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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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... Part 15 of the headband. These limits are cautioned that interference will not occur in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. The serial number is no guarantee that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a ...digital device, pursuant to radio or television reception, which the receiver is located at the bottom of the processor and the inner side of the battery compartment. However, there is located at the bottom of the processor and the left inner side of the FCC Rules. MDR-DS4000 Processor DP-IF4000 Headphones MDR...
... Part 15 of the headband. These limits are cautioned that interference will not occur in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. The serial number is no guarantee that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a ...digital device, pursuant to radio or television reception, which the receiver is located at the bottom of the processor and the inner side of the battery compartment. However, there is located at the bottom of the processor and the left inner side of the FCC Rules. MDR-DS4000 Processor DP-IF4000 Headphones MDR...
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...Panel of this product. For the customers in the European Union and other European countries with Additional Headphones 21 Replacing the Ear Pads 22 Troubleshooting 23 Precautions 26 Specifications 27 3GB For more detailed information about recycling of the ... 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....
...Panel of this product. For the customers in the European Union and other European countries with Additional Headphones 21 Replacing the Ear Pads 22 Troubleshooting 23 Precautions 26 Specifications 27 3GB For more detailed information about recycling of the ... 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....
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...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 transmission. "DTS" and "DTS VIRTUAL " are trademarks of audio formats. Signal to the DIGITAL... 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 Dolby Digital*,...
...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 transmission. "DTS" and "DTS VIRTUAL " are trademarks of audio formats. Signal to the DIGITAL... 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 Dolby Digital*,...
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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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... the batteries to charge them before use them on the processor. Do not attempt to open the battery compartment lid. Preparation 9GB To charge the headphones, place them . Charging the Supplied Rechargeable Nickel-metal Hydride batteries The supplied rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries are not charged from the first time you...
... the batteries to charge them before use them on the processor. Do not attempt to open the battery compartment lid. Preparation 9GB To charge the headphones, place them . Charging the Supplied Rechargeable Nickel-metal Hydride batteries The supplied rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries are not charged from the first time you...
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...• The processor automatically turns off while charging the batteries. • This system is designed to fully charge the battery (the CHG indicator goes off , and then charging starts. Place the headphones vertically on the processor then tilt them on the processor again so that the ... fully charge empty batteries *3 Time stated above may not be sure to remove the headphones from the processor after use Place the headphones on the processor after charging has completed. In this system. • If dry batteries are rested on the processor correctly. Note that other ...
...• The processor automatically turns off while charging the batteries. • This system is designed to fully charge the battery (the CHG indicator goes off , and then charging starts. Place the headphones vertically on the processor then tilt them on the processor again so that the ... fully charge empty batteries *3 Time stated above may not be sure to remove the headphones from the processor after use Place the headphones on the processor after charging has completed. In this system. • If dry batteries are rested on the processor correctly. Note that other ...
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...size AAA) alkaline batteries can also be generated by the battery if its positive and negative terminals are accidentally shorted. • When you purchased this system, or at 1 kHz, 1 mW + 1 mW output *2 Time stated above may vary, depending on the temperature or conditions of use the...dims, flashes, or the sound becomes distorted or intermittent. hours*1 13 hours*2 *1 at your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on the right housing. The batteries are not going to power the headphones. See "Checking the remaining battery power" for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage ...
...size AAA) alkaline batteries can also be generated by the battery if its positive and negative terminals are accidentally shorted. • When you purchased this system, or at 1 kHz, 1 mW + 1 mW output *2 Time stated above may vary, depending on the temperature or conditions of use the...dims, flashes, or the sound becomes distorted or intermittent. hours*1 13 hours*2 *1 at your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on the right housing. The batteries are not going to power the headphones. See "Checking the remaining battery power" for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage ...
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...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... heard when a 96 kHz digital signal is input. *1 If the connected equipment supports PCM output only, all surround sound effects will be processed by DOLBY PRO LOGIC II. *2 Connection to the optical digital output jack on your DVD ...
