No voice from callers125............................................................................................................
Low voice from callers126..........................................................................................................
Resetting or initializing the headsetv................................................................................................
Resetting the headset127...........................................................................................................
TOC-4
Initializing the headset to restore factory settings128.................................................................
Help Guide
1
Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset
MDR-1000X
What you can do with the BLUETOOTH function
The headset uses BLUETOOTH wireless technology, allowing you to listen to music or make phone calls wirelessly.
Listening to music
You can receive audio signals from a smartphone, mobile phone, or music player to enjoy music wirelessly.
Talking on the phone
You can make and receive a call with your hands free, while leaving your smartphone or mobile phone in your bag or pocket.
4-595-263-11(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation
Help Guide
2
Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset
MDR-1000X
How to make a wireless connection to BLUETOOTH devices
You can enjoy music and hands-free calling with the headset wirelessly by using your device’s BLUETOOTH function.
When connecting a device for the first time via BLUETOOTH, device registration (pairing) is needed.
Device registration (pairing)
The operation to register a device to be connected is called device registration (pairing).
If the device to be connected does not support the one-touch connection (NFC), operate the headset and the device to perform
device registration (pairing).
If the device supports one-touch connection (NFC), you can just touch to perform device registration (pairing) and establish a
BLUETOOTH connection.
Connecting the headset to a registered (paired) device
When the device is registered, it is not necessary to register it again. Connect to it with an appropriate method.
For details, see “Making connections.”
4-595-263-11(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation
Help Guide
3
Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset
MDR-1000X
Checking the package contents
After opening the package, check that all items in the list are included in the package. If items are missing, contact your dealer.
Numbers in ( ) indicate the item amount.
When finished using the headset, fold it and put it in the supplied carrying case as shown below.
To store the plug adapter for airplane
Put the plug adapter for airplane in the holder in the carrying case as shown below.
4-595-263-11(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation
Help Guide
5
Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset
MDR-1000X
About the supplied manuals
The following three manuals come with the headset.
Help Guide (this data)
Operation manual on the Web, which can be accessed by a PC or smartphone, provides the detailed information on how to use
the headset and troubleshooting, etc.
Operating Instructions (enclosed paper)
Provides basic information on how to connect or use the headset.
Reference Guide (enclosed paper)
Provides precautions and specifications.
4-595-263-11(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation
Help Guide
6
Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset
MDR-1000X
What you can do with the headset
Personal NC Optimizer tailors the noise-canceling performance perfectly for you
The headphones optimize the performance of noise canceling for you by analyzing the shape of your head and wearing style. The
perfect personalized noise-canceling gives you the silence that you’ve never experienced.
Ambient Sound Mode opens your ears (*1)
Ambient Sound Mode allows you to hear the ambient sounds around you by using the built-in microphones, even as you listen to
the music. There are two modes, Normal mode: you can hear the ambient sounds like you don’t wear the headphones, Voice
mode: you can notice voice and announcement around you with unnecessary noise cancellation.
Quick Attention: simple operation, quick to communicate around you
Covering and holding the entire surface of touch sensor control panel, the headphones import all ambient sounds and turn down
the music volume automatically. You can react announcement and conversation quickly without removing the headphones.
DSEE HX upscales your existing music to near high-resolution sound quality (*2)
LDAC allows you to enjoy high-resolution audio content in exceptional sound quality near to high-resolution audio with
BLUETOOTH connection (*3)
High-Resolution Audio compatible
You can enjoy High-Resolution Audio by using the included headphone cable and turning on the power, and you can also listen to
the music with the cable even if the battery runs out.
Touch sensor control panel for easy operation and activating smartphone’s voice assistant
(*4)
Swivel folding design makes travel easy
One-touch connection with Near Field Communication (NFC)
Voice guidance
*1
The Ambient Sound Mode allows you to hear the ambient sound around you, but it may not enable all of the ambient sound to be audible. When you
play music loudly or depending on the surroundings, you may not hear the ambient sound.
*2
Activated only when connecting using codecs other than LDAC with a BLUETOOTH connection.
*3
When transmitting High-Resolution Audio in 990 kbps.
*4
You will no longer be able to use the touch sensor in case of turning off the unit. The remote control operation and volume adjustment for playing music
can be operated only with a BLUETOOTH connection.
4-595-263-11(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation
7
Help Guide
8
Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset
MDR-1000X
Location and function of parts
L mark
1.
Tactile dot
2.
The left unit has a tactile dot.
Built-in antenna
3.
A BLUETOOTH antenna is built into the headset.
N-mark
4.
left unit
5.
Slider
6.
Slide to adjust the length of the headband.
Headband
7.
Microphone
8.
Picks up the sound of your voice when talking on the phone.
R mark
9.
right unit
10
Touch sensor
11
.
Indicator (yellow)
12
.
Shows the Ambient Sound Mode status.
.
AMBIENT SOUND button
13
Indicator (green)
14
.
Shows the noise canceling status.
.
NC (noise canceling) button
9
15
Indicator (blue/red)
16
.
Lights up in red or blue to indicate the power or communication status of the headset.
.
