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3-247-590-12(1)
Cordless Stereo
Headphone
System
GB
Operating Instructions
FR
Mode d’emploi
ES
Manual de instrucciones
MDR-IF540RK
© 2003 Sony Corporation
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NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A. WARNING You are cautioned that any changes or To prevent fire or shock modifications not expressly approved in this hazard, do not expose the unit manual could void your authority to operate to rain or moisture. this equipment. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not For the customers in the U.S.A. and place objects filled with liquids, such as Canada vases, on the apparatus. RECYCLING NICKEL METAL To avoid electrical shock, do not open HYDRIDE BATTERIES th
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Welcome! Table of contents Thank you for purchasing the Sony MDR-IF540RK Cordless Stereo Getting started Headphone System. Before operating Unpacking ........................................... 4 the unit, please read this manual Charging the supplied rechargeable thoroughly and retain it for future batteries ........................................... 5 reference. Setting up the transmitter ................. 8 The MDR-IF540RK is a cordless stereo Operating the system headphone system using infr
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N Getting started • The headphones MDR-IF540R (1) Unpacking Check that you have the following items before using the headphones: • The transmitter TMR-IF540R (1) • AC power adaptor (1) • Connecting cord (1) (phono plugs h stereo mini plug) • Unimatch plug adaptor (1) (stereo mini jack h stereo phone plug) • Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (2) GB 4 Getting started
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Charging the supplied rechargeable batteries The supplied rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries are not charged from 3 Close the battery compartment the first time you use them. Be sure to lid. charge them before use. To charge the headphones, place them on the transmitter. 1 Press the button of the left housing to open the battery compartment lid. The battery compartment lid comes off. 4 If your AC power adaptor is equipped with a voltage selector, set it to the operating voltage in your
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When the indicator is not lit Check if the right and left headphones 5 Connect the supplied AC power are rested on the transmitter correctly. adaptor to the transmitter. The indicator may not be lit if the headphones’ contact point does not Transmitter meet the transmitter’s contact pin. Take to an AC outlet off the headphones and place them on the transmitter again so that the indicator lights up. To recharge the headphone AC power battery after use adaptor Place the headphones on the transmitt
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Charging and usage hours Notes on Batteries • Do not charge a dry battery. Approx. Approx. usage 1 • Do not carry a dry battery together charging hours time* with coins or other metallic objects. It 1 hour 1 hour and 45 can generate heat if the positive and 3 minutes* negative terminals of the battery are 2 3 16 hours* 26 hours* accidentally come into contact with metallic objects. 1 * at 1 kHz, 1 mW+1 mW output when the • When you are not going to use the VIBRATION switch is set to OFF 2 unit f
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1 Stereo system, TV, VCR, etc. Setting up the transmitter Left channel Right channel 1 Connect the transmitter to (white) (red) audio/video component. Select one of three connection to output jack anything other methods (1, 2 or 3) described than headphones below. jack Connecting 1 When connecting the Transmitter cord transmitter to a component (supplied) equipped with anything other than a headphones jack (Stereo system, TV, VCR, etc.) Connect to INPUT A jack on the transmitter using the suppli
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3 When connecting the transmitter to Playstation 2 Connect to INPUT B jack on the transmitter using the cable supplied with Playstation 2. Transmitter 3 Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the transmitter. to INPUT B jack Transmitter to an AC outlet Audio left channel (white) Audio right channel (red) AC power adaptor (supplied) Video channel (yellow) to DC IN 9 V jack TV AV cable (supplied with Playstation 2) Notes •Do not connect to the INPUT A jack and INPUT B jack at the same time. If y
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N Operating the system 4 Adjust the volume. Listening to a programme Before listening To prevent your ears from being damaged, first lower the volume. 1 Turn on the audio/video Notes component connected to the •You may hear some noise when you transmitter. disconnect the AC power adaptor from the When the audio signal is input, the transmitter before taking off the transmitter turns on automatically headphones. and the infrared emitters glow but •If the infrared sensors are covered by your they
