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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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...with the instructions, may cause undesired operation of the device. MDR-DS6000 Processor DP-RF6000 Headphones MDR-RF6000 Serial No. The transmitter (Processor) complies with at ... with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following measures: - Consult the dealer ...uncontrolled equipment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. For the customers in the Canada Operation is... interference will not occur in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio...
...with the instructions, may cause undesired operation of the device. MDR-DS6000 Processor DP-RF6000 Headphones MDR-RF6000 Serial No. The transmitter (Processor) complies with at ... with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following measures: - Consult the dealer ...uncontrolled equipment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. For the customers in the Canada Operation is... interference will not occur in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio...
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... Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. For more information regarding recycling of the Processor 8 Headphone Part Descriptions 9 Charging the Supplied Rechargeable Nickel-metal Hydride Battery 10 Inserting 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 ...
... Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. For more information regarding recycling of the Processor 8 Headphone Part Descriptions 9 Charging the Supplied Rechargeable Nickel-metal Hydride Battery 10 Inserting 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 ...
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.... 4US Main Features The MDR-DS6000 is automatically charged by placing the headphones on the processor. • Self-adjusting mechanism headband eliminating the need to reconfigure your hookup. • Battery 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...
.... 4US Main Features The MDR-DS6000 is automatically charged by placing the headphones on the processor. • Self-adjusting mechanism headband eliminating the need to reconfigure your hookup. • Battery 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...
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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 1 Preparation Checking the Components and Accessories Before setting up the system, check that all of the components are included.
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... 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 should be set to "-8 dB." 3 LINE IN jacks (See page 16 for details.) Connect the ...audio output jacks on an audio or video component (sold separately) to this jack. 5 DIGITAL OUT jack (See page 15 ...
... 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 should be set to "-8 dB." 3 LINE IN jacks (See page 16 for details.) Connect the ...audio output jacks on an audio or video component (sold separately) to this jack. 5 DIGITAL OUT jack (See page 15 ...
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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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... charged from the first time you use . The battery compartment lid comes off. Note The battery compartment has a tab on the processor. To charge the headphones, place them on the # side which holds the battery in the compartment. Left housing 2 Insert the supplied rechargeable nickel- Inserting the supplied rechargeable nickelmetal hydride...
... charged from the first time you use . The battery compartment lid comes off. Note The battery compartment has a tab on the processor. To charge the headphones, place them on the # side which holds the battery in the compartment. Left housing 2 Insert the supplied rechargeable nickel- Inserting the supplied rechargeable nickelmetal hydride...
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... point meets the processor's contact pin, and make sure that the right and left headphones are horizontal, and place the headphones vertically on the processor. Contact point Charging lever Contact pin Right housing CHG indicator Left housing If the CHG indicator is damaged or the 3 ... pin comes up . It takes approx. 3 hours to close the battery compartment lid. When placing the headphones on the processor again so that the indicator lights up . In this case, remove the headphones and place them with both hands so that the CHG indicator lights up . • Make sure that ...
... point meets the processor's contact pin, and make sure that the right and left headphones are horizontal, and place the headphones vertically on the processor. Contact point Charging lever Contact pin Right housing CHG indicator Left housing If the CHG indicator is damaged or the 3 ... pin comes up . It takes approx. 3 hours to close the battery compartment lid. When placing the headphones on the processor again so that the indicator lights up . In this case, remove the headphones and place them with both hands so that the CHG indicator lights up . • Make sure that ...
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...Otherwise, the battery may not be completed if the processor's contact pin and headphones' contact point are installed, they cannot be replaced with this system, or at your nearest Sony dealer. Preparation 13US Note that other components. Wipe them with other types of...headphones on the processor after a full charge has been performed. charging time 3 hours*2 Approx. The rechargeable battery, type BP-HP2000, is still usable when the indicator lights blue. Notes • The processor automatically turns off , and then charging starts. The CHG indicator lights up, and the RF...
