Sony MDR-NC500D Operating Instructions Manual page 3

for stereo mini jacks for dual jacks
Connecting cord with
battery case (supplied)
Monitor microphone
Note
Environmenlal sound might not be heard if the
microphone is covered with your fingers.
You can continue to usc the unit. evell when the
rechargeable battery in the headphones runs ouL
by connecting the supplied connecting cord with
battery case.
Usc the connecting cord with battery case by
inserting two size AA alkaline balleries.
Notes
• When connecting the cord. insert Ihe plug fully illio Ihe
jack ~o Ih:lIlhe green sign on the melal parl~ cannot be
seen .
• When di~connccting lhe cord. pull
il
OUi hy holding the
plug. If the cord
is
pulled forcibly the
wire
may oreak.
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Insert two size AA alkaline batteries.
Make sure of direction. matching the
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marks in the case with those on the batteries.
Do not usc the headphones when use of
electronic equipment is prohibited.
or
when use
of personal headphones for in-flight music
services are prohibited.
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How to use the
connecting cord with
the battery case
When using in an
airplane
The supplied plug adaptor can be connected to
the dual or stereo mini jacks in an airplane.
4 Connect the supplied connecting cord
with the battery case to both the
headphones and AV equipment.
Hearing environmental
sound for safety
If the MONITOR button is pressed and held while
the POWER switch is set to ON. playback silences
then you can hear the surrounding environment.
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Close the lid.
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Open the lid of the battery case.
Number of POWER indicator
blinks (pink) and beep
sounds
To set the noise canceling mode
manually
You can selthe noise canceling mode manually
(manual noise canceling).
AI Noise Canceling is a useful function that
automatical1y selects one of the noise canceling
modes. This function provides the most effective
noise canceling mode by immediately analyzing
ambient sound componenlS when the AI NC
MODE button is pressed.
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Al
NC MODE
button
AI Noise Canceling
A
'~'Tips
When Ihe power of the headphones is IUnled on,
mode A is set. (Sec "Noise canceling mode types."
for details about Mode A.)
Press the Al NC MODE button again to resellhe
noise canceling mode if ambient noise has changed.
such as when you move outdoors from
a
room.
Noise canceling mode types
1
Press and hold the AI NC MODE button
for more than one second.
Sounds (
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)
come from the headphones to
inform you that manual noise canceling is set.
2 Press the AI NC MODE button
repeatedly to change the mode type.
The POWER indicator blinks pink and a
beep(s) sound(s) from the headphones. After
that. the noise canceling mode is set. The
number of POWER indicator blinks and the
beep sounds depends on the mode selected.
See "Noise canceling mode types."
'~'Tips
Mode
A
is selected when manual noise canceling is
activated.
To change from manual noise canceling to Al Noise
Canceling. press and hold the AI NC MODE button
for more than one second. When you hear the sounds
(
J~
Jl Jl)
to inform you of the change to Al Noise
Canceling. press the AI NC MODE button again.
Ambient analysis starts and the most effective noise
canceling mode is set automatically.
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Press the Al NC MODE button.
When you press the AI NC MODE button and
the POWER switch is set to "ON". sounds
come from the headphones to inform you that
the unit has started analyzing ambienl sound
components (approx.
3
seconds).
During analysis, sound reproduction from the
unit is stopped and the POWER indicator
lights in pink.
When analysis is compleled. the most
effective noise canceling mode is set
automatically, and sound reproduction from
the headphones starts.
Mode names
A: Noise mainly in an airplane is effectively reduced.
B: Noise mainly in a bus or a train is effectively
reduced.
C:
Noise mainly found in an office environment
(Pc.
copier. air ventilation, etc.) is effeclively reduced.
Utilizing the AI Noise
Canceling
• To disconnect the cord. pull it oul by the plug, not
Ihe cord. as the inner conductors lTlay break.
When connecting
to the stereo mini
Jack of the remote
control supplied
with a WALKMAN®,
etc.
*
"WALKMAN"' and "WALKMAN"' logo are
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Headphones
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Turn on the power on the right side of the
headphones.
The POWER indicator lights up in blue, and a
short beep sounds from the unit.
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Put on the headphones.