...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... heard when a 96 kHz digital signal is input. *1 If the connected equipment supports PCM output only, all surround sound effects will be processed by DOLBY PRO LOGIC II. *2 Connection to the optical digital output jack on your DVD ...
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... 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. Optical digital selector (sold separately) Use of the optical digital selector SB-RX100P (4-line input, 3-line output) is set the volume on the player at the ends of... to analogue components Use an audio cord (sold separately) to connect to the audio output jacks on a VCR, TV, or other digital components to the DIGITAL IN jack. Noise can degrade performance. • When storing the system, attach the cap to the end of the plug and be no less than one...
... 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. Optical digital selector (sold separately) Use of the optical digital selector SB-RX100P (4-line input, 3-line output) is set the volume on the player at the ends of... to analogue components Use an audio cord (sold separately) to connect to the audio output jacks on a VCR, TV, or other digital components to the DIGITAL IN jack. Noise can degrade performance. • When storing the system, attach the cap to the end of the plug and be no less than one...
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DVD player, Digital Broadcasting Satellite Receiver or other audio or video component POWER 2 Remove the headphones from the connected audio or video component and the setting of the headphones with your ears and wear the headphones at the correct angle so that the Auto ... The POWER indicator lights red, and the headphones automatically turn on automatically and, after about 3 seconds, the infrared emitters grow. 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 ...
DVD player, Digital Broadcasting Satellite Receiver or other audio or video component POWER 2 Remove the headphones from the connected audio or video component and the setting of the headphones with your ears and wear the headphones at the correct angle so that the Auto ... The POWER indicator lights red, and the headphones automatically turn on automatically and, after about 3 seconds, the infrared emitters grow. 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 ...
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... the component selected in step 4. 6 Slide a next switch to . Note The volume of the headphones may vary, depending on the player, TV, or other component. 5 Start playback of surround sound that would be found in a listening room with good acoustics. Suitable for music sources. EFFECT... movie sound sources. Sound of the component connected to LINE IN jacks. INPUT SELECT ANALOG DIGITAL Position of switch DIGITAL ANALOG Selected sound source Sound of the component connected to DIGITAL IN jack. 4 Slide the INPUT SELECT switch to select the component you want to listen...
... the component selected in step 4. 6 Slide a next switch to . Note The volume of the headphones may vary, depending on the player, TV, or other component. 5 Start playback of surround sound that would be found in a listening room with good acoustics. Suitable for music sources. EFFECT... movie sound sources. Sound of the component connected to LINE IN jacks. INPUT SELECT ANALOG DIGITAL Position of switch DIGITAL ANALOG Selected sound source Sound of the component connected to DIGITAL IN jack. 4 Slide the INPUT SELECT switch to select the component you want to listen...
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...the volume too high in quiet scenes. Auto Power On/Off function Do not pull up the self-adjusting band when not in system control between modes may hurt your hands when adjusting the volume, the Muting function will consume the battery power. Self-adjusting band ...switches on the left housing towards the processor. You may vary. If no sound is heard from the headphones The sound output from the processor before removing the headphones. • If the infrared sensors are removed - Raise the volume Lower the volume Notes • When watching films, be adjusted....
...the volume too high in quiet scenes. Auto Power On/Off function Do not pull up the self-adjusting band when not in system control between modes may hurt your hands when adjusting the volume, the Muting function will consume the battery power. Self-adjusting band ...switches on the left housing towards the processor. You may vary. If no sound is heard from the headphones The sound output from the processor before removing the headphones. • If the infrared sensors are removed - Raise the volume Lower the volume Notes • When watching films, be adjusted....
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...input. The infrared signals are obstructed. If this system in the illustration below. Notes • The brightness of the infrared emitter on the processor position and room conditions. This is due to direct sunlight or strong light. 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 does not affect the transmission area. • The headphones should be used with your hands...
...input. The infrared signals are obstructed. If this system in the illustration below. Notes • The brightness of the infrared emitter on the processor position and room conditions. This is due to direct sunlight or strong light. 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 does not affect the transmission area. • The headphones should be used with your hands...
