Type Closed dynamic
Driver unit 40 mm, dome type (CCAW adopted)
Power handling capacity 100 mW
Impedance 40 Ω at 1 kHz
Sensitivity 102 dB/mW
Frequency response 5 - 24,000 Hz
Total Noise Suppression Ratio*1 Approx. 20 dB
Power source DC 3.7 V: Built-in lithium-ion
2 × LR6 (size AA) batteries,
or AC power adaptor
Mass Approx. 195 g (6.9 oz)
Supplied accessories
Connecting cord (0.5 m, gold plated stereo mini plug) (1)
Connecting cord (1.5 m, gold plated L type stereo mini plug) (1)
Connecting cord with battery case (1)
Carrying case (1)
Plug adaptor for in-fl ight use*3 (single/dual) (1)
Gold-plated unimatch plug adaptor
(stereo phone plug y stereo mini jack) (1)
Sony LR6 (size AA) batteries (2) (US and Tourist models)
AC power adaptor (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Product Information (1)
Startup guide (1)
Card warranty (1)
*1
Under the Sony measurement standard.
For details about the Total Noise Suppression
Ratio amount for each mode, refer to the
Product Information booklet.
*2
Equivalent to approx. 99 % reduction of energy of sound compared
with not wearing headphones
(NC MODE A).
*3
May not be compatible with some in-fl ight music services.
rechargeable battery,
*2
US Model
Canadian Model
AEP Model
UK Model
E Model
Australian Model
Chinese Model
Tourist Model
General charging and usage time
Charging time Usage time
Approx. 3 hours *2 Approx. 15 hours
*1
At 1 kHz, 0.1 mW + 0.1 mW output
*2
Hours required to fully charge an empty battery
*3
Time stated above may vary, depending on ambient temperature or
conditions of use.
Battery life
Battery type Approx. hours
Sony Alkaline 10 hours
LR6 (size AA) battery
*1
Output at 1 kHz, 0.1 mW + 0.1 mW
*2
Time stated above may vary, depending on ambient temperature or
conditions of use.
Note (US and Tourist models)
Because the supplied battery was included in the package from the time of
manufacture (as a convenience to the user), it is possible that the battery
life may be somewhat depleted by the time of purchase. The actual life
of the supplied battery may be shorter than the standard time described in
this manual when using a fresh battery.
*1
*3
*1
*2
Design and specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE
WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN
THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION.
REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS
WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS
MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
À LA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR
LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES
PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE
PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPLÉMENTS
PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
6-2. MAIN Board, CHARGER Board Section ...................... 29
7. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST .............................. 30
Accessories are given in the last of the electrical parts list.
• Abbreviation
CND : Canadian model
JE : Tourist model
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SECTION 1
SERVICING NOTES
UNLEADED SOLDER
Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the leadfree mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead.
(Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with
the lead free mark due to their particular size)
: LEAD FREE MARK
Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.
• Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40 °C higher
than ordinary solder.
Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be
applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time.
Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to
about 350 °C.
Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if
the heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!
• Strong viscosity
Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky, less prone to fl ow)
than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges
occur such as on IC pins, etc.
• Usable with ordinary solder
It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may
also be added to ordinary solder.
MDR-NC500D
NOTE OF REPLACING THE IC501, IC551, IC601,
IC801 AND IC802 ON THE MAIN BOARD
IC501, IC551, IC601, IC801 and IC802 on the MAIN board cannot exchange with single. When these parts on the MAIN board are
damaged, exchange the entire mounted board.
NOTE OF REPLACING THE IC402 ON THE CHARGER
BOARD
IC402 on the CHARGER board cannot exchange with single.
When this part on the CHARGER board is damaged, exchange the
entire mounted board.
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SECTION 2
GENERAL
This section is extracted
from instruction manual.
Features
(US and Tourist models )
• Digital noise canceling headphones
with Sony’s unique DNC Software
Engine.
Creation of a high-precision canceling signal
delivers outstanding noise canceling
performance.
