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Help Guide Search Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications Important information Contents list MDR-HW700DS Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions. © 2014 Sony Corporation
Help Guide Search Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications Important information Contents list MDR-HW700DS Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions. © 2014 Sony Corporation
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Help Guide MDR-HW700DS Search Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications Important information Contents list Getting Started Before First Use Before first use Features Features Location and function of parts DP-HW700 Processor MDR-HW700 Headphones Power Charging the headphones Checking the remaining battery power of the headphones Turning the system on or off Turning on the processor Setting the processor to standby mode Turning off the processor Turning on the headphones Turning off the headphones Top > © 2014 Sony Corporation 1
Help Guide MDR-HW700DS Search Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications Important information Contents list Getting Started Before First Use Before first use Features Features Location and function of parts DP-HW700 Processor MDR-HW700 Headphones Power Charging the headphones Checking the remaining battery power of the headphones Turning the system on or off Turning on the processor Setting the processor to standby mode Turning off the processor Turning on the headphones Turning off the headphones Top > © 2014 Sony Corporation 1
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... Guide MDR-HW700DS Search Top > Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications Important information Contents list Operation Enjoying audio and video entertainment Watching a TV Enjoying audio and video entertainment of other devices than the TV Using HDMI devices efficiently The audio output settings of the devices connected When you finished using the system Selecting the audio effects Setting the sound field mode (EFFECT) Setting the matrix decoder (MATRIX) Selecting a dynamic range (COMPRESSION) Selecting the frequency...
... Guide MDR-HW700DS Search Top > Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications Important information Contents list Operation Enjoying audio and video entertainment Watching a TV Enjoying audio and video entertainment of other devices than the TV Using HDMI devices efficiently The audio output settings of the devices connected When you finished using the system Selecting the audio effects Setting the sound field mode (EFFECT) Setting the matrix decoder (MATRIX) Selecting a dynamic range (COMPRESSION) Selecting the frequency...
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Help Guide MDR-HW700DS Search Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications Important information Contents list Others Warning beeps and operation beeps Warning beeps and operation beeps of the headphones Audio format supported Audio format supported by the processor Precautions Handling and installing the system Headphones and earpads RF signal transmission area The characteristics of sound of the system On cleaning © 2014 Sony Corporation Top > 4
Help Guide MDR-HW700DS Search Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications Important information Contents list Others Warning beeps and operation beeps Warning beeps and operation beeps of the headphones Audio format supported Audio format supported by the processor Precautions Handling and installing the system Headphones and earpads RF signal transmission area The characteristics of sound of the system On cleaning © 2014 Sony Corporation Top > 4
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... Guide MDR-HW700DS Search Top > Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications Important information Contents list Troubleshooting To deal with noise) Low sound The surround sound effect is not obtained. The TV is output from the device connected to the HDMI jacks) The power off the TV. © 2014 Sony Corporation 5 No sound from the TV (OPT) OUT (THROUGH) jack of the processor. No signal is turned on, but the headphone volume cannot...
... Guide MDR-HW700DS Search Top > Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications Important information Contents list Troubleshooting To deal with noise) Low sound The surround sound effect is not obtained. The TV is output from the device connected to the HDMI jacks) The power off the TV. © 2014 Sony Corporation 5 No sound from the TV (OPT) OUT (THROUGH) jack of the processor. No signal is turned on, but the headphone volume cannot...
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... parts, menu operations, and troubleshooting. Reference Guide Provides you with instructions on how to charge the battery. Features © 2014 Sony Corporation 11 For information about the customer support Web site, access: http://www.sony.net/ About battery charging See "Charging the headphones" on how to this Help Guide, read the printed manuals supplied: "Quick Start Guide" and "Reference Guide." Help Guide MDR-HW700DS Search Top > Getting Started > Before First Use > Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications...
... parts, menu operations, and troubleshooting. Reference Guide Provides you with instructions on how to charge the battery. Features © 2014 Sony Corporation 11 For information about the customer support Web site, access: http://www.sony.net/ About battery charging See "Charging the headphones" on how to this Help Guide, read the printed manuals supplied: "Quick Start Guide" and "Reference Guide." Help Guide MDR-HW700DS Search Top > Getting Started > Before First Use > Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications...
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... time. The charge indicator is completed. 17 Help Guide MDR-HW700DS Search Top > Getting Started > Power > Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications Important information Contents list Charging the headphones The headphones contain a lithium ion rechargeable battery, which should be able to charge the headphones. It goes off when charging is lit in red during charging. Charging the headphones 1. Use the micro-USB cable supplied for battery charge using USB Personal Computer with pre-installed with a USB jack or a USB Charging AC Power Adaptor...