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The headphones automatically Using SRS surround function turn off when they are taken off Set the switch to ON to reproduce — Auto power on/off function a wide surround sound field through the headphones. Do not pull up the self-adjusting band when not in use, as this will consume the battery power. Using the ATT (Attenuator) switch If the input volume is low, set the ATT Sound is automatically muted if switch on the transmitter to OFF. noise increases — Mute function If the infrared rays are o
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The effective area Replacing the ear of the transmitter pads The illustration below shows the The ear pads are replaceable. If the ear approximate area covered by the pads become dirty or worn out, replace infrared rays emitted from the them as illustrated below. transmitter. The ear pad is not commercially available. You can order replacements Transmitter from the store where you purchased Infrared ray this system, or at your nearest Sony Approx. 3 m dealer. 1 (118 /8 in.) 1 Remove the old ear
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N Additional information Headphone MDR-IF540R Power source Supplied rechargeable Specifications nickel-metal hydride batteries BP-HP550 or commercially available General (size AAA) dry batteries Modulation system Mass Approx. 285 g (11 oz.) Frequency modulation including batteries Carrier frequency Right 2.8 MHz Supplied accessories Left 2.3 MHz AC power adaptor (1) Frequency response Connecting cord (approx. 1m, stereo mini 18 – 22,000 Hz plug × 1 y phono plug × 2) (1) Rechargeable nickel-metal
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Precautions Troubleshooting • When the transmitter is not to be No sound/Muffled sound used for a long period of time, , Turn on the transmitter first, and then disconnect the AC power adaptor put on the headphones. from the AC outlet holding the plug , Check the connection of the audio/ and remove the batteries to avoid video equipment or the AC power damage caused by battery leakage adaptor. and subsequent corrosion. , Check that the audio/video equipment • Do not leave the cordless stereo con
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Loud background noise , Move closer to the transmitter. (As you move away from the transmitter, more noise is likely to be heard. This is inherent in infrared ray communication and does not mean that there is a problem with the unit itself.) , Check that there is no object between the transmitter and the headphones. , Check that the infrared sensors are not covered with your hands or hair. , If you use the headphones by a window where the sunlight is too strong, draw the curtains/blinds to shut
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Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au Canada AVERTISSEMENT Pour éviter tout risque RECYCLAGE DES d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ACCUMULATEURS À HYDRURE n’exposez pas cet appareil à la MÉTALLIQUE DE NICKEL pluie ni à l’humidité. Les accumulateurs à hydrure métallique Pour éviter tout risque d’incendie ou de nickel sont d’électrocution, ne posez pas de recyclables. récipients remplis d’eau (p. ex. des Vous pouvez vases) sur l’appareil. contribuer à Pour éviter tout risque d’électrocution, pré
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Félicitations ! Table des matières Nous vous remercions d’avoir fait l’acquisition de ce système de casque Préparatifs d’écoute stéréo sans fil Sony MDR- Déballage ............................................. 4 IF540RK. Avant d’utiliser cet appareil, Recharge des piles rechargeables veuillez lire attentivement ce manuel et fournies ............................................ 5 conservez-le pour toute référence Installation du transmetteur ............. 8 ultérieure. Utilisation du système Le m
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N Préparatifs • Le casque MDR-IF540R (1) Déballage Vérifiez que vous disposez bien des éléments suivants avant d’utiliser le casque : • Transmetteur TMR-IF540R (1) • Adaptateur secteur (1) • Cordon de liaison (1) (fiches mono h mini-fiche stéréo) • Adaptateur de fiche Unimatch (1) (mini-prise stéréo h fiche de casque stéréo) • Piles rechargeables nickelhydrure métallique (2) FR 4 Préparatifs
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Recharge des piles rechargeables fournies Les piles rechargeables nickelhydrure métallique fournies ne sont pas 3 Refermez le couvercle du chargées lors de la première utilisation. compartiment à piles. Veillez à les charger avant de les utiliser. Pour recharger le casque, placez-le sur le transmetteur. 1 Appuyez sur le bouton du boîtier de l’écouteur gauche pour ouvrir le couvercle du compartiment à piles. Le couvercle du compartiment à 4 Si votre adaptateur secteur est piles s’ouvre. doté d’un
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Si le témoin ne s’allume pas 5 Raccordez l’adaptateur secteur Vérifiez si les écouteurs droit et gauche fourni au transmetteur. sont posés correctement sur le transmetteur. Il se peut que le témoin Transmetteur ne s’allume pas si le point de contact vers une prise des écouteurs n’est pas en contact avec secteur la broche de contact du transmetteur. Retirez les écouteurs du transmetteur, puis replacez-les sur le transmetteur pour que le témoin s’allume. Adaptateur secteur Rechargement des piles d