• AI (Artificial Intelligence) Noise
Canceling function.
Automatic selection of the optimal noise
canceling mode based on intelligent analysis of
environmental ambient noise.
Digital equalizer delivers ideal frequency
•
response and high-quality music
reproduction.
• High S/N ratio achieved through digital
signal processing.
• Lightweight design creates extremely
comfortable wearing fit.
Generous use of lightweight materials such as
Magnesium and A7075 aluminum alloy.
• Pressure relieving urethane cushion in
the earpad.
The earpad structure provides comfort without
stress even after extended use.
• Built-in monitor function lets you
silence the audio to listen outside.
Features
(Except US and Tourist models )
•
Digital noise canceling headphones with
Sony’s unique DNC Software Engine.
Reduces approx. 99% of ambient noise by
creating a high-precision canceling signal.
• AI (Artificial Intelligence) Noise
Canceling function.
Automatic selection of the optimal noise
canceling mode based on intelligent analysis of
environmental ambient noise.
• Digital equalizer delivers ideal
frequency response and high-quality
music reproduction.
• High S/N ratio achieved through digital
signal processing.
• Lightweight design for extremely
comfortable wearing.
Generous use of lightweight materials such as
Magnesium and A7075 aluminum alloy.
• Pressure relieving urethane cushion in
the earpad.
The earpad structure provides comfort without
stress even after extended use.
• Built-in monitor function lets you
silence the audio to hear externally.
Charge the headphones
The headphones contains a rechargeable LithiumIon battery. Charge the battery before use.
Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the DC
IN 6V jack on the headphones and an AC outlet.
The charge indicator lights up in orange and
charging starts.
To an AC outlet
AC power
To DC IN
adaptor
6V jack
(supplied)
Charging is completed after about three hours,
and the charge indicator goes out.
Disconnect the AC power adaptor after the
charging has finished.
Charge
indicator
Headphones
When the rechargeable
battery is low
When the rechargeable battery is low, short beeps
sound from the unit for 8 seconds and the
POWER indicator blinks slowly.
When the battery level is getting lower, a long
beep sounds from the unit for 2 seconds and the
POWER indicator blinks quickly, and all
operations are stopped. Move the POWER switch
to “OFF” in this case.
[Tips
When the battery runs out, you can supply the power to
the headphones in one of the following ways:
• Connect the headphones to the AC power adaptor by
following the steps shown in “Charge the
headphones.”
You can use the headphones while charging.
• Use the supplied connecting cord with battery case.
See “How to use the connecting cord with battery
case” for details.
Using your AC power
adaptor abroad
You can use yourAC power adaptor in any
country or area that uses 100 V to 240 VAC,
50/60 Hz, by connecting a plug adaptor. If the
country you visit employs a different shaped
socket, use the correct plug adaptor.
Consult your nearest travel bureau for the type of
plug adaptor needed for your trip.
Listening to music
1 Connect the headphones to the AV
equipment.
When connecting
to the stereo mini
jack of a
WALKMAN*, etc.
When connecting
to the stereo mini
jack of the remote
control supplied
with a WALKMAN,
etc.
* “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Notes
• When connecting the cord, insert the plug into the
jack until the green portion of the plug disappears.
• To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, not
the cord, as the inner conductors may break.
2 Turn on the power on the right side of the
headphones.
The POWER indicator lights up in blue, and a
short beep sounds from the unit.
3 Put on the headphones.
After confirming the cord on the left and the
POWER switch on the right, put on the
headphones.
Adjust the ear pads so as to cover your ears.
4 Start playing on the AV equipment
connected to the headphones.
Note
Playback is not available when there is no
power.
Headphones
Connecting
cord 1.5 m
(supplied)
Connecting cord
0.5 m (supplied)
Remote
control
3-
POWER
indicator
POWER
switch
Tactile dot
(on the left)
Utilizing the AI Noise
Canceling
1 Press the AI NC MODE button.
When you press the AI NC MODE
the POWER switch is set to “ON”, sounds
come from the headphones to inform you that
the unit has started analyzing ambient sound
components (approx. 3 seconds).
