Sony MDR-RF415RK User Manual

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Wireless Stereo Headphone System

Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones Istruzioni per l’uso Manual de instruções

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MDR-RF415RK

WARNING

Welcome!

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive.

This product is intended to be used in the following country: Italy

Thank you for purchasing the Sony MDR-RF415RK Wireless Stereo Headphone System. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Some features are:

• Wireless system that allows you to listen to a program free from the restriction of a cord

• High fidelity sound reproduction

•A compact transmitter with an AC power adaptor (supplied) enables simple charging of the headphone battery. Just by placing the headphones on the transmitter, headphone battery can be charged.

• Comfortable Supra-aural headphones with self adjusting head band

• Automatic ON/OFF function on headphones to preserve battery power

Notes on receiving

Table of contents

performance

The system for this equipment utilizes very high frequency signals in the 400 MHz band so the receiving performance may deteriorate due to the surroundings. The following examples illustrate conditions that may reduce the possible receiving range or cause interference with reception.

• Inside a building with walls containing steel beams.

• Area with many steel file cabinets, etc.

• Area with many electrical appliances capable of generating electromagnetic noise.

• Transmitter is placed on a metal instrument.

• Area facing a roadway.

• Noise or interfering signals exist in the surroundings due to radio transceivers in trucks, etc.

• Noise or interfering signals exist in the surroundings owing to wireless communication systems installed along roadways.

Getting started

Unpacking ............................................... 4

Setting up the transmitter ..................... 4

Charging the headphone battery ......... 6

Operating the system

Listening to a program .......................... 7

The effective areas of the transmitter .. 9

Replacing the ear pads .......................... 9

Additional information

Precautions ............................................ 10

Troubleshooting ................................... 10

Specifications ........................................ 11

N Getting started

Setting up the

Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• The headphones

• The transmitter

• AC power adaptor

• Unimatch plug adaptor (stereo mini jack y stereo phone plug)

transmitter 1 Connect the transmitter to audio/video

equipment. Select one of the hookups below depending on the jack type:

A To connect to a headphones jack

Transmitter

OFF ON

FILTERNOISE

Right channel (red)

Connecting cord (supplied)

RBAL

AUDIO IN

to AUDIO IN A jacks

DC IN 9V

123

CHANNEL

Left channel (white)

• Connecting cord (phono plugs y stereo mini plug), 1 m

Unimatch plug adaptor (supplied)

to headphones jack (stereo phone jack)

* WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony

Corporation.

to headphones jack (stereo mini jack)

CD Walkman, MD Walkman, WALKMAN*, VCR, etc.

B To connect to LINE OUT or REC OUT

jacks

Transmitter

C To connect to TV, etc.

If noise occurs when the transmitter is connected to your TV or VCR, set the NOISE FILTER switch to ON.

to AUDIO IN B jack

OFF ON

FILTERNOISE

Left channel (white)

RBAL

AUDIO IN

Connecting cord (supplied)

Right channel (red)

to LINE OUT or REC OUT jacks

Stereo system, VCR, etc.

DC IN 9V

123

CHANNEL

Transmitter

to AUDIO IN A jacks

OFF ON

FILTERNOISE

Right channel (red)

Connecting cord (supplied)

RBAL

AUDIO IN

DC IN 9V

123

CHANNEL

Left channel (white)

to stereo mini jack

TV, etc.

Notes

• If you connect the transmitter to LINE OUT or REC OUT jack of an audio reproducer such as an MD player or CD player, do not set the NOISE FILTER switch to ON. Otherwise, the volume will be limited.

• The NOISE FILTER switch is active only in the case of the connection shown in diagram A on page 4 and C. In diagram B, the switch has no effect.

• When the transmitter is placed on or near a TV, it may pick up a noise. In such case, place the transmitter away from the TV.

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2 Connect the transmitter to an AC outlet

using the supplied AC power adaptor.

Notes

• Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not use any other AC power adaptor.

Polarity of the plug

• Keep the AC power adaptor cord as far away from the transmitter as possible. If the cord is positioned near the transmitter, noise may occur.

• When you connect the transmitter directly to a monaural earphone jack, the audio signal will not be output through the right channel. In such a case, use the separately sold PC-236HG plug adaptor.

• If the connected equipment has the AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function, be sure to turn the function off when using the transmitter. Otherwise, you will have to turn up the volume of the headphones, and that may cause noise.

Charging the headphone battery

Using the headphones for the first time

When you use the headphones for the first time, charge the battery in the following manner.

1 Connect the transmitter to a power

source.

Transmitter

to an AC outlet

To DC IN 9 V jack

AC power adaptor (supplied)

Place the headphone on the transmitter such that the charging pins on the transmitter engage the charging contacts on the bottom of the right-hand housing. The charge indicator on the transmitter will light in green to indicate that the battery is being charged.

To recharge the headphone battery after use

Since little electric current is used for charging, there is no need to worry about overcharging.