17
18
19
20
4-595-263-11(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation
(power) button
Indicator (red)
.
Lights up in red during charging.
.
Micro-USB port
Connect a computer to this port with the supplied micro-USB cable to charge the headset.
.
INPUT jack
Connect a music player, etc. to this jack by using the supplied headphone cable. Make sure that you insert the plug of the
.
music player until it clicks. Otherwise, you may not hear the sound normally.
Related Topic
About the indicator
Checking the remaining battery charge
Help Guide
10
Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset
MDR-1000X
About the indicator
The indicator flashes in red or blue to indicate various statuses.
: Turns on in blue/: Turns on in red/: Turns on in green/: Turns on in yellow/-: Turns off
Indicator (blue/red) on the button
Turning on
When turning on the headset by pressing and holding the button for about 2 seconds when the headset is turned off.
- (flashes two times)
Turning off
When turning off the headset by pressing and holding the button for about 2 seconds when the headset is turned on.
(lights for about two seconds)
BLUETOOTH status indication
Pairing mode
(Pressing and holding the
Not connected
- - - - - - (one-second intervals)
Connection process completed
(flashes quickly for about five seconds)
Connected
- - - (about five-second interval) ---
Incoming call
button for about 7 seconds when the headset is turned off)
Sound quality mode indication
Priority on sound quality
- - - -
Priority on stable connection
For details, refer to “Switching the sound quality mode.”
Remaining battery charge indication
11
High
- - - -
Medium
- -
Low (needs to charge)
For details, refer to “Checking the remaining battery charge.”
Other
Initialization completed
For details, refer to “Initializing the headset to restore factory settings.”
Indicator (red) next to the micro-USB port
While charging
Indicator (green) on the NC button
Noise canceling function
Noise canceling on
Noise canceling off
- - - -- - - -
Personal NC Optimizer on
-----
For details, refer to “Noise canceling function.”
Indicator (yellow) on the AMBIENT SOUND button
Ambient Sound Mode
Normal mode
Voice mode
- - - -- - - -
Quick Attention Mode
-----
For details, refer to “Listening to ambient sound.”
Hint
When the remaining battery charge becomes low, the indicator turns from blue to red, except for pairing mode.
4-595-263-11(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation
12
Help Guide
13
Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset
MDR-1000X
System requirements for battery charge using USB
The headset contains a lithium ion rechargeable battery, which should be charged before using the headset for the first time.
Personal Computer with pre-installed with any of the following operating systems and USB port:
When using Windows®
Windows® 10 Home / Windows® 10 Pro
Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 8.1 Pro
Windows® 8 / Windows® 8 Pro
Windows® 7 Home Basic / Home Premium / Professional / Ultimate
Windows Vista® (Service Pack 2 or later) Home Basic / Home Premium / Business / Ultimate / Media Center Edition 2005
When using Mac
Mac OS X (version 10.8 or later)
Note
Sony does not guarantee proper operation in all system environments.
When using Windows 8.1 update using Windows Update.
4-595-263-11(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation
Help Guide
14
Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset
MDR-1000X
Charging the headset
The headset contains a lithium ion rechargeable battery. Charge the headset using the supplied micro-USB cable.
Connect the supplied micro-USB cable to the headset, and then connect the other end to a booted
1
computer.
Make sure that the indicator (red) lights up.
Charging is completed in about 4 hours (*) and the indicator (red) goes off automatically.
*
Time required for charging the empty battery to its full capacity.
Note
The headset cannot be operated (turning on, BLUETOOTH paring and connection, music playback, etc.) while charging or if kept connected to the
computer after charging is complete.
The noise canceling function cannot be used while charging or if kept connected to the computer after charging is complete.
If the headset detects a problem while charging due to following causes, the indicator (red) may turn off, although charging is not complete. In this
case, charge again within the charging temperature range. If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Ambient temperature exceeds the charging temperature range of 5 °C – 35 °C(41 °F - 95 °F).
There is a problem with the battery.
If the headset is not used for a long time, the indicator (red) may not light up when you connect the micro-USB cable to charge the headset. In this
case, do not disconnect the micro-USB cable from the headset: wait a few minutes until the indicator (red) lights up.
If the headset is not used for a long time, the battery may be quickly depleted, however, after a few recharges, the battery life will improve.
If you store the headset for a long time, charge the battery to its full capacity once every 6 months to avoid over discharge.
If the headset is not used for a long time, it may take longer to charge the battery.
If the life of the built-in rechargeable battery drops significantly, the battery should be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony dealer for replacement
of the rechargeable battery.
Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or mechanical shock. Never leave the headset in a car parked in the
sun.
If the computer enters into hibernation mode while connected to the headset, charging will not be completed properly. Check the setting of the
15
computer before charging. The indicator (red) will go off automatically if the computer enters into hibernation mode. Charge the headset again in
this case.
Use the supplied micro-USB cable only, and connect directly to a computer. Charging will not be completed properly by an indirect connection,
such as via a USB hub.
Hint
You can use the headset by connecting the supplied headphone cable, even while charging the headset.
If charging starts while the headset is turned on, the headset will turn off automatically.
