Sony XBA-NC85D Operating Instructions

Noise Canceling
Operating Instructions GB
Headphones 使用說明書 CT
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XBA-NC85D
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Tactile dot
觸控點
2
3
1
Connecting to the stereo mini jack
連接至立體聲迷你插孔
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

2 3

 Sectional View
剖面圖
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Coloured parts
彩色部分
Pressure-relieving
urethane cushion
氨基鉀酸酯釋壓泡棉
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
English  Charging will not start if the extension cord is used. Connect the
headphone plug to the USB charge adaptor directly.
Noise Canceling Headphones
How to install the earbuds
correctly (see fig. )
WARNING
If the earbuds do not fit your ears correctly, the noise
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
canceling effect will not be optimal. To optimize noise
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
canceling and to enjoy better sound quality, change the
earbuds to another size, or adjust the earbud position to fit
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not open the
your ears comfortably and snugly.
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
If the earbuds do not fit your ears, try another size. Confirm
the size of the earbuds by checking colour inside (see fig.
-).

Features

If you change the earbuds, install them firmly on the
headphones to prevent the earbud from detaching and
 The control box-free design in-the-ear type digital remaining in your ear.
noise canceling headphones.
Earbud sizes (inside colour)
Micro size Balanced Armature type driver unit and

Small Large
power-saving integrated DNC processor use miniaturized
battery and circuit, which allow the control box-free S M L
(Orange) (Green) (Light blue)
design.
 Newly developed Balanced Armature type driver unit and
high efficiency MEMS microphone realized both small To detach an earbud (see fig. -)
body and outstanding noise canceling performance.
While holding the headphone, twist and pull the earbud off.
 Digital noise canceling headphones with Sony's unique
DNC Software Engine.  Tip
Creation of a high-precision canceling signal delivers If the earbud slips and cannot be detached, wrap it in a soft
dry cloth.
outstanding noise canceling performance.
 20 hour long battery life by newly developed power-
To attach an earbud (see fig. -)
saving Integrated DNC Processor. Allows you to use on a
long flight.
Push the parts inside of the earbud into the headphone until
 Automatic AI (Artificial Intelligence) Noise Canceling the projecting part of the headphone is fully covered.
function.
Notes
Automatic selection of the optimal noise canceling mode
 Prolonged use of the noise isolation earbuds may strain your ears due to
based on intelligent analysis of environmental ambient
their snug fit. If you experience discomfort in your ears, it is
noise. recommended to stop using the earbuds for a while.
 The pressure-relieving urethane cushion is extremely soft. Therefore, do
 Digital equalizer delivers ideal frequency response and
not pinch or pull the urethane cushion. If the urethane cushion is broken
high-quality music reproduction.
or detached from the earbuds, it will not take its correct position and the
 3 sizes of noise isolation earbuds for effective attenuation
earbuds will lose their noise isolation function.
of ambient noise. (S, M, L)
 The pressure-relieving urethane cushion may deteriorate due to long-
 USB charge adaptor supplied. term storage or use. If the pressure-relieving power is lost and the
urethane cushion becomes hard, the earbuds may lose their noise
isolation function.
 Do not wash the noise isolation earbuds. Keep them dry, and avoid

Charge the headphones first

accumulation of water in the pressure-relieving urethane cushions. Not
doing so may cause early deterioration.
The headphones contain a rechargeable nickel-metal
hydride battery. Because the battery was included in the
package at the time of manufacture (as a convenience to the Listening to music (see fig. )
user), the remaining battery charge may be somewhat
1
depleted by the time of purchase. Be sure to recharge it
Connect the headphones to the AV equipment.
before use. For the recharging procedure, see "Charging the 2
Put on the headphones.
headphones".
Wear the earpiece marked  in your right ear and the
one marked  ( has a tactile dot for easy recognition)
in your left ear.

