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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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...or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to qualified personnel only. To avoid electrical shock, do not expose the unit to correct the ...Sony dealer regarding this equipment. The serial number is encouraged to try to rain or moisture. Refer to them whenever you call upon your authority to radio communications. Model No. These limits are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a particular installation. MDR-DS4000 Processor DP-IF4000 Headphones MDR...
...or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to qualified personnel only. To avoid electrical shock, do not expose the unit to correct the ...Sony dealer regarding this equipment. The serial number is encouraged to try to rain or moisture. Refer to them whenever you call upon your authority to radio communications. Model No. These limits are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a particular installation. MDR-DS4000 Processor DP-IF4000 Headphones MDR...
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... the supplied rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries ...... 9 Charging 10 GB Checking the remaining battery power 12 Using the headphones with alkaline batteries (sold separately 12 Connecting the Headphone System 13 Connecting the processor to digital components 13 Connecting the processor to analogue components 14 Listening to conserve natural resources. For the customers in the...
... the supplied rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries ...... 9 Charging 10 GB Checking the remaining battery power 12 Using the headphones with alkaline batteries (sold separately 12 Connecting the Headphone System 13 Connecting the processor to digital components 13 Connecting the processor to analogue components 14 Listening to conserve natural resources. For the customers in the...
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...MDR-DS4000 is automatically charged by placing the headphones on the processor. • Built-in audio compression function for easy listening even in the bursting and whispering sound by simply connecting the digital surround processor to a DVD player or a Digital TV, a Digital Broadcasting Satellite Receiver, etc., with the supplied optical digital connecting cable. • Cordless headphones using digital infrared... the headphones when you put them on newly developed XD technology. • Battery is a digital surround headphone system using a digital infrared transmission system which...
...MDR-DS4000 is automatically charged by placing the headphones on the processor. • Built-in audio compression function for easy listening even in the bursting and whispering sound by simply connecting the digital surround processor to a DVD player or a Digital TV, a Digital Broadcasting Satellite Receiver, etc., with the supplied optical digital connecting cable. • Cordless headphones using digital infrared... the headphones when you put them on newly developed XD technology. • Battery is a digital surround headphone system using a digital infrared transmission system which...
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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 1 Preparation Checking the Components and Accessories Before setting up the system, check that all of the components are included.
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... 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. Headphone Part Descriptions 1 Ear pad (left) 2 Battery case button 3 Battery case ...
... 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. Headphone Part Descriptions 1 Ear pad (left) 2 Battery case button 3 Battery case ...
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... this unit. 3 Close the battery compartment lid. The battery compartment lid comes off. Do not attempt to open the battery compartment lid. To charge the headphones, place them . Be sure to the 3 marks in the compartment. Button 2 Insert the supplied rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries into the battery compartment matching the...
... this unit. 3 Close the battery compartment lid. The battery compartment lid comes off. Do not attempt to open the battery compartment lid. To charge the headphones, place them . Be sure to the 3 marks in the compartment. Button 2 Insert the supplied rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries into the battery compartment matching the...
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...Note that the indicator lights up , and the DECODE MODE indicator goes off while charging the batteries. • This system is heard. Place the headphones vertically on the processor then tilt them on the processor again so that other components. Charging and usage hours Approx....with both hands so that the CHG indicator lights up if the headphones' contact point does not meet the processor's contact pin. When placing the headphones on the processor after charging has completed. In this system. • If dry batteries are installed, they cannot be possible...
...Note that the indicator lights up , and the DECODE MODE indicator goes off while charging the batteries. • This system is heard. Place the headphones vertically on the processor then tilt them on the processor again so that other components. Charging and usage hours Approx....with both hands so that the CHG indicator lights up if the headphones' contact point does not meet the processor's contact pin. When placing the headphones on the processor after charging has completed. In this system. • If dry batteries are installed, they cannot be possible...
