Sony MDR-RF895RK Operating Instructions

Wireless Stereo

Headphone System

Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi
©2017 Sony Corporation Printed in Vietnam
MDR-RF895RK
English Wireless Stereo Headphone System
WARNING Checking the included
items
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries
installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the
like for a long time.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer Wireless stereo
servicing to qualified personnel only. headphones MDR-RF895R
(1)
RF stereo transmitter
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a
TMR-RF895R (1)
bookcase or built-in cabinet.
The AC Adaptor is not disconnected from the mains as
long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit
Stereo mini cable (stereo
itself has been turned off. mini plug), 1.5 m (1)
As the main plug of AC power adaptor is used to
disconnect the AC power adaptor from the mains, connect
AC adaptor (1)
it to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an
abnormality in it, disconnect it from the AC outlet
immediately.
Rechargeable nickel-metal
hydride battery BP-
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
HP800-11 (1)
headphones can cause hearing loss.
The nameplate of transmitter is located on the bottom
exterior.
Features
The nameplate of the headphones is located on the back
side of the slider.
Thank you for purchasing the Sony MDR-RF895RK
Wireless Stereo Headphone System. Before operating the
The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those
unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for
countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the
future reference.
countries EEA (European Economic Area).
Some features are:
– Wireless system that allows you to listen to a
programme free the restriction of a cable
– Up to 100 meters reception range*
Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that this equipment is
– High fidelity sound reproduction
in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
– New mode "VOICE" for clear hearing of personal voice
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is
range
available at the following internet address:
– Noise reduction system to reproduce a clear sound with
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
minimum transmission noise
– Comfortable fit
– Smooth and Comfortable Earpads
Disposal of waste batteries
– Long playback time (maximum 20 hours)
and electrical and electronic
– Easy recharging function with secure charging
equipment (applicable in the
mechanism
European Union and other
– Rechargeable Battery
– Automatic tuning on headphones for optimum signal
European countries with
reception
separate collection systems)
– 3 transmission channels available
This symbol on the product, the battery or on the packaging
– Volume control function and sound effect function on
indicates that the product and the battery shall not be treated as
the headphones
household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in
combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for * Transmission distance varies depending on conditions of
mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more
use
than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these products
and batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potentially negative consequences for the environment and human
health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural
resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity
reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated
battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff
only. To ensure that the battery and the electrical and electronic
equipment will be treated properly, hand over these products at
end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please
view the section on how to remove the battery from the product
safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for
the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product or battery.
Notice for customers: the following information is only
applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU
directives
This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of
Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075
Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance based on
European Union legislation shall be addressed to the
authorized representative, Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van
Sony Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Zaventem,
Belgium. For any service or guarantee matters, please
refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or
guarantee documents.
How to use
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1
Insert the supplied rechargeable battery BP-HP800-11 into the left housing of the headphones.
Observe the correct polarity when installing battery.
Insert the 
end first.
2
Connect the AC adaptor.
4
Connect the A/V component, following hookup  or  below.
 Using the headphone jack of the A/V component
 Using the audio out (L/R) jacks of the A/V component
Use a connection cable (not supplied) between the transmitter and the A/V component.
Stereo mini plug
If the sound is distorted by connecting the transmitter to the A/V component's audio out (L/R) jacks, reconnect the transmitter to the headphone jack.
If the transmitter detects no signal or no sound, check the connection of the connected A/V components, then check the audio setting of the connected A/V components.
5
Wear the headphones.
Before listening
To reduce the risk of hearing damage, first lower the volume.
Tactile dot
7
Adjust the volume.
Up Down
Tactile dot
After use If no signal or low signal is input
for about 4 minutes
Turn off the power of the headphones.
About sending RF signals
When no signal is input for about 4 minutes, the
transmitter turns off automatically*. The POWER indicator
The transmitter starts sending RF signals automatically
of the transmitter blinks for 4 minutes, then turns off. The
when it detects an audio signal from the connected
transmitter restarts after receiving an audio signal again.
component. Note that;
The transmitter may also turn off if low signal is input for
– Noise may occur depending on the transmitter position
about 4 minutes. In this case, raise the volume of the
and room conditions. It is recommended to place the
connected A/V component within the range where the
transmitter in a location that produces the clearest
sound is not distorted, then lower the volume of the
sound.
headphones.