After confirming the cord on the left and the
POWER switch on the right, put on the
headphones.
Adjust the car pads so as to cover your cars.
Tactile dot
(on the left)
'~'TipS
When the banery rUIlS ou!. you can supply the power to
the he;Klphones in one of the following ways:
Connecl the headphones to the AC power adaptor by
following the steps shown in "Charge the
headphones."
You (:an use the headphones while charging.
Use the supplied connecting cord with battery case.
See "'How to use the connecting cord with battery
case" for details.
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Connect the headphones to the AV
equipment.
Using your AC power
adaptor abroad
You can use your AC power adaptor in any
country or area that uses 100 V to 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz, by connecting a plug adaptor. If the
country you visit employs a different shaped
socket, use the correct plug adaptor.
Consult your nearest travel bureau for the type of
plug adaptor needed for your trip.
Listening to music
Notes
• When connecting the cord, insert the plug into the
jack until the green portion of the plug disappcars.
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Starl
playing on the AV equipment
connected to the headphones.
Note
Plnyback is nOI available when there is no
power.
When the rechargeable
battery is low
When the rechargeable battery is low. short beeps
sound from the unit for 8 seconds and the
POWER indicator blinks slowly.
When the battery level is getting lower, a long
beep sounds from the unit for 2 seconds and the
POWER indicator blinks quickly, and all
operations are stopped. Move the POWER switch
to "OFF" in this case.
Usage time*1
Approx. 15 hours*'
AC power
adaptor
(supplied)
Approx. J hours
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Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the DC
IN 6V jack on the headphones and an AC outlet.
The charge indicator lights up in orange and
charging stat1s.
Note
Use the AC power adaptor supplied with this unit. Do
not usc any Olhcr AC power adaptor since il may
cause the unillO malfunction.
The headphones contains a rechargeable Lithium-
Ion battery. Charge the batte!)' before usc.
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Polarity of the plug
Avoid exposure to temperature extremes. direct
sunlight. moisture. sand. dust or mechanical shock.
Neve~r leave in a car parked in the sun
Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily accessible
AC outlet. Should you nOlice an abnormality in the
AC power adaptor. disconnect it from the AC out lei
immedimely.
Do not install the AC power adaptor in a confined
space. such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock. do not
place objects filled with liquids. sllch as vases. on the
AC power adaptor.
Charge in an environmental temperature of between
O°C and 40°C (between ~2°F and 104°Fl. Otherwise.
the banery may not be fully chargcd
If you haven'l used the headphones for a long period
of time. the life of the rechargeable banery may
become short. This will improve when you repeat the
charging and discharging process several times.
When the banery life reduces to hall'. this may be the
end of baltery lifetime. For how to change halteries.
consul! your place of purchase or a Sony dealer.
Do not store Ihe headphones in hot places for
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long
period of time. When storing it for more than a year.
charge Ihe banery once a year
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prevent over
dischargc
You cannot charge Ihe rechargeable ballery using the
supplied connec!ing cord with baltery case.
Charging time
Digital equalizer delivers ideal frequency
response and high-quality music
reproduction.
High SIN ratio achieved through digital
signal processing.
Lightweight design creates extremely
comfortable wearing fit.
Generous usc of lightweight materials such as
Magnesium and A7075 aluminum alloy.
Pressure relieving urethane cushion in
the earpad.
The carpad structure provides comfort without
stress cven after extended usc.
General charging and usage time
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To
an
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To DC IN
6V Jack -
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Charge
indicator
Built-in monitor function lets you
silence the audio to listen outside.
Digital noise canceling headphones
with Sony's unique DNC Software
Engine.
Creation of a high-precision canceling signal
delivers outstanding noise canceling
performance.
AI (Artificial Intelligence) Noise
Canceling function.
Automatic selection of the optimal noise
canceling mode based on intelligent analysis of
environmental ambient noise.
Charging is completed after about three hours.
and the charge indicator goes oul.
Disconnect the AC power adaptor after the
charging has finished.
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At 1 kHz. 0.1 mW + 0.1 mWoutput
.: Hours required to fully charge an empty ba!lery
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Timc stated above may vary. depending
all
ambicnt
tempermure or conditions of
lISC.
Features
Charge the headphones