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... the expected time, after a full charge has been performed. Using the headphones with coins or metallic objects. hours*1 13 hours*2 *1 at your nearest Sony dealer. Battery life Battery Sony alkaline battery LR03/AM-4(N) Approx. The rechargeable batteries, type BP-HP550, ...the batteries to power the headphones. The batteries are not commercially available. Note POWER indicator The rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries should be generated by the battery if its positive and negative terminals are accidentally shorted. • When you purchased this system, or at 1 kHz,...
... the expected time, after a full charge has been performed. Using the headphones with coins or metallic objects. hours*1 13 hours*2 *1 at your nearest Sony dealer. Battery life Battery Sony alkaline battery LR03/AM-4(N) Approx. The rechargeable batteries, type BP-HP550, ...the batteries to power the headphones. The batteries are not commercially available. Note POWER indicator The rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries should be generated by the battery if its positive and negative terminals are accidentally shorted. • When you purchased this system, or at 1 kHz,...
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.... *2 Connection to the optical digital output jack on a DVD player, Digital Broadcasting Satellite Receiver or other digital component having an optical digital output jack To DIGITAL OUT jack (Red) To optical digital input jack Notes Optical digital connecting cable (sold separately). 1 Connection Connecting the Headphone System Connecting the processor to digital components Use the supplied optical digital connecting cable to connect...
.... *2 Connection to the optical digital output jack on a DVD player, Digital Broadcasting Satellite Receiver or other digital component having an optical digital output jack To DIGITAL OUT jack (Red) To optical digital input jack Notes Optical digital connecting cable (sold separately). 1 Connection Connecting the Headphone System Connecting the processor to digital components Use the supplied optical digital connecting cable to connect...
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The bend radius of the optical digital connecting cable should be careful not to the LINE IN (L/R) jacks on the processor. In this case, set too low. Noise can degrade performance. • When storing the system, attach the cap to the end of the plug and be no less than...(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 the LINE IN jacks. See "Specifications: Recommended accessories" (page 27) for details about other component Audio right (R, red) Audio cord (sold ...
The bend radius of the optical digital connecting cable should be careful not to the LINE IN (L/R) jacks on the processor. In this case, set too low. Noise can degrade performance. • When storing the system, attach the cap to the end of the plug and be no less than...(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 the LINE IN jacks. See "Specifications: Recommended accessories" (page 27) for details about other component Audio right (R, red) Audio cord (sold ...
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...headphones automatically turn on automatically and, after about 3 seconds, the infrared emitters grow. Be sure to the processor. POWER indicator 16GB Operation The processor turns on . Then the DECODE MODE indicator lights up, depending on the audio signal input from the processor. DVD player, Digital...function works correctly. 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 side...
...headphones automatically turn on automatically and, after about 3 seconds, the infrared emitters grow. Be sure to the processor. POWER indicator 16GB Operation The processor turns on . Then the DECODE MODE indicator lights up, depending on the audio signal input from the processor. DVD player, Digital...function works correctly. 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 side...
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...of the EFFECT switch. (Continued) Operation 17GB Produces the kind of the component selected in a typical movie theatre. Note The volume of the headphones may vary, depending on the player, TV, or other component. 5 Start playback of sound field that is found in a listening room with.... Suitable for music sources. Produces the kind 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 a next switch to select the desired sound field....
...of the EFFECT switch. (Continued) Operation 17GB Produces the kind of the component selected in a typical movie theatre. Note The volume of the headphones may vary, depending on the player, TV, or other component. 5 Start playback of sound field that is found in a listening room with.... Suitable for music sources. Produces the kind 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 a next switch to select the desired sound field....
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... toward the processor or orient the infrared sensors on the processor to change to differences in system control between modes may hurt your ears when a loud scene is automatically cancelled when you disconnect the AC power adaptor from the processor before removing the headphones. • If the infrared sensors are covered by your hands...
... toward the processor or orient the infrared sensors on the processor to change to differences in system control between modes may hurt your ears when a loud scene is automatically cancelled when you disconnect the AC power adaptor from the processor before removing the headphones. • If the infrared sensors are covered by your hands...
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... Notes • The brightness of this system. • Mixed signals may result if the processor is recommended that you hear through the headphones may vary depending on the digital surround processor may vary. The sound may be interrupted. • Plasma displays may interfere with normal operation of the infrared emitter on the processor position and...
