Sony TMR-IF540R User Manual
3-247-590-12(1)
Cordless Stereo
Headphone
System
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Manual de instrucciones
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FR
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MDR-IF540RK
© 2003 Sony Corporation
WARNING
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN
THE U.S.A.
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.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
Owner’s Record
The model number is located on the
bottom of the Transmitter and the left
inner side of the headband.
The serial number is located at the
bottom of the Transmitter and the inner
side of the battery compartment.
Record these numbers in the spaces
provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
For the customers in the U.S.A. and
Canada
RECYCLING NICKEL METAL
HYDRIDE BATTERIES
Nickel Metal
Hydride batteries
are recyclable.
You can help
preserve our
environment by
returning your used
rechargeable
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.
Model No. MDR-IF540RK
Transmitter TMR-IF540R
Headphones MDR-IF540R
Serial No.
Transmitter
Headphones
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Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony
MDR-IF540RK Cordless Stereo
Headphone System. Before operating
the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.
The MDR-IF540RK 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 7 m
(23 ft.).
• Auto power on/off function to
automatically turn on the headphones
when they are worn, and turns them off
when they are taken off.
• Self-adjusting headband mechanism
eliminating the need for headband
adjustment.
• Single VOL control adjusts both the right
and left volume of the headphones.
• Either rechargeable nickel-metal hydride
batteries (supplied) or commercially
available (size AAA) dry batteries can be
used to power the headphones.
• Vibration function to vibrate the built-in
vibration motor by detecting low
frequency (approx. 100 Hz and lower) of
audio signals.
• SRS headphone surround function*
reproduces realistic surround sound
through the headphones.
Table of contents
Getting started
Unpacking ........................................... 4
Charging the supplied rechargeable
batteries ........................................... 5
Setting up the transmitter ................. 8
Operating the system
Listening to a programme .............. 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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* SRS is a trademark of SRS Labs Inc.
SRS Headphones are manufactured under
license from SRS Labs. Inc.
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N Getting started
Unpacking
Check that you have the following
items before using the headphones:
• The transmitter TMR-IF540R (1)
• AC power adaptor (1)
• Connecting cord (1)
(phono plugs h stereo mini plug)
• The headphones MDR-IF540R (1)
• Unimatch plug adaptor (1)
(stereo mini jack h stereo phone
plug)
• Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride
batteries (2)
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Getting started
Charging the
supplied
rechargeable
batteries
The supplied rechargeable nickel-metal
hydride batteries are not charged from
the first time you use them. Be sure to
charge them before use.
To charge the headphones, place them
on the transmitter.
1 Press the button of the left
housing to open the battery
compartment lid.
The battery compartment lid comes
off.
Button
3 Close the battery compartment
lid.
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.
2 Insert the supplied rechargeable
nickel-metal hydride batteries
into the battery compartment
matching 3 terminal on the
batteries to 3 in the
compartment.
Do not use rechargeable batteries
other than the supplied ones.
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5 Connect the supplied AC power
adaptor to the transmitter.
Transmitter
to an AC outlet
When the indicator is not lit
Check if the right and left headphones
are rested on the transmitter correctly.
The indicator may not be lit if the
headphones’ contact point does not
meet the transmitter’s contact pin. Take
off the headphones and place them on
the transmitter again so that the
indicator lights up.
AC power
adaptor
(supplied)
to DC IN 9V jack
6 Rest the headphones on the
transmitter so that the
headphones’ contact point
meets the transmitter’s contact
pin while making sure that the
charging indicator lights up.
The charging is completed in about
16 hours and the charging indicator
goes off.
When placing the headphones on
the transmitter, be sure to hold them
with both hands so that the right
and left housings are horizontal.
Place the headphones vertically on
the transmitter then tilt them back
as illustrated below.
To recharge the headphone
battery after use
Place the headphones on the transmitter
after you use the headphones. Since the
built-in timer recognizes when
charging is complete, there is no need to
take off the headphones from the
transmitter after the completion of
charging.
Notes
•The transmitter automatically turns off
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 BPHP550 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).
Right
housing
Left housing
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Getting started
Charging and usage hours
Approx.
charging hours
1 hour
16 hours*
*1at 1 kHz, 1 mW+1 mW output when the
*2hours required to fully charge empty
*3Time stated above may vary, depending
2
VIBRATION switch is set to OFF
batteries
on the temperature or conditions of use.
Approx. usage
1
time*
1 hour and 45
minutes*
26 hours*
3
3
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 is not
activated.
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 are
accidentally come into contact with
metallic objects.
• When you are not going to use the
unit for a long time, remove the
battery to avoid damage from battery
leakage or corrosion.
Checking the remaining battery
power
Pull up the self-adjusting band and
check the power indicator located on
the upper part of the right housing. The
batteries are still serviceable when the
indicator lights in red.
Charge the rechargeable batteries or
install new dry batteries if the power
indicator light dims, flashes, or the
sound becomes distorted or noisy.
