Sony MDR-RF840RK Operating Instructions

3-095-629-12(1)
Wireless Stereo
Headphone System
Operating Instructions
MDR-RF840RK
MDR-RF860RK
© 2007 Sony Corporation Printed in China
WARNING Welcome!
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, Thank you for purchasing the Sony MDR-RF840RK/
do not expose this apparatus to rain or RF860RK Wireless Stereo Headphone System. Before
operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
moisture.
and retain it for future reference.
Some features are:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not place
• A compact transmitter enables simple charging by a
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
contactless charge method that requires no terminals
apparatus.
by the electromagnetic induction.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Just by placing the headphones on the transmitter,
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
the headphone battery can be charged.
Connect AC power adaptor to an easily accessible AC
• Automatic ON/OFF function on headphones to
outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in AC power
preserve battery power.
adaptor, disconnect it from the AC outlet
• Noise reduction system to reproduce a clear sound
immediately.
with minimum transmission noise. (MDR-RF860RK
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
only)
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
• Wireless system that allows you to listen to a
Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as
program free from the restriction of a cord
direct sunlight, fire or the like.
• High fidelity sound reproduction
• Easy connection with TV and HiFi Audio system
equipment
• Up to 100 meters reception range
• Volume control function on the headphones.
Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this equipment is in
• Comfortable Circum-aural headphone with self
compliance with the essential requirements and other
adjusting head band.
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
For details, please access the following URL :
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Notes on receiving
Disposal of Old Electrical &
performance
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
This system utilizes very high frequency signals in the
Union and other European
800 MHz band so the receiving performance may
countries with separate
deteriorate due to the surroundings. The following
collection systems)
examples illustrate conditions that may reduce the
reception range or cause interference.
This symbol on the product or on its packaging • Inside a building with walls containing steel beams.
indicates that this product shall not be treated as • An area with many steel file cabinets, etc.
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to
• An area with many electrical appliances capable of
the applicable collection point for the recycling of
generating electromagnetic fields.
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
• The transmitter is placed on a metal instrument.
product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
• An area facing a roadway.
potential negative consequences for the environment
• Noise or interfering signals exist in the surroundings
and human health, which could otherwise be caused
due to radio transceivers in trucks, etc.
by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The
• Noise or interfering signals exist in the surroundings
recycling of materials will help to conserve natural
owing to wireless communication systems installed
resources. For more detailed information about along roadways.
recycling of this product, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
5
N Getting started Rest the headphones on the transmitter so
that the transmitter's POWER/CHG indicator
lights in red.
Unpacking
Please place the headphones on the transmitter so
that the triangle arrow would be matched. If the
Check that you have the following items:
headphones are not properly placed, it will not be
charged.
• The headphones (1)
Charging will take about 16 hours, after which the
POWER/CHG indicator will go off.
Headphones
L R
• The transmitter (1)
POWER/CHG
Transmitter
• AC power adaptor (1)
indicator
About the charging method of the system
• Connecting cord (1) (phono plugs y stereo
This system employs a contactless charge method that
miniplug), 1 m
requires no terminals by the electromagnetic induction.
Notes
• Do not leave any metallic objects (coin, clip, etc.)
near the transmitter's charging point. The
transmitter and the metal might become hot and it is
• Unimatch plug adaptor (1) (stereo mini jack y
dangerous.
stereo phone plug)
Charging point
• Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery
• Do not leave any objects susceptible to magnetism
BP-HP550-11 (1)
(cash cards, floppy disks with magnetic coding, etc.)
near the system. Exposure to the transmitter's
electromagnetic field may render them unusable.
L R
Headphones
Charging the supplied
rechargeable battery
Rechargeable
battery
The supplied rechargeable nickel-metal hydride
battery is not charged from the first time you use it. Be
sure to charge it before use.
Lines of magnetic
To charge the headphones, place them on the transmitter.
force
1 Transmitter
Press the PUSH button of the left housing to
• Do not place a radio near the system. A noise may be
open the battery compartment lid.
heard from the radio. In such a case, change the
The battery compartment lid comes off.
angle of the radio or move away from the system so
that a noise is not heard.
L
When the transmitter's POWER/CHG
indicator does not light up red
Check if the right and left headphones are rested on
the transmitter correctly. Remove the headphones and
replace them on the transmitter again so that the
POWER/CHG indicator lights in red.
PUSH
button
To recharge the headphone battery after use
2 Place the headphones on the transmitter after use.
Insert the supplied rechargeable nickel-
Since the built-in timer recognizes when charging is
metal hydride battery into the battery
complete, there is no need to remove the headphones
compartment matching the 3 terminal on from the transmitter after charging.
the battery to the 3 mark in the
Notes
compartment.
Do not use rechargeable battery other than the • The transmitter automatically stops sending RF
supplied one. signals while charging the battery.
