be connected to dual and stereo mini jacks.
| dual jacks | stereo mini jacks |
•Do not use the headphones when use of electronic equipment is prohibited or when use of personal headphones for inflight music services is prohibited.
Using the clip | Troubleshooting |
| |
| No sound |
| • Check the connection of the headphones and the AV |
| equipment. |
| • Check that the connected AV equipment is turned |
| on. |
| • Turn up the volume of the connected AV |
| equipment. |
| • Replace the battery. |
| Muffled sound |
| • Turn down the volume of the connected AV |
Features
• Noise canceling headphones reduce ambient noise, |
and provide a quieter environment to enhance audio |
2Insert one R03 (size AAA) battery by matching the + and – on the battery to the + and – in the battery box.
| 1Turn the ear plug | 2Turn the ear |
If you have any questions or problems concerning the system that are not covered in this manual, please consult the nearest Sony dealer.
equipment. |
• Replace the battery. |
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
entertainment. Ambient sound is synthesized with |
an |
canceling circuit, and reduced. (Over 10 dB is |
reduced at 300 Hz.) |
• Newly developed Sony acoustic circuit provides |
clear sound and efficient noise attenuation. |
• Neodymium magnets are used to deliver powerful |
sound. |
• Monitor switch is available to deactivate noise |
canceling circuit and hear outer ambient sound. |
• Operates as passive heaphone when noise canceling |
circuit is not activated. |
• Plug adaptor is supplied to connect directly to stereo |
or dual jack of inflight music services. |
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3Close the lid.
Battery life
Connecting cord (supplied)
Plug adaptor (supplied)To headphone jack on airplane seatsWhen connecting to the headpones jack (stereo mini jack) of a Discman, WALKMAN*, etc.
When connecting to the remote contoroller of a Discman, WALKMAN*, etc.| sidewards and | plug vertically, |
| put it in your ear | then put it |
| so that the cord is | firmly in your |
| placed behind | ear. |
| your neck. |
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| Cord |
|
3Turn on the power of the headphones.
The power indicator lights in red. Power switch is located on the battery box. When power is turned on, ambient noise is reduced, and you can listen to music more clearly at a lower volume.
After listening to music
Turn off the power of the headphones.
Notes•The noise canceling function is only effective for noise in the low frequency band. Although noise is reduced, it is not canceled completely.
•Do not cover the microphone of the headphones with your hands. The noise canceling function may not work properly.
Microphone
• The noise canceling function may not work properly |
unless the headphones are put on firmly. |
• You can use the headphones even without turning on |
the power. In this case, the noise canceling function is |
not active, and the headphones operate as passive |
When carrying the headphones
Use the supplied carrying case. You can put the headphones and the battery box separately in the case.
Precautions
•Clean the headphones with a soft dry cloth.
•Do not leave the plug dirty otherwise the sound may be distorted.
•Be sure to bring the headphones to the Sony dealer when requiring a change of ear plugs or repair work.
•The EC mark on the unit is valid only for products marketed in the European Union.
•Do not leave the stereo headphones in a location subject to direct sunlight, heat or moisture.
Notes on headphones
Preventing hearing damage
Specifications
Closed, dynamic
13.5 mm dia: dome type
27 ohms at 1 kHz (when the power is on) 16 ohms at 1 kHz (when the power is off)
106 dB/mW (when the power is on)
104 dB/mW (when the power is off) Frequency response
10 – 22,000 Hz
Frequency range of active noise attenuation
| 40 – 1,500 Hz more than 10 dB at | |
| 300 Hz |
|
Power source | DC 1.5 V, 1 ⋅ | R03 (size AAA) battery |
Mass | Approx. 46g | (1.7 oz) including |
battery box, cord, and battery
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
WARNING
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Sony Corporation © 1996 Printed in Japan
| Battery |
| Approx. hours |
Sony alkaline battery LR03/ |
| 60 hours |
|
| |
Sony battery |
| 30 hours |
When to replace the battery
Replace the battery with a new one when the POWER indicator dims.
POWER
OFF ON
4Turn on the power of the AV equipment.
*WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
headphones. |
To hear outside sounds
If you keep on pushing the MONITOR switch on the battery box while power is turned on, the noise canceling function is inactive, and you can listen to outside sounds through the microphones.
MONITOR switchAvoid 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.
Do not listen with the headphones while driving and cycling
As your headphones reduce outside sounds, it may cause traffic accident. Also, avoid using them where hearing must not be impaired, for example, a railroad crossing, a site of construction, etc.
Connecting cord 0.6 m (micro plug
Carrying case (1)
Plug adaptor for
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.