Precautions
The headphones contain a noise canceling circuit.
What is noise canceling?
The noise canceling circuit actually senses outside noise with built-in
microphones and sends an equal-but-opposite canceling signal to the
headphones.
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The noise canceling effect may not be pronounced in a very quiet
environment, or some noise may be heard.
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The noise canceling effect may vary depending on how you wear the
headphones.
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The noise canceling function works for noise in the low frequency
band primarily. Although noise is reduced, it is not canceled
completely.
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When you use the headphones in a train or a car, noise may occur
depending on street conditions.
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Mobile phones may cause interference and noise. Should this occur,
locate the headphones further away from the mobile phone.
Notes on usage
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Clean the headphones with a soft dry cloth.
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Do not leave the plug dirty otherwise the sound may be distorted.
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Be sure to consult a Sony dealer when the earpads become dirty or
damaged, or when the headphones require repair work.
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Do not leave the stereo headphones in a location subject to direct
sunlight, heat or moisture.
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Do not subject the headphones to excessive shock.
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Handle the driver units carefully.
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If you feel drowsy or sick while using these headphones, stop use
immediately.
Notes on headphones
Preventing hearing damage
Avoid using headphones at high volume. Hearing experts advise
against continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a ringing
in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use.
Do not use headphones while driving and cycling, etc.
As headphones reduce outside sounds, they may cause a traffic
accident. Also, avoid listening with your headphones in situations
where hearing must not be impaired, for example, a railroad crossing, a
construction site, etc.
Note on static electricity
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 accumulated in the body, and not a malfunction of the
headphones.
The effect can be minimized by wearing clothes made from natural
materials.
If you have any questions or problems concerning the system that
are not covered in this manual, please consult the nearest Sony
dealer.
Troubleshooting
No sound
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Replace the battery. You can use the headphones even without turning
on the power. In this case, the noise canceling function, Digital
Equalizer and S-Master are not active, and the headphones operate as
passive headphones.
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Check the connection of the headphones and the AV equipment.
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Check that the connected AV equipment is turned on.
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Turn up the volume of the connected AV equipment.
The noise canceling effect is not sufficient
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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.
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Turn on the headphones.
Distorted sound
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Turn down the volume of the connected AV equipment.
Power does not turn on
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Check if the battery has expired (the POWER indicator lights off).
Replace the battery with a new one.
No operation works
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Set the POWER switch of the headphones to “OFF”, confirm the
connections, and then set the POWER switch back to “ON”.
Specifications
General
Type
Dynamic, closed
Driver units
40 mm, dome type (CCAW adopted)
Power handling capacity
50 mW
Impedance
68
at 1 kHz
(when the power is on)
35
at 1 kHz
(when the power is off)
Sensitivity
103 dB/mW (when the power is on)
102 dB/mW (when the power is off)
Frequency response
8 Hz – 23,000 Hz
Total Noise Suppression Ratio*
1
Approx. 17.5 dB*
2
Power source
DC 1.5 V, 1 LR03 (size AAA) battery
Mass
Approx. 180 g (6.4 oz)
Included items
Headphones (1)
Plug adaptor for in-flight use*
(single/dual) (1)
3
Connecting cord (1.5 m, gold plated L type stereo mini plug) (1)
Carrying case (1)
Sony LR03 (size AAA) battery (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Warranty card (1)
Under the Sony measurement standard.
*
1
Equivalent to approx. 98.2% reduction of energy of sound compared with not
*
2
wearing headphones.
May not be compatible with some in-flight music services.
*
3
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.