– If the transmitter is placed on a metallic table, you may
* If signal noise is output from the connected A/V
hear noise, or the reception range may decrease. Do
component, the transmitter may not turn off, even
not place on a metallic table.
when no audio signal is input.
Noise Reduction process
The transmitter compresses the audio signal and converts it to RF signal. The headphones convert the received RF
signal to an audio signal and decompresses it. This process reduces noise picked up during transmission.
Transmitter unit Headphones unit
input signal
output signal
RF transmission
2 34 noise level (low)
1 compression decompression 5
 The transmitter compresses the audio signals dynamic range, then converts it to RF signal.
 Noise may occur due to long distance transmission, etc.
 The headphones convert the RF signal to an audio signal.
 Noise may occur during conversion.
 Decompression of the audio signals dynamic range reduces the noise level and improves the S/N (signal-to-noise)
ratio.
Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride
battery BP-HP800-11 (supplied)
3
Charge the headphones.
To AC
outlet
Check the CHARGE/
RED indicator lights
up red.
(Red) (Off)
Complete when indicator
turns off.
Headphone jack
(Stereo mini jack)
Stereo mini plug
TV, Digital music player, etc.
Audio out
(L/R) jacks
L (white)
R (red)
Stereo system, Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player, TV*, etc.
* In case of no headphone jack.
6
Start playback of the A/V component.
(Green)
If you cannot receive a clear audio signal
First change the radio frequency with the CHANNEL selector switch on the
transmitter, then briefly press the AUTO TUNING button on the headphones.
Effective area of the transmitter
Tips for charging
The optimum distance is up to approximately 100 m
without the system picking up some interference.
Charge supplied battery first
However, the distance may vary depending on the
surroundings and environment.
The supplied rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery is
– If the system picks up some noise within the above
not charged from the first time you use it. Be sure to
mentioned distance, reduce the distance between the
charge them before use.
transmitter and the headphones, or select another
About auto charge function
channel.
– When you use the headphones inside the effective area
Placing the headphones on the transmitter automatically
of the transmitter, the transmitter can be placed in any
turns them off, then charging starts. This eliminates the
direction from the listener.
need for turning on/off every time you wear and take off
– Even within the signal reception area, there are some
the headphones.
spots (dead spots) where the RF signal cannot be
If CHARGE/RED indicator does not
received. This characteristic is inherent to RF signals, and
does not indicate malfunction. By slightly moving the
light up red
transmitter, location of the dead spot can be changed.
– Check if the right and left headphones are rested on the
transmitter correctly. Take off the headphones and place
them on the transmitter again so that the headphones'
Replacing the earpads
contact points meet the transmitter's contact pins.
– Charging may not be completed if the transmitter's
The earpads are replaceable. If the earpads become dirty
contact pin and headphones' contact point are dusty.
or worn out, replace them as illustrated below. The
Wipe them with a cotton bud, etc.
earpads are not commercially available. You can order
Charging and usage time
replacements from the store where you purchased this
system, or at your nearest Sony dealer.
1
Approx. charging time Maximum usage time 1)
Remove the old earpad by pulling it out of the groove
on the housing.
7 hours 2) 20 hours
3)
1) at 1 kHz, 0.1 mW + 0.1 mW output
2) hours required to fully charge an empty battery
3) Time may vary, depending on the temperature or
conditions of use.
To recharge supplied battery after
use
Place the headphones on the transmitter after use. The
2
Fit the new earpad in the groove of the housing.
CHARGE/RED indicator lights up red, then charging starts.
When charging is complete, there is no need to remove Make sure the earpad is set to the vertical position.
the headphones from the transmitter.
Remaining battery
To check the remaining battery charge of the headphones,
turn on the POWER switch and check the POWER indicator.
The battery is still serviceable when the indicator lights up
green.
Charge the headphones if the POWER indicator turns off,
dims, flashes, or the sound becomes distorted or noisy.
Notes
Precautions
– Insert the AC adaptor plug firmly.
– Be sure to use the supplied AC adaptor. Using AC
adaptors with different plug polarity or other
– When this system is not to be used for a long period of
characteristics can cause product failure.
time, disconnect the AC adaptor from the AC outlet
holding the plug, and remove the battery from the
Unified
polarity plug headphones to avoid damage caused by battery
leakage and subsequent corrosion.
