Sony mdr nc 500 d owners manual

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SONM

3-278-744-11 (2)

Noise Canceling
Headphones

Operating Instructions

Manual ole instrucciones

MDFl-NC5OOD

@2008 Sony Corporation

Before operating tlle unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.

The following FCC statement applies only to the
version of this model manufactured for sale in the
USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC
technical regulations.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of

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Printed in Malaysia

the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.

Owners Record

The model number is located on the housing, and
the serial number is located inside of the earpad,
at the bottom of the left housing.

Record the serial number in the spaces provided
below. Refer to them whenever you call upon
your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. MDR-NCSOOD
Serial No.

For the customers in the USA

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION
BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning your used
rechargeable batteries to the
collection and recycling location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free
1-800-822-8837, or visit
http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium»Ion batteries.

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Features

- Digital noise canceling headphones
with Sonys unique DNC Software
Engine.

Creation of a high-precision canceling signal
delivers outstanding noise canceling
performance.

- Al (Artificial Intelligence) Noise
Canceling function.
Automatic selection of the optimal noise
canceling mode based on intelligent analysis of
environmental ambient noise.

- Digital equalizer delivers ideal frequency
response and high-quality music
reproduction.

- High SIN ratio achieved through digital
signal processing.

- Lightweight design creates extremely
comfortable wearing fit.
Generous use of lightweight materials such as
Magnesium and A7075 aluminum alloy.

- Pressure relieving urethane cushion in
the earpad.
The earpad structure provides comfort without
stress even after extended use.

- Built-in monitor function lets you
silence the audio to listen outside.

Charge the headphones

The headphones contains a rechargeable Lithium-
Ion battery. Charge the battery before use.

Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the DC
IN 6V jack on the headphones and an AC outlet.
The charge indicator lights up in orange and
charging starts.

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To an AC outlet

AC WW?r To 00 IN
adaptor 6V jack
(supplied)

Charge
indicator

Charging is completed after about three hours,
and the charge indicator goes out.

Disconnect the AC power adaptor after the
charging has finished.

Note

' Use the AC power adaptor supplied with this unit. Do
not use any other AC power adaptor since it may
cause the unit to malfunction.

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Polarity of the plug

' Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct
sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or mechanical shock.
Never leave in a car parked in the sun.

~ Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily accessible
AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the
AC power adaptor, disconnect it from the AC outlet
immediately.

Do not install the AC power adaptor in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
AC power adaptor.

Charge in an environmental temperature of between
0°C and 40°C (between 32°F and 104°F). Otherwise,
the battery may not be fully charged.

If you havent used the headphones for a long period
of time, the life of the rechargeable battery may
become short. This will improve when you repeat the
charging and discharging process several times.

~ When the battery life reduces to half, this may be the
end of battery lifetime. For how to change batteries,
consult your place of purchase or a Sony dealer.

- Do not store the headphones in hot places for a long
period of time. When storing it for more than a year,
charge the battery once a year to prevent over
discharge.

- You cannot charge the rechargeable battery using the
supplied connecting cord with battery case.

General charging and usage time
Charging time

Usage time

Approx. 3 hours 2 Approx. 16 hours3

At 1 kHz, 0.1 mW + 0.1 mW output

'2 Hours required to fully charge an empty battery

3 Time stated above may vary, depending on ambient
temperature or conditions of use.

When the rechargeable
battery is low

When the rechargeable battery is low, short beeps
sound from the unit for 8 seconds and the
POWER indicator blinks slowly.

When the battery level is getting lower, a long
beep sounds from the unit for 2 seconds and the
POWER indicator blinks quickly, and all
operations are stopped. Move the POWER switch
to OFF in this case.

Q Tips

When the battery runs out, you can supply the power to

the headphones in one of the following ways:

- Connect the headphones to the AC power adopter by
following the steps shown in Charge the
headphones."

You can use the headphones while charging.

