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How to use
1
Unfolding the headphones
Do the same for the left side.
2
Installing a battery
3
Connecting
Digital music player, etc.
5
Wearing
Tactile dot (on the left)
Push
4
Turning on the power
After use
Turn off the power of the headphones
Note on static electricity
English
Noise Canceling
Headphones
In particularly dry air conditions, noise or sound
skipping may occur, or mild tingling may be felt
on your ears. This is a result of static electricity
Notes on use
accumulated in the body, and not a malfunction
of the headphones.
The effect can be minimized by wearing clothes
What is noise canceling?
made from natural materials.
The noise canceling circuit actually senses
If you have any questions or problems
outside noise with built-in microphones and
concerning the system that are not covered in
sends an equal-but-opposite canceling signal to
this manual, please consult the nearest Sony
the headphones.
dealer.
Notes on the noise canceling
function
Troubleshooting
ˋ Adjust the earpads so that they cover your
ears, otherwise noise canceling will not
No sound
function properly.
ˋ The noise canceling effect may vary depending
ˋ Check the connection of the headphones and
on how you wear the headphones.
the equipment.
ˋ Do not cover the microphone of the
ˋ Check that the connected equipment is turned
headphones with your hands. The noise
on.
canceling function may not work properly.
ˋ Turn up the volume of the connected
equipment.
ˋ Clean the plug of the headphones with a soft
dry cloth.
The noise canceling effect is
not sufficient
ˋ The noise canceling function is effective in low
frequency ranges such as airplanes, trains, or
offices (near air-conditioning, etc.) and is not
as effective for higher frequencies, such as
human voices.
Microphone
ˋ Turn on the headphones.
ˋ After you turn on the power of the
headphones, you may hear a slight hiss. This
Distorted sound
is the operating sound of the noise canceling
ˋ Turn down the volume of the connected
function, not a malfunction.
equipment.
ˋ The noise canceling function works for noise
ˋ Clean the plug of the headphones with a soft
in the low frequency band primarily. Although
dry cloth.
noise is reduced, it is not canceled completely.
ˋ The noise canceling effect may not be
Power does not turn on
pronounced in a very quiet environment, or
ˋ Check if the battery has expired (the POWER
some noise may be heard.
indicator lights off) and the battery is inserted
ˋ When you use the headphones in a train or
in the correct orientation. Replace the battery
a car, noise may occur depending on street
with a new one or reinsert the battery in the
conditions.
correct orientation.
ˋ Mobile phones may cause interference
and noise. Should this occur, locate the
No operation works
headphones further away from the mobile
ˋ Set the POWER switch of the headphones to
phone.
"OFF", confirm the connections, and then set
Notes on using on the airplane
the POWER switch back to "ON".
Do not use the headphones when use of
electronic equipment is prohibited or when
Features
use of personal headphones for in-flight
entertainment services is prohibited.
ˋ 95% Ambient Noise Reduction
Notes on handling
Noise canceling headphones reduce
unwanted ambient noise and provide a
ˋ Because the headphones are designed to fit
quieter environment to enhance your listening
closely in your ears, forcing them against your
experience.
ears may result in eardrum damage. Avoid
ˋ Quick folding style
using the headphones where they are liable to
Original compact folding mechanism for easy
be struck by people or other objects, such as
carriage and storage.
a ball, etc.
ˋ Producing balanced, clear and powerful high
ˋ Pressing the headphones against your ears
quality sound
may produce a diaphragm click sound. This is
300 kJ/m
3
Neodymium magnet delivers
not a malfunction.
powerful sound and equalizer provides
ˋ Clean the headphones with a soft dry cloth.
balanced sound from bass to high note.
ˋ Do not leave the plug dirty otherwise the
ˋ Able to use as a regular headphones even
sound may be distorted.
when the POWER switch is set to "OFF".
ˋ Be sure to consult a Sony dealer when the
ˋ Long battery life - approx. 80 hours with AAA
earpads become dirty or damaged, or when
alkaline battery.
the headphones require repair work.
ˋ Do not leave the headphones in a location
subject to direct sunlight, heat or moisture.
Specifications
ˋ Do not subject the headphones to excessive
shock.
ˋ Handle the driver units carefully.
General
ˋ If you feel drowsy or sick while using this
Type
Dynamic, closed
headphones, stop use immediately.
Driver units
30 mm, dome type (CCAW
Notes on headphones
adopted)
Power handling capacity
High volume may affect your
40 mW
hearing. For traffic safety, do not use
Impedance
220 Ω at 1 kHz (when the power
while driving or cycling.
is on)
45 Ω at 1 kHz (when the power
is off)
As headphones reduce outside sounds, they may
Sensitivity
115 dB/mW (when the power is
cause a traffic accident. Also, avoid listening with
on)
your headphones in situations where hearing
110 dB/mW (when the power is
must not be impaired, for example, a railroad
off)
crossing, a construction site, etc.
Frequency response
Preventing hearing damage
10 Hz – 22,000 Hz
Avoid using headphones at high volume. Hearing
Total Noise Suppression Ratio
1)
experts advise against continuous, loud and
Approx. 13 dB
extended play. If you experience a ringing in your
Cable
Approx. 1.2 m, OFC Litz wire
ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use.
Plug
Three-conductor gold plated
L-shaped stereo mini plug
Power source
DC 1.5 V, 1 × R03 (size AAA)
battery
Mass
Approx. 150 g including battery,
not including cable
Battery life
Battery
Approx. hours
3)
Sony alkaline battery
80 hours
4)
LR03 SIZE AAA
Sony manganese battery
40 hours
4)
R03 SIZE AAA
Note
The supplied battery was included in the package
during manufacturing (as a convenience to the
user), it is possible that the battery life may be
depleted by the time of purchase. The actual life
of the supplied battery may be shorter than the
standard time described in this manual when
using a fresh battery.
When the battery is low
Replace the battery with a new one when the
POWER indicator blinks or lights off.
Notes
ˎ The sound and noise canceling effect may
become intermittent when the battery is low.
ˎ The headphones will automatically switch
to passive mode when the battery power
is empty. You might hear the sound
characteristics change in this mode.
Included items
Headphones (1)
Plug adaptor for in-flight use
(1)
5)
Sony R03 (SIZE AAA) battery (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Warranty card (1)
1)
Under the Sony measurement standard.
2)
Equivalent to approx. 95% reduction of
energy of sound compared with not wearing
headphones.
3)
At 1 kHz, 0.1 mW + 0.1 mW output
4)
Time stated above may vary, depending on the
temperature or conditions of use.
May not be compatible with some in-flight
5)
entertainment services.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
2)
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