• This system is designed to charge only the supplied
rechargeable battery type BP-HP550-11 for safety.
Note that other types of rechargeable batteries
cannot be charged with this system.
• If dry batteries are installed, they cannot be charged.
• Do not attempt to use the supplied BP-HP550-11
rechargeable battery for other components. They are
for use with this system only.
• Charge in an environmental temperature of
between 0 °C and 40 °C (between 32 °F and 104 °F).
3
Close the battery compartment lid.
Charging and usage hours
1Insert the tab into the hole at the upper left.
Approx. charging Approx. usage time* 1
2Close the lid until it clicks.
hours* 1
MDR-RF840RK MDR-RF860RK
L 1 hour 60 minutes* 3 40 minutes* 3
1
16 hours* 2 18 hours* 3 14 hours* 3
* 1 at 1 kHz, 1 mW+1 mW output
* 2 hours required to fully charge an empty battery
* 3 Time stated above may vary, depending on the
temperature or conditions of use.
2
Using the headphones with dry batteries
(sold separately)
4 Commercially available (size AAA) dry batteries can also
Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to
be used to power the headphones. Install the batteries in
the transmitter.
the same manner as described in steps 1 through 3 of
"Charging the supplied rechargeable battery."
When dry batteries are installed, the battery charge
function will not be activated.
1 2 3 R A L INPUT B
CHANNEL DC IN 12V
Transmitter
To DC IN
12V jack
To an AC
outlet
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
Battery life 2
Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to
(Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03/AM-4 (N))
the transmitter.
Model Approx. hours* 1
MDR-RF840RK 28 hours* 2
MDR-RF860RK 22 hours* 2
* 1 at 1 kHz, 1 mW+1 mW output
1 2 3 R A L INPUT B
* 2 Time stated above may vary, depending on the CHANNEL DC IN 12V
temperature or conditions of use.
Transmitter
To DC IN
Notes on Batteries
12V jack
To an AC
• Do not charge a dry battery.
outlet
• Do not carry a dry battery together with coins or
other metallic objects. It can generate heat if the
AC power adaptor
positive and negative terminals of the battery
(supplied)
accidentally come into contact with metallic objects.
• If you are not going to use the unit for a long time,
remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery Notes
leakage or corrosion.
• Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not
use any other AC power adaptor.
Checking the remaining battery power
Pull up the self-adjusting band and check the POWER
indicator located on the right housing. The battery is
still serviceable when the indicator lights in red.
Polarity of the plug
Charge the rechargeable battery or install new dry
batteries if the POWER indicator light dims, flashes, or • When the transmitter is placed on or near a TV, it
the sound becomes distorted or noisy. may pick up a noise. In such a case, place the
transmitter away from the TV.
Note
• If the connected equipment has the AVLS
The rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery should
(Automatic Volume Limiter System) function, be
be replaced with new one when they last only half the
sure to turn the function off when using the
expected time after a proper recharging. The
transmitter. Otherwise, you will have to turn up the
rechargeable battery type BP-HP550-11 is not
volume of the headphones, and that may cause
commercially available. You can order the battery
noise.
from the store where you purchased this system, or at
your nearest Sony dealer.
N Operating the system
Setting up the transmitter
Listening to a programme
1
Connect the transmitter to audio/video
Before listening
equipment.
To reduce the risk of hearing damage, first lower the
Select one of the hookups below depending on the
volume.
jack type:
1
Turn on the audio/video equipment
A To connect to a headphones jack
connected to the transmitter.
If the transmitter is connected to the headphone
jack, set the volume control of the audio source
Transmitter
equipment as high as possible but not so high that
To INPUT A
the audio signal becomes distorted.
jacks
2
Remove the headphones from the
transmitter.
The transmitter's POWER/CHG indicator lights
up green.
1 2 3 R A L INPUT B
CHANNEL DC IN 12V
Right Left channel
Headphones
channel (red) (white)
Connecting cord
(supplied)
Transmitter
3
Select the radio frequency with the
CHANNEL selector switch.
To headphones
Unimatch plug
jack (Stereo
adaptor
mini jack)
(supplied)
To headphones WALKMAN*,
jack (Stereo TV, etc.
phone jack)
1 2 3
CHANNEL
B To connect to LINE OUT or REC OUT
4
Put on the headphones.
When you put on the headphones, the
headphone's power turns on automatically.
Transmitter
The POWER indicator on the right housing glows
red.
Be sure to put the right housing R on your right
To INPUT B
ear and the left housing L on your left ear.
jack
Wear the headphones vertically on your head so
that auto power on function is properly activated.
1 2 3 R A L INPUT B
CHANNEL DC IN 12V
5
Set the channel to that of the transmitter
Connecting cord
with the selector (or button) on the right
(supplied)
housing of the headphones.
