Sony MDR-RF995RK Operating Instructions

Wireless Stereo
Headphone System
Operating Instructions
©2017 Sony Corporation Printed in Vietnam
MDR-RF995RK
WARNING Note
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
like for a long time. occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
servicing to qualified personnel only.
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
bookcase or built-in cabinet.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
The AC Adaptor is not disconnected from the mains as
receiver.
long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
itself has been turned off.
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV
As the main plug of AC power adaptor is used to
technician for help.
disconnect the AC power adaptor from the mains, connect
it to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an For the customers in Canada
abnormality in it, disconnect it from the AC outlet
This device complies with Industry Canada's licence-
immediately.
exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and conditions:
headphones can cause hearing loss. (1)This device may not cause interference; and
(2)This device must accept any interference, including
The nameplate of transmitter is located on the bottom
interference that may cause undesired operation of the
exterior.
device.
The nameplate of the headphones is located on the back For the customers in the USA and
side of the slider.
Canada
Information
RECYCLING NICKEL METAL
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your HYDRIDE BATTERIES
authority to operate this equipment.
Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are
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Model No.: MDR-RF995R
(Headphones Unit)
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Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal
Address: 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA
Hydride batteries.
92127 USA
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
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.
4-691-893-11(1) How to use
Checking the included
items
Wireless stereo
headphones MDR-RF995R
(1)
RF stereo transmitter
TMR-RF995R (1)
Stereo mini cable (stereo
mini plug), 1.5 m (1)
AC adaptor (1)
Rechargeable nickel-metal
hydride battery BP-
HP800-11 (1)
Features
Thank you for purchasing the Sony MDR-RF995RK
Wireless Stereo Headphone System. Before operating the
unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for
future reference.
Some features are:
– Wireless system that allows you to listen to a program
free the restriction of a cable
– Up to 45 meters (150 feet) reception range*
– High fidelity sound reproduction
– New mode "VOICE" for clear hearing of personal voice
range
– Noise reduction system to reproduce a clear sound with
minimum transmission noise
– Comfortable fit
– Smooth and Comfortable Earpads
– Long playback time (maximum 20 hours)
– Easy recharging function with secure charging
mechanism
– Rechargeable Battery
– Automatic tuning on headphones for optimum signal
reception
– 3 transmission channels available
– Volume control function and sound effect function on
the headphones
* Transmission distance varies depending on conditions of
use
1 Insert the supplied rechargeable battery BP-HP800-11 into the left housing of the headphones.
Observe the correct polarity when installing battery.
Insert the
end first.
Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride
battery BP-HP800-11 (supplied)
2 Connect the AC adaptor.
To AC
outlet
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Connect the A/V component, following hookup
Using the headphone jack of the A/V component
Stereo mini plug
Using the audio out (L/R) jacks of the A/V component
Use a connection cable (not supplied) between the transmitter and the A/V component.
Stereo mini plug
If the sound is distorted by connecting the transmitter to the A/V component's audio out (L/R) jacks, reconnect the transmitter to the headphone jack.
If the transmitter detects no signal or no sound, check the connection of the connected A/V components, then check the audio setting of the connected A/V components.
Wear the headphones.
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Before listening
To reduce the risk of hearing damage, first lower the volume.
Tactile dot
Adjust the volume. After use
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Turn off the power of the headphones.
About sending RF signals
The transmitter starts sending RF signals
automatically when it detects an audio signal from
the connected component. Note that;
– Noise may occur depending on the transmitter
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position and room conditions. It is recommended
to place the transmitter in a location that
produces the clearest sound.
– If the transmitter is placed on a metallic table,
you may hear noise, or the reception range may
Tactile dot
decrease. Do not place on a metallic table.
3 Charge the headphones.
Check the CHARGE/
RED indicator lights
up red.
(Red) (Off)
Complete when indicator
turns off.
or below.
Headphone jack
(Stereo mini jack)
TV, Digital music player, etc.
Audio out
(L/R) jacks
L (white)
R (red)
Stereo system, Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player, TV*, etc.
* In case of no headphone jack.
Start playback of the A/V component.
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(Green)
If no signal or low signal is
input for about 4 minutes
When no signal is input for about 4 minutes, the
transmitter turns off automatically*. The POWER
indicator of the transmitter blinks for 4 minites,
then turns off. The transmitter restarts after
receiving an audio signal again.
The transmitter may also turn off if low signal is
input for about 4 minutes. In this case, raise the
volume of the connected A/V component within
the range where the sound is not distorted, then
lower the volume of the headphones.
* If signal noise is output from the connected A/V
component, the transmitter may not turn off,
even when no audio signal is input.