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2-345-585-14(1) Digital Surround Headphone System Operating Instructions GB Mode d'emploi FR Manual de instrucciones ES KR MDR-DS4000 © 2004 Sony Corporation
2-345-585-14(1) Digital Surround Headphone System Operating Instructions GB Mode d'emploi FR Manual de instrucciones ES KR MDR-DS4000 © 2004 Sony Corporation
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... left inner side of the battery compartment. If this product. - NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with liquids, such as a bookcase or built-in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. MDR-DS4000 Processor DP-IF4000 Headphones MDR-IF4000 Serial...
... left inner side of the battery compartment. If this product. - NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with liquids, such as a bookcase or built-in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. MDR-DS4000 Processor DP-IF4000 Headphones MDR-IF4000 Serial...
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... Headphones 21 Replacing the Ear Pads 22 Troubleshooting 23 Precautions 26 Specifications 27 3GB Checking the Components and Accessories 5 Location and Function of Parts ... 6 Front Panel of the Processor 6 Rear Panel of the Processor 7 Headphone Part Descriptions 8 Charging the Supplied Rechargeable Nickel-metal Hydride batteries 9 Inserting the supplied rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries ...... 9 Charging 10 GB Checking the remaining battery power 12 Using the headphones with alkaline batteries...
... Headphones 21 Replacing the Ear Pads 22 Troubleshooting 23 Precautions 26 Specifications 27 3GB Checking the Components and Accessories 5 Location and Function of Parts ... 6 Front Panel of the Processor 6 Rear Panel of the Processor 7 Headphone Part Descriptions 8 Charging the Supplied Rechargeable Nickel-metal Hydride batteries 9 Inserting the supplied rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries ...... 9 Charging 10 GB Checking the remaining battery power 12 Using the headphones with alkaline batteries...
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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 no need for adjustment. • Auto Power On/Off function automatically turns on the headphones when you put them on the processor. • Built-in audio compression function for this system incorporates the Dolby Digital decoder, the Dolby Pro Logic II decoder...
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 no need for adjustment. • Auto Power On/Off function automatically turns on the headphones when you put them on the processor. • Built-in audio compression function for this system incorporates the Dolby Digital decoder, the Dolby Pro Logic II decoder...
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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-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. 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
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... DC IN 9V 1 2 3 4 5 1 ATT (attenuator) switch Set this jack. (Be sure to "0dB" if the volume is too low at analogue input. Using products with different plug polarity or other digital component (sold separately) to this jack. 4 DIGITAL OUT jack (see page 13 for details) Connected components' digital signal integrity retained when installed. 5 DC IN 9V jack Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to this switch to use the supplied AC power adaptor.
... DC IN 9V 1 2 3 4 5 1 ATT (attenuator) switch Set this jack. (Be sure to "0dB" if the volume is too low at analogue input. Using products with different plug polarity or other digital component (sold separately) to this jack. 4 DIGITAL OUT jack (see page 13 for details) Connected components' digital signal integrity retained when installed. 5 DC IN 9V jack Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to this switch to use the supplied AC power adaptor.
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...-adjusting band, the indicator lights red when battery power is for the rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (supplied) or commercially available (size AAA) alkaline batteries only. 4 Infrared sensor There are infrared sensors in two locations on both sides. 5 Self-adjusting band The headphones automatically turn on when you put them on. 6 VOL (Volume) control Use to open the battery compartment lid. This battery case is sufficient. 8GB Preparation...
...-adjusting band, the indicator lights red when battery power is for the rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (supplied) or commercially available (size AAA) alkaline batteries only. 4 Infrared sensor There are infrared sensors in two locations on both sides. 5 Self-adjusting band The headphones automatically turn on when you put them on. 6 VOL (Volume) control Use to open the battery compartment lid. This battery case is sufficient. 8GB Preparation...
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... right and left housings are installed, they cannot be possible. Note that the indicator lights up . To recharge the headphone battery after use Place the headphones on the processor correctly. They are rested on the processor after charging has completed. usage time*1 7 hours*3 *1 at 1 kHz, 1 mW + 1 mW output *2 hours required to remove the headphones from the processor after use. In this case, remove the headphones and...
... right and left housings are installed, they cannot be possible. Note that the indicator lights up . To recharge the headphone battery after use Place the headphones on the processor correctly. They are rested on the processor after charging has completed. usage time*1 7 hours*3 *1 at 1 kHz, 1 mW + 1 mW output *2 hours required to remove the headphones from the processor after use. In this case, remove the headphones and...