Battery life
Battery
Sony alkaline battery
LR03/AM-4(N)
Sony manganese
battery R03/UM-4
(NU)
*1at 1 kHz, 1 mW+1 mW output when the
VIBRATION switch is set to OFF
*2Time stated above may vary, depending
on the temperature or conditions of use.
Approx. hours*
45 hours*
20 hours*
2
2
Note
The rechargeable nickel-metal hydride
1
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.
Getting started
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Setting up the
transmitter
1 Stereo system, TV, VCR,
etc.
1 Connect the transmitter to
audio/video component.
Select one of three connection
methods (1, 2 or 3) described
below.
1 When connecting the
transmitter to a component
equipped with anything other
than a headphones jack (Stereo
system, TV, VCR, etc.)
Connect to INPUT A jack on the
transmitter using the supplied
connecting cord.
2 When connecting the
transmitter to a component
equipped with a headphones
jack (WALKMAN*, TV, VCR, etc.)
Connect to INPUT B jack on the
transmitter using the supplied
connecting cord.
Left channel
(white)
to output jack
anything other
than headphones
jack
Transmitter
to INPUT A jack
to INPUT
B jack
Connecting cord (supplied)
to headphones jack
(stereo mini jack)
Right channel
(red)
Connecting
cord
(supplied)
Left channel (white)
Right channel
(red)
Unimatch plug
adaptor (supplied)
to headphones jack
(stereo phone jack)
2 WALKMAN*,
TV, VCR, etc.
* WALKMAN is a registered trademark of
Sony Corporation to represent Headphone
Stereo products.
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Getting started
3 When connecting the
transmitter to Playstation 2
Connect to INPUT B jack on the
transmitter using the cable supplied
with Playstation 2.
Transmitter
to INPUT B
jack
Audio left
channel (white)
Audio right
channel (red)
Video channel
(yellow)
TV
Playstation 2
Note
Use the extension cord RK-C111 (sold
separately) as necessary.
AV cable (supplied
with Playstation 2)
2 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.
3 Connect the supplied AC power
adaptor to the transmitter.
Transmitter
AC power
adaptor
(supplied)
to DC IN 9 V jack
Notes
•Do not connect to the INPUT A jack and
INPUT B jack at the same time. If you
connect two audio/visual components to
both jacks at the same time, both of the
audio signals may result in mixed output.
•Use only the supplied AC power adaptor.
Do not use any AC power adaptor.
Unified
polarity plug
•When you connect the connecting cord
directly to an earphone jack (monaural
mini jack), the audio signal may not be
output through the right channel. In such a
case, use the separately sold PC-236MS
plug adaptor (stereo mini jack h
monaural mini plug) between the
connecting cord and the earphone jack.
to an AC
outlet
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N Operating the system
Listening to a
programme
Before listening
To prevent your ears from being
damaged, first lower the volume.
1 Turn on the audio/video
component connected to the
transmitter.
When the audio signal is input, the
transmitter turns on automatically
and the infrared emitters glow but
they do not glow while the
transmitter is charging the batteries.
If the transmitter is connected to the
headphone jack, set the volume
control of the audio source
component as high as possible but
not so high that the audio signal
becomes distorted.
4 Adjust the volume.
Notes
•You may hear some noise when you
disconnect the AC power adaptor from the
transmitter before taking off the
headphones.
•If the infrared sensors are covered by your
hands when adjusting the volume, the
mute function will be activated and
volume may not be adjusted. To adjust the
volume, move nearer toward the
transmitter or orient the infrared emitters
on the left housing towards the transmitter.
2 Put on the headphones.
The power indicator on the upper
part of the right housing glows red.
Be sure to put the right housing (R)
on your right ear and the left
housing (L) on your left ear. Wear
the headphones vertically on your
head so that auto power on function
is properly activated.
3 Start playback of the
component connected to the
transmitter.
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Operating the system
The headphones automatically
turn off when they are taken off
— Auto power on/off function
Do not pull up the self-adjusting band
when not in use, as this will consume
the battery power.
Sound is automatically muted if
noise increases
— Mute function
If the infrared rays are obstructed, or
the headphones are used outside their
effective range, noise will increase and
sound will become hard to hear. To
avoid potential ear damage as a result
of noise, this function mute any sound
from the headphones. Sound is
automatically restored when you move
nearer the transmitter or remove the
obstruction.
Using SRS surround function
Set the
switch to ON to reproduce
a wide surround sound field through
the headphones.
Using the ATT (Attenuator) switch
If the input volume is low, set the ATT
switch on the transmitter to OFF.
If no audio signal is input for
more than approximately 5
minutes
The transmitter turns off automatically.
Using the vibration function
Set the VIBRATION switch to ON and
adjust the level of vibration using the
vibration volume. You can enjoy
powerful bass sound when you listen to
movies or games through the
headphones.
Note
The brightness of the infrared emitters may
not be uniform, however, this is not a
malfunction.
