Sony MDR-RF811RK Operating Instructions

Wireless Stereo

Headphone System

Operating Instructions
©2014 Sony Corporation Printed in China
MDR-RF811RK
English Wireless Stereo Headphone System
on the packaging indicates that the product and the
WARNING
battery shall not be treated as household waste. On
certain batteries this symbol might be used in
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the
battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004%
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose lead. By ensuring these products and batteries are
this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. negative consequences for the environment and human
health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries waste handling. The recycling of the materials will help to
installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or data
like for a long time.
integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an
incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by
Do not dismantle, open or shred secondary cells or
batteries. qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery and
the electrical and electronic equipment will be treated
In the event of a cell leaking, do not allow the liquid to properly, hand over these products at end-of-life to the
come in contact with the skin or eyes. If contact has been applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical
made, wash the affected area with copious amounts of and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please
water and seek medical advice. view the section on how to remove the battery from the
product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable
Secondary cells and batteries need to be charged before collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For
use. Always use the correct charger and refer to the more detailed information about recycling of this product
manufacturer's instructions or equipment manual for or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your
proper charging instructions. household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product or battery.
After extended periods of storage, it may be necessary to
charge and discharge the cells or batteries several times
Notice for customers: the following information is only
to obtain maximum performance.
applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU
directives
Dispose of properly.
This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of
Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a
Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance based on
bookcase or built-in cabinet.
European Union legislation shall be addressed to the
authorized representative, Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van
As the main plug of AC adaptor is used to disconnect the
Sony Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Zaventem,
AC adaptor from the mains, connect it to an easily
Belgium. For any service or guarantee matters, please
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in
refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or
it,disconnect it from the AC outlet immediately.
guarantee documents.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss.
Features
The nameplate of transmitter is located on the bottom
exterior.
Thank you for purchasing the Sony MDR-RF811RK Wireless
The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those
Stereo Headphone System. Before operating the unit,
countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the
please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future
countries EEA (European Economic Area).
reference.
Some features are:
ˋ Wireless system that allows you to listen to a ˋ
programme free from the restriction of a cord.
Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that this equipment is
ˋ High fidelity sound reproduction. ˋ
in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
ˋ 13 hours of continuous use with supplied rechargeable ˋ
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is
battery.
available at the following internet address:
ˋ Easy connection with TV and HiFi Audio system ˋ
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
equipment.
Disposal of waste batteries and ˋ Up to 100 metres reception range. ˋ
ˋ Volume control function on the headphones. ˋ
electrical and electronic equipment
(applicable in the European Union and
other European countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product, the battery or
Checking the included items
4-529-909-14(1)
Transmitter TMR-RF810R (1) Headphones MDR-RF811R (1) AC adaptor (1)
Card warranty (1)
Operating Instructions (this manual) (1)
How to use
1
Insert the supplied rechargeable battery into the left housing of
the headphones.
Observe the correct polarity when installing battery.
Press and turn the lid counterclockwise. Match the  terminals on
the battery to the  marks
in the comportment.
2 3
Connect the AC Charge the headphones.
adaptor.
Insert the plug firmly.
To AC outlet
4
Connect the A/V component using its headphone jack.
Set the volume of the A/V component as high as possible, but not so high that the audio signal becomes
distorted.
Headphone
jack (Stereo
mini jack)
5 6
Wear the headphones.
Before listening
To reduce the risk of hearing damage, first
lower the volume.
Tactile dot
7
Adjust the volume. If you cannot receive a clear audio signal
First change the radio frequency with the CHANNEL selector switch
on the transmitter, then change the radio frequency to that of the
transmitter with the channel switch on the headphones.
Tactile dot
After use
Take off the headphones, then turn off the power.
About sending RF signals
The transmitter starts sending RF signals automatically
when it detects an audio signal from the connected
component.
Notes
Rechargeable nickel-metal
ˋ If hiss is heard, move closer to the transmitter. ˋ
hydride battery BP-HP550-11 (1)
ˋ You may hear some noise when you disconnect the ˋ
AC adaptor from the transmitter before turn off the
headphones.
If no signal or low signal is input
for about 4 minutes
If the transmitter does not detect an audio signal for
more than about 4 minutes, it will stop sending RF
signals, and the POWER indicator will blink for 1 minute,
and then turn off.
When the transmitter receives an audio signal again, it
starts sending the RF signals, and the POWER indicator
will light up green again.
You may not hear the beginning of the sound from the
headphones until the transmitter starts sending the RF
signals after detecting an audio signal.