Location and Function of Parts

Adjust the earbud position to fit your ears snugly.
(see fig. )
Note
If you wear the headphones incorrectly, noise canceling
will not be effective. Adjust the earbud position to sit on
Headphones your ears comfortably and fit your ears snugly.
3
Press and hold the  (power) button for about 2
 Microphones
seconds.
 Earbuds Beeps sound from the headphones and the power
indicator flashes.
 Power indicator (red)
Note
Indicates operating status of headphones.
You may also hear a slight noise; however, this is
  (power) button operational noise of the Noise Canceling function and
not a malfunction.
 Stereo mini plug (charging plug)
4
Turn on the power of the AV equipment.
USB charge adaptor
After use
 USB plug cap 1
Press and hold the  (power) button for about 2
 USB plug seconds.
Beeps sound from the headphones and the power
 Charging indicator (orange)
indicator lights up, and then the headphones turn off.
Indicates charging status.
2
Take the headphones off slowly.
 Charging jack
Notes
 You cannot hear sound from AV equipment when the headphones are
turned off.
Charging the headphones (see  The headphones are designed to fit closely in your ears. If the
headphones are pressed hard while in use or taken off too quickly, they
fig. ) may damage your eardrum or elsewhere.

Remaining battery

The headphones contain a rechargeable nickel-metal
hydride battery. Charge the battery before use.
You can check the remaining battery charge, by the number
1
of beeps when you turn the headphones off. For details, refer
Turn on a computer.
2 to "Beep and indicator status".
Detach the USB plug cap from the USB charge
When the battery becomes empty, beeps sound from the
adaptor, then connect the USB charge adaptor to
headphones for 2 seconds and the power indicator flashes
the computer.
for 30 seconds. Then the headphones will turn off
3
Plug the headphones securely into the charging automatically.
jack of the USB charge adaptor matching the jack
Automatic AI Noise Canceling
shape.
The charging indicator lights up in orange and
Automatic AI Noise Canceling is a function that
recharging starts.
automatically selects one of the noise canceling modes.
4
After the charging indicator goes out, unplug the When the headphones are turned on, NC mode B is set.
This function provides very effective automatic noise
headphones from the USB charge adaptor.
5 canceling by constantly analyzing ambient sound.
Disconnect the USB charge adaptor from the
computer, and attach the USB plug cap.

Noise canceling modes

The current noise canceling mode can be checked by the

General charging and usage time

number of power indicator flashes. For details, refer to
"Beep and indicator status".
Depending on the remaining battery status of the
NC Mode A
headphones, the supplied USB charge adaptor requires
Noise mainly in an airplane is effectively reduced.
approx. 15 minutes to 4 hours to recharge.
NC Mode B
Approx. charging time Approx. usage time* 1 Noise mainly in a bus or a train is effectively reduced.
NC Mode C
4 hours* 2 20 hours* 3
Noise mainly found in an office environment (PC, copier, air
* 1 At 1 kHz, sound pressure level 90 dB output ventilation, etc.) is effectively reduced.
* 2 Hours required to fully charge an empty battery  Tip
Noise characteristics vary over time.
* 3 Time stated above may vary, depending on the temperature or
The headphones automatically select the appropriate noise canceling
conditions of use.
mode for the situation.
 Tips
 If you start charging while the headphones are turned on, the How to use the supplied cord adjuster
headphones will turn off automatically.
(see fig. )
 The headphones cannot be turned on while charging.
 If the headphones are malfunctioning, charging will not start and the
You can adjust the cord length by winding the cord onto the
charging indicator will flash. In this case, disconnect the unit from the
connected device, and consult your place of purchase, or a Sony dealer. cord adjuster.
Notes (The cord can be wound to the cord adjuster up to 40 cm. If
 Charge in an environmental temperature of between 0°C and 40°C. you wind more, the cord comes off from the cord adjuster
Otherwise, the battery may not fully charge. easily.)
 Take the headphones off before charging.
1
Wind the cord.
 When unplugging the headphones, hold the cord by the plug. Do not pull
on the cord or it may break. 2
Push the cord into the slot hole to secure in place.
 If you haven't used the headphones for a long time, the life of the
Note
rechargeable battery may become short. This will improve when you
repeat the charging and discharging process several times. Do not wind the plug or split section of the cord, as it will
 Do not store the headphones in hot places for a long time. When storing
strain the cord and may cause a wire break.
it for more than a year, charge the battery once a year to prevent over
discharge.
 For system requirements for a computer that can charge the battery using
USB, see "System requirements for battery charge using USB".
How to attach the clip to the cord

