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Wireless Stereo
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Manual de instruções
MDR-RF430RK
Sony Corporation © 1998 Printed in Korea
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WARNING Welcome! To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not Thank you for purchasing the Sony expose the unit to rain or moisture. MDR-RF430RK Wireless Stereo Headphone System. Before operating the unit, please read To avoid electrical shock, do not open the this manual thoroughly and retain it for future cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified reference. personnel only. Some features are: • Wireless system that allows you to listen to a Owner’s Record program free from the restriction of a cord. Th
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Notes on receiving Table of contents performance Getting started The system for this equipment utilizes very high Unpacking ............................................... 4 frequency signals in the 400 MHz band so the Charging the headphones’ batteries .... 4 receiving performance may deteriorate due to the Setting up the headphones ................... 6 surroundings. The following examples illustrate Setting up the transmitter ..................... 7 conditions that may reduce the possible re
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( Getting started Charging the headphones’ batteries Unpacking Using the headphones for the first time Check that you have the following items: The headphones are powered by either supplied rechargeable batteries or commercially available • The transmitter R6 (size AA) batteries. When you use the headphones with the supplied rechargeable batteries NC-AA-HJ for the first time, charge the batteries in the following manner. NC-AA-HJ is applicable only for Sony cordless/ wireless headphone systems.
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To recharge the headphones’ batteries 4 Connect the transmitter to a power after use source. To charge the batteries, follow steps above. Transmitter Since little electric current is used for charging, there is no need to worry about overcharging. to an AC outlet Charging and using hours Approx. charging Approx. using time* To DC IN hours 9 V jack 1 50 minutes 24** 20 hours AC power adaptor (supplied) * at 1 kHz, 1 mW + 1 mW output ** The hours required to fully charge empty batteries 5 Press th
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Using the headphones with a commercially available R6 (size AA) dry Setting up the batteries Install the batteries in the manner as described in headphones “Setting up the headphones.” Battery life 1 Open the battery compartment lid on the left outer side of the head band. Battery Approx. hours* Sony alkaline battery 60 LR6 (SG) Sony battery R6P (SR) 30 * at 1 kHz, 1 mW + 1 mW output Notes on batteries To avoid damage to the system caused by battery leakage and corrosion; – Install the batteries
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b To connect to LINE OUT or REC OUT jacks Setting up the transmitter Transmitter 1 Connect the transmitter to audio/video equipment. Select one of the hookups below depending on the jack type: to AUDIO IN B jack a To connect to a headphones jack Transmitter to AUDIO IN Connecting cord A jacks (supplied) Right channel Left channel (red) (white) Left channel Right channel (white) (red) to LINE OUT or REC OUT jacks Connecting cord (supplied) Stereo system, VCR, etc. Unimatch plug to headphones ada
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Continued 2 Connect the transmitter to an AC outlet using the supplied AC power adaptor. c To connect to TV etc. Notes If noise occurs when the transmitter is • Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not use connected to your TV or VCR, set the any other AC power adaptor. NOISE FILTER switch to ON. Transmitter Polarity of the plug to AUDIO IN A jack • When you connect the connecting cord directly to an earphone jack, the audio signal will not be output through the right channel. In such a c
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Sending RF signals from the Transmitter ( Operating the system The transmitter starts sending the RF signals automatically, when it detects audio signals from the equipments connected. Listening to a program If it does not detect an audio signal for more than approximately one minute, the transmitter will stop sending RF signals. 1 First turn on the audio/video But the Power indicator remains lighting. When equipment, then turn on the the transmitter receives an audio signal again, it transmit
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Continued The effective areas of Mute function If a hissing noise is heard when the headphones the transmitter are used outside of the effective range (see the next section), the mute function will be activated The optimum distance is up to approximately and the sound will not be heard from the 100 m without the system picking up some headphones. To restore the sound, move near interference. However, the distance may vary toward the transmitter. according to the surroundings and environment. If