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The effective area
Replacing the ear
of the transmitter
The illustration below shows the
approximate area covered by the
infrared rays emitted from the
transmitter.
Transmitter
Approx. 3 m
1
(118
/8 in.)
Approx. 3 m
1
/8 in.)
(118
Notes
•If you use the headphones at too great a
distance from the transmitter, you may
hear a hissing noise and if there is an object
between the headphones and the
transmitter, sound may be interrupted.
These phenomena are inherent to infrared
ray communication and do not mean that
there is a problem with the system itself.
•Do not cover the infrared sensors with your
hands or hair.
•When you use the headphones inside the
area in the illustration above, the
transmitter can be placed in front, behind
or by the side of you.
•The noise you may hear through the
headphones may vary depending on the
transmitter position and room conditions.
It is recommended that you place the
transmitter in a location that produces the
clearest sound.
•Do not use this system in areas exposed to
direct sunlight or strong light. The sound
may be interrupted.
•Plasma displays may interfere with normal
operation of this system.
Infrared ray
Approx. 7 m
(23 ft.)
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 off.
2 Place the new ear pad around
the housing.
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N
Additional information
Specifications
General
Modulation system
Frequency modulation
Carrier frequency
Right 2.8 MHz
Left 2.3 MHz
Frequency response
18 – 22,000 Hz
Transmitter TMR-IF540R
Power source DC IN 9 V jack accepts
Where
purchased
U.S.A.
U.K.
European countries
Japan (exept for
Japanese
domestic model)
Other countries
Audio input Phono jacks/stereo mini jack
Dimensions Approx. 133 × 124 × 136 mm
Mass Approx. 160 g (6 oz.)
power supplied from the AC
power adaptor for use on the
following voltages:
Operating
voltage
120 V AC, 60 Hz
230 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz
220 – 230 V AC, 50 Hz
110 V/120 V/220 V/
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
220 – 230 V AC, 50/
60 Hz or 120 V AC,
60 Hz
(5 1/4 × 5 × 5 3/8 in.)
(w/h/d)
Headphone MDR-IF540R
Power source Supplied rechargeable
nickel-metal hydride
batteries BP-HP550 or
commercially available
(size AAA) dry batteries
Mass Approx. 285 g (11 oz.)
including batteries
Supplied accessories
AC power adaptor (1)
Connecting cord (approx. 1m, stereo mini
plug × 1 y phono plug × 2) (1)
Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride
batteries BP-HP550 (550 mAh) (2)
Unimatch plug adaptor (stereo mini jack
y stereo phone plug) (1)
Operating instructions (1)
Optional accessories
• If sound is not output through the right
channel when the supplied connecting
cord is connected to the earphone jack.
Plug adaptor PC-236MS
(stereo mini jack y monaural mini
plug)
• If you have lost the supplied plug
adaptor.
Plug adaptor PC-234S
(stereo mini jack y stereo phone plug)
• If you have lost the supplied connecting
cord.
RK-G129
(1.5 m, stereo mini plug y phono plug
× 2)
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
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Precautions
Troubleshooting
• 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
and remove the batteries to avoid
damage caused by battery leakage
and subsequent corrosion.
• Do not leave the cordless stereo
headphones system in a location
subject to direct sunlight, heat or
moisture (It is recommended to use
the headphones at a temperature of
between 5˚C and 35˚C (between 41˚F
and 95˚F).)
• Do not drop, hit or otherwise subject
the transmitter or headphones to
strong shocks of any kind. This could
damage the product.
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,
lower 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
nearest Sony dealer.
Be sure to bring the headphones and
the transmitter to Sony dealer when
requiring repair work.
No sound/Muffled sound
, Turn on the transmitter first, and then
put on the headphones.
, Check the connection of the audio/
video equipment or the AC power
adaptor.
, Check that the audio/video equipment
connected to the transmitter is turned
on.
, If the transmitter is connected to the
headphones jack, raise the volume of
the audio/video equipment connected
to the transmitter.
, The mute function is activated.
• Check if there is any object between
the transmitter and the headphones.
• Use the headphones near the
transmitter.
• Change the position and angle of the
transmitter.
, The headphones’ power indicator light
dims, flashes or goes off.
• Charge the rechargeable batteries if
the headphones’ batteries are weak,
or replace dry batteries with new
ones. If the power indicator is still off
after charging the batteries, take the
headphones to a Sony dealer.
, Set the ATT switch on the transmitter
to OFF.
Distorted sound
, If the transmitter is connected to the
headphones jack, lower the volume of
the audio/video equipment connected
to the transmitter.
, The headphones’ power indicator light
dims, flashes or goes off.
• Charge the rechargeable batteries if
the headphones’ batteries are weak,
or replace dry batteries with new
ones. If the power indicator is still
off after charging the batteries, take
the headphones to a Sony dealer.
, Set the ATT switch on the transmitter
to ON.
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