Specifications

(see fig. )
1 General
Hold the clip closed, and pull up the lever on the
Type: Closed, Balanced Armature
clip just a little.
Driver units: Balanced Armature
2 Power handling capacity:
Put the cord into the groove under the lever.
50 mW
Notes
Impedance: 820 Ω (at 1 kHz)
 If you pull up the lever on the clip without holding the clip closed, or Sensitivity: 106 dB* 1
holding the clip closed but opening the lever too much, you cannot put Frequency response: 5 Hz – 20,000 Hz
the cord into the groove under the lever. Total Noise Suppression Ratio* 2 :
 Do not catch the cord on the projection of the clip or do not wedge it into Approx. 16 dB* 3
the groove. It may damage the wires of the cord. Cord: Approx. 1.5 m OFC Litz cord, neck-chain
 Do not move the clip position with the cord attached. It may damage the Plug: Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug
wires of the cord. Power source: Built-in nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery
Mass: Approx. 6 g (without cord)
Notes on using on an airplane

Included items

Headphones (1)
 The supplied plug adaptor can be connected to the dual or
USB charge adaptor (1)
stereo mini jacks of in-flight music services.
Plug adaptor for in-flight use* 4 (single/dual) (1)
Noise Isolation Earbuds (S × 2, M × 2, L × 2)
Cord adjuster (1)
Clip (1)
Carrying case (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
dual jacks stereo mini jacks
* 1 150 mV input
 Do not use the headphones when use of electronic * 2 Under the Sony measurement standard.
equipment is prohibited or when use of personal
* 3 Equivalent to approx. 97.5 % reduction of energy of sound
headphones for in-flight music services is prohibited. compared with not wearing headphones.
 Take the headphones off when not in use.
* 4 May not be compatible with some in-flight music services.
System requirements for battery charge using
How to use the carrying case
USB
(see fig. )
Personal Computer with pre-installed with any of the
following operating systems and USB port:
Bundle the cord before storing the headphones in the Operating Systems
carrying case.  When using Windows®
Windows® 7
(Home Premium / Professional / Ultimate / Starter)
Beep and indicator status (including 64 bit version)
Windows Vista® (Service Pack 2 or later)
(Home Basic / Home Premium / Business / Ultimate)
Beep from the headphones — battery status
(including 64 bit version)
Status Beep Windows® XP (Service Pack 3 or later)
(Home Edition / Professional / Media Center Edition
Full 3 times*
1
2004 / Media Center Edition 2005)
 2 times* 1
Low 1 time* 1  When using Macintosh
Mac OS X (version.10.5 or later)
Empty 1 long beep (2 seconds)* 2
* 1 When turning the headphones OFF.
Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks or
* The power indicator flashes for 30 seconds. trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
2
other countries.
Power indicator of the headphones — noise
Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
canceling modes
U.S. and other countries.
Current NC mode Power indicator flashes
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
NC mode A 1 time per 5 seconds
NC mode B 2 times per 5 seconds
Precautions
NC mode C 3 times per 5 seconds
The headphones contain a noise canceling circuit.
Charging indicator of the USB charge adaptor
— charging status

What is noise canceling?