RF signal transmission may stop when an extremely low
sound is input for about 4 minutes. If this happens,
raise the volume of the connected A/V component
Press and turn the lid clockwise.
within the range where the sound is not distorted, and
lower the volume of the headphones.
Tips for charging
Charge the headphones first
The supplied rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery is
not charged from the first time you use them. Charge
(Red) (Off)
Complete when indicator them before use.
turns off.
If the transmitter's POWER indicator
does not light up red
Check if the switch on the left housing of the headphones
is set to OFF. If the switch is set to ON, the POWER
indicator does not light up.
You cannot charge any rechargeable battery or dry battery
other than the supplied battery.
Charging and usage time
Approx. charging time Approx. usage time
1 hour 45 minutes
16 hours 2) 13 hours 3)
1) at 1 kHz, 1 mW + 1 mW output
2) hours required to fully charge an empty battery
3) Time may vary, depending on the temperature or
conditions of use.
TV, Digital music player, etc. To recharge supplied battery after
use
Connect the headphones to the CHARGE plug of the
transmitter after use. The POWER indicator lights up red,
then charging starts.
When charging is complete, there is no need to remove
the headphones from the transmitter.
Remaining battery
To check the remaining battery charge of the headphones,
turn on the switch located on the left housing of the
Turn on the A/V component. headphone, and check the POWER indicator located on
the left housing. The battery is still serviceable when the
indicator lights up red.
Charge the headphones if the POWER indicator light dims,
flashes, or the sound becomes distorted or noisy.
Notes
ˋ Do not connect the CHARGE plug to anything other ˋ
than these headphones.
ˋ The transmitter automatically stops sending RF signals ˋ
while charging the battery.
ˋ This system is designed to charge only the supplied ˋ
rechargeable battery type BP-HP550-11 for safety. Note
that other types of rechargeable battery cannot be
charged with this system.
ˋ If dry batteries are installed, they cannot be charged. ˋ
ˋ Do not attempt to use the supplied BP-HP550-11 ˋ
rechargeable battery for other components. They are
for use with this system only.
ˋ Charge in an environmental temperature of between ˋ
0 °C and 40 °C.
Tips for volume setting Replacing the earpads
When watching videos, be careful not to raise the volume The earpads are replaceable. If the earpads become dirty
too high in quiet scenes. You may hurt your ears when a or worn out, replace them as illustrated below. The
loud scene is played. earpads are not commercially available. You can order
replacements from the store where you purchased this
To set the input level
system, or at your nearest Sony dealer.
If the volume is high using the analogue input, set the ATT 1
Remove the old earpad by pulling it out of the groove
(attenuator) switch to "–6 dB." on the housing.
2
Place the new earpad on the driver unit.
Hang the edge of the earpad on one side of the driver
Setting Connected components unit's groove edge, then turn the edge of earpad
around the driver unit as illustrated below.
0 dB TV, portable components and other
When the earpad is securely inserted into the groove,
components with a low output level (initial
adjust the earpad to the vertical position.
settings)
-6 dB Other components
Notes
ˋ Be sure to lower the volume before setting the ATT ˋ
switch.
ˋ If audio input is distorted (sometimes, noise can be ˋ
heard at the same time), set the ATT switch to "–6 dB."
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
ˋ Turn on the headphones. ˋ
"How to use."
ˋ Check the connection of the transmitter and A/V ˋ
When dry batteries are installed, the battery charge
function is not activated. component, AC adaptor, and AC outlet.
ˋ Check that the A/V component is turned on. ˋ
Battery life ˋ If you connect the transmitter to the headphone jack of ˋ
an A/V component, raise the volume level on the
connected A/V component within the range where the
Battery Approx. usage time 1)
sound is not distorted.
Sony alkaline battery LR03 28 hours 2)
ˋ Change the radio frequency with the CHANNEL selector ˋ
(size AAA)
on the transmitter, then change the radio frequency to
that of the transmitter with the channel switch on the
1) at 1 kHz, 1 mW + 1 mW output
headphones.
2) Time may vary, depending on the temperature or
1) ˋ Charge the supplied rechargeable battery, or replace ˋ
conditions of use.
dry batteries with new ones. If the POWER indicator is
3)
still off after charging, take the headphones to a Sony
dealer.
Tips for better reception
Distorted or intermittent sound
(sometimes with noise)
Receiving performance
ˋ Use the headphones near the transmitter, or change ˋ
This system utilizes very high frequency signals in the 800
the position of the transmitter.
