Sony MDR-1RNC Operating Instructions

Noise Canceling
Operating Instructions
GB
Headphones
Mode d'emploi
FR
Manual de instrucciones
ES
MDR-1RNC
© 2012 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
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Disposal of waste batteries
English Noise Canceling Headphones
(applicable in the European Union
WARNING
and other European countries with
separate collection systems)
Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as direct
sunlight, fire or the like.
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones that the battery provided with this product shall not be
treated as household waste.
can cause hearing loss.
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in
Notice for customers: the following
combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols
information is only applicable to equipment
for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery
sold in countries applying EU directives contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you
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will help prevent potentially negative consequences for
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the environment and human health which could otherwise
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be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery.
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The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural
resources.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
In case of products that for safety, performance or data
Electronic Equipment (Applicable
integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an
in the European Union and other
incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by
European countries with separate qualified service staff only.
collection systems) To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand
over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates
point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
that this product shall not be treated as household
equipment.
waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
For all other batteries, please view the section on how
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the
equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,
battery over to the applicable collection point for the
you will help prevent potential negative consequences for
recycling of waste batteries.
the environment and human health, which could otherwise
For more detailed information about recycling of this
be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office,
The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural
your household waste disposal service or the shop where
resources. For more detailed information about recycling
you purchased the product.
of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product. Checking the remaining
battery
Status POWER Indicator Beep sound
Full Blinks 3 times * No beep
 Blinks 2 times * No beep
Low Blinks 1 time * No beep
Empty Blinks quickly Long beep
(30 seconds) (2 seconds)
*
When turning off the power of the headphones.
How to use/Mode d'utilisation/Utilización
1
Charging the headphones/Chargement du casque/Cómo cargar los auriculares
L indication
R indication
Indication L Indication R
Indicación L Indicación R
Charging indicator
Témoin de charge
Indicador de carga
2
Connecting/Raccordement/Conexión
Tactile dot (on the left)
Point tactile (à gauche)
Connecting cord
Punto táctil (en el lado
Cordon de raccordement
izquierdo)
Cable de conexión
Inline remote and microphone cord for iPod/iPhone/iPad
Cordon du micro et distant en série pour iPod/iPhone/iPad
Remoto en línea y cable de micrófono para iPod/iPhone/iPad
3 4
Turning on the power/Mise sous tension/Encendido Wearing and controlling/Port et contrôles/
Colocación y control
Checking the charging Automatic AI Noise
status Canceling
The Automatic AI Noise Canceling function constantly
Status Charging indicator
analyzes environmental ambient sound components and
Charging On
automatically selects the most effective noise canceling
Full Off mode.
Charging malfunction Blinks
Noise canceling mode types
NC Mode A: Noise mainly in an airplane is effectively
reduced.
Using the Center button
NC Mode B: Noise mainly in a bus or a train is effectively
reduced.
(Inline remote and
NC Mode C: Noise mainly found in an office environment
(PC, copier, air ventilation, etc.) is effectively
microphone cord for
reduced.
iPod/iPhone/iPad)
Tips
– When the headphones are turned on, NC Mode A is set.
– It may take a few seconds to analyze the environmental
Operation Explanation
ambient sound.
Single press Plays/pauses a track of the
connected iPod.
Notes on use
Double press Skips to the next track.
Triple press Skips to the previous track.
Long press Starts the "VoiceOver * " feature (if What is noise canceling?
available).
The noise canceling circuit actually senses outside noise
Press once when call is Answers the call. with built-in microphones and sends an equal-but-opposite
incoming
canceling signal to the headphones.
Press again Ends the call.
Notes on the noise canceling function
Hold down for about Rejects an incoming call (two
– Adjust the earpads so that they cover your ears, otherwise
two seconds and low beeps confirm the call was
release rejected). noise canceling will not function properly.
– The noise canceling effect may vary depending on how
*
Availability of the "VoiceOver" feature depends on iPod
you wear the headphones.
and its software version.
–
Do not cover the microphone of the headphones with
your hands. The noise canceling function may not work
Note
properly.
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
hear a slight hiss. This is the operating sound of the noise
canceling function, not a malfunction.
Micro- USB cable
Micro-câble USB
Cable micro USB
Digital music player, etc.
iPod/iPhone/iPad
Lecteur musical numérique, etc. iPod/iPhone/iPad
Reproductor de música digital, etc. iPod/iPhone/iPad
for dual jacks for stereo mini jack
pour prises doubles pour mini-prise stéréo
para tomas duales para minitoma estéreo
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–
– The noise canceling function works for noise in the low – Be sure to consult a Sony dealer when the earpads
frequency band primarily. Although noise is reduced, it is become dirty or damaged, or when the headphones
not canceled completely. require repair work.
