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2-649-139-11(1) Digital Surround Headphone System Operating Instructions US Mode d'emploi FR Manual de instrucciones ES MDR-DS6000 © 2006 Sony Corporation
2-649-139-11(1) Digital Surround Headphone System Operating Instructions US Mode d'emploi FR Manual de instrucciones ES MDR-DS6000 © 2006 Sony Corporation
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...located or operated in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus to rain or moisture. ...FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. However, there is connected...RF) Exposure rules. WARNING To reduce the risk of the headband. Increase the separation between the radiator and person's body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and legs). Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is located at least 20 cm and more of the battery compartment. MDR-DS6000 Processor DP-RF6000 Headphones MDR...
...located or operated in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus to rain or moisture. ...FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. However, there is connected...RF) Exposure rules. WARNING To reduce the risk of the headband. Increase the separation between the radiator and person's body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and legs). Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is located at least 20 cm and more of the battery compartment. MDR-DS6000 Processor DP-RF6000 Headphones MDR...
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... the supplied rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery ....... 10 Charging 11 US Checking the battery power 13 Using the headphones with alkaline batteries (sold separately 14 Connecting the Headphone System 15 Connecting the processor to digital components 15 Connecting the processor to analog components 16 Listening to the collection and recycling location nearest you...
... the supplied rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery ....... 10 Charging 11 US Checking the battery power 13 Using the headphones with alkaline batteries (sold separately 14 Connecting the Headphone System 15 Connecting the processor to digital components 15 Connecting the processor to analog components 16 Listening to the collection and recycling location nearest you...
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...*2 and MPEG-2 AAC*2 formats. (Can play media marked with "Dolby Digital Surround EX" and "DTS-ES".) • Wireless headphones using 2.4 GHz wireless digital transmission*1. Main Features The MDR-DS6000 is a digital surround headphone system using a digital radio frequency transmission system which reproduces uncompressed transmission sound, resistant to external noise and interference. • Wireless transmission means you put them on, and turns them off...
...*2 and MPEG-2 AAC*2 formats. (Can play media marked with "Dolby Digital Surround EX" and "DTS-ES".) • Wireless headphones using 2.4 GHz wireless digital transmission*1. Main Features The MDR-DS6000 is a digital surround headphone system using a digital radio frequency transmission system which reproduces uncompressed transmission sound, resistant to external noise and interference. • Wireless transmission means you put them on, and turns them off...
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1 Preparation Checking the Components and Accessories Before setting up the system, check that all of the components are included. Processor DP-RF6000 (1) Wireless stereo headphones MDR-RF6000 (1) AC power adaptor (1) Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery BP-HP2000 (1) Optical digital connecting cable (rectangular type y rectangular type) (1) 6US Preparation
1 Preparation Checking the Components and Accessories Before setting up the system, check that all of the components are included. Processor DP-RF6000 (1) Wireless stereo headphones MDR-RF6000 (1) AC power adaptor (1) Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery BP-HP2000 (1) Optical digital connecting cable (rectangular type y rectangular type) (1) 6US Preparation
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...ID SET ATT 0dB -8dB R LINE IN L DC IN 9V DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT (THROUGH) 1 2 3 4 56 1 TUNE/ID SET button (See pages 21 and 23 for details.) Use this button when reception deteriorates, or when using additional headphones. 2 ATT (attenuator) switch Set this switch to use the ...supplied AC power adaptor. Normally, this jack. (Be sure to "0 dB" if the volume is too low for details.) Connect a DVD device, digital satellite/ TV receiver, or other characteristics can...
...ID SET ATT 0dB -8dB R LINE IN L DC IN 9V DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT (THROUGH) 1 2 3 4 56 1 TUNE/ID SET button (See pages 21 and 23 for details.) Use this button when reception deteriorates, or when using additional headphones. 2 ATT (attenuator) switch Set this switch to use the ...supplied AC power adaptor. Normally, this jack. (Be sure to "0 dB" if the volume is too low for details.) Connect a DVD device, digital satellite/ TV receiver, or other characteristics can...
