One- touch connection (NFC) with a smartphone (Android 4.1 or later)
One- touch connection (NFC) with a smartphone (Android 2.3.3 or later, and less than Android 4.1)
Disconnecting the smartphone by one touch (NFC)
Switching the device by one touch (NFC)
Android devices not compatible with one - touch connection (NFC)
Pairing and connecting with an Android smartphone
Connecting to a paired Android smartphone
iPhone (iOS devices)
Pairing and connecting with an iPhone
Connecting to a paired iPhone
Other BLUETOOTH devices
Pairing and connecting with other BLUETOOTH devices
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Connecting to a paired BLUETOOTH device
Multi point connection
Connecting the headset to both a music player and a smartphone or mobile phone
Connecting the headset to 2 Android smartphones
Connecting the headset to an Android smartphone and an iPhone
Headphone cable connection
Using the supplied headphone cable
Listening to music
Listening to music via a BLUETOOTH connection
Listening to music from a device connected via BLUETOOTH
Controlling the audio device (BLUETOOTH connection)
Disconnecting BLUETOOTH connection (after use)
Electro Bass Booster function
Electro Bass Booster function
Using the Electro Bass Booster function
Sound quality mode
Switching the sound quality mode
Checking the sound quality mode
Making phone calls
Making phone calls
Receiving a call
Making a call
Button functions for a phone call
Disconnecting BLUETOOTH connection (after use)
Important information
Precautions
Precautions
What is BLUETOOTH wireless technology?
Trademarks
Trademarks
Support website
Customer support websites
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List of Topics
Wireless Stereo Headset
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
What can I do to solve a problem?
Power
The headset is not turned on.
Charging
Charging cannot be done.
Charging time is too long.
The headset cannot be recognized by a computer.
The remaining battery charge of the headset is not displayed on the screen of an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Sound
No sound
Low sound level
Low sound quality
Sound skips frequently during playback.
Pairing
Pairing cannot be done.
One- touch connection (NFC)
Unable to connect the headset to a BLUETOOTH device with one- touch connection (NFC)
BLUETOOTH connection
Unable to make a BLUETOOTH connection
Distorted sound
The correspondence distance is short. (Sound skips.)
The headset does not operate properly.
Phone calls
No voice from callers
Low voice from callers
Resetting or initializing the headset
Resetting the headset
Initializing the headset
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Wireless Stereo Headset
MDR-XB950BT
Before first use
Read this first
View the type of manuals supplied and support information.
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Features
What you can do with the headset
Check out the main features.
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Parts and controls
Location and function of parts
View the names of buttons, connections and indicators on the headset.
BLUETOOTH function indicator
You can check the BLUETOOTH connection status of the headset by the indicators.
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Supplied accessories
List of the included items
Check that all items are packed with the headset before use.
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Charging the headset
System requirements for battery charge using USB
Confirm the computer system required to charge the headset via USB connection.
Charging the headset
You can charge the headset using the micro - USB cable supplied.
Available operating time
See the operating time available with a fully charged battery.
Checking the remaining battery charge
You can check the remaining battery charge of the rechargeable battery.
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BLUETOOTH connection
What you can do with the BLUETOOTH function
Check out the headset operations available with the BLUETOOTH connection.
How to make a wireless connections to BLUETOOTH devices
One-touch connection (NFC) with a smartphone (Android 4.1 or later)
By touching the headset with an NFC -compatible smartphone running the Android OS mentioned above, the headset turns on
automatically and then pairs and makes a BLUETOOTH connection.
One-touch connection (NFC) with a smartphone (Android 2.3.3 or later, and less than Android 4.1)
By touching the headset with an NFC -compatible smartphone running the Android OS mentioned above, the headset turns on
automatically and then pairs and makes a BLUETOOTH connection.
Disconnecting the smartphone by one touch (NFC)
You can disconnect the headset from the connected smartphone by touching the headset with it.
Switching the device by one touch (NFC)
You can switch devices by touching a new device once on the headset (One-touch connection switching).
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Android devices not compatible with one-touch connection (NFC)
Pairing and connecting with an Android smartphone
You can register (pair) an Android smartphone and the headset with each other, and make a BLUETOOTH connection.
Connecting to a paired Android smartphone
You can connect the headset with an Android smartphone that is already paired with the headset.
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iPhone (iOS devices)
Pairing and connecting with an iPhone
You can register (pair) an iPhone and the headset with each other, and make a BLUETOOTH connection.
Connecting to a paired iPhone
You can connect the headset with an iPhone that is already paired with the headset.
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Other BLUETOOTH devices
Pairing and connecting with other BLUETOOTH devices
You can register (pair) a BLUETOOTH device and the headset with each other, and make a BLUETOOTH connection.
Connecting to a paired BLUETOOTH device
You can connect the headset with a BLUETOOTH device that is already paired with the headset.
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Multi point connection
Connecting the headset to both a music player and a smartphone or mobile phone
You can make a call on a BLUETOOTH smartphone or mobile phone while listening to music from a BLUETOOTH music
player.
Connecting the headset to 2 Android smartphones
You can connect 2 smartphones to the headset, one for listening to music and the other for making phone calls.
Connecting the headset to an Android smartphone and an iPhone
You can connect an Android smartphone and an iPhone to the headset simultaneously to use different functions on those
devices.
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Headphone cable connection
Using the supplied headphone cable
You can use the headset as ordinary wired headphones by connecting the supplied headphone cable.
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Listening to music via a BLUETOOTH connection
Listening to music from a device connected via BLUETOOTH
You can enjoy listening to music from a BLUETOOTH device wirelessly via a BLUETOOTH connection.
Controlling the audio device (BLUETOOTH connection)
You can control music playback via a BLUETOOTH connection.
Disconnecting BLUETOOTH connection (after use)
After use, disconnect the headset from the BLUETOOTH device.
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Electro Bass Booster function
Electro Bass Booster function
Adjust the bass with the Electro Bass Booster function.
Using the Electro Bass Booster function
You can turn on or off the Electro Bass Booster function.
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Sound quality mode
Switching the sound quality mode
You can select the sound quality mode when you turn on the headset.
Checking the sound quality mode
You can check the current sound quality mode for music playback.
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Making phone calls
Receiving a call
You can receive an incoming call to a smartphone or mobile phone using the headset by the hands- free function.
Making a call
You can make a call with a smartphone or mobile phone using the headset by the hands-free function.
Button functions for a phone call
You can operate the smartphone or mobile phone by the headset via a BLUETOOTH connection.
Disconnecting BLUETOOTH connection (after use)
After use, disconnect the headset from the BLUETOOTH device.
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Precautions
Precautions
Precautions to use the headset, such as where to use, handling, maintenance
What is BLUETOOTH wireless technology?
Learn about BLUETOOTH wireless technology.
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