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3-043-018-12(1)
Digital Surround
Headphone
System
GB
Operating Instructions
FR
Mode d’emploi
ES
Manual de instrucciones
MDR-DS5100
©1999 Sony Corporation
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NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A. WARNING NOTE To prevent fire or shock This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital hazard, do not expose the unit device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. to rain or moisture. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful To avoid electrical shock, do interference in a residential installation. This not open the cabinet. Refer equipment generates, uses, and can radiate servicing t
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For the customers in the USA and Canada Table Of Contents RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES Location and Function of Parts ... 5 Nickel Cadmium batteries Front Panel of the Digital Surround are recyclable. You can help Processor........................................... 5 preserve our environment Rear Panel Parts Descriptions of by returning your unwanted the Digital Surround Processor ..... 6 batteries to your nearest Headphone Parts Descriptions ......... 7 point for collection, recycling or
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Main features The MDR-DS5100 is a digital surround headphone system using infrared transmission. You can enjoy multichannel surround sound with headphones by simply connecting the digital surround processor to a DVD player with the supplied optical digital connecting cable. • Compatible with Dolby* Digital (AC-3), Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) and DTS*. • Virtual Dolby Digital and DTS Virtual 5.1 certified. • Signal processing by the Logic 3D processor creates surround sound for the headphones that
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¡ Preparation Location and Function of Parts 1 DIGITAL input indicator Front Panel of the ANALOG input indicator Digital Surround INPUT button Press to select the input source Processor (DIGITAL/ANALOG). 2 POWER indicator 12 3 This indicator lights green when you turn on the digital surround processor. POWER switch Press to turn on and off the digital POWER surround processor. 3 CINEMA indicator DIGITAL ANALOG MUSIC indicator INPUT EFFECT button (see page 21 for CINEMA MUSIC details) EFFECT Pres
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1 DIGITAL IN jack (see page 14 for Rear Panel of the details) Connect a DVD player, LD player, or Digital Surround other digital component (sold separately) Processor to this jack. 2 ATT (attenuator) switch Set this switch to 0dB when the volume is 12 too low at analog input. Normally, this switch should be set to –8dB. 3 LINE INPUT jack (see page 15 for details) Connect the audio output jack on audio/ video equipment (sold separately), such as a video cassette player or TV, to this jack. 4 DC I
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Headphone Parts Descriptions 5 4 6 1 3 7 2 8 1 1 Infrared sensor 6 VOL control There are infrared sensors in four Use to adjust the volume. locations on both sides. 7 Driver (right) 2 Battery case To replace the ear pads, consult your Press and lift up the lid to open it. This nearest Sony dealer. battery case is for the supplied 8 Driver (left) rechargeable batteries and R6 (size AA) batteries only. 3 Self-adjusting band The headphones automatically turn on when you put on the headphones. 4 BAL
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Starting Operation 1 Checking the Products and Accessories Before setting up the system, check that all of the components are included. Digital surround processor (1) Cordless stereo headphones (1) Stand (for digital surround processor, 1) Battery charger (1) Charging plug (for battery Charging plug (for battery charger, 1) charger, 1) (CEK and HK4 Versions* only) (CED and E13 Versions* only) AC power adapter (1) Rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries Optical digital connecting cable NC-AA (2) (rectangula
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2 Charging the Batteries (see page 10 for details) 3 Connecting the Headphone System (see page 13 for details) 4 Listening to the Sound of the Connected Component (see page 20 for details) GB 9 Preparation
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¡ Operation Charging the Batteries Charging the batteries The supplied rechargeable batteries should be recharged before using them for the first time. Be sure to use the supplied battery charger. Up to four batteries can be charged at once. Inserting the batteries into the battery charger 1 Open the lid. 2 Insert the two supplied rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries NC-AA with the ‘ and ’ ends in the correct direction. Note Press the rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries into the charger until they fit into pla