– The battery capacity may decrease if the headphones
– Do not leave this system in a location subject to direct
are turned on and placed on the transmitter with the AC
sunlight, heat or moisture.
adaptor disconnected.
– You may hear some noise when you disconnect the AC
– The transmitter automatically turns off while charging
adaptor from the transmitter before taking off the
the headphones.
headphones.
– This system is designed to charge only the supplied
– Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct sunlight,
rechargeable battery BP-HP800-11 for safety. Note that
moisture, sand, dust or mechanical shock.
other types of rechargeable battery cannot be charged
– Please note that water does not splash, this product is
with this system.
not waterproof specification.
– If dry batteries are installed, they cannot be charged.
Notes on headphones
– Do not attempt to use the supplied rechargeable battery
BP-HP800-11 for other components. It is for use with this
To reduce the risk of hearing damage
system only.
Avoid using headphones at high volume. Hearing experts
– Charge in an environmental temperature of between
advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If you
5 °C and 35 °C.
experience a ringing in your ears, lower the volume or
– When the battery life reduces to half, this may be the
discontinue use.
end of battery lifetime. The supplied rechargeable
battery BP-HP800-11 is not commercially available. You Caring for others
can order the battery from the store where you
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you
purchased this system, or at your nearest Sony dealer.
to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the
– Do not touch the contact pins of the transmitter. If the
people around you.
contact pins become dirty, charging may not be
possible. If you have any questions or problems concerning the
– Charging may not be completed if the transmitter's system that are not covered in this manual, please consult
contact pins and headphones' contact points are dusty. your nearest Sony dealer.
Wipe them with a cotton bud, etc.
Be sure to bring the headphones and the transmitter to
the Sony dealer when requiring repair work.
Using the headphones
Troubleshooting
with separately-sold dry
batteries If you run into any problems using this system, use the
following checklist. Should any problem persist, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
Commercially available (LR03 (size AAA)) dry batteries can
also be used to power the headphones. Install two No sound/Low sound
batteries in the same manner as described in step 1 of
– Check the connection of the A/V component or the AC
"How to use."
adaptor.
If you attempt to charge the headphones with dry
– Check that the A/V component is turned on.
batteries installed, the CHARGE/RED indicator lights up
– If you connect the transmitter to an A/V component
red for 15 seconds, then turns off. The battery charge
using the headphone jack, raise the volume level on the
function is not activated.
connected A/V component within the range where the
Battery life
sound is not distorted.
– Change the radio frequency with the CHANNEL selector
Battery Approx. usage time
1)
on the transmitter, then change the radio frequency to
Sony alkaline battery LR03
24 hours 2) that of the transmitter with the AUTO TUNING button on
(size AAA)
the headphones.
– Use the headphones near the transmitter, or change the
1) at 1 kHz, 0.1 mW + 0.1 mW output
position of the transmitter.
2) Time may vary, depending on the temperature or
– Charge the supplied rechargeable battery, or replace dry
conditions of use.
batteries with new ones. If the POWER indicator is still
Note
off after charging, take the headphones to a Sony dealer.
Do not carry a dry battery together with coins or other – Raise the headphone volume.
metallic objects. It can generate heat if the positive and
The sound cuts off
negative terminals of the battery are accidentally come
into contact with metallic objects. – The transmitter turns off if no signal or low signal is
input for 4 minutes. If you connect the transmitter to an
A/V component using the headphone jack, raise the
Tips for connection volume level on the connected A/V component within
the range where the sound is not distorted.
– When you connect the stereo mini cable (stereo mini Distorted or intermittent sound
jack) directly to an earphone jack (monaural mini jack),
(sometimes with noise)
the audio signal may not be output through the right
channel. – Use the headphones near the transmitter, or change the
position of the transmitter.
– Do not place the transmitter on a metallic table.