Charging and using hours Approx. charging

hours

1 24**

* at 1 kHz, 1 mW + 1 mW output ** The hours required to fully charge empty batteries

Approx. using time*

55 minutes 23 hours

N Operating the system

Listening to a program 1 First turn on the audio/video

equipment and start playing.

2 Remove the headphones from the

transmitter. The transmitter’s power indicator will light in red.

3 Select the radio frequency with the

CHANNEL selector switch.

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CHANNEL

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4 When you put on the headphones the

headphone power turns on automatically.

5 Turn up the volume to a moderate level

with the VOL control, then tune the headphones in to the frequency of the transmitter with the TUNING control until you can hear the audio signal loud and clear.

TUNING control

Sending RF signals from the Transmitter

The transmitter starts sending the RF signals automatically, when it detects audio signals from the equipment connected. If it does not detect an audio signal for more than approximately four minutes, the transmitter will stop sending RF signals, and the power indicator turns off. When the transmitter receives an audio signal again, it starts sending the RF signals, and the power indicator will light in red again. If the audio signal is very weak, the transmitter does not send RF signals. If the transmitter is connected to a headphone jack, make sure the volume of the equipment connected is set to 5 – 6 or higher. You may not hear the beginning of the sound from the headphones until the transmitter starts sending the RF signals after detecting an audio signal.

Auto power on/off function

When you remove the headphones from your head, the power turns off automatically. Do not allow the self adjusting band to be pulled up, otherwise the headphones will be switched on.

VOL control

Try the above steps 3 and 5 until the receiving performance becomes better.

The power turns on.

Note

If a hissing noise is heard, move closer to the transmitter.

The effective areas of

Replacing the ear pads

the transmitter

The optimum distance is up to approximately 100 m without the system picking up some interference. However, the distance may vary according to the surroundings and environment. If the system picks up some noise while using it within the above mentioned distance, reduce the distance between the transmitter unit and the headphones, or select the other channel.

Notes

• When you use the headphones inside the effective areas of the transmitter, the transmitter can be placed in any direction from the listener.

• Even within the signal reception area, there are some spots (dead spot) where the RF signal can not be received. This characteristics is inherent to RF signals, and does not indicate malfunction. By slightly moving the transmitter, location of the dead spot can be changed.

When the ear pads become dirty or damaged, you can get replacements from your Sony dealer. Replace them as illustrated below.

1 Remove the old ear pad by pulling it

out of the groove on the housing.

2 Place the new ear pad on the driver

unit and insert the edge of the pad into the groove as illustrated.

Make sure that the entire edge of the ear pad is securely inserted into the groove.

N Additional information

Precautions

• When the transmitter is not to be used for a

long period of time, disconnect the AC power adaptor from the AC outlet holding the plug. Do not pull on the cord.

• Do not leave the wireless stereo headphone

system in a location subject to direct sunlight, heat or moisture.

Notes on headphones Preventing hearing damage

Avoid 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.

Caring for others

Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.

If you have any questions or problems concerning the system that are not covered in this manual, please consult the nearest Sony dealer.

Be sure to bring the headphones and the transmitter to the Sony dealer when requiring repair work.

Disposing of the headphones

Be sure to remove the built-in rechargeable batteries from the headphones before you dispose of the headphones. First remove the left headphone’s ear pad. You will see six screws. Remove the six screws and open the housing.

Troubleshooting

Problem

No sound/ Muffled sound

Solution

Check the connection of the audio/ video equipment or the AC power adaptor.

Check that the audio/video equipment is turned on.

Turn up the volume on the connected audio/video equipment, if the transmitter is connected to the headphones jack.

Change the radio frequency with the CHANNEL selector on the transmitter, then tune the headphones with the TUNING control.

The mute function is activated. Use the headphones near the transmitter.

The headphones’ POWER indicator light is weak or turned off.

•Charge the built-in rechargeable battery or if the POWER indicator is still off after charging the builtin rechargeable battery, take the headphones to a Sony dealer for replacement of the rechargeable battery.

If you connect the transmitter to the LINE OUT or REC OUT jack of an audio reproducer, make sure that the NOISE FILTER switch is set to OFF.

Make sure that the NOISE FILTER switch is set to either ON or OFF (If the switch gets stuck between ON and OFF, the sound will be cut off).

Problem

Distortion

Loud background noise

Solution

If the transmitter is connected to the headphones jack, turn down the volume of the connected audio/video equipment.

Change the radio frequency with the CHANNEL selector on the transmitter.

The headphones’ POWER indicator light is weak or turned off.

•Charge the built-in rechargeable battery or if the POWER indicator is still off after charging the built-in rechargeable battery, take the headphones to a Sony dealer for replacement of the rechargeable battery.

If you connect the transmitter to LINE OUT or REC OUT jack of an audio reproducer, make sure that the NOISE FILTER switch is set to OFF.

