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4-267-263-72(1) Digital Surround_ Headphone System Operating Instructions ______US Mode d'emploi FR Manual de instrucciones ____ES MDR-DS6500 © 2011 Sony Corporation
4-267-263-72(1) Digital Surround_ Headphone System Operating Instructions ______US Mode d'emploi FR Manual de instrucciones ____ES MDR-DS6500 © 2011 Sony Corporation
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...approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. For customers in the USA Owner's Record The model number is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. MDR-DS6500 Processor DP-RF6500 Headphones MDR-RF6500 Serial No. These limits are...You are designed to operate this equipment. 2US Refer to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA. Processor Headphones The following measures: − Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. − Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. &#...
...approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. For customers in the USA Owner's Record The model number is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. MDR-DS6500 Processor DP-RF6500 Headphones MDR-RF6500 Serial No. These limits are...You are designed to operate this equipment. 2US Refer to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA. Processor Headphones The following measures: − Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. − Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. &#...
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... STATES CUSTOMERS. Operation is subject to the following FCC/IC statement applies only to the version of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This headphones comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to...
... STATES CUSTOMERS. Operation is subject to the following FCC/IC statement applies only to the version of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This headphones comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to...
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Table Of Contents Main Features 5 Checking the Components and Accessories 6 Location and Function of Parts........7 Processor Part Descriptions 7 Headphones Part Descriptions 9 Charging the Headphones 10 Checking the remaining battery power 12 Connecting the Headphone System 13 Connecting the processor to digital components 13 Connecting the processor to analog components 14 Listening to a Connected Component 16 Replacing the Ear Pads 23 Troubleshooting 24 Precautions 28 Specifications 29 4US
Table Of Contents Main Features 5 Checking the Components and Accessories 6 Location and Function of Parts........7 Processor Part Descriptions 7 Headphones Part Descriptions 9 Charging the Headphones 10 Checking the remaining battery power 12 Connecting the Headphone System 13 Connecting the processor to digital components 13 Connecting the processor to analog components 14 Listening to a Connected Component 16 Replacing the Ear Pads 23 Troubleshooting 24 Precautions 28 Specifications 29 4US
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...Surround EX, DTS, DTS-ES Matrix, and DTS-ES Discrete) *1 "Virtualphones Technology" is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. *2 Transmission distance varies depending on headphones for premium movie theater sound quality. Wireless transmission means you to a BD/DVD device, digital satellite/TV .... The system can use . *3 The processor of signal. and worldwide patents issued & pending. Main Features The MDR-DS6500 is a digital surround headphone system that allows you can switch to a free channel automatically without worrying about things getting in the way. You can...
...Surround EX, DTS, DTS-ES Matrix, and DTS-ES Discrete) *1 "Virtualphones Technology" is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. *2 Transmission distance varies depending on headphones for premium movie theater sound quality. Wireless transmission means you to a BD/DVD device, digital satellite/TV .... The system can use . *3 The processor of signal. and worldwide patents issued & pending. Main Features The MDR-DS6500 is a digital surround headphone system that allows you can switch to a free channel automatically without worrying about things getting in the way. You can...
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Processor DP-RF6500 (1) Wireless stereo headphones MDR-RF6500 (1) AC power adaptor (1) Optical digital connecting cable (rectangular type rectangular type) (1) 6US Preparation Preparation Checking the Components and Accessories Before setting up the system, check that all of the components are included.
Processor DP-RF6500 (1) Wireless stereo headphones MDR-RF6500 (1) AC power adaptor (1) Optical digital connecting cable (rectangular type rectangular type) (1) 6US Preparation Preparation Checking the Components and Accessories Before setting up the system, check that all of the components are included.
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Headphones Part Descriptions Reset button Power indicator The power indicator lights up in green when the power is on. POWER button VOL (Volume) control* Use to adjust the volume. Right housing Ear pad Left housing* Charging indicator Lights up in red while charging. Contact point * There is a tactile dot on the headphones for easy recognition. Preparation 9US
Headphones Part Descriptions Reset button Power indicator The power indicator lights up in green when the power is on. POWER button VOL (Volume) control* Use to adjust the volume. Right housing Ear pad Left housing* Charging indicator Lights up in red while charging. Contact point * There is a tactile dot on the headphones for easy recognition. Preparation 9US
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... power adaptor (supplied) To DC IN 6V jack Notes Be sure to an easily accessible AC outlet. Charging the Headphones The headphones contain a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. To charge the headphones, place them on the processor. 1 Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the current capacity or other characteristics can cause product...
... power adaptor (supplied) To DC IN 6V jack Notes Be sure to an easily accessible AC outlet. Charging the Headphones The headphones contain a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. To charge the headphones, place them on the processor. 1 Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the current capacity or other characteristics can cause product...
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...with both hands so that the right and left housings are rested on the processor correctly. The indicator will not light up if the headphones' contact point does not meet the processor's contact pin. If a contact pin becomes dirty, charging may not be possible. Charging ... be sure to fully charge the battery (the charging indicator goes off when charging is not placed correctly. 2 Rest the headphones on the processor so that the headphones' contact point meets the processor's contact pin, and make sure that the indicator lights up. The processor automatically ...
...with both hands so that the right and left housings are rested on the processor correctly. The indicator will not light up if the headphones' contact point does not meet the processor's contact pin. If a contact pin becomes dirty, charging may not be possible. Charging ... be sure to fully charge the battery (the charging indicator goes off when charging is not placed correctly. 2 Rest the headphones on the processor so that the headphones' contact point meets the processor's contact pin, and make sure that the indicator lights up. The processor automatically ...