- Use the supplied connecting cord with battery case.
See How to use the connecting cord with battery
case" for details.

Using your AC power
adaptor abroad

You can use your AC power adaptor in any
country or area that uses 100 V to 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz, by connecting a plug adaptor. If the
country you visit employs a different shaped
socket, use the correct plug adaptor.

Consult your nearest travel bureau for the type of
plug adaptor needed for your trip.

Listening to music

1 Connect the headphones to the AV
equipment.

Headphones

When connecting
to the stereo mini
lack of a
WALKMAN®*, etc.

Connecting
cord 1.5 m
(supplied)

4-

When connecting
to the stereo mini

Connecting cord
0.5 m (supplied)

lack of the remote Q
control supplied Remote

with a WALKMAN®, control

etc.

* WALKMAN and WALKMAN logo are
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Notes
' When connecting the cord, insert the plug into the
jack until the green portion of the plug disappears.

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- To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, not
the cord, as the inner conductors may break.

2 Turn on the power on the right side of the
headphones.
The POWER indicator lights up in blue, and a
short beep sounds from the unit.

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3 Put on the headphones.
After confirming the cord on the left and the
POWER switch on the right, put on the
headphones.
Adjust the ear pads so as to cover your ears.

Tactile dot
(on the left)

4 Start playing on the AV equipment
connected to the headphones.

Note
Playback is not available when there is no
power.

Utilizing the AI Noise
Canceling

1 Press the A1 NC MODE button.
When you press the AI NC MODE button and
the POWER switch is set to ON", sounds
come from the headphones to inform you that
the unit has started analyzing ambient sound
components (approx. 3 seconds).
During analysis, sound reproduction from the
unit is stopped and the POWER indicator
lights in pink.
When analysis is completed, the most
effective noise canceling mode is set
automatically, and sound reproduction from
the headphones starts.

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indicator

Al NC MODE
button

AI Noise Canceling

AI Noise Canceling is a useful function that
automatically selects one of the noise canceling
modes. This function provides the most effective
noise canceling mode by immediately analyzing
ambient sound components when the AI NC
MODE button is pressed.

Q Tips

' When the power of the headphones is turned on,
mode A is set. (See Noise canceling mode types,
for details about Mode A.)

- Press the AI NC MODE button again to reset the
noise canceling mode if ambient noise has changed,
such as when you move outdoors from a room.

To set the noise canceling mode
manually

You can set the noise canceling mode manually
(manual noise canceling).

1 Press and hold the AI NC MODE button
for more than one second.
Sounds ( ,s P 1 ) come from the headphones to
inform you that manual noise canceling is set.

2 Press the AI NC MODE button

repeatedly to change the mode type.
The POWER indicator blinks pink and a
beep(s) sound(s) from the headphones. After
that, the noise canceling mode is set. The
number of POWER indicator blinks and the
beep sounds depends on the mode selected.
See Noise canceling mode types.

Q Tips

Mode A is selected when manual noise canceling is
activated.

To change from manual noise canceling to AI Noise
Canceling, press and hold the AI NC MODE button
for more than one second. When you hear the sounds
( - .s y ) to inform you of the change to AI Noise
Canceling, press the AI NC MODE button again.

Ambient analysis starts and the most effective noise
canceling mode is set automatically.

Noise canceling mode types

Number of POWER indicator
blinks (pink) and beep

Mode names

sounds
A l
B 2
C 3

A:Noise mainly in an airplane is effectively reduced.

B:Noise mainly in a bus or a train is effectively
reduced.

C:Noise mainly found in an office environment (PC,
copier, air ventilation, etc.) is effectively reduced.

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Hearing environmental

sound for safety

If the MONITOR button is pressed and held while
the POWER switch is set to ON, playback silences
then you can hear the surrounding environment.

Monitor microphone

Note
Environmental sound might not be heard if the
microphone is covered with your fingers.