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( Additional information Replacing the ear pads Precautions When the ear pads become dirty or damaged, you can get replacements from your Sony dealer. • When the headphones are not to be used for a Replace them as illustrated below. long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage caused by battery leakage and 1 Remove the old ear pad by pulling it subsequent corrosion. out of the groove on the housing. • When the transmitter is not to be used for a long period of time, disconnect the A
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Problem Solution Troubleshooting Distortion If the transmitter is connected to the headphones jack, turn down the volume of the connected audio/video equipment. Problem Solution Select the radio frequency with the No sound/ Turn on the transmitter first, then put CHANNEL selector. Muffled on the headphones. The headphones’ POWER indicator sound Check the connection of the audio/ light is weak or turned off. video equipment or the AC power • Charge the rechargeable batteries or adaptor. if the PO
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Problem Solution The batteries The dry batteries are installed. Specifications cannot be • Install the supplied rechargeable charged. batteries. General The rechargeable batteries other than Carrier frequency NC-AA-HJ are installed. 433.40 – 434.40 MHz • Install NC-AA-HJ rechargeable batteries. Channel Ch1, Ch2, Ch3 Incapable Turn up the volume moderately, then Modulation FM stereo of the tuning tune in the frequency. Frequency response 20 – 20,000 Hz Transmitter Power source DC 9 V: supplied AC
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AVERTISSEMENT Bienvenue! Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou Nous vous félicitons pour l’achat de ce système d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet de casque stéréo infrarouge Sony appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité. MDR-RF430RK. Avant la mise en service de cet appareil, prière de lire attentivement ce mode Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution, d’emploi et de le conserver pour toute référence garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier ultérieure. l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un Cet appareil
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Remarques sur les Table des matières performances de Préparatifs réception Déballage ............................................... 16 Recharge des piles du casque ............. 16 Comme le système de cet appareil utilise des Préparation du casque ......................... 18 signaux de très haute fréquence dans la gamme Raccordement du transmetteur.......... 19 de 400 MHz, l’environnement peut avoir une influence sur la qualité de la réception. Les exemples suivants illustrent les situations
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s fé i p P a r t a r( Recharge des piles du casque Déballage Lorsque vous utilisez le casque pour la Vérifiez que tous les éléments suivants se première fois trouvent dans l’emballage: Le casque peut être alimenté par les piles rechargeables fournies ou des piles sèches R6 • Transmetteur (taille AA) en vente dans le commerce. Lorsque vous utilisez pour la première fois le casque avec les piles rechargeables fournies NC- AA-HJ, insérez les piles de la façon suivante. Les piles NC-AA-HJ ne doiven
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Pour recharger les piles du casque après 4 Raccordez le transmetteur à une source utilisation d’alimentation. Pour recharger les piles, effectuez les opérations Transmetteur précédentes. Comme le courant utilisé pour la recharge est à une prise secteur très faible, il n’y a pas de problème de surcharge. Temps de recharge et d’utilisation à la prise Temps de recharge Temps d’utilisation DC IN 9 V approximatif approximatif* 1 50 minutes Adaptateur secteur 24** 20 heures (fourni) 5 Réglez le commut
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Utilisation du casque avec des piles sèches R6 (format AA) en vente dans le Préparation du casque commerce Installez les piles de la manière indiquée dans “Préparation du casque”. 1 Ouvrez le couvercle du logement des piles sur la gauche, à l’extérieur du Autonomie des piles serre-tête. Piles Env. en heures* Piles alcalines Sony LR6 60 (SG) Piles Sony R6P (SR) 30 * Sortie de 1 mW + 1 mW, à 1 kHz Remarques sur les piles Pour éviter tout dommage dû à l’écoulement de l’électrolyte et à la corrosion
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b Raccordement aux prises LINE OUT ou REC OUT Raccordement du transmetteur Transmetteur 1 Raccordez le transmetteur à l’appareil audio/vidéo. Sélectionnez une des liaisons suivantes selon le type de prise: aux prises AUDIO IN B a Raccordement à une prise de casque Transmetteur aux prises Cordon de liaison AUDIO IN A (fourni) Canal droit Canal gauche (rouge) (blanc) Canal gauche Canal droit (blanc) (rouge) aux prises LINE OUT ou REC OUT Cordon de liaison (fourni) Chaîne stéréo, Magnétoscope, e
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suite 2 Branchez le transmetteur sur une prise secteur à l’aide de l’adaptateur secteur c Pour raccorder un téléviseur, etc. fourni. Si des parasites sont audibles quand le Remarques transmetteur est relié au téléviseur ou • Utilisez uniquement l’adaptateur secteur fourni à l’exclusion de tout autre. magnétoscope, réglez le commutateur NOISE FILTER sur ON. Transmetteur Polarité de la fiche aux prises • Quand vous raccordez directement le cordon de AUDIO IN A liaison à une prise de casque, le sig