...Otherwise, the battery may not be completed if the processor's contact pin and headphones' contact point are installed, they cannot be replaced with this system, or at your nearest Sony dealer. Preparation 13US Note that other components. Wipe them with other types of...headphones on the processor after a full charge has been performed. charging time 3 hours*2 Approx. The rechargeable battery, type BP-HP2000, is still usable when the indicator lights blue. Notes • The processor automatically turns off , and then charging starts. The CHG indicator lights up, and the RF...
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Battery life Battery Sony alkaline batteries LR6(SG) Approx. hours*1 5 hours*2 *1 at 1 kHz, 1 mW + 1 mW output *2 Time may vary, depending on batteries • Do not charge a dry battery. • ... battery charge function is not activated. Notes on the temperature or conditions of use the unit for a long time, remove the batteries to power the headphones. Using the headphones with coins or metallic objects.
Battery life Battery Sony alkaline batteries LR6(SG) Approx. hours*1 5 hours*2 *1 at 1 kHz, 1 mW + 1 mW output *2 Time may vary, depending on batteries • Do not charge a dry battery. • ... battery charge function is not activated. Notes on the temperature or conditions of use the unit for a long time, remove the batteries to power the headphones. Using the headphones with coins or metallic objects.
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... 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 ... format, 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 be heard when a DVD device and this case, use a digital connection. (Continued) Connection 15US This is not a...
... 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 ... format, 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 be heard when a DVD device and this case, use a digital connection. (Continued) Connection 15US This is not a...
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...component Audio cord (sold separately) Audio right (red) Connecting cables (sold separately) Use the optical digital connecting cable POC-15AB (mini-plug y rectangular plug) when connecting the optical digital output mini-jack on portable DVD players, portable CD players, or other component to the LINE IN...a stereo mini-jack (line out jack or headphone jack) to the LINE IN jacks. The bend radius of the optical digital connecting cable are kept clean. Notes on optical digital connecting cable • Do not drop objects on the optical digital connecting cable or expose the cable to shock...
...component Audio cord (sold separately) Audio right (red) Connecting cables (sold separately) Use the optical digital connecting cable POC-15AB (mini-plug y rectangular plug) when connecting the optical digital output mini-jack on portable DVD players, portable CD players, or other component to the LINE IN...a stereo mini-jack (line out jack or headphone jack) to the LINE IN jacks. The bend radius of the optical digital connecting cable are kept clean. Notes on optical digital connecting cable • Do not drop objects on the optical digital connecting cable or expose the cable to shock...
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...sure to match the right and left side of the EFFECT switch. The RF indicator lights up , depending on automatically and the 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 ... Sound is heard from the connected audio or video component and the setting of the headphones with this wireless system. 3 Put on . Then the DECODE MODE indicator lights up when emission from the processor. DVD device, digital satellite/TV receiver, or other audio or video component POWER 2 Remove the...
...sure to match the right and left side of the EFFECT switch. The RF indicator lights up , depending on automatically and the 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 ... Sound is heard from the connected audio or video component and the setting of the headphones with this wireless system. 3 Put on . Then the DECODE MODE indicator lights up when emission from the processor. DVD device, digital satellite/TV receiver, or other audio or video component POWER 2 Remove the...
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... jack. Suitable for music sources. Suitable for movie sound sources. INPUT SELECT ANALOG DIGITAL Position of switch DIGITAL ANALOG Selected sound source Sound of the component connected to LINE IN jacks. Note To listen to dual audio (MAIN/SUB) sound sources, connect... switch OFF CINEMA MUSIC Sound field and suitable sound source Normal playback of surround sound that would be found in step 4. 6 Slide the switch to select the desired sound field, EFFECT or COMPRESSION. Note The volume of the headphones may vary, depending on the player, TV, or other component. 5 Start ...