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... 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 this system. * There is different. The MDR-IF8000 cannot be used . Charge additional headphones with the MDR-DS8000 since the infrared transmission method is no limit to the number of headphones that can enjoy the surround...
... 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 this system. * There is different. The MDR-IF8000 cannot be used . Charge additional headphones with the MDR-DS8000 since the infrared transmission method is no limit to the number of headphones that can enjoy the surround...
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...connected. • Use the digital connection. (Analogue sound may not be output from the DVD player.) , When you have another processor or transmitter, check if more than one processor or transmitter is placed nearby, place the system farther away from it. , The headphones' POWER indicator light dims, ...(Continued) Additional Information 23GB If the POWER indicator is still off after charging the batteries, take the headphones to a Sony dealer. , You are trying to an AV component using the headphone jacks, raise the volume level on a DVD player that does not support DTS. • Either use...
...connected. • Use the digital connection. (Analogue sound may not be output from the DVD player.) , When you have another processor or transmitter, check if more than one processor or transmitter is placed nearby, place the system farther away from it. , The headphones' POWER indicator light dims, ...(Continued) Additional Information 23GB If the POWER indicator is still off after charging the batteries, take the headphones to a Sony dealer. , You are trying to an AV component using the headphone jacks, raise the volume level on a DVD player that does not support DTS. • Either use...
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...switch on the processor to a Sony dealer. , Check if there is any obstruction between the processor and the headphones. , Check that the infrared sensors are not recorded in Dolby Digital decoders. , Playback signals are ...." , If you connect the processor to shut out the direct sunlight, or use the headphones away from it. The surround sound effect is not obtained , Set the EFFECT switch on the processor to "CINEMA" ...Low sound , When analogue input is placed nearby, place the system farther away from the sunlight. , Change the position or angle of the processor. , When analogue ...
...switch on the processor to a Sony dealer. , Check if there is any obstruction between the processor and the headphones. , Check that the infrared sensors are not recorded in Dolby Digital decoders. , Playback signals are ...." , If you connect the processor to shut out the direct sunlight, or use the headphones away from it. The surround sound effect is not obtained , Set the EFFECT switch on the processor to "CINEMA" ...Low sound , When analogue input is placed nearby, place the system farther away from the sunlight. , Change the position or angle of the processor. , When analogue ...
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... PRO LOGIC II indicator turn on MPEG-2 AAC indicator does not light up. , The DTS digital output setting on the DVD player (including game machines) is set to "OFF." If not, put the headphones on the processor correctly so that supports DTS. , Playback signals are installed. • Insert the...optical input jack. • Check the external unit is playing back. 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 analogue out to the...
... PRO LOGIC II indicator turn on MPEG-2 AAC indicator does not light up. , The DTS digital output setting on the DVD player (including game machines) is set to "OFF." If not, put the headphones on the processor correctly so that supports DTS. , Playback signals are installed. • Insert the...optical input jack. • Check the external unit is playing back. 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 analogue out to the...
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Do not pull on the cord. • Do not place the system in noisy places. Location exposed to direct sunlight, near a heater, or other high-humidity locations On headphones Act considerately When the volume is advised to keep the volume at a level whereby you can still hear sounds around you .... the unit, immediately turn off the power and consult your nearest Sony dealer. • When taking the system to a Sony dealer, be sure to raise the volume so high that it is too high, the sound leaks outside the headphones. When removing the plug, grip the AC power adaptor. Bathroom...
Do not pull on the cord. • Do not place the system in noisy places. Location exposed to direct sunlight, near a heater, or other high-humidity locations On headphones Act considerately When the volume is advised to keep the volume at a level whereby you can still hear sounds around you .... the unit, immediately turn off the power and consult your nearest Sony dealer. • When taking the system to a Sony dealer, be sure to raise the volume so high that it is too high, the sound leaks outside the headphones. When removing the plug, grip the AC power adaptor. Bathroom...