Sony MDR-10RBT Manual

Charging the unit

Connect the unit and the computer booted using the micro-USB cable supplied.

When the unit and the computer are connected, charging starts and the indicator (red) lights up. Charging is completed in about 2.5 hours at most and the indicator (red) goes off automatically.
Use the micro-USB cable supplied. You may not be able to charge the unit with other cables.

One-touch connection with a smartphone (NFC)

Refer to the "Pairing and connecting with the BLUETOOTH device" section to connect to a BLUETOOTH device that is not compatible with the one-touch connection (NFC function).
NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology enabling short-range wireless communication between various devices, such as mobile phones and IC tags. Thanks to the NFC function, data communication can be achieved easily just by touching the relevant symbol or designated location on NFC compatible devices.
By using the NFC function, the unit is turned on automatically and then paired and connected with a BLUETOOTH device.
Compatible smartphones

Preparation on the smartphone

1. Download and install the app "NFC Easy Connect" on the smartphone.
   
   Access the following Web site:
   https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sony.easyconnect
   By the two-dimensional code:
   Use a two-dimensional code reader app.
   Tip
   If your smartphone has an NFC function, such as that of Android 4.1 or later, you may not need to install "NFC easy Connect" to connect the unit with your smartphone by one touch. In that case, you do not need to perform this step. The operation and specifications may be different from the description here. For details, refer to the manual supplied with your smartphone.
2. Set the smartphone so that the NFC function can be used.
   For details, refer to the instructions of the smartphone.
   About "NFC Easy Connect" App
   "NFC easy Connect" is Sony's original app for Android Phone available at Google Play Store.
   To find out more about the functions, search for "NFC easy Connect" and download the free app.
   The App may not be available in some countries and/or regions.

Connecting with the smartphone by one-touch functions
By touching the unit with the smartphone, the unit is turned on automatically and then proceeds to pairing and BLUETOOTH connection.

1. Unlock the screen of the smartphone.
   If you installed the app "NFC easy Connect" in the smartphone, start the app "NFC easy Connect."
2. Touch this unit with the smartphone.
   Touch the smartphone on the N marked part of this unit.
   Refer to the manual of the smartphone for the designated location to be touched on the smartphone.
   Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection.
   To disconnect, touch the smartphone again. You can select the sound from other NFC compatible BLUETOOTH devices. For details, refer to the Help Guide.

Listening and Calling

Operate the unit after making BLUETOOTH connection with your BLUETOOTH device.

Listening to music
Profile: A2DP, AVRCP
Start playback on the BLUETOOTH device.

Play/pause: Press .
Stop: Hold down.
Next/previous: Press .
Fast forward/fast reverse: Hold down.

Note
The available functions may vary depending on the BLUETOOTH device. When you operate the button illustrated above, it may operate differently or may not work at all.
The sound quality is set to the standard mode (SBC high quality mode) before shipment. When you connect a BLUETOOTH device compatible with AAC or aptX, you can change the setting as described in the Help Guide to enjoy music playback at a higher level of sound quality.

Making a call/Receiving a call

Profile: HSP, HFP
Pperate your mobile phone to make a call.
Press the button on the unit when an incoming call arrives.
Operate in the same way when an incoming call arrives while you are listening to the music. The music playback pauses during a call and resumes automatically when the call is over.
Note Music playback may not resume automatically with some BLUETOOTH devices.
To terminate a call, press the button on the unit again.
Volume for a call and listening to music can be adjusted independently.

Pairing and connecting with the BLUETOOTH device

Before pairing, charge this unit.

1. Place the BLUETOOTH device within 1 meter (3 feet) of this unit.
2. Enter pairing mode on this unit.
   
3. Perform the pairing procedure on the BLUETOOTH device to detect this unit.
   When the list of detected devices appears on the display of the BLUETOOTH device, select "MDR-10RBT."
   If passkey input is required on the display of a BLUETOOTH device, input "0000."
4. Make the BLUETOOTH connection from the BLUETOOTH device.

Connecting with the paired device

1. Turn on the unit.
   
2. Make the BLUETOOTH connection from the BLUETOOTH device.

Using the unit by connecting the supplied cord
You can use the unit as ordinary wired headphones by connecting the supplied cord.

Notes

• The BLUETOOTH function is disabled.
• VOLUME +/−, / and buttons cannot be used.