Right Left channel A MDR-RF840RK
channel (red) (white)
Select the channel to that of the transmitter with
the TUNING selector on the right housing of the
headphones.
To LINE OUT or
When tuning has completed, turn up the volume
REC OUT jacks
to a moderate level with the VOLUME control on
the right housing.
Stereo system,
R
VCR, etc.
VOLUME control TUNING
selector
* "WALKMAN" and "WALKMAN" logo are
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. 1 2 3
VOLUME
B MDR-RF860RK
Press the TUNING button briefly for automatic Replacing the ear pads
tuning of the headphones. If you do not receive a
clear audio signal, press it again.
The ear pads are replaceable. If the ear pads become
When tuning has completed, turn up the volume
dirty or worn out, replace them as illustrated below.
to a moderate level with the VOLUME control on
The ear pad is not commercially available. You can
the right housing.
order replacements from the store where you
purchased this system, or at your nearest Sony dealer.
R
1
VOLUME control TUNING
Remove the old ear pad by pulling it out of
button
the groove on the housing.
VOLUME TUNING
Sending RF signals from the transmitter
The transmitter starts sending RF signals
automatically when it detects an audio signal from the
connected equipment.
If it does not detect an audio signal for more than
about 4 minutes, the transmitter will stop sending RF
signals, and the POWER/CHG indicator will turn off.
2
When the transmitter receives an audio signal again, it
Place the new ear pad on the driver unit.
starts sending the RF signals, and the POWER/CHG
Hang the edge of the ear pad on one side of the
indicator will light up green again.
driver unit's groove edge, then turn the edge of
If the audio signal is very weak, the transmitter does
ear pad around the driver unit as illustrated
not send RF signals. If the transmitter is connected to a
below.
headphone jack, make sure the volume of the
When the ear pad is securely inserted into the
equipment connected is set to 5 - 6 or higher.
groove, adjust the ear pad to the vertical position.
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.
The headphones automatically turn off
when they are taken off
– Auto power on/off function
Do not pull up the self-adjusting band when not in
use, as this will consume the battery power.
N Additional information
Self-
adjusting
band
Precautions
• If the transmitter is not to be used for a long period of
time, disconnect the AC power adaptor from the AC
outlet by holding the plug. Do not pull on the cord.
• Do not leave the wireless stereo headphone system
in a location subject to direct sunlight, heat or
moisture.
Notes
• If hiss is heard, move closer to the transmitter.
Notes on headphones
• You may hear some noise when you disconnect the
AC power adaptor from the transmitter before turn
To reduce the risk of hearing damage
off the headphones.
Avoid using headphones at high volume. Hearing
experts advise against continuous, loud and extended
Noise Reduction process (MDR-RF860RK
play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce
only)
the volume or discontinue use.
The transmitter unit compresses the audio signal and
converts it to RF signal. The headphones unit converts
Caring for others
the received RF signal to an audio signal and
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow
decompresses it.
you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to
This process reduces noise picked up during
the people around you.
transmission.
If you have any questions or problems concerning the
Transmitter unit Headphones unit
input signal system that are not covered in this manual, please
RF transmission output signal
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
2 34 noise level (low)
compression Be sure to bring the headphones and the transmitter to
1 decompression 5
the Sony dealer when requiring repair work.
1 The transmitter unit compresses the audio signals
dynamic range, then converts it to RF signal.
2 Noise may occur due to long distance
transmission, etc.
3 The headphones unit converts the RF signal to an
audio signal.
4 Noise may occur during conversion.
5 Decompression of the audio signals dynamic range
reduces the noise level and improves the
S/N (signal-to-noise) ratio.
The effective areas of
the transmitter
The optimum distance is up to approximately 100 m
without the system picking up some interference.
However, the distance may vary depending on the
surroundings and environment. If the system picks up
some noise within the above mentioned distance,
reduce the distance between the transmitter unit and
the headphones, or select another channel.
Notes
• When you use the headphones inside the effective
areas of the transmitter, the transmitter can be
placed in any direction from the listener.
• Even within the signal reception area, there are some
spots (dead spots) where the RF signal cannot be
received. This characteristics is inherent to RF
signals, and does not indicate malfunction. By
slightly moving the transmitter, location of the dead
spot can be changed.
Troubleshooting
Svenska
No sound/Muffled sound
Härmed intygar Sony Corp. att denna utrustning står I
, Check the connection of the audio/video
överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav
equipment or the AC power adaptor.
och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av
, Check that the audio/video equipment is
direktiv 1999/5/EG. För ytterligare information gå in
turned on.
på följande hemsida:
, Turn up the volume on the connected audio/
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
video equipment, if the transmitter is
connected to the headphones jack.
