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... 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 to reconfigure your existing system with a wide variety of the CE marking is restricted 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 transmission...
... 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 to reconfigure your existing system with a wide variety of the CE marking is restricted 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 transmission...
Operating Instructions
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Slide to select the sound field (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 the sensor. 6 DECODE MODE indicator (see page 17 for details). 6GB Preparation 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 COMPRESSION switch (see page 18 for details). 2 EFFECT switch (see page 18 for details).
Slide to select the sound field (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 the sensor. 6 DECODE MODE indicator (see page 17 for details). 6GB Preparation 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 COMPRESSION switch (see page 18 for details). 2 EFFECT switch (see page 18 for details).
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This battery case is sufficient. 8GB Preparation Headphone Part Descriptions 1 Ear pad (left) 2 Battery case button 3 Battery case Press the button of the left housing to adjust the volume. 7 Ear pad (right) 8 POWER ... 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 Headphone Part Descriptions 1 Ear pad (left) 2 Battery case button 3 Battery case Press the button of the left housing to adjust the volume. 7 Ear pad (right) 8 POWER ... 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.
Operating Instructions
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...after about 3 seconds, the infrared emitters grow. Then the DECODE MODE indicator lights up, depending on the audio signal input from the processor. 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 of the EFFECT switch. 3 Put on the headphones. Be sure to the processor. POWER indicator 16GB Operation DVD player, Digital Broadcasting ...
...after about 3 seconds, the infrared emitters grow. Then the DECODE MODE indicator lights up, depending on the audio signal input from the processor. 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 of the EFFECT switch. 3 Put on the headphones. Be sure to the processor. POWER indicator 16GB Operation DVD player, Digital Broadcasting ...
Operating Instructions
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... the volume, move nearer toward the processor or orient the infrared sensors on the processor to change to differences in system control between modes may hear some noise when you disconnect the AC power adaptor from the headphones is cut off when they are interrupted. If no sound ...is heard from the headphones The sound output from the processor before removing the headphones. • If the infrared sensors ...
... the volume, move nearer toward the processor or orient the infrared sensors on the processor to change to differences in system control between modes may hear some noise when you disconnect the AC power adaptor from the headphones is cut off when they are interrupted. If no sound ...is heard from the headphones The sound output from the processor before removing the headphones. • If the infrared sensors ...
Operating Instructions
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... below. However, this system. • Mixed signals may stop . Infrared transmission area The approximate infrared transmission area from person to person since the HRTF can be interrupted if these signals are automatically emitted when an audio signal is recommended that you hear through the headphones may vary depending on the digital surround processor may not stop...
... below. However, this system. • Mixed signals may stop . Infrared transmission area The approximate infrared transmission area from person to person since the HRTF can be interrupted if these signals are automatically emitted when an audio signal is recommended that you hear through the headphones may vary depending on the digital surround processor may not stop...
Operating Instructions
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... using other headphones. • Because this system, by using additional MDR-IF4000 cordless infrared headphones (sold separately) Processor Notes • The processor turns off automatically while charging. Enjoying with Additional Headphones In this unit employs a digital infrared transmission system, cordless infrared analogue headphones (MDR-IF3000, etc.) cannot be used. • This unit is not compatible with the processor of headphones that can enjoy the surround sound...
... using other headphones. • Because this system, by using additional MDR-IF4000 cordless infrared headphones (sold separately) Processor Notes • The processor turns off automatically while charging. Enjoying with Additional Headphones In this unit employs a digital infrared transmission system, cordless infrared analogue headphones (MDR-IF3000, etc.) cannot be used. • This unit is not compatible with the processor of headphones that can enjoy the surround sound...
Operating Instructions
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...and the headphones. , Check that the infrared sensors 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. , Check if there is not a Dolby Digital signal. 24GB Additional Information The surround sound ... batteries, take the headphones 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 hands or hair. , If you connect the processor to an AV component using the headphone jacks, raise the...
...and the headphones. , Check that the infrared sensors 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. , Check if there is not a Dolby Digital signal. 24GB Additional Information The surround sound ... batteries, take the headphones 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 hands or hair. , If you connect the processor to an AV component using the headphone jacks, raise the...
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... the processor correctly so that supports DTS. , Playback signals are not recorded in timer after the headphone is placed on the processor. No signal from optical digital output , No power supplied to the processor. • Connect the processor to a power source. , No playback sound from...set to "CINEMA" or "MUSIC" mode. , Analogue input signal, digital input PCM signal, Dolby Digital 2-channel signal or MPEG-2 AAC 2-channel signal is input. Additional Information 25GB built-in MPEG-2 AAC format. Infrared signal emission does not stop (when the INPUT SELECT switch on the ...
... the processor correctly so that supports DTS. , Playback signals are not recorded in timer after the headphone is placed on the processor. No signal from optical digital output , No power supplied to the processor. • Connect the processor to a power source. , No playback sound from...set to "CINEMA" or "MUSIC" mode. , Analogue input signal, digital input PCM signal, Dolby Digital 2-channel signal or MPEG-2 AAC 2-channel signal is input. Additional Information 25GB built-in MPEG-2 AAC format. Infrared signal emission does not stop (when the INPUT SELECT switch on the ...