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... battery case is for the rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery (supplied) or commercially available (size AA) alkaline batteries only. 4 Self-adjusting band The headphones automatically turn on when you put them on. 5 Ear pad (right) 6 TUNE/ID SET button (See pages 21 and 23 for details.)... Use this button when reception deteriorates, or when using additional headphones. 7 VOL (Volume) control Use to adjust the volume. 8 POWER indicator By pulling up the self-adjusting band, the indicator lights blue when battery power...
... battery case is for the rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery (supplied) or commercially available (size AA) alkaline batteries only. 4 Self-adjusting band The headphones automatically turn on when you put them on. 5 Ear pad (right) 6 TUNE/ID SET button (See pages 21 and 23 for details.)... Use this button when reception deteriorates, or when using additional headphones. 7 VOL (Volume) control Use to adjust the volume. 8 POWER indicator By pulling up the self-adjusting band, the indicator lights blue when battery power...
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.... Left housing 2 Insert the supplied rechargeable nickel- Insert the # terminal first when installing the battery. 3 Close the battery compartment lid. 2 1 10US Preparation To charge the headphones, place them on the # side which holds the battery in the compartment. Inserting the supplied rechargeable nickelmetal hydride battery 1 Open the battery compartment lid of...
.... Left housing 2 Insert the supplied rechargeable nickel- Insert the # terminal first when installing the battery. 3 Close the battery compartment lid. 2 1 10US Preparation To charge the headphones, place them on the # side which holds the battery in the compartment. Inserting the supplied rechargeable nickelmetal hydride battery 1 Open the battery compartment lid of...
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... hold them on the processor again so that the indicator lights up. • Make sure that the CHG indicator lights up if the headphones' contact point does not meet the processor's contact pin. Contact point Charging lever Contact pin Right housing CHG indicator Left housing If the... right and left housings are rested on the processor correctly. • The indicator will not light up . 3 Rest the headphones on the processor so that the headphones' contact point meets the processor's contact pin, and make sure that the supplied rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery is damaged or ...
... hold them on the processor again so that the indicator lights up. • Make sure that the CHG indicator lights up if the headphones' contact point does not meet the processor's contact pin. Contact point Charging lever Contact pin Right housing CHG indicator Left housing If the... right and left housings are rested on the processor correctly. • The indicator will not light up . 3 Rest the headphones on the processor so that the headphones' contact point meets the processor's contact pin, and make sure that the supplied rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery is damaged or ...
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...the POWER indicator located on the right housing. The CHG indicator lights up, and the RF indicator goes off while charging the battery. • This system is no need to ... 40˚C (between 32˚F and 104˚F). usage time*1 7 hours*3 *1 at your nearest Sony dealer. The battery is not commercially available. The rechargeable battery, type BP-HP2000, is still usable when ...Note The rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery should be completed if the processor's contact pin and headphones' contact point are installed, they cannot be charged. • Do not attempt to use...
...the POWER indicator located on the right housing. The CHG indicator lights up, and the RF indicator goes off while charging the battery. • This system is no need to ... 40˚C (between 32˚F and 104˚F). usage time*1 7 hours*3 *1 at your nearest Sony dealer. The battery is not commercially available. The rechargeable battery, type BP-HP2000, is still usable when ...Note The rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery should be completed if the processor's contact pin and headphones' contact point are installed, they cannot be charged. • Do not attempt to use...
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Using the headphones with coins or metallic objects. Heat can also be generated by the battery if its positive and negative terminals are accidentally shorted. • When you are installed, the battery charge function is not activated. Battery life Battery Sony alkaline batteries LR6(SG) Approx. Install the batteries in the same manner... a dry battery. • Do not carry a battery together with alkaline batteries (sold separately) Commercially available (size AA) alkaline batteries can be used to power the headphones.