When using in an
airplane

- The supplied plug adaptor can be connected to
the dual or stereo mini jacks in an airplane.

for dual jacks for stereo mini jacks

. Do not use the headphones when use of
electronic equipment is prohibited, or when use
of personal headphones for in-flight music

services are prohibited.

How to use the
connecting cord with
the battery case

You can continue to use the unit, even when the
rechargeable battery in the headphones runs out,
by connecting the supplied connecting cord with
battery case.

Use the connecting cord with battery case by
inserting two size AA alkaline batteries.

1 Open the lid of the battery case.

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2 Insert two size AA alkaline batteries.
Make sure of direction, matching the 9
marks in the case with those on the batteries.

3 Close the lid.

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4 Connect the supplied connecting cord
with the battery case to both the
headphones and AV equipment.

Headphones

AV equipment

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Connecting cord with
battery case (supplied)
N ates
- When connecting the cord, insert the plug fully into the
jack so that the green sign on the metal pans cannot be
seen.
- when disconnecting the cord, pull it out by holding the
plug. If the cord is pulled forcibly the wire may break.

5 Set the POWER switch of the
headphones to OFF, and then set the
POWER switch of the battery case to
ON.

The POWER indicator on the battery case
lights up green. -

POWER switch @ ) :2

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POWER indicator flit

See steps 2 to 4 of Listening to music for
the following setting steps.

After use, set the POWER switch of both the
headphones and the battery case to OFF.

Q Tips

~ The power supply of the rechargeable battery is
consumed first, unless the battery runs out.

~ If you connect and turn on the connecting cord with
the battery case in advance when the rechargeable
battery is low, you can use the headphones
uninterrupted, even after the battery in the
headphones runs out.

Notes

~ The use of manganese batteries is not recommended,
since this type of battery has an extremely short
usage time.

The battery case supplies the power to the
headphones for operation purposes only. It does not
charge the internal rechargeable battery in the
headphones.

The POWER indicator of the battery case becomes
dim when the battery life is reaching the limit.
Replace the battery with new ones at the time.

The supplied connecting cord with battery case is
only for these headphones. Do not connect to other
equipment.

Battery life

Battery type Approx. hours"
Sony Alkaline 10 hours 2
LR6 (size AA) battery

Output at 1 kHz, 0.1 mW + 0.1 mW

2 Time stated above may vary, depending on ambient
temperature or conditions of use.

Note

Because the supplied battery was included in the

package from the time of manufacture (as a

convenience to the user), it is possible that the

battery life may be somewhat 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.

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After use

Turn off the power of the headphones.

Flat Storage

The housings rotate to make them flat for easy
storage in the carrying case (supplied), or in a seat
pocket. Restore to their usual position before using.

Putting the headphones
in the carrying case

Rotate the housings to be flat before putting them
in the carrying case.

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Disposing of the unit

The unit contains a rechargeable Lithium-Ion
battery. For environmental conservation, be sure
to remove the built-in rechargeable batteries from
the unit before disposing, and dispose of the
batteries appropriately.

1 Pull off the earpad on the left housing,
and unwind the two screws located as in
the illustration.

2 Turn down the left housing and pull off
the outer cover.

3 Keep the cord away from the rechargeable
battery.
First, remove the adhesive tape on the surface
of the battery. Then, loosen the cord just
beside the rechargeable battery.

Adhesive tape

Note
Be careful not to break the internal wires.

4 Pull out the connector on the board.

Connector

Note
Be careful not to break the internal wires
when disconnecting the connector.

5 Remove the rechargeable battery.
The rechargeable battery is firmly installed by
adhesive tape. Take out the rechargeable
battery by lifting up in the direction of the
arrow shown in the illustration.

Rechargeable
battery

Note
Remove the rechargeable battery, taking care
not to damage it.

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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.

- The noise canceling effect may not be
pronounced in a very quiet environment, or
some noise may be heard.

