Main Features - Sony MDR DS5000 Operating Instructions Manual

Main features

The MDR-DS5000 is a digital surround headphone system using infrared
transmission. You can enjoy the multichannel surround sound with headphones by
simply connecting the digital surround processor to a DVD player with the supplied
optical digital connecting cable.
• Compatible with Dolby
• Signal processing by DSP (digital signal processors) creates surround sound for the
headphones that simulates a movie theater.
• Cordless headphones using infrared transmission system resistant to external noise
and interference.
• Wide infrared reception range of up to 10 m.
• Self adjusting mechanism eliminating the need for headband adjustment.
• Auto Power On/Off Function to automatically turn on the headphones when they
are put on and to turn them off when they are taken off.
• VOL control for adjusting both the right and left volume of the headphones.
The left and right audio output level is adjustable using the BALANCE control.
• Equipped with a headphone jack to connect corded open-air headphones (such as
MDR-F1 or MDR-605LP, sold separately).
• Rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries (supplied and sold separately) or R6 (size AA) dry-
cell batteries (sold separately) can be used to power the headphones.
Setting to DEMO mode
Turn on the digital surround processor, and then press DEMO.
A test tone can be heard from the headphones, and the indicators for the
corresponding virtual speakers light one at a time. This allows you to experience
5.1ch virtual surround sound even if a DVD player is not connected. Press DEMO
again to cancel DEMO mode.
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The digital surround processor for this system incorporates the Dolby Digital (AC-3)
decoder.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
DOLBY, the double-D symbol a, "PRO LOGIC", "Dolby Digital (AC-3)", and "VIRTUAL
DOLBY DIGITAL" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
CE mark
The CE mark is valid for products marketed in the European Union only.
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Digital (AC-3) and Dolby Surround (Pro Logic).
DEMO