MHz band so the receiving performance may deteriorate
ˋ If you connect the transmitter to an A/V component ˋ
due to the surroundings. The following examples illustrate
using the headphone jack, lower the volume level on
conditions that may reduce the reception range or cause
the connected A/V component within the range where
interference.
the sound is not distorted.
ˋ Inside a building with walls containing steel beams. ˋ
ˋ Change the radio frequency with the CHANNEL selector ˋ
ˋ An area with many steel file cabinets, etc. ˋ
on the transmitter, then change the radio frequency to
ˋ An area with many electrical appliances capable of ˋ
that of the transmitter with the channel switch on the
generating electromagnetic fields.
headphones.
ˋ The transmitter is placed on a metal instrument. ˋ
ˋ Charge the supplied rechargeable battery, or replace ˋ
ˋ An area facing a roadway. ˋ
dry batteries with new ones. If the POWER indicator is
ˋ Noise or interfering signals exist in the surroundings ˋ
still off after charging, take the headphones to a Sony
due to radio transceivers in trucks, etc.
dealer.
ˋ Noise or interfering signals exist in the surroundings ˋ
owing to wireless communication systems installed Loud background noise
along roadways.
ˋ If you connect the transmitter to the headphone jack of ˋ
an A/V component, raise the volume level on the
Effective area of the transmitter
connected A/V component within the range where the
The optimum distance is up to approximately 100 m
sound is not distorted.
without the system picking up some interference.
ˋ Charge the supplied rechargeable battery, or replace ˋ
However, the distance may vary depending on the
dry batteries with new ones. If the POWER indicator is
surroundings and environment.
still off after charging, take the headphones to a Sony
ˋ If the system picks up some noise within the above ˋ
dealer.
mentioned distance, reduce the distance between the
ˋ Use the headphones near the transmitter. ˋ
transmitter and the headphones, or select another
channel. The sound cuts off
ˋ When you use the headphones inside the effective area ˋ
ˋ The transmitter turns off if no signal or low signal is ˋ
of the transmitter, the transmitter can be placed in any
input for 4 minutes. If you connect the transmitter to an
direction from the listener.
A/V component using the headphone jack, raise the
ˋ Even within the signal reception area, there are some ˋ
volume level on the connected A/V component within
spots (dead spots) where the RF signal cannot be
the range where the sound is not distorted.
received. This characteristic is inherent to RF signals,
and does not indicate malfunction. By slightly moving
Battery cannot be charged/
the transmitter, location of the dead spot can be
POWER indicator does not light up
changed.
red
ˋ Install the supplied rechargeable nickel-metal hydride ˋ
battery. Dry batteries and rechargeable batteries other
than the supplied cannot be charged.
ˋ Check if the switch on the left housing of the ˋ
headphones is set to OFF. If the switch is set to ON, the
POWER indicator does not light up.
Precautions
Notes on the AC adaptor
ˋ Insert the AC adaptor plug firmly. ˋ
ˋ Be sure to use the supplied AC adaptor. Using AC ˋ
adaptors with different plug polarity or other
characteristics can cause product failure.
Unified
polarity plug
ˋ Be sure to always use the supplied AC adaptor. Even AC ˋ
adaptors having the same voltage and plug polarity can
damage this product due to the current capacity or
other factors.
On power sources and placement
ˋ When this system is not to be used for a long period of ˋ
time, disconnect the AC adaptor from the AC outlet
holding the plug, and remove the battery from the
headphones to avoid damage caused by battery
leakage and subsequent corrosion.
ˋ Do not leave this system in a location subject to direct ˋ
sunlight, heat or moisture.
ˋ Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct ˋ
sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or mechanical shock.
Specifications
Transmitter (TMR-RF810R)
Modulation FM stereo
Operating frequency
863.0 MHz – 865.0 MHz
Maximum output power
< 10 mW
Channel Ch1, Ch2
Power source DC 12 V: supplied AC adaptor
Audio input Stereo mini plug
Dimensions Approx. 108 mm × 128 mm × 108 mm
(w/h/d)
Mass Approx. 137 g
Rated power consumption
3 W
Headphones (MDR-RF811R)
Frequency response
20 Hz – 20,000 Hz
Power source Supplied rechargeable nickel-metal
hydride battery BP-HP550-11 or
commercially available (size AAA)
dry-cell batteries
Mass Approx. 270 g (including the supplied
rechargeable nickel-metal hydride
battery)
Rated power consumption
2 W
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.