Using the headphones with coins or metallic objects. Heat can also be generated by the battery if its positive and negative terminals are accidentally shorted. • When you are installed, the battery charge function is not activated. Battery life Battery Sony alkaline batteries LR6(SG) Approx. Install the batteries in the same manner... a dry battery. • Do not carry a battery together with alkaline batteries (sold separately) Commercially available (size AA) alkaline batteries can be used to power the headphones.
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... DVD device, digital satellite/TV receiver, or other digital component*2 to the DIGITAL IN jack (black) of the processor. Noise may be heard when a 96 kHz digital signal is input. *1 If the connected equipment supports PCM output only, all surround sound effects will... the Headphone System Connecting the processor to digital components Use the supplied optical digital connecting cable to connect the optical digital output jack*1 on a DVD device, digital satellite/TV receiver, or other digital component having an optical digital output jack Notes • The optical digital connecting ...
... DVD device, digital satellite/TV receiver, or other digital component*2 to the DIGITAL IN jack (black) of the processor. Noise may be heard when a 96 kHz digital signal is input. *1 If the connected equipment supports PCM output only, all surround sound effects will... the Headphone System Connecting the processor to digital components Use the supplied optical digital connecting cable to connect the optical digital output jack*1 on a DVD device, digital satellite/TV receiver, or other digital component having an optical digital output jack Notes • The optical digital connecting ...
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...) Connecting cables (sold separately) Use the connecting cable (stereo mini-plug y pin plug × 2) when connecting a stereo mini-jack (line out jack or headphone jack) to the LINE IN (L/R) jacks on the processor. In this case, set too low. 16US Connection Dust at a medium level. Notes on optical...separately) to connect the audio output jacks on the player is set the volume on portable DVD players, portable CD players, or other digital components to the DIGITAL IN jack. Noise can degrade performance. • When storing the system, attach the cap to the end of the plug and be ...
...) Connecting cables (sold separately) Use the connecting cable (stereo mini-plug y pin plug × 2) when connecting a stereo mini-jack (line out jack or headphone jack) to the LINE IN (L/R) jacks on the processor. In this case, set too low. 16US Connection Dust at a medium level. Notes on optical...separately) to connect the audio output jacks on the player is set the volume on portable DVD players, portable CD players, or other digital components to the DIGITAL IN jack. Noise can degrade performance. • When storing the system, attach the cap to the end of the plug and be ...
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...RF indicator blinks for transmission according to your ears and wear the headphones at the correct angle so that the Auto Power On/Off function works correctly. Be sure to match the right and left side of the EFFECT switch. DVD device, digital... satellite/TV receiver, or other audio or video component POWER 2 Remove the headphones from... POWER indicator lights blue, and the headphones automatically turn on the headphones. The processor automatically detects the optimum ...the Headphone System" (pages 15 to 17) and make the proper connections. 1 Turn on the headphones. 18US...
...RF indicator blinks for transmission according to your ears and wear the headphones at the correct angle so that the Auto Power On/Off function works correctly. Be sure to match the right and left side of the EFFECT switch. DVD device, digital... satellite/TV receiver, or other audio or video component POWER 2 Remove the headphones from... POWER indicator lights blue, and the headphones automatically turn on the headphones. The processor automatically detects the optimum ...the Headphone System" (pages 15 to 17) and make the proper connections. 1 Turn on the headphones. 18US...
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... of the headphones. EFFECT switch EFFECT MUSIC OFF CINEMA Position of switch OFF CINEMA MUSIC Sound field and suitable sound source Normal playback of the component connected to LINE IN jacks. INPUT SELECT ANALOG DIGITAL Position of switch DIGITAL ANALOG Selected sound source Sound of surround sound that ...would be found in step 4. 6 Slide the switch to DIGITAL IN jack. Note To listen to dual audio (MAIN/SUB) sound...
... of the headphones. EFFECT switch EFFECT MUSIC OFF CINEMA Position of switch OFF CINEMA MUSIC Sound field and suitable sound source Normal playback of the component connected to LINE IN jacks. INPUT SELECT ANALOG DIGITAL Position of switch DIGITAL ANALOG Selected sound source Sound of surround sound that ...would be found in step 4. 6 Slide the switch to DIGITAL IN jack. Note To listen to dual audio (MAIN/SUB) sound...