Tips for volume setting
– If you connect the transmitter to an A/V component
using the headphone jack, lower the volume level on the
connected A/V component within the range where the
– If you connect the transmitter to the headphone jack of
sound is not distorted.
the A/V component, set the volume of the A/V
– Change the radio frequency with the CHANNEL selector
component as high as possible but not so high that the
on the transmitter, then change the radio frequency to
audio signal becomes distorted.
that of the transmitter with the AUTO TUNING button on
– When watching videos, be careful not to raise the
the headphones.
volume too high in quiet scenes. You may hurt your ears
– Charge the supplied rechargeable battery, or replace dry
when a loud scene is played.
batteries with new ones. If the POWER indicator is still
off after charging, take the headphones to a Sony dealer.
Tips for sound effect
Loud background noise
– If you connect the transmitter to an A/V component
Slide the switch to select the desired sound effect, OFF or
using the headphone jack, raise the volume level on the
VOICE.
connected A/V component within the range where the
sound is not distorted.
– Charge the supplied rechargeable battery, or replace dry
batteries with new ones. If the POWER indicator is still
off after charging, take the headphones to a Sony dealer.
– Do not place the transmitter on a metallic table.
– Use the headphones near the transmitter.
The POWER/GREEN indicator flashes
green
Position of Sound effect and suitable sound
– No signal or low signal is input. Start playback of the A/V
switch source
component, or raise the volume of the connected A/V
component within the range where the sound is not
OFF
Normal playback of the
distorted, otherwise the transmitter will turn off. If no
headphones.
signal or low signal is input for about 4 minutes, the
VOICE
Produces a clearer announcer's
transmitter turns off automatically.
voice.
Battery cannot be charged/
CHARGE/RED indicator flashes red,
Notes
or does not light up red
– The volume of the headphones may vary, depending on
the input signal and the setting of the EFFECT switch. – Check that the right/left of the headphones and
– The sound effect may not be obtained depending on transmitter correspond, and put the headphones on the
the input sound sources.
transmitter correctly.
– Install the supplied rechargeable nickel-metal hydride
battery. Dry batteries and rechargeable batteries other
Tips for better reception
than the supplied cannot be charged.
– If the CHARGE/RED indicator does not light up red even
though you put the headphones on the transmitter and
Receiving performance
wait for a while, it may be the end of battery lifetime.
You can order the supplied rechargeable battery
This system utilizes very high frequency signals in the 800
BP-HP800-11 from the store where you purchased this
MHz band so the receiving performance may deteriorate
system, or at your nearest Sony dealer.
due to the surroundings. The following examples illustrate
conditions that may reduce the reception range or cause – Charging may not be completed if the transmitter's
interference. contact pin and headphones' contact point are dusty.
– Inside a building with walls containing steel beams Wipe them with a cotton bud, etc.
– An area with many steel file cabinets, etc.
Short usage time (the supplied
– An area with many electrical appliances capable of
rechargeable battery)
generating electromagnetic fields
– The transmitter is placed on a metal instrument.
– Clean the + and − terminal of the supplied rechargeable
– An area facing a roadway
battery and the charging terminal of transmitter/
– Noise or interfering signals exist in the surroundings due
headphone with a dry cloth.
to radio transceivers in trucks, etc.
– Recharge the supplied rechargeable battery after the
– Noise or interfering signals exist in the surroundings
fully discharged.
owing to wireless communication systems installed
along roadways.
Specifications
RF stereo transmitter (TMR-RF895R)
Modulation FM stereo
Operating frequency
863.0 MHz – 865.0 MHz
Maximum output power
< 10 mW
Channel Ch1, Ch2, Ch3
Transmission distance
Approx. 100 m of longest
Audio inputs Stereo mini jack
Power requirements
DC 12 V (from the supplied AC adaptor)
Dimensions Approx. 130 mm × 273 mm × 160 mm
(w/h/d)
Mass Approx. 265 g
Rated power consumption
2.0 W
Operating temperature
5°C to 35°C
Wireless stereo headphones (MDR-
RF895R)
Frequency response
10 Hz – 22,000 Hz
Power source Supplied rechargeable nickel-metal
hydride battery BP-HP800-11, or
commercially available (LR03 (size AAA))
dry batteries
Mass Approx. 275 g
Operating temperature
5°C to 35°C
Included items
RF stereo transmitter TMR-RF895R
Wireless stereo headphones MDR-RF895R
AC adaptor (12 V) (1)
Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery
BP-HP800-11 (1)
Stereo mini cable (stereo mini plug), 1.5 m (1)
Card warranty (1)
Operating Instructions (this manual) (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Svenska
Härmed försäkrar Sony Corporation att denna utrustning
överensstämmer med direktiv 2014/53/EU.
