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3-238-629-13(1)
Digital Surround
Headphone
System
GB
Operating Instructions
FR
Mode d’emploi
ES
Manual de instrucciones
MDR-DS8000
© 2001 Sony Corporation
SONY MDR-DS8000 (GB) 3-238-629-13(1) CEK/CED/UC2
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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 hazard, do not expose the unit comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. to rain or moisture. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not interference in a residential installation. This place objects filled with liquids, such as equipment generates, uses, an
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For the customers in the USA and Canada Table Of Contents RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Main features............................... 4 Nickel Metal Hydride Checking the Components and batteries are recyclable. Accessories ................................ 5 You can help preserve our Location and Function of Parts ... 6 environment by returning Front Panel of the Processor .............. 6 your used rechargeable Rear Panel of the Processor ............... 7 batteries to the collection H
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Main features The MDR-DS8000 is a digital surround headphone system using digital infrared transmission. You can enjoy multichannel surround sound with headphones by simply connecting the digital surround processor to a DVD player or a Digital TV, a Digital Broadcasting Satellite Receiver, etc., with the supplied optical digital connecting cable. • Compatible with Dolby Digital*, Dolby Pro Logic II*, DTS-ES*, DTS*, and MPEG-2 AAC* (Even the “Dolby Digital Surround EX” software can be fully repr
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1 Preparation Checking the Components and Accessories Before setting up the system, check that all of the components are included. Processor (1) Cordless stereo headphones (1) Stand (for the processor) (1) Battery charger (1) Charging plug (for battery Charging plug (for battery charger) (1) charger) (1) (European model only) (UK and Hong Kong model only) Rechargeable nickel-metal Optical digital connecting cable AC power adaptor (1) hydride batteries NH-AA (2) (rectangular type y rectangular ty
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Location and Function of Parts 1 DIGITAL 1,2 input indicator Front Panel of the ANALOG input indicator Processor INPUT button Press to select the input source (DIGITAL 1/DIGITAL 2/ANALOG). 2 POWER indicator 12 3 This indicator lights green when you turn on the processor. POWER switch Press to turn on and off the processor. POWER 3 CINEMA 1,2 indicator DIGITAL 1 MUSIC indicator DIGITAL 2 ANALOG EFFECT button (see page 20 for INPUT details) CINEMA 1 CINEMA 2 Press to select the sound field (CINEMA
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1 DIGITAL IN 1,2 jack (see page 13 for Rear Panel of the details) Connect a DVD player, Digital TV, Processor Digital Broadcasting Satellite Receiver, LD player, or other digital component (sold separately) to this jack. 2 ATT (attenuator) switch 12 Set this switch to 0dB when the volume is too low at analogue input. Normally, this switch should be set to –8dB. 3 LINE IN jack (see page 14 for details) Connect the audio output jack on audio/ video equipment (sold separately), such as a video cass
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Headphone Parts Descriptions 5 6 7 4 1 3 8 2 9 1 1 Infrared sensor 5 RESET button (See page 21 for There are infrared sensors in two details) locations on both sides. Use to reset the location information of the head tracking function. 2 Battery case Press and lift up the lid to open it. This 6 HEAD TRACKING switch (See page battery case is for the supplied 21 for details) rechargeable batteries and R6 (size AA) To activate the head tracking function, alkaline batteries only. switch it to ON whe
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Charging the Rechargeable 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 rechargeable batteries into the battery charger Insert the two supplied rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries with the 3 and # ends in the correct direction. Insert the # end first. Notes • Press the rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries into the charger
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Charging (US and Canadian model only) 1 Pull out the charging plug. 2 Insert into the wall outlet. Charge indicator lights up. (UK, Hong Kong and European model) 1 Attach the charging plug to the battery charger. 2 Insert into the wall outlet. , to the wall outlet Charge indicator lights up. Charging is completed in about 90 minutes*. The charge indicator goes off when charging is completed. Unplug the charger from the outlet, and take out the rechargeable batteries. * In high-speed charging mod