– The noise canceling effect may not be pronounced in a – Do not leave the headphones in a location subject to
very quiet environment, or some noise may be heard. direct sunlight, heat or moisture.
– When you use the headphones in a train or a car, noise – Do not subject the headphones to excessive shock.
may occur depending on street conditions. – Handle the driver units carefully.
– Howling may occur if you do not wear the headphones – If you feel drowsy or sick while using this headphones,
correctly. stop use immediately.
–
Howling may occur if you place an object such as finger
Notes on headphones
close to inside of the headphones. Keep it away from the
headphones. High volume may affect your hearing. For traffic
– Mobile phones may cause interference and noise. Should
safety, do not use while driving or cycling.
this occur, locate the headphones further away from the
mobile phone.
Notes on using on the airplane As headphones reduce outside sounds, they may cause a
traffic accident. Also, avoid listening with your headphones
Do not use the headphones when use of electronic
in situations where hearing must not be impaired, for
equipment is prohibited or when use of personal
example, a railroad crossing, a construction site, etc.
headphones for in-flight entertainment services is
Preventing hearing damage
prohibited.
Avoid using headphones at high volume. Hearing experts
Notes on charging the headphones
advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If you
– Charge the headphones using the supplied micro-USB experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or
cable. Otherwise, it may cause a malfunction. discontinue use.
– Charge in an environmental temperature of between 5°C
Note on static electricity
and 40°C. Otherwise, the battery may not fully charge.
– If you haven't used the headphones for a long time, In particularly dry air conditions, noise or sound skipping
the life of the rechargeable battery may become short. may occur, or mild tingling may be felt on your ears. This is a
This will improve when you repeat the charging and result of static electricity accumulated in the body, and not a
discharging process several times. malfunction of the headphones.
–
Do not store the headphones in hot places for a long time. The effect can be minimized by wearing clothes made from
When storing it for more than a year, charge the battery natural materials.
once a year to prevent over discharge.
If you have any questions or problems concerning the
– For system requirements for a computer that can charge
system that are not covered in this manual, please consult
the battery using USB, see "System requirements for
the nearest Sony dealer.
battery charge using USB".
– If you recharge the headphones by connecting to an AC
outlet, use the separately-sold USB AC Adaptor specific in
Troubleshooting
"Recommended accessory (sold separately)". For details,
refer to the operating instructions supplied with the
adaptor.
No sound
– If the headphones are malfunctioning, charging will not
start and the charging indicator will blink. In this case, – Recharge the headphones. You can use the headphones
disconnect the unit from the connected device, and
while charging.
consult your place of purchase, or a Sony dealer. You can listen to the music using the headphones even
when the POWER switch is set to "OFF". In this case, the
Notes on handling
noise canceling function, Digital Equalizer, S-Master and
– Because the headphones are designed to fit closely in your DSEE are not active, and the headphones operate as
passive headphones.
ears, forcing them against your ears may result in eardrum
– Check that the rechargeable battery is not depleted.
damage. Avoid using the headphones where they are
liable to be struck by people or other objects, such as a – Check the connection of the headphones and the
equipment.
ball, etc.
– Check that the connected equipment is turned on.
– Pressing the headphones against your ears may produce a
diaphragm click sound. This is not a malfunction. – Turn up the volume of the connected equipment.
–
Clean the headphones with a soft dry cloth.
– Do not leave the plug dirty otherwise the sound may be
distorted.
The noise canceling effect is not sufficient Mass Approx. 330 g (without cord)
Talk microphone Open circuit voltage level (Inline remote
– The noise canceling function is effective in low frequency
and microphone cord for iPod/iPhone/iPad)
ranges such as airplanes, trains, or offices (near air-
–42 dB (0 dB = 1 V/Pa)
conditioning, etc.) and is not as effective for higher
frequencies, such as human voices.
Headphones charging and usage time
–
Turn on the headphones.
Approx. charging hours Approx. usage hours 3)
Distorted sound
4 hours 4) 22 hours 5)
– Turn down the volume of the connected equipment.
– Recharge the headphones.
Included items
Power does not turn on or the headphones
Headphones (1)
do not operate properly Connecting cord (1.5 m cord, using PCOCC, gold-plated
L-shaped stereo mini plug) (1)
– Recharge the headphones.
Inline remote and microphone cord for iPod/iPhone/iPad
If the power does not turn on, even after charging the
(1.2 m cord, using PCOCC, four-conductor gold plated L-
headphones, the rechargeable battery may be damaged.
shaped stereo mini plug) (1)
In this case, consult your place of purchase or a Sony
Micro-USB cable (1.5 m) (1)
dealer.