Den fullständiga texten till EU-försäkran om
överensstämmelse finns på följande webbadress:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Dansk
Herved erklærer Sony Corporation, at dette udstyr er i
overensstemmelse med direktiv 2014/53 / EU.
Den fulde ordlyd af EU-overensstemmelseserklæringen er
tilgængelig på følgende internetadresse:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Suomi
Sony Corporation vakuuttaa, että tämä laite on direktiivin
2014/53/EU mukainen.
EU-vaatimustenmukaisuusvakuutuksen täysimittainen
teksti on saatavilla seuraavassa internetosoitteessa:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Norsk
Herved erklærer Sony Corporation at utstyrstypen er i
samsvar med direktiv 2014/53/EU.
EU-erklæring fulltekst finner du på Internett under:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Français
Le soussigné, Sony Corporation, déclare que cet
équipement est conforme à la Directive 2014/53/UE.
Le texte complet de la déclaration UE de conformité est
disponible à l'adresse internet suivante :
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Deutsch
Hiermit erklärt Sony Corporation, dass diese Funkanlage
der Richtlinie 2014/53/EU entspricht.
Der vollständige Text der EU-Konformitätserklärung ist
unter der folgenden Internetadresse verfügbar:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Español
Por la presente, Sony Corporation declara que este equipo
es conforme con la Directiva 2014/53/UE.
El texto completo de la declaración UE de conformidad
está disponible en la dirección Internet siguiente:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Nederlands
Hierbij verklaart Sony Corporation dat deze
radioapparatuur conform is met Richtlijn 2014/53/EU.
De volledige tekst van de EU-conformiteitsverklaring kan
worden geraadpleegd op het volgende internetadres:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Italiano
Con la presente, Sony Corporation dichiara che questo
apparecchio è conforme alla Direttiva 2014/53/UE.
Il testo completo della dichiarazione di conformità UE è
disponibile al seguente indirizzo Internet:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Português
O(a) abaixo assinado(a) Sony Corporation declara que o
presente equipamento está em conformidade com a
Diretiva 2014/53/UE.
O texto integral da declaração de conformidade está
disponível no seguinte endereço de Internet:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Slovensky
Sony Corporation týmto vyhlasuje, že zariadenie je v
súlade so smernicou 2014/53/EÚ.
Úplné vyhlásenie EÚ o zhode je k dispozícii na tejto
internetovej adrese:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Slovenščina
Sony Corporation potrjuje, da je ta oprema skladna z
Direktivo 2014/53/EU.
Celotno besedilo izjave EU o skladnosti je na voljo na
naslednjem spletnem naslovu:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Česky
Sony Corporation tímto prohlašuje, že toto zařízení je v
souladu se směrnicí 2014/53/EU.
Úplné znění EU prohlášení o shodě je k dispozici na této
internetové adrese:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Magyar
A Sony Corporation igazolja, hogy ez a készülék megfelel a
2014/53/EU irányelvnek.
Az EU-megfelelőségi nyilatkozat teljes szövege elérhető a
következő internetes címen:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Български
С настоящото, Sony Corporation декларира, че това
оборудване е в съответствие с Директива 2014/53/EU.
Цялостният текст на ЕС декларацията за съответствие
може да се намери на следния интернет адрес:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Polski
Sony Corporation niniejszym oświadcza, że to urządzenie
jest zgodne z dyrektywą 2014/53/UE.
Pełny tekst deklaracji zgodności UE jest dostępny pod
następującym adresem internetowym:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Română
Prin prezenta, Sony Corporation declară că acest
echipament este în conformitate cu Directiva 2014/53/UE.
Textul integral al declarației UE de conformitate este
disponibil la următoarea adresă internet:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Ελληνικά
Με την παρούσα Sony Corporation δηλώνει ότι, αυτή η
συσκευή πληροί τους όρους της οδηγίας 2014/53/EU.
Το πλήρες κείμενο της δήλωσης συμμόρφωσης ΕΕ
διατίθεται στην ακόλουθη ιστοσελίδα στο διαδίκτυο:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/