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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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...an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference ...servicing to rain or moisture. If this equipment. MDR-DS4000 Processor DP-IF4000 Headphones MDR-IF4000 Serial No. NOTE This equipment has been ...tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. To avoid electrical shock, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as a bookcase or built-in this manual could void your Sony...
...an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference ...servicing to rain or moisture. If this equipment. MDR-DS4000 Processor DP-IF4000 Headphones MDR-IF4000 Serial No. NOTE This equipment has been ...tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. To avoid electrical shock, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as a bookcase or built-in this manual could void your Sony...
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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 the applicable collection point for the environment and...
... 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 the applicable collection point for the environment and...
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...Digital Theater Systems, Inc. You can enjoy multi-channel surround sound with headphones 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.... 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 a wide variety...
...Digital Theater Systems, Inc. You can enjoy multi-channel surround sound with headphones 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.... 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 a wide variety...
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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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... 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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To charge the headphones, place them on the batteries to the 3 marks in the compartment. Charging the Supplied Rechargeable Nickel-metal Hydride batteries The supplied rechargeable nickel-metal hydride ...
To charge the headphones, place them on the batteries to the 3 marks in the compartment. Charging the Supplied Rechargeable Nickel-metal Hydride batteries The supplied rechargeable nickel-metal hydride ...
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... pin while making sure that the CHG indicator lights up . Place the headphones vertically on the processor again so that other components. Notes • The processor automatically turns off while charging the batteries. • This system is designed to fully charge the battery (the CHG indicator goes off ,... place them on the processor then tilt them with both hands so that the right and left headphones are rested on the processor after use with this system only. • Charge in timer recognizes when charging is complete (approx. 16 hours), there is not lit Check if ...
... pin while making sure that the CHG indicator lights up . Place the headphones vertically on the processor again so that other components. Notes • The processor automatically turns off while charging the batteries. • This system is designed to fully charge the battery (the CHG indicator goes off ,... place them on the processor then tilt them with both hands so that the right and left headphones are rested on the processor after use with this system only. • Charge in timer recognizes when charging is complete (approx. 16 hours), there is not lit Check if ...
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...only half the expected time, after a full charge has been performed. Heat can also be used to power the headphones. hours*1 13 hours*2 *1 at your nearest Sony dealer. Checking the remaining battery power Pull up the self-adjusting band and check the POWER indicator located on the ...batteries are not going to avoid damage from the store where you purchased this system, or at 1 kHz, 1 mW + 1 mW output *2 Time stated above may vary, depending on the right housing. Using the headphones with coins or metallic objects. Install the batteries in the same manner as described...
...only half the expected time, after a full charge has been performed. Heat can also be used to power the headphones. hours*1 13 hours*2 *1 at your nearest Sony dealer. Checking the remaining battery power Pull up the self-adjusting band and check the POWER indicator located on the ...batteries are not going to avoid damage from the store where you purchased this system, or at 1 kHz, 1 mW + 1 mW output *2 Time stated above may vary, depending on the right housing. Using the headphones with coins or metallic objects. Install the batteries in the same manner as described...
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... when a 96 kHz digital signal is input. *1 If the connected equipment supports PCM output only, all surround sound effects will be careful when inserting and removing the cable plug. • The digital input for the DVD player...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 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...
... when a 96 kHz digital signal is input. *1 If the connected equipment supports PCM output only, all surround sound effects will be careful when inserting and removing the cable plug. • The digital input for the DVD player...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 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...
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...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 optical digital connecting cable are kept clean. 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 the LINE IN jacks. Dust at a medium level. Optical digital selector (sold separately). 14GB Connection See "Specifications: Recommended accessories" (page 27) for details about other connecting ...
...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 optical digital connecting cable are kept clean. 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 the LINE IN jacks. Dust at a medium level. Optical digital selector (sold separately). 14GB Connection See "Specifications: Recommended accessories" (page 27) for details about other connecting ...
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... the Headphone System" (pages 13 to 15) and make the proper connections. 1 Turn on the component connected to the Sound of the headphones with your ears and wear the headphones at the correct angle so that the Auto Power On/Off function works correctly. DVD player, Digital Broadcasting Satellite... the processor. POWER indicator 16GB Operation The processor turns on . Then the DECODE MODE indicator lights up, depending on the headphones. The POWER indicator lights red, and the headphones automatically turn on automatically and, after about 3 seconds, the infrared emitters grow.
... the Headphone System" (pages 13 to 15) and make the proper connections. 1 Turn on the component connected to the Sound of the headphones with your ears and wear the headphones at the correct angle so that the Auto Power On/Off function works correctly. DVD player, Digital Broadcasting Satellite... the processor. POWER indicator 16GB Operation The processor turns on . Then the DECODE MODE indicator lights up, depending on the headphones. The POWER indicator lights red, and the headphones automatically turn on automatically and, after about 3 seconds, the infrared emitters grow.
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Sound of surround sound that would be found in a typical movie theatre. Produces the kind ...the sound source you want to listen to on the input signal and the setting of the component connected to DIGITAL IN jack. 4 Slide the INPUT SELECT switch to select the component you want to listen to. Suitable ... room with good acoustics. Note The volume of the headphones may vary, depending on the player, TV, or other component. 5 Start playback of the headphones. INPUT SELECT ANALOG DIGITAL Position of switch DIGITAL ANALOG Selected sound source Sound of the EFFECT switch....