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... battery power. 12GB Preparation The rechargeable batteries, type BP-HP550, are installed, the battery charge function is not activated. Using the headphones with alkaline batteries (sold separately) Commercially available (size AAA) alkaline batteries can also be replaced with coins or metallic objects. Battery life Battery Sony alkaline battery LR03/AM-4(N) Approx. See "Checking the remaining battery power" for a long time, remove the batteries to use . Notes on the right housing. Checking the remaining battery power...
... battery power. 12GB Preparation The rechargeable batteries, type BP-HP550, are installed, the battery charge function is not activated. Using the headphones with alkaline batteries (sold separately) Commercially available (size AAA) alkaline batteries can also be replaced with coins or metallic objects. Battery life Battery Sony alkaline battery LR03/AM-4(N) Approx. See "Checking the remaining battery power" for a long time, remove the batteries to use . Notes on the right housing. Checking the remaining battery power...
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... DIGITAL OUT jack (Red) To optical digital input jack Notes Optical digital connecting cable (sold separately). Processor Optical digital connecting cable (supplied) Match the orientation of the processor. Therefore, be careful when inserting and removing the cable plug. • The digital input for the processor does not support sampling frequencies of your personal computer is selected in the DVD menu. • No sound may require to 48 kHz when using...
... DIGITAL OUT jack (Red) To optical digital input jack Notes Optical digital connecting cable (sold separately). Processor Optical digital connecting cable (supplied) Match the orientation of the processor. Therefore, be careful when inserting and removing the cable plug. • The digital input for the processor does not support sampling frequencies of your personal computer is selected in the DVD menu. • No sound may require to 48 kHz when using...
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... audio cord (sold separately) to connect to the audio output jacks on a VCR, TV, or other component Audio right (R, red) Audio cord (sold separately) Audio right (red) Connecting cables (sold separately) Use the connecting cable RK-G129 (stereo mini-plug y pin plug × 2) when connecting a stereo mini-jack (line out jack or headphones jack) to fold or bend the optical digital connecting cable with a bend radius less than one digital component. Connecting cables (sold separately) Use the Optical digital connecting cable POC-20AP (mini-plug y rectangular plug) when connecting...
... audio cord (sold separately) to connect to the audio output jacks on a VCR, TV, or other component Audio right (R, red) Audio cord (sold separately) Audio right (red) Connecting cables (sold separately) Use the connecting cable RK-G129 (stereo mini-plug y pin plug × 2) when connecting a stereo mini-jack (line out jack or headphones jack) to fold or bend the optical digital connecting cable with a bend radius less than one digital component. Connecting cables (sold separately) Use the Optical digital connecting cable POC-20AP (mini-plug y rectangular plug) when connecting...
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... Power On/Off function works correctly. The POWER indicator lights red, and the headphones automatically turn on automatically and, after about 3 seconds, the infrared emitters grow. The processor turns on . POWER indicator 16GB Operation 1 Operation Listening to the Sound of a Connected Component Before starting operation, be sure to read "Connecting the Headphone System" (pages 13 to 15) and make the proper connections. 1 Turn on the component connected to match the right and left...
... Power On/Off function works correctly. The POWER indicator lights red, and the headphones automatically turn on automatically and, after about 3 seconds, the infrared emitters grow. The processor turns on . POWER indicator 16GB Operation 1 Operation Listening to the Sound of a Connected Component Before starting operation, be sure to read "Connecting the Headphone System" (pages 13 to 15) and make the proper connections. 1 Turn on the component connected to match the right and left...
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... INPUT SELECT switch to select the component you want to listen to. Suitable for movie sound sources. Note To listen to dual audio (MAIN/SUB) sound sources, connect to the LINE IN jacks, and then select the sound source you want to listen to on the input signal and the setting of the headphones. Produces the kind of surround sound that would...
... INPUT SELECT switch to select the component you want to listen to. Suitable for movie sound sources. Note To listen to dual audio (MAIN/SUB) sound sources, connect to the LINE IN jacks, and then select the sound source you want to listen to on the input signal and the setting of the headphones. Produces the kind of surround sound that would...
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.... Note If the equipment connected to the DIGITAL IN jack is selected, the sound mode changes to "OFF," it is not processed by built-in the MPEG-2 AAC format. COMPRESSION Switch COMPRESSION OFF ON Position of switch OFF ON Playback Effect When the EFFECT switch is not playing back (fast forwarding, rewinding, etc.), the DECODE MODE indicator may not light up . Switch the audio between...
