Sony MDR-1RNC Operating Instructions

Noise Canceling
Operating Instructions
US
Headphones
Mode d'emploi
FR
Manual de instrucciones
ES
MDR-1RNC
© 2012 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
4-448-091-41(1)
If you have any questions about this product, you may call:
English Noise Canceling Headphones
Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669
WARNING
or http://www.sony.com/
Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as direct
Declaration of Conformity
sunlight, fire or the like.
For customers in the USA Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: MDR-1RNC
The following FCC statement applies only to
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
the version of this model manufactured for
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,
sale in the USA. Other versions may not comply CA 92127 USA
with FCC technical regulations. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Note Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a operation.
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
For customers in Canada
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those
harmful interference to radio communications. However,
countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the countries
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
EEA (European Economic Area).
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
ICES-003.
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Checking the remaining
–
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver. battery
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
Status POWER Indicator Beep sound
for help.
Full Blinks 3 times * No beep
 Blinks 2 times * No beep
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
Low Blinks 1 time * No beep
to operate this equipment.
Empty Blinks quickly Long beep
(30 seconds) (2 seconds)
* When turning off the power of the headphones.
How to use/Mode d'utilisation/Modo de uso
1
Charging the headphones/Chargement du casque/Recarga de los auriculares
L indication
R indication
Indication L Indication R
Indicación L Indicación R
Charging indicator
Témoin de charge
Indicador de recarga
2
Connecting/Raccordement/Conexión
Tactile dot (on the left)
Point tactile (à gauche)
Punto táctil (a la
izquierda)
Inline remote and microphone cord for iPod/iPhone/iPad
Cordon du micro et distant en série pour iPod/iPhone/iPad
Cable con control remoto y micrófono integrados para iPod/iPhone/iPad
3 4
Turning on the power/Mise sous tension/Encendido Wearing and controlling/Port et contrôles/
Colocación y control
Noise canceling mode types
Checking the charging
NC Mode A: Noise mainly in an airplane is effectively
reduced.
status
NC Mode B: Noise mainly in a bus or a train is effectively
reduced.
NC Mode C: Noise mainly found in an office environment
Status Charging indicator
(PC, copier, air ventilation, etc.) is effectively
Charging On
reduced.
Full Off
Tips
Charging malfunction Blinks
– When the headphones are turned on, NC Mode A is set.
– It may take a few seconds to analyze the environmental
ambient sound.
Using the Center button
(Inline remote and
Notes on use
microphone cord for
What is noise canceling?
iPod/iPhone/iPad)
The noise canceling circuit actually senses outside noise
with built-in microphones and sends an equal-but-opposite
canceling signal to the headphones.
Operation Explanation
Notes on the noise canceling function
Single press Plays/pauses a track of the
connected iPod. – Adjust the earpads so that they cover your ears, otherwise
noise canceling will not function properly.
Double press Skips to the next track.
– The noise canceling effect may vary depending on how
Triple press Skips to the previous track.
you wear the headphones.
Long press Starts the "VoiceOver * " feature (if
– Do not cover the microphone of the headphones with
available).
your hands. The noise canceling function may not work
Press once when call is Answers the call.
properly.
incoming
Press again Ends the call.
Hold down for about Rejects an incoming call (two
two seconds and low beeps confirm the call was
release rejected).
*
Availability of the "VoiceOver" feature depends on iPod
and its software version.
Note
Be careful not to unintentionally press any buttons when
you carry your iPod with this headphones connected.
Microphone
– After you turn on the power of the headphones, you may
Automatic AI Noise
hear a slight hiss. This is the operating sound of the noise
canceling function, not a malfunction.
Canceling
– The noise canceling function works for noise in the low
frequency band primarily. Although noise is reduced, it is
The Automatic AI Noise Canceling function constantly
not canceled completely.
analyzes environmental ambient sound components and
– The noise canceling effect may not be pronounced in a
automatically selects the most effective noise canceling
very quiet environment, or some noise may be heard.
mode.
– When you use the headphones in a train or a car, noise
may occur depending on street conditions.
– Howling may occur if you do not wear the headphones
correctly.
Micro-USB cable
Micro-câble USB
Cable micro-USB
iPod/iPhone/iPad
iPod/iPhone/iPad
iPod/iPhone/iPad
After use
Turn off the power of the headphones
Après utilisation
Volume+
Éteignez le casque
Volume+
Después del uso
Volumen+
Apague los auriculares
Center button Microphone
Bouton central Micro
Botón central
Micrófono
Volume–
Volume–
Volumen–
Notes on headphones
– Howling may occur if you place an object such as finger
close to inside of the headphones. Keep it away from the
High volume may affect your hearing. For traffic
headphones.
safety, do not use while driving or cycling.