Move closer to the transmitter. As you move away from the transmitter, more noise is likely to be heard.

If the transmitter is connected to the headphones jack, turn up the volume of the connected audio/video equipment.

Change the radio frequency with the CHANNEL selector on the transmitter, then tune the headphones with the TUNING control.

The headphones’ POWER indicator light is weak or turned off.

If you connect the transmitter to the LINE OUT or REC OUT jack of an audio reproducer, make sure that the NOISE FILTER switch is set to OFF.

Move the AC power adaptor cord away from the transmitter.

Specifications

General

Carrier frequency

433.5 – 434.5 MHz Channel Ch1, Ch2, Ch3 Modulation FM stereo Frequency response

20 – 20,000 Hz

Transmitter TMR-RF415R

Power source DC 9 V: supplied AC power

adaptor

Audio input phono jacks/stereo mini jack Dimensions Approx. 150 mm dia × 108 mm

(6 × 4 1/3 in.) (w/h)

Mass Approx. 190 g (6.7 oz.)

Headphones MDR-RF415R

Power source DC 2.4 V: Built-in rechargeable

battery

Mass Approx. 240 g (8.5 oz.) incl.

built-in rechargeable battery

Built-in Ni-Cd rechargeable battery

Model name NC-AA Voltage 1.2 V Capacity 700 mAh

Optional accessory

Plug adaptor PC-236HG (stereo mini jack y

monaural mini plug)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

ADVERTENCIA

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Para evitar descargas eléctricas, no abra la unidad. En caso de avería, solicite los servicios de personal cualificado.

Este equipo cumple los requisitos esenciales de la Directiva 1999/5/CE sobre equipos terminales de telecomunicaciones y radio.

Este producto está destinado a utilizarse en el siguiente país: Italia

Muchas gracias por la adquisición del sistema de auriculares estéreo inalámbrico MDR-RF415RK Sony. Antes de utilizar el sistema, lea detenidamente este manual y consérvelo para futuras referencias. Algunas de las características son:

• Sistema inalámbrico que le permitirá escuchar

un programa sin verse restringido por un cable

• Reproducción de sonido de alta fidelidad

• Transmisor compacto con adaptador de

alimentación de CA (suministrado) que permite la carga fácil de la batería de los auriculares. Al colocar simplemente los auriculares sobre el transmisor se iniciará la carga.

• Auriculares Supra-aurales cómodos con casco

autoajustable

• Función de conexión/desconexión de la

alimentación de los auriculares para conservar la energía de las baterías o pilas

Notas sobre el

Índice

rendimiento de recepción

El sistema para este equipo utiliza señales de frecuencia muy alta de la banda de 400 MHz, motivo por el que el rendimiento de la recepción puede deteriorarse debido al medio ambiente. En los ejemplos siguientes se indican las condiciones que pueden reducir el alcance de la recepción o causar interferencias en ella.

• Dentro de un edificio con paredes que contengan vigas de acero.

• Área con muchos armarios archivadores de acero, etc.

• Área con muchos aparatos eléctricos capaces de generar ruido electromagnético.

• Transmisor colocado sobre un instrumento metálico.

• Área encarada hacia carreteras.

• Ruido o señales de interferencia en los alrededores debido a transceptores de radio de camiones, etc.

• Ruido o señales de interferencia en los alrededores debido a sistemas inalámbricos de comunicaciones instalados a lo largo de carreteras.

Preparativos

Desembalaje ............................................ 4

Preparación del transmisor................... 4

Carga de la batería de los

auriculares ........................................ 6

Utilización del sistema

Escucha de un programa....................... 7

Áreas efectivas del transmisor ............. 9

Reemplazo de las almohadillas de

auriculares ........................................ 9

Información adicional

Precauciones.......................................... 10

Solución de problemas ........................ 10

Especificaciones .................................... 11

N Preparativos

Preparación del

Desembalaje

Compruebe si ha recibido lo siguiente:

• Auriculares

• Transmisor

• Adaptador de alimentación de CA

transmisor 1 Conecte el transmisor al equipo de

audio/vídeo. Seleccione una de las conexiones siguientes dependiendo del tipo de toma.

A Conexión a una toma para auriculares

Transmisor

OFF ON

FILTERNOISE

Canal derecho (roja)

Cable conector (suministrado)

RBAL

AUDIO IN

a las tomas AUDIO IN A

DC IN 9V

123

CHANNEL

Canal izquierdo

(blanca)

• Adaptador de clavijas universal (minitoma estéreo y clavija de entrada de línea estéreo)

• Cable conector (clavijas fono y miniclavija estéreo), 1 m

Adaptador de clavijas universal (suministrado)

a la toma para auriculares (toma de entrada de línea estéreo)

* WALKMAN es una marca registrada de Sony

Corporation.

a la toma para auriculares (minitoma estéreo)

CD Walkman, MD Walkman, WALKMAN*, videograbadora, etc.

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