4-595-263-11(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation
Help Guide
16
Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset
MDR-1000X
Available operating time
The available operating times of the headset on a fully-charged battery are as follows:
Wireless connection
Music Playback time [SBC/AAC/aptX/LDAC]: Max. 20 hours (NC ON, Ambient Sound Mode)/Max. 22 hours (NC OFF)
Communication time: Max. 24 hours (NC ON, Ambient Sound Mode)/Max. 26 hours (NC OFF)
Standby time: Max. 34 hours (NC ON, Ambient Sound Mode)/Max. 120 hours (NC OFF)
This headset can be used for about 6 hours after 1 hour charging.
Usage hours may be shorter depending on the Codec and the conditions of use.
4-595-263-11(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation
Help Guide
17
Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset
MDR-1000X
Checking the remaining battery charge
You can check the remaining battery charge of the rechargeable battery.
When you turn on the headset by pressing the
You can check the remaining battery charge by the number of times the indicator (red) flashes.
You can also check the remaining battery charge when the headset is turned on. Pressing the
to flash and show the remaining battery charge. You also hear voice guidance of the remaining battery charge.
3 times
2 times
1 time
- - - - : High “Battery level high”
- - : Medium “Battery level medium”
: Low (needs to charge) “Battery level low”
button, the indicator (blue) flashes two times, then the indicator (red) flashes.
button will cause the indicator
When the battery is almost empty
The indicator turns red. When the battery becomes empty, the headset sounds a warning beep, you hear voice guidance “Please
recharge headset”, and the head set turns off automatically.
When you are using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
When the headset is connected to an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch (iOS 5.0 or later) that supports HFP (Hands-free Profile), it will
show an icon that indicates the remaining battery charge of the headset on the screen.
Compatible devices
iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch (iOS 5.0 or later) supporting Hands-free Profile (HFP)
iOS 7.0 or later
iOS 5.X / 6.X
A: Remaining battery charge of the headset
B: High
C: Medium
D: Low (needs to charge)
18
Note
If you connect the headset to an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with “Media audio” (A2DP) only in a multi point connection, the remaining battery
charge will not be displayed correctly.
4-595-263-11(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation
Help Guide
19
Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset
MDR-1000X
About voice guidance
You hear voice guidance on the following situations via the headset.
When powering on: “Power on”
When powering off: “Power off”
When entering pairing mode: “BLUETOOTH pairing”
When establishing a BLUETOOTH connection: “BLUETOOTH connected”
When disconnecting a BLUETOOTH connection: “BLUETOOTH disconnected”
When checking the remaining battery charge by pressing the
medium” / “Battery level low”
When automatically turning off due to the low battery condition: “Please recharge headset”
When turning on the noise canceling function: “Noise canceling on”
When turning off the noise canceling function: “Noise canceling off”
When setting the Ambient Sound Mode to normal mode: “Ambient sound normal”
When setting the Ambient Sound Mode to voice mode: “Ambient sound voice”
When starting the Personal NC Optimizer: “Optimizer start”
When the Personal NC Optimizer is finished: “Optimizer finished”
button when turned on: “Battery level high” / “Battery level
4-595-263-11(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation
Help Guide
20
Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset
MDR-1000X
One-touch connection (NFC) with a smartphone (Android 4.1 or later)
By touching the headset with a smartphone, the headset turns on automatically and then pairs and makes a BLUETOOTH
connection.
Compatible smartphones
NFC-compatible smartphones installed with Android 4.1 or later
NFC
NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology enabling short-range wireless communication between various devices,
such as smartphones and IC tags. Thanks to the NFC function, data communication - for example, BLUETOOTH pairing can be achieved easily by simply touching NFC-compatible devices together (i.e., at the N-Mark symbol or location
designated on each device).
Unlock the screen of the smartphone if it is locked.
1
Select [Setting] — [More].
2
Set the NFC function to on.
3
* The above procedure is an example. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your Android smartphone.
Touch the headset with the smartphone.
4
Touch the smartphone on the N-Mark of the headset. Keep touching the headset with the smartphone until the
smartphone reacts.
Refer to the operating instructions of the smartphone for the designated location to be touched on the smartphone.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing and connection.
21
When the headset is connected with the smartphone, the blue indicator starts flashing slowly. You hear voice guidance
“BLUETOOTH connected”.
To disconnect, touch the smartphone again.
To connect a paired smartphone, perform steps 2 and 3.
Hint
If you cannot connect the headset, try the following.
Unlock the screen of the smartphone if it is locked, and move the smartphone slowly over the N-Mark of the headset.
If the smartphone is in a case, remove the case.
If you touch an NFC-compatible smartphone with the headset, the smartphone terminates BLUETOOTH connection with any current device, and
connects to the headset (One-touch connection switching).
Related Topic
How to make a wireless connection to BLUETOOTH devices
Disconnecting the smartphone by one touch (NFC)
Switching the device by one touch (NFC)
Listening to music from a device connected via BLUETOOTH
4-595-263-11(1) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation
Loading...
+ 107 hidden pages
You need points to download manuals.
1 point = 1 manual.
You can buy points or you can get point for every manual you upload.