Plug adaptor for in-flight use 6) (single/dual) (1)
Carrying case (1)
Charging cannot be done
Operating Instructions (1)
– Check that the charging indicator is lights up.
Warranty card (1)
Connect the headphones and the micro-USB cable
securely. Recommended accessory (sold separately) 7)
– Check that the micro-USB cable and the computer are
USB AC Adaptor: AC-UD10
firmly connected.
– Check that the micro-USB cable and the computer are 1) Under the Sony measurement standard.
directly connected; not via a USB hub. 2) Equivalent to approx. 99.7% reduction of energy of sound
– Check the system requirements for a computer that can compared with not wearing headphones.
charge the battery using USB. 3) At 1 kHz, sound pressure level 90 dB output
– Check that the computer is turned on. 4) Hours required to fully charge an empty battery
– Check that the computer is not in standby, sleep or 5) Time stated above may vary, depending on the
hibernation mode. temperature or conditions of use.
– If the charging indicator blinks (blinking patterns: about 30 6) May not be compatible with some in-flight entertainment
seconds on and 3 seconds off), you are using an adaptor services.
other than the recommended one. Use a USB AC Adaptor 7) Availability depends on the country.
specified in "Recommended accessory (sold separately)".
Design and specifications are subject to change without
– If the charging indicator blinks, the headphones may be
notice.
malfunctioning. Disconnect the unit from the connected
device, and consult your place of purchase, or a Sony
dealer.
Compatible iPod/
The unit cannot be recognized by a
iPhone/iPad models
computer
– Check that the micro-USB cable and the computer are
You can use the headphones with only the following models
firmly connected.
supporting remote control. Update your iPod, iPhone or
– Disconnect the micro-USB cable from the computer and
iPad to the latest software before use. In the Operating
connect again.
Instructions, iPod, iPhone and iPad are collectively described
– Check that the micro-USB cable and the computer are
as "iPod" except in special cases.
directly connected; not via a USB hub.
– iPod touch (4th generation)
– There may be a problem with the connected USB port
– iPod touch (3rd generation)
of the computer. Connect to another USB port if it is
– iPod touch (2nd generation)
available.
– iPod nano (6th generation)
– Try the USB connection procedure again in cases other
– iPod nano (5th generation)
than those stated above.
– iPod nano (4th generation)
No operation works – iPod classic 120GB 160GB (2009)
–
iPod shuffle (4th generation)
– Set the POWER switch of the headphones to "OFF",
– iPod shuffle (3rd generation)
confirm the connections, and then set the POWER switch
– iPhone 4S
back to "ON".
– iPhone 4
–
Reset the headphones.
– iPhone 3GS
Insert a small pin, etc. into the RESET button on the left
– iPad (3rd generation)
housing, and press until the button slightly rebounds.
– iPad 2
The connected iPod does not work – iPad
– Check if the cord is connected correctly. Connect On copyright
the L type plug to the iPod and the other plug to the
iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and
headphones.
iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
"Made for iPod", "Made for iPhone", and "Made for iPad" mean
Features
that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect
specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has
– Digital Noise Canceling with Dual Noise Sensor
been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance
Technology standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this
Microphones both inside and outside the housings are
device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
combined with digital noise canceling software engine to
deliver significant noise canceling performance.
System requirements
– Automatic AI (Artificial Intelligence) Noise Canceling
function.
for battery charge using
Automatic selection of the optimal noise canceling mode
based on intelligent analysis of environmental ambient
noise. USB
– Digital Equalizer and full digital S-Master amplifier
Delivers ideal frequency response and high-quality music
Personal Computer with pre-installed with any of the
reproduction with full digital processing.
following operating systems and USB port:
– DSEE
Offers natural sound with a spacious feel by restoring
Operating Systems
high-frequency range sound and the tail shape of the
waveform likely to be removed through the audio – When using Windows ®
Windows ® 7
compression process.
(Home Premium / Professional / Ultimate / Starter)
– Up to 22 hours of listening time
– Passive operation (including 64 bit version)
Windows Vista ® (Service Pack 2 or later)
Allows audio listening even when the headphones power
(Home Basic / Home Premium / Business / Ultimate)
is turned off.
– Detachable cord (including 64 bit version)
3.5 mm connecting cord, and inline remote and Windows ® XP (Service Pack 3 or later)
(Home Edition / Professional / Media Center Edition 2004 /
microphone cord for iPod/iPhone/iPad
Media Center Edition 2005)
– When using Macintosh
Specifications
Mac OS X (version.10.5 or later)
Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks or
General
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
Type Closed, dynamic and/or other countries.
Driver units 50 mm, dome type
Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
Power handling capacity
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
100 mW
Impedance 52 Ω at 1 kHz (when the power is on)
16 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
Current consumption
500 mA