Sony MDR-RF800RK User Manual

Wireless Stereo Headphone System

Operating Instructions

MDR-RF800RK

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, 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. Connect AC power adaptor to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in AC power adaptor, disconnect it from the AC outlet immediately.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

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/

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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Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony MDR-RF800RK 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

• 10 hours of continuous use with supplied rechargeable battery.

• Easy connection with TV and HiFi Audio system equipment

• Up to 100 meters reception range

• Volume control function on the headphones.

Notes on receiving performance

This system utilizes very high frequency signals in the 800 MHz band so the receiving performance may deteriorate due to the surroundings. The following examples illustrate conditions that may reduce the reception range or cause interference.

• Inside a building with walls containing steel beams.

• An area with many steel file cabinets, etc.

• An area with many electrical appliances capable of generating electromagnetic fields.

• The transmitter is placed on a metal instrument.

• An 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.

N Getting started

Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• The headphones (1)

• The transmitter (1)

Note

If the antenna cover come off from the transmitter, put the cover back into the transmitter.

• AC power adaptor (1)

• Unimatch plug cord (1) (stereo mini jack y phono plugs)

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

• Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (2)

Charging the supplied rechargeable batteries

The supplied rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries are not charged from the first time you use them. Charge them before use. To charge the batteries, connect the CHARGE plug of the transmitter to the headphones.

1 Remove the battery compartment lid on the

left housing of the headphones.

There are tactile dots on the upper side of the lid and the housing to check the position of the lid. Press and turn the lid counter-clockwise with your palm so that the dot on the lid aligns with the left side dot of the housing. Incline the headphones to drop the cover off the housing.

2 Insert the supplied rechargeable nickel-

metal hydride batteries into the battery compartment, matching the 3 terminals on the batteries to the 3 marks in the compartment.

Do not use rechargeable batteries other than the supplied ones.

3 Close the battery compartment lid.

Press and turn the lid clockwise with your palm so that the tactile dot on the lid matches to right side dot of the housing.

4 Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to

the transmitter.

To an AC outlet

1 2

CHANNEL

DC IN 12V

CHARGE

INPUT

To DC IN 12V jack

AC power adaptor (supplied)

Transmitter

5 Make sure to set the switch located on the

left housing to OFF/CHG. After that, connect the CHARGE plug of the transmitter to jack located on the left housing.

POWER indicator located on the transmitter lights up red. Charging will take about 16 hours, after which the charging indicator will go off.

Transmitter

Headphones

CHARGE plug

OFF

CHG

When the transmitter’s POWER indicator does not light up red

Check if the switch on the left housing of the headphones is set to OFF/CHG. If the switch is set to ON, the POWER indicator does not light up.

To recharge the headphone batteries after use

Connect the headphones to the CHARGE plug of the transmitter in the same manner as described in step 5 of “Charging the supplied rechargeable batteries” after use. Since the built-in timer recognizes when charging is complete, there is no need to remove the headphones from the transmitter after charging.

Notes

• Do not connect the CHARGE plug to anything other than these headphones.

• The transmitter automatically stops sending RF signals while charging the batteries.

• This system is designed to charge only the supplied rechargeable batteries type BP-HP550 for safety. Note that other types of rechargeable batteries cannot be charged with this system.

• If dry batteries are installed, they cannot be charged.

• Do not attempt to use the supplied BP-HP550 rechargeable batteries for other components. They are for use with this system only.

• Charge in an environmental temperature of between 0 °C and 40 °C (between 32 °F and 104 °F).

Charging and usage hours

Approx. charging hours Approx. usage time*

1 hour 30 minutes*

16 hours*

*1at 1 kHz, 1 mW+1 mW output *2hours required to fully charge empty batteries *3Time stated above may vary, depending on the

temperature or conditions of use.

Using the headphones with dry batteries (sold separately)

Commercially available (size AAA) dry batteries can also be used to power the headphones. Install the batteries in the same manner as described in steps 1 through 3 of “Charging the supplied rechargeable batteries.” When dry batteries are installed, the battery charge function will not be activated.

Battery life

Battery Approx. hours*

Sony alkaline battery LR03/AM-4(N) 28 hours*

*1 at 1 kHz, 1 mW+1 mW output *2 Time stated above may vary, depending on the

temperature or conditions of use.

Notes on Batteries

• Do not charge a dry battery.

• Do not carry a dry battery together with coins or other metallic objects. It can generate heat if the positive and negative terminals of the battery accidentally come into contact with metallic objects.

• If you are not going to use the unit for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage or corrosion.

Checking the remaining battery power

Turn ON the switch located on the left housing of the headphone, and check the POWER indicator located on the left housing. The batteries are still serviceable when the indicator lights up red. Charge the rechargeable batteries or install new dry batteries if the POWER indicator light dims, flashes, or the sound becomes distorted or noisy.

Note

The rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries should be replaced with new ones when they last only half the expected time after a proper recharging. The rechargeable batteries type BP-HP550 are not commercially available. You can order the batteries from the store where you purchased this system, or at your nearest Sony dealer.

10 hours*

Setting up the transmitter 1 Connect the transmitter to audio/video

equipment.

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

1 2

CHANNEL

To INPUT jack

DC IN 12V

INPUT

CHARGE

Transmitter

the headphones.