During analysis, sound reproduction from the
unit is stopped and the POWER indicator
lights in pink.
When analysis is completed, the most
effective noise canceling mode is set
automatically, and sound reproduction from
the headphones starts.
AI Noise Canceling
AI Noise Canceling is a useful function that
automatically selects one of the noise canceling
modes. This function provides the most effective
noise canceling mode by immediately analyzing
ambient sound components when the AI NC
MODE button is pressed.
[Tips
• When the power of the headphones is turned on,
mode A is set. (See “Noise canceling mode types,”
for details about Mode A.)
• Press the AI NC MODE button again to reset the
noise canceling mode if ambient noise has changed,
such as when you move outdoors from a room.
To set the noise canceling mode
manually
You can set the noise canceling mode manually
(manual noise canceling).
1 Press and hold the AI NC MODE button
for more than one second.
Sounds ( ) come from the headphones to
inform you that manual noise canceling is set.
2 Press the AI NC MODE button
repeatedly to change the mode type.
The POWER indicator blinks pink and a
beep(s) sound(s) from the headphones. After
that, the noise canceling mode is set. The
number of POWER indicator blinks and the
beep sounds depends on the mode selected.
See “Noise canceling mode types.”
[Tips
• Mode A is selected when manual noise canceling is
activated.
• To change from manual noise canceling to AI Noise
Canceling, press and hold the AI NC MODE button
for more than one second. When you hear the sounds
) to inform you of the change to AI Noise
(
Canceling, press the AI NC MODE button again.
Ambient analysis starts and the most effective noise
canceling mode is set automatically.
Noise canceling mode types
Mode namesNumber of POWER indicator
A1
B2
C3
A:Noise mainly in an airplane is effectively reduced.
B:Noise mainly in a bus or a train is effectively
reduced.
C:Noise mainly found in an office environment (PC,
copier, air ventilation, etc.) is effectively reduced.
blinks (pink) and beep
sounds
button
POWER
indicator
3-
AI NC MODE
button
Hearing environmental
sound for safety
If the MONITOR
the POWER switch is set to ON, playback silences
then you can hear the surrounding environment.
and
Note
Environmental sound might not be heard if the
microphone is covered with your fingers.
button
Monitor microphone
When using in an
airplane
• The supplied plug adaptor can be connected to
the dual or stereo mini jacks in an airplane.
for dual jacksfor stereo mini jacks
• Do not use the headphones when use of
electronic equipment is prohibited, or when use
of personal headphones for in-flight music
services are prohibited.
How to use the
connecting cord with
the battery case
You can continue to use the unit, even when the
rechargeable battery in the headphones runs out,
by connecting the supplied connecting cord with
battery case.
Use the connecting cord with battery case by
inserting two size AA alkaline batteries.
1 Open the lid of the battery case.
2 Insert two size AA alkaline batteries.
Make sure of direction, matching the F
marks in the case with those on the batteries.
3 Close the lid.
4 Connect the supplied connecting cord
with the battery case to both the
headphones and AV equipment.
Headphones
AV equipment
Notes
• When connecting the cord, insert the plug fully into the
jack so that the green sign on the metal parts cannot be
seen.
• When disconnecting the cord, pull it out by holding the
plug. If the cord is pulled forcibly the wire may break.
is pressed and held while
MONITOR
button
3-
Connecting cord with
battery case (supplied)
5 Set the POWER switch of the
headphones to “OFF,” and then set the
POWER switch of the battery case to
“ON.”
The POWER indicator on the battery case
lights up green.
POWER switch
POWER indicator
See steps 2 to 4 of “Listening to music” for
the following setting steps.
After use, set the POWER switch of both the
headphones and the battery case to “OFF.”
[Tips
• The power supply of the rechargeable battery is
consumed first, unless the battery runs out.