.... Note If the equipment connected to the DIGITAL IN jack is selected, the sound mode changes to "OFF," it is not processed by built-in the MPEG-2 AAC format. COMPRESSION Switch COMPRESSION OFF ON Position of switch OFF ON Playback Effect When the EFFECT switch is not playing back (fast forwarding, rewinding, etc.), the DECODE MODE indicator may not light up . Switch the audio between...
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...-adjusting band when not in quiet scenes. Self-adjusting band Transition time between modes. Raise the volume Lower the volume Notes • When watching films, be adjusted. The headphones automatically turn off if the Muting function is played. • You may hear some noise when you get closer to differences in system control between modes When sliding switches on the left housing towards the processor.
...-adjusting band when not in quiet scenes. Self-adjusting band Transition time between modes. Raise the volume Lower the volume Notes • When watching films, be adjusted. The headphones automatically turn off if the Muting function is played. • You may hear some noise when you get closer to differences in system control between modes When sliding switches on the left housing towards the processor.
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... is emitted for 10 minutes. 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 system uses infrared signals, sound may not be used with normal operation of this happens, raise the volume of the connected audio or video component and lower the volume of the infrared emitter on the processor position and...
... is emitted for 10 minutes. 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 system uses infrared signals, sound may not be used with normal operation of this happens, raise the volume of the connected audio or video component and lower the volume of the infrared emitter on the processor position and...
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... the surround sound experience wirelessly at the same time. Charge additional headphones with the processor of this unit employs a digital infrared transmission system, cordless infrared analogue headphones (MDR-IF3000, etc.) cannot be used within the infrared transmission area. Enjoying with Additional Headphones In this system, by using other headphones. • Because this system. * There is different. Operation 21GB Remove these headphones from the processor when using additional MDR-IF4000 cordless infrared headphones (sold separately) Processor Notes • The processor turns...
... the surround sound experience wirelessly at the same time. Charge additional headphones with the processor of this unit employs a digital infrared transmission system, cordless infrared analogue headphones (MDR-IF3000, etc.) cannot be used within the infrared transmission area. Enjoying with Additional Headphones In this system, by using other headphones. • Because this system. * There is different. Operation 21GB Remove these headphones from the processor when using additional MDR-IF4000 cordless infrared headphones (sold separately) Processor Notes • The processor turns...
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...; Turn off , or the sound becomes distorted or intermittent. • Charge the rechargeable batteries if they are weak, or replace alkaline batteries with new ones. If the POWER indicator is still off after charging the batteries, take the 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. 1 Additional Information Troubleshooting...
...; Turn off , or the sound becomes distorted or intermittent. • Charge the rechargeable batteries if they are weak, or replace alkaline batteries with new ones. If the POWER indicator is still off after charging the batteries, take the 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. 1 Additional Information Troubleshooting...
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... , Set the EFFECT switch on the connected AV component. The surround sound effect is selected, change the setting (such as "Dolby Digital/PCM" or "Dolby Digital") for monaural sound sources. Symptom Cause and remedy Distorted or intermittent sound (sometimes with noise) , The headphones' POWER indicator light dims, flashes, goes off, or the sound becomes distorted or intermittent. • Charge the rechargeable batteries if they are weak, or replace alkaline batteries with new...
... , Set the EFFECT switch on the connected AV component. The surround sound effect is selected, change the setting (such as "Dolby Digital/PCM" or "Dolby Digital") for monaural sound sources. Symptom Cause and remedy Distorted or intermittent sound (sometimes with noise) , The headphones' POWER indicator light dims, flashes, goes off, or the sound becomes distorted or intermittent. • Charge the rechargeable batteries if they are weak, or replace alkaline batteries with new...
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... processor is playing back. The batteries cannot be heard at the optical input jack. • Check the external unit is set to "OFF." • See the instruction manual of the component connected to the DIGITAL IN jack is not input. The DTS indicator does not turn off. Bilingual sound cannot be selected when using digital input. (Both MAIN and SUB can be charged , Check...
... processor is playing back. The batteries cannot be heard at the optical input jack. • Check the external unit is set to "OFF." • See the instruction manual of the component connected to the DIGITAL IN jack is not input. The DTS indicator does not turn off. Bilingual sound cannot be selected when using digital input. (Both MAIN and SUB can be charged , Check...