– Mobile phones may cause interference and noise. Should
this occur, locate the headphones further away from the
mobile phone.
As headphones reduce outside sounds, they may cause a
Notes on using on the airplane
traffic accident. Also, avoid listening with your headphones
in situations where hearing must not be impaired, for
Do not use the headphones when use of electronic
example, a railroad crossing, a construction site, etc.
equipment is prohibited or when use of personal
headphones for in-flight entertainment services is
Note on static electricity
prohibited.
In particularly dry air conditions, noise or sound skipping
Notes on charging the headphones
may occur, or mild tingling may be felt on your ears. This is a
result of static electricity accumulated in the body, and not a
– Charge the headphones using the supplied micro-USB
malfunction of the headphones.
cable. Otherwise, it may cause a malfunction.
The effect can be minimized by wearing clothes made from
– Charge in an environmental temperature of between 5°C
natural materials.
and 35°C. Otherwise, the battery may not fully charge.
– Do not store the headphones in hot places for a long time.
If you have any questions or problems concerning the
When storing it for more than a year, charge the battery
system that are not covered in this manual, please consult
once a year to prevent over discharge.
the nearest Sony dealer.
–
For system requirements for a computer that can charge
the battery using USB, see "System requirements for
battery charge using USB".
Troubleshooting
– If you recharge the headphones by connecting to an AC
outlet, use the separately-sold USB AC Adaptor specific in
"Recommended accessory (sold separately)". For details,
No sound
refer to the operating instructions supplied with the
– Recharge the headphones.
adaptor.
You can listen to the music using the headphones even
– If the headphones are malfunctioning, charging will not
when the POWER switch is set to "OFF". In this case, the
start and the charging indicator will blink. In this case,
noise canceling function, Digital Equalizer, S-Master and
disconnect the unit from the connected device, and
DSEE are not active, and the headphones operate as
consult your place of purchase, or a Sony dealer.
passive headphones.
Notes on handling – Check that the rechargeable battery is not depleted.
–
Check the connection of the headphones and the
– Because the headphones are designed to fit closely in your
equipment.
ears, forcing them against your ears may result in eardrum
– Check that the connected equipment is turned on.
damage. Avoid using the headphones where they are
–
Turn up the volume of the connected equipment.
liable to be struck by people or other objects, such as a
ball, etc. The noise canceling effect is not sufficient
– Pressing the headphones against your ears may produce a
– The noise canceling function is effective in low frequency
diaphragm click sound. This is not a malfunction.
ranges such as airplanes, trains, or offices (near air-
–
Clean the headphones with a soft dry cloth.
conditioning, etc.) and is not as effective for higher
– Do not leave the plug dirty otherwise the sound may be
frequencies, such as human voices.
distorted.
– Turn on the headphones.
– Be sure to consult a Sony dealer when the earpads
become dirty or damaged, or when the headphones
Distorted sound
require repair work.
– Do not leave the headphones in a location subject to – Turn down the volume of the connected equipment.
– Recharge the headphones.
direct sunlight, heat or moisture.
– Do not subject the headphones to excessive shock.
– Handle the driver units carefully.
–
If you feel drowsy or sick while using this headphones,
stop use immediately.
Power does not turn on or the headphones Included items
do not operate properly
Headphones (1)
Inline remote and microphone cord for iPod/iPhone/iPad
– Recharge the headphones.
(1.2 m (47 1/4 in) cord, using PCOCC, four-conductor gold
If the power does not turn on, even after charging the
plated L-shaped stereo mini plug) (1)
headphones, the rechargeable battery may be damaged.
Micro-USB cable (1.5 m (59 1/8 in)) (1)
In this case, consult your place of purchase or a Sony
Carrying case (1)
dealer.
Operating Instructions (1)
Charging cannot be done Warranty card (1)
–
Check that the charging indicator is lights up. Recommended accessory (sold separately) 6)
Connect the headphones and the micro-USB cable
USB AC Adaptor: AC-UD20
securely.
– Check that the micro-USB cable and the computer are
1) Under the Sony measurement standard.
firmly connected.
2) Equivalent to approx. 99.7% reduction of energy of sound
– Check that the micro-USB cable and the computer are
compared with not wearing headphones.
directly connected; not via a USB hub.