- The noise canceling effect may vary depending
on how you wear the headphones.

- The noise canceling function works for noise in
the low frequency band primarily. Although
noise is reduced, it is not canceled completely.

- When you use the headphones in a train or a
car, noise may occur depending on street
conditions.

- Howling may occur if you do not wear the
headphones correctly.

- Howling may occur if you place an object such
as finger close to inside of the headphones.
Keep it away from the headphones.

- Mobile phones may cause interference and
noise. To avoid interference, use noise
canceling feature only with wireless
transmitters turned off (Airplane Mode).
Interference noise can also occur from nearby
mobile phones. Should this occur, locate the
headphones further away from the mobile
phone.

Notes on usage

- Clean the headphones with a soft dry cloth.

- Do not leave the plug dirty otherwise the sound
may be distorted.

- Be sure to consult a Sony dealer when the
earpads become dirty or damaged, or when the
headphones require repair work.

- Do not leave the stereo headphones in a
location subject to direct sunlight, heat or
moisture.

Note 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 listen with the headphones while
driving or cycling

As your headphones reduce surrounding sound, it
may cause a traffic accident. Also avoid using
them where hearing must not be impaired, for
example, at a railroad crossing, a construction
site, etc.

If you have any questions or problems
concerning the system that are not covered in
this manual, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.

Troubleshooting

No sound

- Turn on the headphones.

- When connecting the connecting cord with
battery case, turn on the power of the battery
case.

- Check that the rechargeable battery is not
depleted.

- When connecting the connecting cord and
battery case, check that the rechargeable battery
has not expired.

- Check the connection of the headphones and
the AV equipment.

- Check that the connected AV equipment is
turned on.

- Turn up the volume of the connected AV
equipment.

Muffled sound

- Turn down the volume of the connected AV
equipment.

- Charge the headphones.

- Replace the alkaline batteries in the battery
case with new ones.

Power does not turn on
- Check if the battery has expired (the POWER
indicator dims).

-> If the power does not turn on, even after
charging the headphones, the rechargeable
battery may be damaged. Consult your place
of purchase or a Sony dealer in this case.

- Replace the alkaline batteries in the battery
case with new ones.

No operation works

- Set the POWER switch of the headphones to
OFF," confirm the connections, and then set
the POWER switch back to ON.

- Reset the headphones.

-> Insert a pointed object, such as the tip of a
clip, into the hole located under the RESET
button on the right housing, and press until
the button slightly rebounds.

Speclflcatlons
General
Type Closed dynamic
Driver unit 40 mm, dome type (CCAW adopted)
Power handling capacity
100 mW
Impedance 40 Q at 1 kHz
Sensitivity 102 dB/mW
Frequency response
5 - 24,000 Hz

Total Noise Suppression Ratio

Approx. 20 dB"2

DC 3.7 V: Built-in lithium-ion
rechargeable battery,

2 x LR6 (size AA) batteries, or AC
power adaptor

Mass Approx. 195 g (6.9 oz)

Power source

Supplied accessories

Connecting cord (0.5 in, gold plated stereo mini
plug) (1)

Connecting cord (1.5 in, gold plated L type stereo
mini plug) (1)

Connecting cord with battery case ( l)

Carrying case (1)

Plug adaptor for in-flight use3 (single/dual) (1)
Gold-plated unimatch plug adaptor (stereo phone
plug 4-> stereo minijack) (1)

Sony LR6 (size AA) batteries (2)

AC power adaptor (1)

Operating Instructions (1)

Product Information (1)

Startup guide (1)

Card warranty (1)

* Under the Sony measurement standard.

For details about the Total Noise Suppression
Ratio amount for each mode, refer to the
Product Information booklet.

*2 Equivalent to approx. 99 % reduction of energy
of sound compared with not wearing
headphones (NC MODE A).

*3 May not be compatible with some in-flight
music services.

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.