Sony MDR-DS6500 Operating Instructions Manual
Digital surround headphone system
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- Page 1 4-267-263-11(2) Digital Surround Headphone System Operating Instructions MDR-DS6500 © 2011 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
- Page 3 Italy: Use of the RLAN network is governed: – with respect to private use, by the Legislative Decree of 1.8.2003, no. 259 (“Code of Electronic Communications”). In particular Article 104 indicates when the prior obtainment of a general authorization is required and Art. 105 indicates when free use is permitted;...
- Page 4 Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents Main Features ...6 Checking the Components and Accessories ...7 Location and Function of Parts...8 Processor Part Descriptions ... 8 Headphones Part Descriptions ... 10 Charging the Headphones ... 11 Checking the remaining battery power ... 13 Connecting the Headphone System ... -
Page 6: Main Features
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Surround EX, DTS, DTS-ES Matrix, and DTS-ES Discrete) “Virtualphones Technology” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. Transmission distance varies depending on condition of use. The processor of this system incorporates the Dolby Digital decoder, Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoder, and DTS decoder. -
Page 7: Checking The Components And Accessories
Preparation Checking the Components and Accessories Before setting up the system, check that all of the components are included. Processor DP-RF6500 (1) Wireless stereo headphones MDR-RF6500 (1) AC power adaptor (1) Optical digital connecting cable (rectangular type rectangular type) (1) Preparation... -
Page 8: Location And Function Of Parts
Location and Function of Parts Processor Part Descriptions Contact pin / (on/standby) button Power indicator Lights up in green while emitting RF signals. Decode Mode indicators (See page 20 for details.) COMPRESSION switch (See page 19 for details.) ... - Page 9 LINE IN jacks (See page 15 for details.) Connect the audio output jacks on an audio or video component (sold separately), such as a video cassette player or TV, stereo system, VCR, etc. to these jacks. DIGITAL IN jack (See page 14 for details.) Connect a BD/DVD device, digital satellite/ TV receiver, or other digital component (sold...
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Page 10: Headphones Part Descriptions
Headphones Part Descriptions Reset button Power indicator The power indicator lights up in green when the power is on. POWER button VOL (Volume) control* Use to adjust the volume. Right housing Ear pad Left housing* ... -
Page 11: Charging The Headphones
Charging the Headphones The headphones contain a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. Be sure to charge it before using for the first time. To charge the headphones, place them on the processor. Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the processor. Processor Notes Be sure to use the supplied AC power adaptor. - Page 12 Rest the headphones on the processor so that the headphones’ contact point meets the processor’s contact pin, and make sure that the charging indicator lights up. It takes approx. 3 hours to fully charge the battery (the charging indicator goes off when charging is complete).
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Page 13: Checking The Remaining Battery Power
The rechargeable battery is not intended to be replaced by the user, please contact your nearest Sony dealer for a new battery replacement. Do not store the headphones in hot places for a long period of time. Charge the battery once a year to ... -
Page 14: Connecting The Headphone System
Connection Connecting the Headphone System Connecting the processor to digital components Use the supplied optical digital connecting cable to connect the optical digital output jack on a BD/DVD device, digital satellite/TV receiver, GAME device or other digital component DIGITAL IN jack of the processor. The connected AV component may need to be set up for optical digital output. -
Page 15: Connecting The Processor To Analog Components
Notes on optical digital connecting cable Do not drop objects on the optical digital connecting cable or expose the cable to shock. Grasp the plug to connect or disconnect the cable. Be sure that the ends of the optical digital connecting cable ... - Page 16 Setting the input level If the volume is low using the analog input, set the ATT (attenuator) switch to “0 dB. ” Setting Connected components 0 dB TV, portable components, and other components with a low output level –8 dB Other components (initial settings) Notes Be sure to lower the volume before setting the ATT switch.
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Page 17: Listening To A Connected Component
Operation Listening to a Connected Component Before starting, be sure to read “Connecting the Headphone System” (pages 14 to 16) and make the proper connections. Turn on the component connected to the processor. BD/DVD device, digital satellite/ TV receiver, GAME device, or other audio or video component Remove the headphones from the processor. - Page 18 Put on the headphones. Press the POWER button for 2 seconds to turn on the headphones, the power indicator lights up in green. Be sure to match the right and left side of the headphones with your ears. Adjust the headphones band to fit your ears.
- Page 19 Slide the switch to select the desired sound field, EFFECT or COMPRESSION. EFFECT switch Position of switch VOICE (STEREO) GAME CINEMA Notes The volume of the headphones may vary, depending on the input signal and the setting of the EFFECT switch.
- Page 20 Position of switch Illustration of the compression process explosion input signal dialogue whisper, background noise Decode Mode indicators The processor automatically identifies the format of the input audio signal and the corresponding indicator lights up. Switch the audio between Dolby Digital, DTS, etc., on the connected equipment (BD/DVD device, digital satellite/TV receiver, etc.).
- Page 21 When you finished using the headphones, turn off the processor. Press the / button on the processor to turn off the main power. Place the headphones on the processor for charging. Notes When watching films, be careful not to raise the volume too high in quiet scenes. You may hurt ...
- Page 22 RF signal transmission area The approximate RF signal transmission area from the processor to the headphones is up to 100 m but it varies depending on whether obstacles (human body, metal, wall, etc.) are present and the reception conditions. The antennas of this system are built into the parts indicated by the dotted lines in the ...
- Page 23 If an audio signal is not input for about 30 mins RF signal transmission from the processor automatically stops when an audio signal is not input for about 30 minutes. When the transmission stops, the processor’s power indicator blinks in green for 30 seconds and then turns off. RF signal transmission may stop when an extremely low sound is input for about 30 minutes.
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Page 24: Replacing The Ear Pads
The ear pads are replaceable. If the ear pads become dirty or worn out, replace them as illustrated below. The ear pads are not commercially available. You can order replacements from the store where you purchased this system, or at your nearest Sony dealer. Remove the old ear pad by pulling it off. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
Charge the rechargeable battery if it is weak. If the power indicator is still off after charging the battery, take the headphones to your nearest Sony dealer. support DTS. Either use a BD/DVD device that supports DTS, or select a Dolby Digital ... - Page 26 Charge the rechargeable battery if it is weak. If the power indicator is still off after charging the battery, take the headphones to your nearest Sony dealer. Check if there is any wireless apparatus using 2.4 GHz frequency, or a microwave oven in the vicinity.
- Page 27 Symptom Cause and remedy The Dolby PLIIx indicator The EFFECT switch on the processor is set to “OFF” or “VOICE (STEREO). ” does not turn on When the INPUT switch is set to DIGITAL, PCM signal or Dolby Digital ...
- Page 28 Symptom Cause and remedy Other devices (wireless LAN, cordless phone, etc.) using 2.4 GHz frequency around the processor become unusable The signal transmission range is short (sound is interrupted) A repeated beep sounds ...
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Page 29: Precautions
When the product breaks, or if a foreign object gets inside the unit, immediately turn off the power and consult your nearest Sony dealer. When taking the system to a Sony dealer, be sure to take both the headphones and processor. Additional Information... -
Page 30: Specifications
Specifications Digital surround processor (DP-RF6500) Decoder functions Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic IIx DTS ES Virtual surround function VOICE (STEREO) GAME CINEMA Compression function Modulation System Carrier wave frequency 2.408 GHz – 2.473 GHz Transmission distance Approx. 100 m (328 ft) of longest Frequency response 12 Hz –... - Page 32 Printed in Malaysia...