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... between modes When sliding switches on the headphones once. The beep sound stops when the headphones start receiving signals. (Continued) Operation 21US The headphones automatically turn off when they are outside the signal transmission area, or another wireless apparatus using 2.4 GHz frequency or microwave oven causes interference. The RF indicator blinks and the processor detects...
... between modes When sliding switches on the headphones once. The beep sound stops when the headphones start receiving signals. (Continued) Operation 21US The headphones automatically turn off when they are outside the signal transmission area, or another wireless apparatus using 2.4 GHz frequency or microwave oven causes interference. The RF indicator blinks and the processor detects...
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... volume of RF signal transmission area or reception conditions deteriorate. The RF signals are out of the headphones. Notes • The headphones should be used within the RF signal transmission area (see "RF signal transmission area"). • The surround sound effect ...headphones may be interrupted if interference occurs. Tip If RF signal transmission from person to have them detect the optimum frequency again. This is due to radio frequency characteristics, and is input again. RF signal transmission may be interrupted if the processor is used with other wireless...
... volume of RF signal transmission area or reception conditions deteriorate. The RF signals are out of the headphones. Notes • The headphones should be used within the RF signal transmission area (see "RF signal transmission area"). • The surround sound effect ...headphones may be interrupted if interference occurs. Tip If RF signal transmission from person to have them detect the optimum frequency again. This is due to radio frequency characteristics, and is input again. RF signal transmission may be interrupted if the processor is used with other wireless...
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... the surround sound experience wirelessly at the same time for the headphones. When using additional MDR-RF6000 wireless headphones (sold separately) Notes • The processor turns off automatically while charging. Operation 23US Processor MDR-RF6000 (sold separately), more than one person can be sure to set for more than MDR-RF6000, since this unit employs a proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless digital transmission...
... the surround sound experience wirelessly at the same time for the headphones. When using additional MDR-RF6000 wireless headphones (sold separately) Notes • The processor turns off automatically while charging. Operation 23US Processor MDR-RF6000 (sold separately), more than one person can be sure to set for more than MDR-RF6000, since this unit employs a proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless digital transmission...
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...headphones to a Sony dealer. , You are trying to play a DTS audio track on a DVD device that does not support DTS. • Either use the following checklist. Symptom No sound Cause and remedy , Check the connection between the processor and the AV component. , Check that the signal is not being input to the digital...are playing back a DVD disc recorded in DTS when DTS digital output setting for the additional headphones. , Additional headphones are being charged. • Remove additional headphones from the processor. (Continued) Additional Information 25US 1 Additional Information...
...headphones to a Sony dealer. , You are trying to play a DTS audio track on a DVD device that does not support DTS. • Either use the following checklist. Symptom No sound Cause and remedy , Check the connection between the processor and the AV component. , Check that the signal is not being input to the digital...are playing back a DVD disc recorded in DTS when DTS digital output setting for the additional headphones. , Additional headphones are being charged. • Remove additional headphones from the processor. (Continued) Additional Information 25US 1 Additional Information...
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... is still off after charging the battery, take the headphones to a Sony dealer. , Check if there is any wireless apparatus using the headphone jack, raise the volume level on the processor to a Sony dealer. The surround sound effect is not obtained , Set the EFFECT switch... on the connected AV component. , Charge the rechargeable battery if it is weak, or replace alkaline batteries with new ones. The DOLBY DIGITAL...
... is still off after charging the battery, take the headphones to a Sony dealer. , Check if there is any wireless apparatus using the headphone jack, raise the volume level on the processor to a Sony dealer. The surround sound effect is not obtained , Set the EFFECT switch... on the connected AV component. , Charge the rechargeable battery if it is weak, or replace alkaline batteries with new ones. The DOLBY DIGITAL...