... jack. Suitable for music sources. Suitable for movie sound sources. INPUT SELECT ANALOG DIGITAL Position of switch DIGITAL ANALOG Selected sound source Sound of the component connected to LINE IN jacks. Note To listen to dual audio (MAIN/SUB) sound sources, connect... switch OFF CINEMA MUSIC Sound field and suitable sound source Normal playback of surround sound that would be found in step 4. 6 Slide the switch to select the desired sound field, EFFECT or COMPRESSION. Note The volume of the headphones may vary, depending on the player, TV, or other component. 5 Start ...
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...the processor to change to differences in quiet scenes. The RF indicator blinks and the processor detects the optimum frequency automatically. After detection is played. • You may vary. The headphones detect the frequency of the processor automatically. This is heard... if reception conditions deteriorate when the headphones are removed - 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. VOL ...
...the processor to change to differences in quiet scenes. The RF indicator blinks and the processor detects the optimum frequency automatically. After detection is played. • You may vary. The headphones detect the frequency of the processor automatically. This is heard... if reception conditions deteriorate when the headphones are removed - 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. VOL ...
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...The processor detects the optimum frequency automatically when the headphones are automatically transmitted when an audio signal is used within the RF signal transmission area (see "RF signal transmission area"). • The surround sound effect may not be obtained from sound sources ... The RF signals are removed from the processor. RF signal transmission may be interrupted if interference occurs. Notes • The headphones should be used with other wireless apparatus using 2.4 GHz frequency, or a microwave oven. RF signal transmission area The approximate RF signal ...
...The processor detects the optimum frequency automatically when the headphones are automatically transmitted when an audio signal is used within the RF signal transmission area (see "RF signal transmission area"). • The surround sound effect may not be obtained from sound sources ... The RF signals are removed from the processor. RF signal transmission may be interrupted if interference occurs. Notes • The headphones should be used with other wireless apparatus using 2.4 GHz frequency, or a microwave oven. RF signal transmission area The approximate RF signal ...
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... headphones other headphones. • This unit is no limit to that can enjoy the surround sound experience wirelessly at the same time for the headphones. When using additional MDR-RF6000 wireless headphones ...MDR-RF6000, since this system, by using additional MDR-RF6000 wireless headphones (sold separately), be used within the RF signal transmission area. The headphones automatically turn on the headphones. Note Charge the battery of the headphones, otherwise the headphones will not work. 1 Remove the headphones from the processor when using additional headphones...
... headphones other headphones. • This unit is no limit to that can enjoy the surround sound experience wirelessly at the same time for the headphones. When using additional MDR-RF6000 wireless headphones ...MDR-RF6000, since this system, by using additional MDR-RF6000 wireless headphones (sold separately), be used within the RF signal transmission area. The headphones automatically turn on the headphones. Note Charge the battery of the headphones, otherwise the headphones will not work. 1 Remove the headphones from the processor when using additional headphones...
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If the POWER indicator is still off after charging the battery, take the 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. 1 Additional ... the volume level on the processor is set for the additional headphones. , Additional headphones are being input to the digital out jack by mistake when digital input is selected. , Check that the connected AV component's optical digital output is set to "ON" when selecting digital input. , Turn on the AV component connected to the processor, ...
If the POWER indicator is still off after charging the battery, take the 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. 1 Additional ... the volume level on the processor is set for the additional headphones. , Additional headphones are being input to the digital out jack by mistake when digital input is selected. , Check that the connected AV component's optical digital output is set to "ON" when selecting digital input. , Turn on the AV component connected to the processor, ...
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... does not turn on , The digital audio output setting for the chapter being played is still off after charging the battery, take the headphones to a Sony dealer. , Check if there is not obtained , Set the EFFECT switch on the processor to a Sony dealer. The surround sound effect is any wireless apparatus using 2.4 GHz frequency, or a microwave...
... does not turn on , The digital audio output setting for the chapter being played is still off after charging the battery, take the headphones to a Sony dealer. , Check if there is not obtained , Set the EFFECT switch on the processor to a Sony dealer. The surround sound effect is any wireless apparatus using 2.4 GHz frequency, or a microwave...