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Charging (U2, CA2 and E92 Versions* only) 1 Pull out the charging plug. 2 Insert into the wall outlet. Charge indicator lights up. (CEK and HK4 Versions* only) 1 Attach the charging plug to the battery charger. 2 Insert into the wall outlet. Charge indicator lights up. (CED and E13 Versions* only) 1 Attach the charging plug to the battery charger. 2 Insert into the wall outlet. Charge indicator lights up. * The charging plug supplied with this system varies depending on the system version. To
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When charging is finished After the charging time has elapsed, unplug the charger from the outlet, and take out the rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries. Standard charging times and usage times for the supplied rechargeable batteries Charging time Usage time Approx. 1 hour Approx. 6 hours Approx. 6 hours* Approx. 30 hours * Time to fully charge the battery when it is completely drained. Notes • The charging time for the batteries is the same regardless of the number of batteries. • During charging, the
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Connecting the Headphone System Setup You can place the digital surround processor in an upright position or on its side. To use in an upright position: Use a coin to attach the supplied stand to the bottom of the digital surround processor. To use on its side: Place the digital surround processor so that the four rubber supports are on the bottom. / Rubber supports Notes • Install the digital surround processor in a location where there are no obstructions between the processor and headphones w
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Connecting the digital surround processor with digital components Use the supplied optical digital connecting cable to connect the optical digital output jack on a DVD player (or LD player), digital satellite tuner, or other digital component to the DIGITAL IN jack of the digital surround processor. Digital surround processor DVD player, LD player, digital satellite tuner, or other digital component having an optical digital output jack To DIGITAL IN jack To optical digital output jack Optical d
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Connecting cables (sold separately) Use the POC-5AB (mini-plug y rectangular plug, sold separately) when connecting the digital output mini-jack on portable DVD players, portable CD players, or other digital components to the DIGITAL IN jack. Optical digital selector (sold separately) Use of the SB-D30 (Optical digital selector (3-line input, 2-line output), sold separately) is recommended when connecting more than one digital component. Notes on optical digital connecting cable • Do not drop ob
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Setting the input level If the volume is low using analog input, set the ATT (attenuator) switch to “0dB”. 0dB ATT –8dB Setting Connected components 0dB TV, portable components, and other components with a low output level –8dB Other components (initial settings) Notes • Be sure to lower the volume before setting the ATT (attenuator) switch. • If the audio input to LINE INPUT jacks is distorted, set the ATT (attenuator) switch to “–8dB”. GB 16 Operation
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Plugging into the wall outlet Digital surround processor AC power adapter To the wall outlet To DC IN jack Notes • Be sure to use the supplied AC power adapter. Using AC adapters with different plug polarity or other characteristics can cause product failure. Unified polarity plug • Be sure to always use the supplied AC power adapter. Even AC power adapters having the same voltage and plug polarity can break the product due to the current capacity or other factors. (Continued) GB 17 Operation
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Inserting the batteries in the headphones As shown in the illustration below, insert two fully-charged (page 10) rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries with the ‘ and ’ ends in the correction direction. 12 3 When using optional batteries You can also use R6 (size AA) dry-cell batteries, Sony R6 (size AA) rechargeable Ni- Cd batteries (NC-AA, NC-AAS), and R6 (size AA) rechargeable nickel-hydrium batteries (NH-AA) with the headphones. Insert the batteries as shown above. Usage times for dry-cell batteries B
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When charging R03 (size AAA) batteries The supplied battery charger can also charge Sony R03 (size AAA) Ni-Cd batteries (NC-AAA) and R03 (size AAA) nickel-hydrium batteries (NH-AAA). When charging R03 (size AAA) batteries, push down the adjuster on the battery charger. When charging R6 (size AA) batteries, flip up the adjuster. Adjuster Charging times for R03 (size AAA) rechargeable batteries Battery type Charging time* Sony R03 (size AAA) Ni-Cd Battery Approx. 5 hours NC-AAA (250 mAh) Sony R03
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VOL POWER BALANCE Listening to the Sound of the Connected Component Before starting operation, be sure to read “Connecting the Headphone System” and make the proper connections. 1 Turn on the component connected to the digital surround processor. DVD player or other audio and video component POWER 2 Press POWER to turn on the digital surround processor. The POWER indicator lights green. POWER 3 Put on the headphones. The POWER indicator lights red, and the headphones automatically turn on. POWER