• If you connect and turn on the connecting cord with
the battery case in advance when the rechargeable
battery is low, you can use the headphones
uninterrupted, even after the battery in the
headphones runs out.
Notes
• The use of manganese batteries is not recommended,
since this type of battery has an extremely short
usage time.
• The battery case supplies the power to the
headphones for operation purposes only. It does not
charge the internal rechargeable battery in the
headphones.
• The POWER indicator of the battery case becomes
dim when the battery life is reaching the limit.
Replace the battery with new ones at the time.
• The supplied connecting cord with battery case is
only for these headphones. Do not connect to other
equipment.
After use
Turn off the power of the headphones.
Flat Storage
he housings rotate to make them flat for easy
storage in the carrying case (supplied), or in a seat
pocket. Restore to their usual position before using.
3-3-
Putting the headphones
in the carrying case
Rotate the housings to be flat before putting them
in the carrying case.
T
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SECTION 3
DISASSEMBLY
• This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.
3-1. DISASSEMBLY FLOW
SET
– Rch –– Lch –
3-2. MAIN BOARD (Rch)
(Page 6)
3-3. BATTERY (LI-ION)
SUB ASSY (Lch)
(Page 7)
3-4. CHARGER BOARD (Lch)
(Page 8)
3-5. WIRE SETTING
(Page 8)
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Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
2. Remove the shield sheet (C) and sheet (A). (Refer to Fig. 1-1)
3. Remove lead wires of the TP182 (dark blue), TP183 (red/dark blue). (for CHARGER board (SP101)) (Refer to Fig. 1-2)
4. Remove lead wires of the TP282 (natural), TP283 (red). (for SP201) (Refer to Fig. 1-2)
– MAIN Board (Side B) –
CHARGER board
(SP101)
Remove
Remove
Red/Dark Blue
Dark Blue
TP183
TP182
RV101
RV282
TP284
R211
RV182
SL201
TP203
RV201
TP282
TP283
remove the sheet (A)remove the shield sheet (C)
SP201
Natural
Red
Fig. 1-1 Fig. 1-2
TP478
TP184
TP103
R111
SL101
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1 AMP Gain Adjustment
Connection:
1. Connect resistors (22 kΩ, 330 Ω + 270 Ω) and capacitor (100 µF) to the TP184, TP478. (Refer to Fig. 2)
2. Connect a resistor to (39 Ω) the TP182, TP183. (Refer to Fig. 2)
3. Connect a resistor to (39 Ω) the TP282, TP283. (Refer to Fig. 2)
– MAIN Board (Side B) –
39 Ω
level
C
(measure
L-CH)
39 Ω
level
D
(measure
R-CH)
RV282
TP183
TP182
RV101
RV182
RV201
TP282
TP283
TP478
TP284
R211
TP184
R111
TP103
Do not touch in
this adjustment.
adjustment parts
(input R-CH)
SL201
TP203
(input L-CH)
SL101
100 µF
22 kΩ
+
330 Ω
600 Ω
270 Ω
measure $(L-CH)
and %(R-CH) level
A
B
Fig. 2
Adjustment:
– L-CH –
1. Connect an audio analyzer (output impedance: 600 Ω) to A and B in Fig. 2.
2. Input the signal (1 kHz, 0 dBv) from the audio analyzer.
3. Adjust RV182 so that C level in Fig. 2 (between TP182 and TP478) is –2.6 dBv ± 0.1 dB. (Refer to Fig. 3)
audio analyzer
OUT
IN
output impedance: 600 Ω
signal: 1 kHz, 0 dBv
– R-CH –
4. Remove the one side of resistor (22 kΩ) of the TP184, and connect to TP284. (Refer to Fig. 3)
5. Input the signal (1 kHz, 0 dBv) from the audio analyzer.
6. Adjust RV282 so that the D level in Fig. 2 (between TP238 and TP478) is –2.6 dBv ± 0.1 dB. (Refer to Fig. 3)
15°
0°
–15°
RV182, RV282
nearby mechanical center
Fig. 3. Adjusted position (reference)
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2 Canceling Gain Adjustment
Procedure:
1. Remove the resistors (39 Ω) from TP182, TP183.
2. Remove the resistors (39 Ω) from TP282, TP283.
3. Connect the lead wires of CHARGER board (SP101) to the TP182 (dark blue), TP183 (red/dark blue). (Refer to Fig. 4)
4. Connect the lead wires of SP201 to the TP282 (natural), TP283 (red). (Refer to Fig. 4)
5. Remove the one side of resistor (22 kΩ) of TP284, and connect to TP184. (Refer to Fig. 4)
6. The screw is closes into the hole (two places) where housing (R-CH side) is fi xed. It closes it so that air should not leak. (Refer to Fig.
5)
Note: The problem is not in this hole even if it closes it with not the screw but clay, tape and so on. The hole is completely closed with stability so as not to
do the air leak.
7. Remove the R111 (0 Ω) and R211 (0 Ω).
8. Connect a capacitor (100 µF) to the TP103.
– MAIN Board (Side B) –
CHARGER board
(SP101)
adjustment parts
SP201
Red/
Dark Blue
Dark Blue
Natural
Red
TP282
TP283
TP183
TP182
RV101
RV201
RV282
TP284
R211
RV182
TP184
TP103
TP478
(measure R-CH)
Do not touch in
this adjustment.
(input R-CH)
SL201
TP203
(input L-CH)
R111
SL101
(measure L-CH)
Fig. 4
22 kΩ
+
100 µF
100 µF
600 Ω
+
330 Ω
270 Ω
audio analyzer
A
B
OUT
IN
output impedance: 600 Ω
signal: 220 Hz, –26 dBv
Fig. 5
hole for R-CH side housing fixation
(completely closes it with screw,
clay, tape and so on)
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Adjustment:
– L-CH –
1. Put the housing (L-CH side) on fl at table.
2. Put a weight (500 g) on the housing. (Refer to Fig. 6)
3. Press the housing so that the fl at table of ear pad is sealed. (It notes do not press very strong)
4. Input the signal (220 Hz, –25 dBv) from the audio analyzer.
5. Adjust RV101 so that the level of connected capacitor to TP103 is –14 dBv ± 0.3 dB. (Refer to Fig. 8)
– R-CH –
6. Remove the one side of resistor (22 kΩ) of the TP184, and connect to TP284.
7. Remove the one side of capacitor (100 µF) of the TP103, and connect to TP203
8. Put the housing (R-CH side) on fl at table.
9. Put a weight (500 g) on the housing. (Refer to Fig. 6)
(MAIN board is covered so that there is no short-circuit. RV201 makes it not blocked with the cover) (Refer to Fig. 7)
10. Press the housing so that the fl at table of ear pad is sealed. (It notes do not press very strong)
11. Input the signal (220 Hz, –25 dBv) from the audio analyzer.
12. Adjust RV201 so that the level of connected capacitor to TP203 is –14 dBv ± 0.3 dB. (Refer to Fig. 8)
weight (500g)
hole (RV201)
flat table
housing
ear pad
Fig. 6 Fig. 7
90°
nearby 30°
0°
RV101
90°
RV201
0°
nearby 30°
Fig. 8. Adjusted position (reference)
End of adjustment processing:
lead wires are stored on the MAIN board side
1. Remove the resistors (22 kΩ, 330 Ω + 270 Ω) and capacitor
(100 µF) from TP284, TP478.
2. Remove the capacitor (100 µF) from TP203.
3. SL101 and SL201 are short-circuited with solders.
4. The screw (or clay, tape and so on) fi xed to the hole is re-
moved.
5. Wire setting, shield sheet (C) and sheet (A) are pasted.
(Flexible fl at cable is cover. MIC is not cover) (Refer to Fig.
9)
cover
12
MIC is not coverflexible flat cable is cover
Fig. 9
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