Check if the power indicator on the left housing lights up red. Place the right housing (R) on your right ear and the left housing (L) on your left ear.

OFF CHG

POWER

5 Select the channel to that of the transmitter

4 Turn on the switch on the left housing of

with the switch on the right housing of the

Connecting cord (supplied)

Unimatch plug cord (supplied)

Left channel

To headphones jack (Stereo mini jack), LINE OUT or REC OUT jacks

WALKMAN*, TV, etc.

* “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are

registered trademarks of Sony Coporation.

(white)

To LINE OUT or REC OUT jacks

Stereo system, VCR, etc.

Right channel (red)

2 Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to

the transmitter.

Transmitter

headphones.

Turn up the volume to a moderate level with the VOLUME control on the left housing.

VOLUME

1CH 2CH

Sending RF signals from the transmitter

The transmitter starts sending RF signals automatically when it detects an audio signal from the connected equipment. If it does not detect an audio signal for more than about 4 minutes, the transmitter will stop sending RF signals, and the POWER indicator will turn off. When the transmitter receives an audio signal again, it starts sending the RF signals, and the POWER indicator will light up green 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.

Notes

• If hiss is heard, move closer to the transmitter.

• You may hear some noise when you disconnect the AC power adaptor from the transmitter before turn off the headphones.

The effective areas of the transmitter

The optimum distance is up to approximately 100 m without the system picking up some interference. However, the distance may vary depending on the surroundings and environment. If the system picks up some noise within the above mentioned distance, reduce the distance between the transmitter unit and the headphones, or select another 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 spots) where the RF signal cannot 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.

Replacing the ear pads

The ear pads are replaceable. If the ear pads become dirty or worn out, replace them as illustrated below. The ear pad is not commercially available. You can order replacements from the store where you purchased this system, or at your nearest Sony dealer.

1 Remove the old ear pad by pulling it out of

the groove on the housing.

To an AC outlet

1 2

CHANNEL

DC IN 12V

CHARGE

INPUT

To DC IN 12V jack

AC power adaptor (supplied)

Notes

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

Polarity of the plug

• When the transmitter is placed on or near a TV, it

may pick up a noise. In such a case, place the transmitter away from the TV.

• 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.

N Operating the system

Listening to a programme

Before listening

To reduce the risk of hearing damage, first lower the volume.

1 Turn on the audio/video equipment

connected to the transmitter.

If the transmitter is connected to the headphone jack, set the volume control of the audio source equipment as high as possible but not so high that the audio signal becomes distorted.

2 Disconnect the CHARGE plug from the

headphones.

The transmitter’s power indicator lights up green.

Transmitter

2 Place the new ear pad on the driver unit.

Headphones

CHARGE plug

CHG

Hang the edge of the ear pad on one side of the driver unit’s groove edge, then turn the edge of ear pad around the driver unit as illustrated below. When the ear pad is securely inserted into the groove, adjust the ear pad to the vertical position.

3 Select the radio frequency with the

CHANNEL selector switch.

N Additional information

Precautions

• If the transmitter is not to be used for a long period of time, disconnect the AC power adaptor from the AC outlet by 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

To reduce the risk of 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 your nearest Sony dealer.

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

Troubleshooting

No sound/Muffled sound

, 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 select the same radio frequency with the switch on the right housing of the headphones.

, The mute function is activated.

• Use the headphones near the transmitter.

, The headphones’ POWER indicator light turns

off, dims, flashes, or sound becomes distorted or noisy.

• Charge the rechargeable battery if it is weak, or replace alkaline batteries with new ones. If the POWER indicator is still off after charging the battery, take the headphones to a Sony dealer.

Distortion

, If the transmitter is connected to the headphone

jack, turn down the volume on the connected audio/video equipment.

, Change the radio frequency with the

CHANNEL selector on the transmitter and the switch on the right housing of the headphones.

, The headphones’ POWER indicator light turns

off, dims, flashes, or sound becomes distorted or noisy.

• Charge the rechargeable batteries if it is weak, or replace alkaline batteries with new ones. If the POWER indicator is still off after charging the battery, take the headphones to a Sony dealer.

Loud background noise

, 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 select the same radio frequency with the switch on the right housing of the headphones.

, The headphones’ POWER indicator light turns

off, dims, flashes, or sound becomes distorted or noisy.

• Charge the rechargeable battery if it is weak, or replace alkaline batteries with new ones. If the POWER indicator is still off after charging the battery, take the headphones to a Sony dealer.

Specifications

General

Carrier frequency

Channel Ch1, Ch2 Modulation FM stereo Frequency response

Transmitter TMR-RF800R

Power source DC 12 V: supplied AC power adaptor Audio input Stereo mini jack Dimensions Approx. 105 × 135 × 105 mm

Mass Approx. 115 g (4.06 oz) Rated power consumption

863.52 MHz, 864.52 MHz

20 – 20,000 Hz

/4 × 5 3/8 × 4 1/4 in) (w/h/d)

2.5 W

Headphones MDR-RF800R

1 2

CHANNEL

Power source Supplied rechargeable nickel-metal

Mass Approx. 220 g (7.77 oz) incl. Batteries

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

hydride batteries BP-HP550 or commercially available (size AAA) dry batteries

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