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Stereo Headphones

Operating InstructionsManual de instrucciones

MDR-XB500

©2008 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand

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Features
•XB driver units

Dynamic deep bass sound is realized through large 40 mm XB driver units engineered exclusively by Sony

•Direct Vibe Structure

Tightly sealed acoustic design for a high level of sound isolation and booming bass sound

•King Size Ear Cushion

Ultra-thick pressure-relieving earpads cushion your ears for unbeatable, supreme comfort

•Durable and lightweight flat cord
How to use (see fig. A)
These headphones are for use with a stereo mini jack.

Wear the headphone marked R on your right ear, and the one marked L on your left ear.

There is a tactile dot on the unit marked L to distinguish the left side.

Specifications
Type: Closed, dynamic (circum-aural) / Driver unit: 40 mm (CCAW

Voice Coil), dome type / Power handling capacity: 1,500 mW (IEC*)

/Impedance: 40 Ω at 1 kHz / Sensitivity: 104 dB/mW / Frequency response: 4 – 24,000 Hz / Cord: 1.2 m (47 1/4 in), Y-type, flat / Plug: Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug / Mass: Approx. 185 g

(6.53 oz) without cord / Supplied accessories: Carrying pouch (1) * IEC = International Electrotechnical Commission

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Precautions

•Listening with headphones at high volume may affect your hearing. For traffic safety, do not use while driving or cycling.

•Do not subject the headphones to excessive shock.•Handle the driver units carefully.

•Do not put weight or pressure on the headphones as it may cause the headphones to deform during long storage.

•The ear cushions may deteriorate due to long-term storage or use.

•The ear cushions are hand-made parts so the stitches and grain of each may differ.

•Do not leave the jack plug dirty otherwise the sound may be distorted.

•Clean the headphones with a soft dry cloth. Do not blow on the units when cleaning. Do not allow the plug to become dirty, otherwise the sound may deteriorate.

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

•Because the headphones are of a high density enclosure, forcing them against your ears may result in eardrum damage. Avoid using the headphones where they are liable to be struck by people or other objects, such as a ball, etc.

Pressing the headphones against your ears may produce a diaphragm click sound. This is not a malfunction.

Optional replacement ear cushions can be ordered from your nearest Sony dealer.