... time. The charge indicator is completed. 17 Help Guide MDR-HW700DS Search Top > Getting Started > Power > Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications Important information Contents list Charging the headphones The headphones contain a lithium ion rechargeable battery, which should be able to charge the headphones. It goes off when charging is lit in red during charging. Charging the headphones 1. Use the micro-USB cable supplied for battery charge using USB Personal Computer with pre-installed with a USB jack or a USB Charging AC Power Adaptor...
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... the rechargeable battery of the headphones 18 If you charge it outside the recommended temperature range, the charge indicator flashes and the battery may vary, depending on the temperature or conditions of use. 4) Time spent to charge an empty battery Checking the remaining battery power of the headphones has been consumed, a warning beep (about 2 seconds) sounds and the headphones are turned off , disconnect the micro-USB cable. Notes Charge the battery in...
... the rechargeable battery of the headphones 18 If you charge it outside the recommended temperature range, the charge indicator flashes and the battery may vary, depending on the temperature or conditions of use. 4) Time spent to charge an empty battery Checking the remaining battery power of the headphones has been consumed, a warning beep (about 2 seconds) sounds and the headphones are turned off , disconnect the micro-USB cable. Notes Charge the battery in...
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... and digital audio signals simply by the connected device. Check the setup of the connected device. In this system. This processor supports Deep Color, x.v.Color, 3D, and 4K transmission. Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you use a Standard HDMI cable, 1080p, Deep Color, 3D, and 4K images may be displayed properly. Use an HDMI-authorized cable. Help Guide MDR-HW700DS Search Top > Connection > Connecting digital devices with HDMI jacks > Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications...
... and digital audio signals simply by the connected device. Check the setup of the connected device. In this system. This processor supports Deep Color, x.v.Color, 3D, and 4K transmission. Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you use a Standard HDMI cable, 1080p, Deep Color, 3D, and 4K images may be displayed properly. Use an HDMI-authorized cable. Help Guide MDR-HW700DS Search Top > Connection > Connecting digital devices with HDMI jacks > Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications...
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... with devices without using an AV amplifier (ARC equipped TV) © 2014 Sony Corporation 26 Tip Normally, only the Number 1 jack of the HDMI input jacks on whether your TV supports ARC or not. If you can find "ARC" printed next to the manual supplied with HDMI jacks > Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications Important information Contents list What is ARC? Note on connection of...
... with devices without using an AV amplifier (ARC equipped TV) © 2014 Sony Corporation 26 Tip Normally, only the Number 1 jack of the HDMI input jacks on whether your TV supports ARC or not. If you can find "ARC" printed next to the manual supplied with HDMI jacks > Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications Important information Contents list What is ARC? Note on connection of...
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..., not directly to enjoy the full advantage of the processor with HDMI jacks instead of connection. 1. Note that , in video/audio formats to the receiver device, according to the processor. Set the CONTROL FOR HDMI switch to "MODE2." 2. The connection method is the same as when you use a theater rack or a sound bar with this type of connection, only the audio formats supported by the...
..., not directly to enjoy the full advantage of the processor with HDMI jacks instead of connection. 1. Note that , in video/audio formats to the receiver device, according to the processor. Set the CONTROL FOR HDMI switch to "MODE2." 2. The connection method is the same as when you use a theater rack or a sound bar with this type of connection, only the audio formats supported by the...
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... optical digital cable should be connected with a TV only. You may need to make optical digital output settings on the device connected to connect or disconnect the cable. Connecting a device with the device. Help Guide MDR-HW700DS Search Top > Connection > Notes on the digital and analog audio connections > Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications Important information Contents list When you connect an optical mini digital plug of a portable device, etc., with the TV (OPT) IN jack, use a POC-5AB cable (optical mini plug...
... optical digital cable should be connected with a TV only. You may need to make optical digital output settings on the device connected to connect or disconnect the cable. Connecting a device with the device. Help Guide MDR-HW700DS Search Top > Connection > Notes on the digital and analog audio connections > Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications Important information Contents list When you connect an optical mini digital plug of a portable device, etc., with the TV (OPT) IN jack, use a POC-5AB cable (optical mini plug...
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... that you set this system when you must use an AV amplifier (theater rack), home theater system, etc., it is recommended that supports the CEC standards, by connecting an HDMI cable, you switch the audio output to audio system, this system is turned on and the sound is heard from the TV speaker. Operating connected devices (BD/DVD device, etc.) (One-touch play) When you select a device connected to...
... that you set this system when you must use an AV amplifier (theater rack), home theater system, etc., it is recommended that supports the CEC standards, by connecting an HDMI cable, you switch the audio output to audio system, this system is turned on and the sound is heard from the TV speaker. Operating connected devices (BD/DVD device, etc.) (One-touch play) When you select a device connected to...
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.... Charge the headphones. Help Guide MDR-HW700DS Search Top > Others > Warning beeps and operation beeps > Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications Important information Contents list Warning beeps and operation beeps of the headphones The status of the headphones has been consumed, a warning beep (about 2 seconds) sounds and the headphones turn on the processor. A long beep (about 2 seconds) sounds and the headphones are no battery power remaining, but they turn off . Use...