, Change the radio frequency with the
Dansk
CHANNEL selector switch on the transmitter,
Undertegnede, Sony Corp. erklærer herved, at
then set to the same radio frequency with the
følgende udstyr overholder de væsentlige krav og
TUNING selector (or TUNING button) on the
øvrige relevante krav i Direktiv 1999/5/EF. For
right housing of the headphones.
yderligere information gå ind på følgende
, The mute function is activated.
hjemmeside: http://www.compliance.sony.de/
• Use the headphones near the transmitter.
, The headphones' POWER indicator light turns
off, dims, flashes, or sound becomes distorted Suomi
or noisy.
Sony Corp. vakuuttaa täten että tämä laite on
• Charge the rechargeable battery if it is weak,
direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä
or replace alkaline batteries with new ones. If
koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
the POWER indicator is still off after charging
Halutessasi lisätietoja käy osoitteessa:
the battery, take the headphones to a Sony
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
dealer.
Norsk
Distortion
Sony Corp. erklærer herved at utstyret er i samsvar
, If the transmitter is connected to the
med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i
headphones jack, turn down the volume on the
direktiv 1999/5/EF. Gå til denne URL-en for mer
connected audio/video equipment.
, Change the radio frequency with the informasjon: http://www.compliance.sony.de/
CHANNEL selector switch on the transmitter,
then set to the same radio frequency with the
Ελληνικά
TUNING selector (or TUNING button) on the
Με την παρούσα η Sony Corp. ∆ηλώνει τι αυτ ς
right housing of the headphones.
ο εξοπλισµ ς συµµορφώνεται προς της ουσιώδεις
, The headphones' POWER indicator light turns
απαιτήσεις και της λοιπές σχετικές διατάξεις της
off, dims, flashes, or sound becomes distorted
οδηγίας 1999/5/EK. Για λεπτοµέρειες
or noisy.
παρακαλούµε πως ελέγξετε την ακ λουθη
• Charge the rechargeable battery if it is weak,
σελίδα του διαδικτύου:
or replace alkaline batteries with new ones. If
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
the POWER indicator is still off after charging
the battery, take the headphones to a Sony
dealer. Français
Par la présente, Sony Corp. déclare que ce type
Loud background noise
d'appareil est conforme aux exigences essentielles et
, Move closer to the transmitter. As you move aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive
away from the transmitter, more noise is likely
1999/5/CE. Pour toute information complémentaire,
to be heard.
veuillez consultez l'URL suivante :
, If the transmitter is connected to the
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
headphones jack, turn up the volume of the
connected audio/video equipment.
Deutsch
, Change the radio frequency with the
CHANNEL selector switch on the transmitter, Hiermit erklärt Sony Corp., dass sich dieses Gerät in
then set to the same radio frequency with the Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden
Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten
TUNING selector (or TUNING button) on the
Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
right housing of the headphones.
Weitere Informationen erhältlich unter:
, The headphones' POWER indicator light turns
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
off, dims, flashes, or sound becomes distorted
or noisy.
• Charge the rechargeable battery if it is weak,
Español
or replace alkaline batteries with new ones. If
Por medio de la presente, Sony Corp. declara que el
the POWER indicator is still off after charging
equipo cumple con los requisitos esenciales y
the battery, take the headphones to a Sony
cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles
dealer.
de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Para mayor información,
por favor consulte el siguiente URL:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Specifications
Nederlands
Hierbij verklaart Sony Corp. dat dit apparaat in
General
overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de
Carrier frequency
andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
863.52 MHz, 864.02 MHz, 864.52 MHz
Nadere informatie kunt u vinden op:
Channel Ch1, Ch2, Ch3
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Modulation FM stereo
Frequency response
Italiano
MDR-RF840R: 20 – 20,000 Hz
MDR-RF860R: 10 – 22,000 Hz Con la presente Sony Corp. dichiara che questo
apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle
Transmitter TMR-RF840R, RF860R
altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva
Power source DC 12 V: supplied AC power adaptor 1999/5/CE. Per ulteriori dettagli, si prega di
consultare il seguente URL:
Audio input Phono jacks, stereo mini jack
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Dimensions Approx. 216 × 105 × 96 mm
× 4 × 3
(8 5 / 1 / 7 / in) (w/h/d)
8 4 8
Mass Approx. 220 g (7.77 oz) Português
Rated power consumption
A Sony Corp. declara que este equipamento está
3 W
conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras
provisões da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Para mais
Headphones MDR-RF840R, RF860R
informações, por favor consulte a seguinte URL:
Power source Supplied rechargeable nickel-metal http://www.compliance.sony.de/
hydride battery BP-HP550-11 or
commercially available (size AAA) dry
batteries
Mass Approx. 300 g (10.59 oz) incl. Battery
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.