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Notes • Up to four batteries can be charged at once with the supplied battery charger. The charging time for the batteries varies according to the number of batteries at the same time. - When charging one or two rechargeable batteries in the battery charger : Approx 90 minutes (high-speed charging mode) - Other than above : Approx 180 minutes • During charging, the charger and the batteries become slightly warm. This is not a malfunction. • Be sure to unplug the charger when it is not being used
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1 Connection Connecting the Headphone System Setup You can place the 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 processor. To use on its side: Place the processor so that the four rubber supports are at the bottom. , Rubber supports Notes • Install the processor in a location where there are no obstructions between the processor and headphones when used. • Do not install the processor in unstable lo
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Connecting the processor to digital components Use the supplied optical digital connecting cable to connect the optical digital output jack on a DVD player (or LD player), Digital TV, or other digital component to the DIGITAL IN 1 or 2 jack of the processor. To optical Processor Optical digital connecting digital cable (supplied) output jack Match the orientation of To DIGITAL the plug with the jack, and IN jack then insert until the plug fits into place. (sold separately) DVD player, LD player,
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Connecting cables (sold separately) • Use an optical cable (POC-5A, etc., sold separately) to connect more than two external components. • 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-RX100P (Optical digital selector (4-line input, 3-line output), sold separately) is recommended w
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Setting the input level If the volume is low using analogue 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 switch. • If audio input to the LINE INPUT jacks is distorted (sometimes, noise can be heard at the same time.), set the ATT switch to “–8dB”. Plugging into the wall outlet Pr
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Inserting the batteries in the headphones As shown in the illustration below, insert two fully-charged (page 9) rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries with the 3 and # ends in the correct direction, and insert the # side first. 23 1 When using optional batteries You can also use R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. Insert the batteries as shown above. Usage times for dry-cell batteries Battery type Usage time Sony alkaline battery LR6 (SG) Approx. 7 hours* * Usage time stated above may vary acc
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1 Operation Listening to the Sound of a Connected Component Before starting operation, be sure to read “Connecting the Headphone System” (pages 12 to 16) and make the proper connections. 1 Turn on the component connected to the processor. DVD player or other audio and video component POWER 2 Press POWER to turn on the processor. The POWER indicator lights green. POWER 3 Put on the headphones. The POWER indicator lights red, and the headphones automatically turn on. POWER indicator (Continued) GB
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4 Press INPUT to select the component you want to listen to. DIGITAL 1 DIGITAL 2 ANALOG INPUT Indicator light Selected sound source DIGITAL 1 Sound of the component connected to DIGITAL IN 1 jack DIGITAL 2 Sound of the component connected to DIGITAL IN 2 jack ANALOG Sound of the component connected to LINE IN jacks Note To listen to dual audio (MAIN/SUB) sound sources, connect to the LINE IN jacks, and then select the sound source you want to listen to on the player, TV, or other component. 5 St
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Indicator light Output mode (surround effect) DECODE MODE OFF DOLBY DIGITAL Regular headphone playback. DOLBY PRO LOGIC II DTS MPEG-2 AAC C L R LS RS CS VIRTUAL DECODE MODE VIRTUAL FRONT DOLBY DIGITAL Virtual effect where the sound seems to be coming from two DOLBY PRO LOGIC II DTS speakers (right and left) located in front of you. MPEG-2 AAC C L R LS RS CS VIRTUAL DECODE MODE VIRTUAL SURROUND 5.1 DOLBY DIGITAL Virtual surround effect where the sound seems to be coming from DOLBY PRO LOGIC II DT
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7 Press EFFECT to select the desired sound field. (Only when an item other than “OFF” is selected in step 6 on page 18.) CINEMA 1 CINEMA 2 MUSIC EFFECT Indicator light Sound field and suitable sound source CINEMA 1 Mode which reproduces the sound field of a wide room like a movie theatre or a concert hall. This mode is suitable for movie sound sources. CINEMA 2 Mode which produces more realistic sound than CINEMA 1, as if you are in the movie. This mode is suitable for movie sound sources. MUSI