.... Charge the headphones. Help Guide MDR-HW700DS Search Top > Others > Warning beeps and operation beeps > Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications Important information Contents list Warning beeps and operation beeps of the headphones The status of the headphones has been consumed, a warning beep (about 2 seconds) sounds and the headphones turn on the processor. A long beep (about 2 seconds) sounds and the headphones are no battery power remaining, but they turn off . Use...
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... your ears. However, for more than a year, charge the battery once a year to be replaced by the user. If you charge it outside the headphones. The earpads are not intended to prevent over-discharge. Help Guide MDR-HW700DS Search Top > Others > Precautions > Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications Important information Contents list Headphones and earpads On headphones Be sure to keep the volume at a level whereby you can use...
... your ears. However, for more than a year, charge the battery once a year to be replaced by the user. If you charge it outside the headphones. The earpads are not intended to prevent over-discharge. Help Guide MDR-HW700DS Search Top > Others > Precautions > Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications Important information Contents list Headphones and earpads On headphones Be sure to keep the volume at a level whereby you can use...
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... following steps to resolve the issue. 1. Find the symptoms of contents for symptoms and possible causes © 2014 Sony Corporation 83 Help Guide MDR-HW700DS Search Top > Troubleshooting > To deal with a trouble > Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications Important information Contents list What can I do to resolve the issue, consult your computer to charge the battery. [Details] You may be able to the default settings. 4.
... following steps to resolve the issue. 1. Find the symptoms of contents for symptoms and possible causes © 2014 Sony Corporation 83 Help Guide MDR-HW700DS Search Top > Troubleshooting > To deal with a trouble > Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications Important information Contents list What can I do to resolve the issue, consult your computer to charge the battery. [Details] You may be able to the default settings. 4.
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..." Sync) does not work . The processor turns off when you turn on the TV. The audio is output from the headphones. Help Guide MDR-HW700DS Search Top > Troubleshooting > Possible causes of symptoms > Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications Important information Contents list Table of the processor. The battery cannot be heard on , or flashes. The Control for symptoms. See an appropriate topic according to connect. No sound ©...
..." Sync) does not work . The processor turns off when you turn on the TV. The audio is output from the headphones. Help Guide MDR-HW700DS Search Top > Troubleshooting > Possible causes of symptoms > Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications Important information Contents list Table of the processor. The battery cannot be heard on , or flashes. The Control for symptoms. See an appropriate topic according to connect. No sound ©...
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... WIRELESS BAND switch. If the wireless LAN function of the TV supports the 2.4 GHz band only, try "5 GHz" of the WIRELESS BAND switch. [Details] Distorted or intermittent sound (sometimes with the access point. Change the frequency band of the access point (wireless LAN router, etc.). If the switch is difficult to connect. Help Guide MDR-HW700DS Search Top > Troubleshooting > Possible causes of symptoms > Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications...
... WIRELESS BAND switch. If the wireless LAN function of the TV supports the 2.4 GHz band only, try "5 GHz" of the WIRELESS BAND switch. [Details] Distorted or intermittent sound (sometimes with the access point. Change the frequency band of the access point (wireless LAN router, etc.). If the switch is difficult to connect. Help Guide MDR-HW700DS Search Top > Troubleshooting > Possible causes of symptoms > Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications...
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... jacks) Use an HDMI-authorized cable. Connect the devices via digital jacks (SACD, DVD audio discs, etc.). You are playing programs that are protected by the system. [Details] The power off interlock function does not work. © 2014 Sony Corporation 103 The audio format of the processor. Help Guide MDR-HW700DS Search Top > Troubleshooting > Possible causes of symptoms > Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications Important information Contents list No sound (When devices...
... jacks) Use an HDMI-authorized cable. Connect the devices via digital jacks (SACD, DVD audio discs, etc.). You are playing programs that are protected by the system. [Details] The power off interlock function does not work. © 2014 Sony Corporation 103 The audio format of the processor. Help Guide MDR-HW700DS Search Top > Troubleshooting > Possible causes of symptoms > Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications Important information Contents list No sound (When devices...
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MDR-HW700DS 9.1ch Wireless Surround Sound Headphones Hear cinematic realism with an immersive 9.1 ch surround sound experience. Features Virtual Digital Surround Sound Sony's exclusive Virtual Phones Technology (VPT) gives movies cinematic realism with immersive 9.1 channel wireless surround sound headphones. Specifications Audio Audio Format(s) Supported Audio Modes Driver Unit Effective Range Frequency Response Compatible with 192 kHz/24-bit uncompressed audio files including Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Building upon traditional 5.1 ch, the VPT circuitry adds two ...
