Sony MDR-DS6500 Operating Manual

4-267-263-11(2)
Digital Surround Headphone System
Operating Instructions
MDR-DS6500
© 2011 Sony Corporation
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and 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.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
The nameplate is located on the bottom of the processor.
As the main plug of AC power adaptor is used to disconnect the AC power adaptor from the mains, connect it to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in it, disconnect it from the AC outlet immediately.
AC power adaptor is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.
Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.
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).
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/
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
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Italy: Use of the RLAN network is governed: – with respect to private use, by the
Legislative Decree of 1.8.2003, no. 259 (“Code of Electronic Communications”). In particular Article 104 indicates when the prior obtainment of a general authorization is required and Art. 105 indicates when free use is permitted;
– with respect to the supply to the public
of the RLAN access to telecom networks and services, by the Ministerial Decree
28.5.2003, as amended, and Art. 25 (general authorization for electronic communications networks and services) of the Code of electronic communications.
Norway: Use of this radio equipment is not allowed in the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny­Alesund, Svalbard.
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.
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Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of­life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries.
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Table Of Contents
Main Features ...................................6
Checking the Components and
Accessories .....................................7
Location and Function of Parts........8
Processor Part Descriptions ....................... 8
Headphones Part Descriptions ................ 10
Charging the Headphones ............ 11
Checking the remaining battery
power ...................................................... 13
Connecting the Headphone
System ......................................... 14
Connecting the processor to digital
components ............................................14
Connecting the processor to analog
components ............................................15
Listening to a Connected
Component ................................. 17
Replacing the Ear Pads .................. 24
Troubleshooting ............................ 25
Precautions .................................... 29
Specifications ................................. 30
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Main Features
The MDR-DS6500 is a digital surround headphone system that allows you to enjoy the surround sound field of a BD/DVD or other multi-channel source wirelessly. You can enjoy multi-channel surround sound with headphones by simply connecting the digital surround processor to a BD/DVD device, digital satellite/TV receiver, GAME device or other device with the supplied cable.
7.1ch VPT (Virtualphones Technology)
multi-channel speakers.
Large size 40 mm driver units for premium movie theater sound quality.
Wireless transmission means you can use these headphones anywhere indoors without worrying about things getting in the way. CD sound quality achieved by uncompressed digital transmission. (Transmission distance: Up to approx. 100 m
Selectable surround mode. (CINEMA/GAME/VOICE (STEREO))
Automatic tuning on headphones for the best reception of signal. The system can switch to a free channel automatically without any sound interruption before the signal is blocked.
Fast recharging function with secure charging mechanism.
Long playback time. (approx. 20 hours)
Wide variety of media formats supported. (Max. 7.1ch sound field achieved by Dolby Pro Logic IIx support formats: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Surround EX, DTS, DTS-ES Matrix, and DTS-ES Discrete)
*1 “Virtualphones Technology” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
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Transmission distance varies depending on condition of use.
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The processor of this system incorporates the Dolby Digital decoder, Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoder, and
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DTS decoder. The processor of this system is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories and Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks & DTS Digital Surround and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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reproduces the three-dimensional surround of
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Checking the Components and Accessories
Before setting up the system, check that all of the components are included.
Processor DP-RF6500 (1)
AC power adaptor (1)
Optical digital connecting cable (rectangular type rectangular type) (1)
Wireless stereo headphones MDR-RF6500 (1)
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Location and Function of Parts
Processor Part Descriptions
Contact pin   / (on/standby) buttonPower indicator
Lights up in green while emitting RF signals.
Decode Mode indicators
(See page 20 for details.)
COMPRESSION switch
(See page 19 for details.)
EFFECT switch
(See page 19 for details.) Slide to select the sound field (CINEMA/ GAME/VOICE (STEREO)/OFF).
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INPUT switch
(See page 18 for details.) Slide to select the input source (DIGITAL/ ANALOG).
DC IN 6V jack
Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to this jack. (Be sure to use the supplied AC power adaptor. Using products with a different plug polarity or other characteristics can cause a malfunction.)
ATT (attenuator) switch
Set this switch to “0 dB” if the volume is too low for analog input. Normally, this switch should be set to “–8 dB.”
LINE IN jacks
(See page 15 for details.) Connect the audio output jacks on an audio or video component (sold separately), such as a video cassette player or TV, stereo system, VCR, etc. to these jacks.
DIGITAL IN jack
(See page 14 for details.) Connect a BD/DVD device, digital satellite/ TV receiver, or other digital component (sold separately) to this jack.
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Headphones Part Descriptions
Reset buttonPower indicator
The power indicator lights up in green when the power is on.
POWER buttonVOL (Volume) control*
Use to adjust the volume.
Right housing Ear padLeft housing*Charging indicator
Lights up in red while charging.
Contact point
* There is a tactile dot on the headphones for easy
recognition.
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