Status Charging indicator
The noise canceling circuit actually senses outside noise
Charging On with built-in microphones and sends an equal-but-opposite
canceling signal to the headphones.
Full Off
Charging malfunction Fast flashes
 The noise canceling effect may not be pronounced in a
very quiet environment, or some noise may be heard.
 Do not cover the microphones of the headphones with

Troubleshooting

your hands. The noise canceling function may not work
properly.
 The noise canceling effect may vary depending on how
No sound
you wear the headphones.
 The noise canceling function works for noise in the low
 Turn on the headphones.
frequency band primarily. Although noise is reduced, it is
 Check that the rechargeable battery is not depleted.
not canceled completely.
 Check the connection of the headphones and the AV
 When you use the headphones in a train or a car, noise
equipment.
may occur depending on street conditions.
 Check that the connected AV equipment is turned on.
 Mobile phones may cause interference and noise. Should
 Turn up the volume of the connected AV equipment.
this occur, locate the headphones further away from the
Power does not turn on. mobile phone.
 Recharge the headphones.
Notes on usage
If the power does not turn on, even after charging the
 Clean the headphones with a soft dry cloth.
headphones, the rechargeable battery may be damaged.
Consult your place of purchase or a Sony dealer in this  Do not leave the jack plug dirty otherwise the sound may
case. be distorted.
 The headphones cannot be turned on while charging.  Be sure to bring the headphones to a Sony dealer when
requiring a change of earbuds or repair work.
Unplug the headphones from the USB charge adaptor.
 Do not leave the headphones in a location subject to
Charging cannot be done.
direct sunlight, heat or moisture.
 Do not subject the headphones to excessive shock.
 Check the charging indicator lights up.
 The earbuds will need to be replaced from time to time. If
Plug the headphones securely into the charging jack of the
they are worn out by daily use or longtime storage, replace
USB charge adaptor.
them with new ones.
 Check that the USB charge adaptor and the computer are
 If you fell drowsy or sick while using these headphones,
firmly connected.
stop use immediately.
 Check that the computer is turned on.
 The headphones are designed to fit closely in your ears. If
 Check that the computer is not in standby, sleep or
the headphones are pressed hard while in use, they may
hibernation mode.
damage your eardrum or elsewhere. Do not use the
 Check that the USB charge adaptor and the computer are
headphones in a crowd or a place where a ball, etc., may
directly connected; not via a USB hub.
hit you.
 If the charging indicator flashes, the headphones may be
 Install the earbuds firmly onto the headphones. If an
malfunctioning. Disconnect the unit from the connected
earbud accidentally detaches and is left in your ear, it may
device, and consult your place of purchase, or a Sony
cause injury.
dealer.
 Store the earbuds where children cannot reach in order to
The unit cannot be recognized by a prevent from accidental ingestion or choking.
computer.
Notes on headphones
 Check that the USB charge adaptor and the computer are
Preventing hearing damage
firmly connected.
 Disconnect the USB charge adaptor from the computer Avoid using headphones at high volume. Hearing experts
advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If you
and connect again.
experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or
 Check that the USB charge adaptor and the computer are
discontinue use.
directly connected; not via a USB hub.
 There may be a problem with the connected USB port of
Do not use headphones while driving or cycling,
the computer.
etc.
Connect to another USB port if it is available.
As headphones reduce outside sounds, they may cause a
 Try the USB connection procedure again in cases other
traffic accident. Also, avoid listening with your headphones
than those stated above.
in situations where hearing must not be impaired, for
Muffled sound example, a railroad crossing, a construction site, etc.
 Turn down the volume of the connected AV equipment.
Note on static electricity
 Recharge the headphones.
In particularly dry air conditions, noise or sound skipping
The headphones do not operate may occur, or mild tingling may be felt on your ears. This is
a result of static electricity accumulated in the body, and not
properly.
a malfunction of the headphones.
 The headphones cannot be turned on while charging. The effect can be minimized by wearing clothes made from
Unplug the headphones from the USB charge adaptor to natural materials.
operate.
 Recharge the headphones.
If you have any questions or problems concerning the
If the power does not turn on, even after charging the
system that are not covered in this manual, please consult
headphones, the rechargeable battery may be damaged.
your nearest Sony dealer.
Consult your place of purchase or a Sony dealer in this
case.
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