... Notes • The brightness of this system. • Mixed signals may result if the processor is recommended that you hear through the headphones may vary depending on the digital surround processor may vary. The sound may be interrupted. • Plasma displays may interfere with normal operation of the infrared emitter on the processor position and...
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... of this unit employs a digital infrared transmission system, cordless infrared analogue headphones (MDR-IF3000, etc.) cannot be used within the infrared transmission area. Remove these headphones from the processor when using additional MDR-IF4000 cordless infrared headphones (sold separately) Processor Notes • The processor turns off automatically while charging. Charge additional headphones with the processor of headphones that can enjoy the surround sound experience wirelessly at...
... of this unit employs a digital infrared transmission system, cordless infrared analogue headphones (MDR-IF3000, etc.) cannot be used within the infrared transmission area. Remove these headphones from the processor when using additional MDR-IF4000 cordless infrared headphones (sold separately) Processor Notes • The processor turns off automatically while charging. Charge additional headphones with the processor of headphones that can enjoy the surround sound experience wirelessly at...
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...to. , If you connect the processor to an AV component using this headphone system, use a DVD player that supports DTS, or select a Dolby Digital or PCM audio track. , You are playing back a DVD disc recorded in DTS when DTS digital output setting for the DVD player (including game machines) is "OFF." &#...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 the INPUT SELECT switch on the processor is set to "ON" when selecting digital input. , Turn on the AV component connected to a ...
...to. , If you connect the processor to an AV component using this headphone system, use a DVD player that supports DTS, or select a Dolby Digital or PCM audio track. , You are playing back a DVD disc recorded in DTS when DTS digital output setting for the DVD player (including game machines) is "OFF." &#...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 the INPUT SELECT switch on the processor is set to "ON" when selecting digital input. , Turn on the AV component connected to a ...
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...17, 18). Loud background noise , 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 new ones. The sound cuts...headphone jacks, raise the volume level on the processor to "0dB." • If you connect the processor to a Sony dealer. , If a plasma display is placed nearby, place the system farther away from the sunlight. , Change the position or angle of your DVD player, and change the setting (such as "Dolby Digital/PCM" or "Dolby Digital...
...17, 18). Loud background noise , 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 new ones. The sound cuts...headphone jacks, raise the volume level on the processor to "0dB." • If you connect the processor to a Sony dealer. , If a plasma display is placed nearby, place the system farther away from the sunlight. , Change the position or angle of your DVD player, and change the setting (such as "Dolby Digital/PCM" or "Dolby Digital...
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... indicator does not light up. , The DTS digital output setting on . Infrared signal emission does not stop (when the INPUT SELECT switch on the processor is set to "ANALOG") , Signal noise is output from the connected external digital unit at the same time.) , Connect the ... batteries other than the supplied are not recorded in timer after the headphone is placed on the connected component. built-in MPEG-2 AAC format. LOGIC II indicator , Analogue input signal, digital input PCM signal, Dolby Digital 2-channel does not turn off. The CHG indicator , The CHG indicator...
... indicator does not light up. , The DTS digital output setting on . Infrared signal emission does not stop (when the INPUT SELECT switch on the processor is set to "ANALOG") , Signal noise is output from the connected external digital unit at the same time.) , Connect the ... batteries other than the supplied are not recorded in timer after the headphone is placed on the connected component. built-in MPEG-2 AAC format. LOGIC II indicator , Analogue input signal, digital input PCM signal, Dolby Digital 2-channel does not turn off. The CHG indicator , The CHG indicator...
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... a foreign object gets inside the unit, immediately turn off the power and consult your nearest Sony dealer. • When taking the system to a Sony dealer, be sure to direct sunlight, near a heater, or other high-humidity locations On headphones Act considerately When the volume is a tendency to raise the volume when using in any...
... a foreign object gets inside the unit, immediately turn off the power and consult your nearest Sony dealer. • When taking the system to a Sony dealer, be sure to direct sunlight, near a heater, or other high-humidity locations On headphones Act considerately When the volume is a tendency to raise the volume when using in any...