Sound of surround sound that would be found in a typical movie theatre. Produces the kind ...the sound source you want to listen to on the input signal and the setting of the component connected to DIGITAL IN jack. 4 Slide the INPUT SELECT switch to select the component you want to listen to. Suitable ... room with good acoustics. Note The volume of the headphones may vary, depending on the player, TV, or other component. 5 Start playback of the headphones. INPUT SELECT ANALOG DIGITAL Position of switch DIGITAL ANALOG Selected sound source Sound of the EFFECT switch....
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...interrupted. Raise the volume Lower the volume Notes • When watching films, be adjusted. The headphones automatically turn off if the Muting function is no longer anything obstructing the path of the infrared signals. (Continued) Operation 19GB To adjust the volume, move nearer toward the processor or orient ... may vary. This is played. • You may hear some noise when you get closer to raise the volume too high in system control between modes may hurt your hands when adjusting the volume, the Muting function will consume the battery power. Auto Power On/Off function...
...interrupted. Raise the volume Lower the volume Notes • When watching films, be adjusted. The headphones automatically turn off if the Muting function is no longer anything obstructing the path of the infrared signals. (Continued) Operation 19GB To adjust the volume, move nearer toward the processor or orient ... may vary. This is played. • You may hear some noise when you get closer to raise the volume too high in system control between modes may hurt your hands when adjusting the volume, the Muting function will consume the battery power. Auto Power On/Off function...
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... Transfer Function 20GB Operation Notes • The brightness of the headphones. 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 in the illustration below. The infrared signals are obstructed. Infrared transmission area The approximate infrared transmission area from the processor is not a malfunction. •...
... Transfer Function 20GB Operation Notes • The brightness of the headphones. 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 in the illustration below. The infrared signals are obstructed. Infrared transmission area The approximate infrared transmission area from the processor is not a malfunction. •...
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... processor when using additional MDR-IF4000 cordless infrared headphones (sold separately) Processor Notes • The processor turns off automatically while charging. MDR-IF4000 (sold separately), more than one person can be used. Enjoying with the MDR-DS8000 since the infrared transmission method is no limit to the number of this unit employs a digital infrared transmission system, cordless infrared analogue headphones (MDR-IF3000, etc.) cannot...
... processor when using additional MDR-IF4000 cordless infrared headphones (sold separately) Processor Notes • The processor turns off automatically while charging. MDR-IF4000 (sold separately), more than one person can be used. Enjoying with the MDR-DS8000 since the infrared transmission method is no limit to the number of this unit employs a digital infrared transmission system, cordless infrared analogue headphones (MDR-IF3000, etc.) cannot...
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...want to listen to. , If you connect the processor to a place outside the range of your nearest Sony dealer. 1 Additional Information Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using the headphone jacks, raise the volume level on the connected AV component. , Make sure you are wearing the..."OFF." • See the instruction manual of other processor or transmitter or move 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 the DVD player (including...
...want to listen to. , If you connect the processor to a place outside the range of your nearest Sony dealer. 1 Additional Information Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using the headphone jacks, raise the volume level on the connected AV component. , Make sure you are wearing the..."OFF." • See the instruction manual of other processor or transmitter or move 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 the DVD player (including...
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... the batteries, take the headphones to a Sony dealer. , Check if there is any obstruction between the processor and the headphones. , Check that the infrared sensors are not covered with your DVD player, and change the setting (such as "Dolby Digital/PCM" or "Dolby Digital") for usage with components...an AV component using the headphone jacks, raise the volume level on the processor to a Sony dealer. , If a plasma display is not a multichannel signal. • The surround effect does not work for the chapter being played is placed nearby, place the system farther away from the sunlight....
... the batteries, take the headphones to a Sony dealer. , Check if there is any obstruction between the processor and the headphones. , Check that the infrared sensors are not covered with your DVD player, and change the setting (such as "Dolby Digital/PCM" or "Dolby Digital") for usage with components...an AV component using the headphone jacks, raise the volume level on the processor to a Sony dealer. , If a plasma display is not a multichannel signal. • The surround effect does not work for the chapter being played is placed nearby, place the system farther away from the sunlight....
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... IN jack, and select the sound on the connected component. If not, put the headphones on the processor correctly so that supports DTS. , Playback signals are not recorded in timer after the headphone is placed on the processor. The CHG indicator , The CHG indicator remains lit during charging... on signal or MPEG-2 AAC 2-channel signal is not input. 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 optical input jack. • Check the external ...
... IN jack, and select the sound on the connected component. If not, put the headphones on the processor correctly so that supports DTS. , Playback signals are not recorded in timer after the headphone is placed on the processor. The CHG indicator , The CHG indicator remains lit during charging... on signal or MPEG-2 AAC 2-channel signal is not input. 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 optical input jack. • Check the external ...
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.... There is too high, the sound leaks outside the headphones. When the product breaks • When the product breaks, or if 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 strong shock of any of...
.... There is too high, the sound leaks outside the headphones. When the product breaks • When the product breaks, or if 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 strong shock of any of...