Sony MDR-IF240RK, TMR-IF240R, MDR-IF240R Operating Instructions Manual

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Cordless Stereo

Headphone
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Operating Instructions

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Manual de instrucciones

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MDR-IF240RK

© 2003 Sony Corporation

For the customers in the U.S.A and

WARN IN(S Canada

To prevent fire or shock

hazard, do not expose the unit

to rain or moisture.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, 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.

Owner's Record

The model number is located on the
front of the transmitter and the left
inner side of the headband.

The serial number is located at the
bottom of the transmitter and the right

inner side of the headband.
Record these numbers in the spaces

provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.

Model No. MDR-1F240RK

Transmitter TMRqF240R
Headphones MDRqF240R

Serial No.

Transmitter
Headphones

You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.

RECYCLING NICKEL METAL
HYDRIDE BATTERIES

Nickel Metal Hydride

batteries are recyclable.

You can help preserve
our environment by

returning your used
recbargeable batteries to

the collection and
recycling location
nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling
of rechargeable batteries, call toll free

1-800-822-8837, or
visit http: //www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or
leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries.

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).

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Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony

MDRqF240RK Cordless Stereo
Headphone System. Before operating

the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future

reference.

The MDRqF240RK is a cordless stereo
headphone system using infrared

transmission. You can enjoy listening to
a programme free from the restriction

of the headphone cord by simply
connecting the transmitter to a TV, or

audio components equipped with a

headphone jack or a line output jack.

• Cordless, noiseless infrared headphone
system resistant to external noise, etc.

• Easy rechargeable battery system
automatically charges the headphones

when placed on the transmitter.

• Wide infrared reception range of up to 7m
(23 ft.).

• Self_adjusting headband mechanism
eliminating th_ need for headband

adjustment.

• Single VOL control adjusts both the right
and left volume of the headphones.

• Either rechargeable nickel-metal hydride
battery (supplied) or commercially

available (size AAA) dry battery can be
used to power the headphones.

Table of contents

Getting started

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

Charging the supplied rechargeable

battery .............................................. 5

Setting up the transmitter ................. 8

Operating the system

Listening to a program .................... 10

The effective area of the

transmitter ..................................... 12

Replacing the ear pads .................... 12

Additional information

Specifications .................................... 13

Precautions ....................................... 14

Troubleshooting ............................... 14

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1_ _ Getting started

Unpacking

Check that you have the following

items before using the headphones:

• The transmitter TMR-IF240R (1)

• The headphones MDRqF240R (1)

• AC power adaptor (1)

• Connecting cord (1)
(phono plugs _ stereo mini plug}

• Unimatch plug adaptor (1)
(stereo minijack_=>stereo phone

plug)

• Rechargeablenickel-metal hydride

battery (1)

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Charging the
supplied

rechargeable
battery

The supplied rechargeable nickebmetal
hydride battery is not charged from the

first time you use it. Be sure to charge
them before use.

To charge the headphones, place them
on the transmitter.

1 Open the battery compartment

lid of the left housing.

2 Insertthe supplied rechargeable

nickel-metal hydride battey into
the battery compartment
matching _) terminal on the
battery to _) on the
compartment.

Do not use rechargeable battery
other than the supplied one.

3 Close the battery compartment

lid.

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4 If your AC power adaptor is

equipped with a voltage
selector, set it to the operating
voltage in your area with a
screw driver before connecting
the AC power adaptor to an AC

outlet.

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