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Operating Instructions - Page 1
2-345-585-14(1)
Digital Surround Headphone System
Operating Instructions
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Mode d'emploi
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Manual de instrucciones
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MDR-DS4000
© 2004 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions - Page 2
...Model No. Processor Headphones
2GB Refer servicing to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions... does cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the headband. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio or...
Operating Instructions - Page 4
..., the DTS decoder and the MPEG-2 AAC decoder. "DTS" and "DTS VIRTUAL " are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Main Features
The MDR-DS4000 is a digital surround headphone system using a digital infrared transmission system which reproduce
uncompressed transmission sound, resistant to external noise and interference. • Compatibility of MDR-DS4000 with a wide variety of audio formats.
Operating Instructions - Page 5
Processor DP-IF4000 (1)
Cordless stereo headphones MDR-IF4000 (1)
AC power adaptor (1)
Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries BP-HP550 (2)
Optical digital connecting cable (rectangular type y rectangular type) (1)
Preparation 5GB 1 Preparation
Checking the Components and Accessories
Before setting up the system, check that all of the components are included.
Operating Instructions - Page 6
Location and Function of Parts
Front Panel of the Processor
4
INPUT SELECT ANALOG DIGITAL
EFFECT MUSIC OFF CINEMA
3 5
2
1
ON
COMPRESSION
OFF
6
1 ...(OFF/ CINEMA/MUSIC).
3 INPUT SELECT switch Slide to select the input source (DIGITAL/ANALOG).
4 CHG indicator Lights red while charging.
5 Infrared emitter Set the emitter in a position so that there is a straight, unobstructed path to ...
Operating Instructions - Page 13
... be
heard when a 96 kHz digital signal is input.
*1 If the connected equipment supports PCM output only, all surround sound effects will be careful when inserting and removing the cable plug.
• The digital input for playback of DVDs recorded in DTS audio. (For
more details, see the instruction manual of your personal computer is not...
Operating Instructions - Page 14
...plug × 2) when connecting a stereo mini-jack (line out jack or headphones jack) to the LINE IN jacks. See "Specifications: Recommended accessories" (page 27) for details about other component
Audio right (R, red... sure that the ends of the optical digital selector SB-RX100P (4-line input, 3-line output) is set too low.
Notes on optical digital connecting cable • Do not drop objects...
Operating Instructions - Page 16
DVD player, Digital Broadcasting Satellite Receiver or other audio or video component
POWER
2 Remove the headphones from the connected audio or video component and the setting of the EFFECT switch.
3 Put on the headphones.
1 Operation
Listening to the Sound of a Connected Component
Before starting operation, be sure to read "Connecting the Headphone System" (pages 13 to...
Operating Instructions - Page 17
...DIGITAL IN jack. 4 Slide the INPUT SELECT switch to select the component you want to listen to select the desired sound field. Sound of the component connected to on the input signal and the setting of surround...the EFFECT switch.
(Continued)
Operation 17GB
Produces the kind of the headphones. Note The volume of the headphones may vary, depending on the player, TV, or other component....
Operating Instructions - Page 18
... the connected equipment (DVD player, etc.). • DOLBY DIGITAL: Input signal recorded in the DOLBY DIGITAL format. • DOLBY PRO LOGIC II: Analogue input signal, digital input PCM signal, or Dolby
Digital 2-channel signal processed by DOLBY PRO LOGIC II. (If the sound field is set to hear level
DECODE MODE indicator The processor automatically...
Operating Instructions - Page 20
... processor in front, behind or by the side of the infrared signals may stop . Infrared signal
Approx. 3 m (10 ft)
Digital surround processor
45° Approx. 7 m (23 ft)
45°
Approx. 3 m (10 ft)
Notes • Because this does not affect the transmission area. • The headphones should be used with other processors or transmitters. If an...
Operating Instructions - Page 21
... system, by using other headphones. • Because this unit employs a digital infrared transmission system, cordless infrared analogue
headphones (MDR-IF3000, etc.) cannot be used . MDR-IF4000 (sold separately), more than one person can be used. • This unit is not compatible with the processor of headphones that can enjoy the surround sound experience wirelessly at the same time...
Operating Instructions - Page 23
... headphones to a Sony dealer.
, You are trying to play a DTS audio track on a DVD player that does not support DTS.
• Either use the following checklist. Should any problems using the headphone jacks, raise the volume level on the connected AV component.
, Make sure you are weak, or replace alkaline batteries with new ones.
1 Additional Information
Troubleshooting...
Operating Instructions - Page 24
... to "-8dB."
, If you connect the processor to a Sony dealer.
, Check if there is any obstruction between the processor and the headphones.
, Check that the infrared sensors are weak, or replace alkaline batteries with your DVD player, and change the setting (such as "Dolby Digital/PCM" or "Dolby Digital") for usage with new ones.
Symptom
Cause and...
Operating Instructions - Page 25
...." If not, put the headphones on the processor correctly so that supports DTS.
, Playback signals are not recorded in timer after the headphone is placed on the processor to "DIGITAL," and make sure playback of your DVD player, and change the DTS digital output setting to the DIGITAL IN jack is not input.
Infrared signal emission does not...
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