3)
At 1 kHz, 0.1 mW + 0.1 mW output
– Check the system requirements for a computer that can
4) Hours required to fully charge an empty battery
charge the battery using USB.
5) Time stated above may vary, depending on the
– Check that the computer is turned on.
temperature or conditions of use.
–
Check that the computer is not in standby, sleep or
6) Availability depends on the country.
hibernation mode.
– If the charging indicator blinks (blinking patterns: about 30 Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
seconds on and 3 seconds off), you are using an adaptor
other than the recommended one. Use a USB AC Adaptor
specified in "Recommended accessory (sold separately)".
Compatible iPod/
– If the charging indicator blinks, the headphones may be
malfunctioning. Disconnect the unit from the connected
iPhone/iPad models
device, and consult your place of purchase, or a Sony
dealer.
You can use the headphones with only the following models
The unit cannot be recognized by a
supporting remote control. Update your iPod, iPhone or
computer
iPad to the latest software before use. In the Operating
– Check that the micro-USB cable and the computer are Instructions, iPod, iPhone and iPad are collectively described
as "iPod" except in special cases.
firmly connected.
–
– Disconnect the micro-USB cable from the computer and iPod touch (4th generation)
connect again. – iPod touch (3rd generation)
– – iPod touch (2nd generation)
Check that the micro-USB cable and the computer are
–
directly connected; not via a USB hub. iPod nano (6th generation)
– There may be a problem with the connected USB port – iPod nano (5th generation)
of the computer. Connect to another USB port if it is – iPod nano (4th generation)
– iPod classic 120GB 160GB (2009)
available.
– Try the USB connection procedure again in cases other – iPod shuffle (4th generation)
than those stated above. – iPod shuffle (3rd generation)
– iPhone 4S
No operation works
–
iPhone 4
– iPhone 3GS
– Set the POWER switch of the headphones to "OFF",
– iPad (3rd generation)
confirm the connections, and then set the POWER switch
–
iPad 2
back to "ON".
– iPad
– Reset the headphones.
Insert a small pin, etc. into the RESET button on the left
On copyright
housing, and press until the button slightly rebounds.
iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and
The connected iPod does not work
iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
– Check if the cord is connected correctly. Connect
"Made for iPod", "Made for iPhone", and "Made for iPad" mean
the L type plug to the iPod and the other plug to the
that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect
headphones.
specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has
been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance
Features
standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this
device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
– Digital Noise Canceling with Dual Noise Sensor
Technology System requirements
Microphones both inside and outside the housings are
combined with digital noise canceling software engine to
for battery charge using
deliver significant noise canceling performance.
– Automatic AI (Artificial Intelligence) Noise Canceling
USB
function.
Automatic selection of the optimal noise canceling mode
based on intelligent analysis of environmental ambient Personal Computer with pre-installed with any of the
following operating systems and USB port:
noise.
– Digital Equalizer and full digital S-Master amplifier
Operating Systems
Delivers ideal frequency response and high-quality music
reproduction with full digital processing.
– When using Windows ®
– DSEE Windows ® 7
Offers natural sound with a spacious feel by restoring
(Home Premium / Professional / Ultimate / Starter)
high-frequency range sound and the tail shape of the
(including 64 bit version)
waveform likely to be removed through the audio Windows Vista ® (Service Pack 2 or later)
compression process. (Home Basic / Home Premium / Business / Ultimate)
– Up to 22 hours of listening time
(including 64 bit version)
– Passive operation
Windows ® XP (Service Pack 3 or later)
Allows audio listening even when the headphones power (Home Edition / Professional / Media Center Edition 2004 /
is turned off.
Media Center Edition 2005)
– Detachable cord
–
When using Macintosh
Mac OS X (version.10.5 or later)
Specifications
Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
General
Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
Type Closed, dynamic
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Driver units 50 mm, dome type
Power handling capacity
100 mW
Impedance 51 Ω at 1 kHz (when the power is on)
19 Ω at 1 kHz (when the power is off)
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW (when the power is on)
100 dB/mW (when the power is off)
Frequency response
5 Hz – 24,000 Hz
Total Noise Suppression Ratio 1)
Approx. 25 dB 2)
Power source DC 3.7 V Built-in lithium-ion rechargeable
battery or DC 5 V USB
Mass Approx. 330 g (11.7 oz) (without cord)
Talk microphone Open circuit voltage level (Inline remote
and microphone cord for iPod/iPhone/iPad)
–42 dB (0 dB = 1 V/Pa)
Headphones charging and usage time
Approx. charging hours Approx. usage hours 3)
4 hours 4) 22 hours 5)