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..., moisture, sand, dust or mechanical shock. The battery is still serviceable if the power indicator on the temperature or conditions of use the headphones for a long period of time, the life of the rechargeable battery may become short. Power indicator PPoOwWerEiRndbiucatttoonr POWER button 12US Preparation Charge the rechargeable... and discharging process several times. The rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery should be replaced by the user, please contact your nearest Sony dealer for a long period of time. The rechargeable battery is not commercially available.
..., moisture, sand, dust or mechanical shock. The battery is still serviceable if the power indicator on the temperature or conditions of use the headphones for a long period of time, the life of the rechargeable battery may become short. Power indicator PPoOwWerEiRndbiucatttoonr POWER button 12US Preparation Charge the rechargeable... and discharging process several times. The rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery should be replaced by the user, please contact your nearest Sony dealer for a long period of time. The rechargeable battery is not commercially available.
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... be heard when a 32 kHz/96 kHz digital signal is input. Refer to 48 kHz/44.1 kHz when using this system. Connection Connecting the Headphone System Connecting the processor to digital components Use the supplied optical digital connecting cable to connect the optical digital output jack on a BD/DVD device...
... be heard when a 32 kHz/96 kHz digital signal is input. Refer to 48 kHz/44.1 kHz when using this system. Connection Connecting the Headphone System Connecting the processor to digital components Use the supplied optical digital connecting cable to connect the optical digital output jack on a BD/DVD device...
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... (sold separately) Audio right (red) Connecting cables (sold separately) Use the connecting cable (stereo mini-plug pin plug 2) when connecting a stereo mini-jack (headphones jack, etc.) to connect or disconnect the cable. Be sure that the ends of the cable can occur if the volume on the player...
... (sold separately) Audio right (red) Connecting cables (sold separately) Use the connecting cable (stereo mini-plug pin plug 2) when connecting a stereo mini-jack (headphones jack, etc.) to connect or disconnect the cable. Be sure that the ends of the cable can occur if the volume on the player...
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... can enjoy non-compressed sound with your ears. There is a tactile dot on the left side of the headphones with this wireless system. 3 Put on the headphones. The processor automatically detects the optimum frequency for 2 seconds to fit your room conditions. Tactile dot 16US Operation...to your ears. BD/DVD device, digital satellite/ TV receiver, GAME device, or other audio or video component POWER 2 Remove the headphones from the connected audio or video component. The processor turns on the audio signal input from the processor. Press the POWER button for ...
... can enjoy non-compressed sound with your ears. There is a tactile dot on the left side of the headphones with this wireless system. 3 Put on the headphones. The processor automatically detects the optimum frequency for 2 seconds to fit your room conditions. Tactile dot 16US Operation...to your ears. BD/DVD device, digital satellite/ TV receiver, GAME device, or other audio or video component POWER 2 Remove the headphones from the connected audio or video component. The processor turns on the audio signal input from the processor. Press the POWER button for ...
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... IN jack. Sound of the component connected to LINE IN jacks. EFFECT switch EFFECT CINEMA GAME VOICE (STEREO) OFF (Continued) Operation 17US Note Use the headphones within the signal transmission range (page 21). 4 Slide the INPUT switch to select the component you want to listen to.
... IN jack. Sound of the component connected to LINE IN jacks. EFFECT switch EFFECT CINEMA GAME VOICE (STEREO) OFF (Continued) Operation 17US Note Use the headphones within the signal transmission range (page 21). 4 Slide the INPUT switch to select the component you want to listen to.
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.... * Head Related Transfer Function COMPRESSION switch COMPRESSION ON OFF 18US Operation Creates an accurate spatial sound and provides a clear sense of the headphones. Notes The volume of the headphones may vary, depending on the input signal and the setting of the EFFECT switch. The surround sound effect may not be...
.... * Head Related Transfer Function COMPRESSION switch COMPRESSION ON OFF 18US Operation Creates an accurate spatial sound and provides a clear sense of the headphones. Notes The volume of the headphones may vary, depending on the input signal and the setting of the EFFECT switch. The surround sound effect may not be...
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...waves such as in a location in which a wireless LAN or other wireless device or microwave oven is used. Point the antenna of the headphones towards the antenna of the processor's direction, and make sure the signal is not blocked by any obstacles (page 21). Change the installation location... moving closer to the processor, the cause is due to differences in system control between modes may hear some noise when you place the headphones on the processor Charging will start automatically. This is likely to be careful not to raise the volume too high in quiet scenes. If...
...waves such as in a location in which a wireless LAN or other wireless device or microwave oven is used. Point the antenna of the headphones towards the antenna of the processor's direction, and make sure the signal is not blocked by any obstacles (page 21). Change the installation location... moving closer to the processor, the cause is due to differences in system control between modes may hear some noise when you place the headphones on the processor Charging will start automatically. This is likely to be careful not to raise the volume too high in quiet scenes. If...
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...near a device incorporating a wireless LAN function will result in antenna If there are any obstacles between the antennas of the processor and headphones. The sound may be interrupted if you move out of the signal transmission range or the reception conditions around you deteriorate during... the following conditions may affect the signal transmission range. An obstacle such as a human body, metal, or wall is between the processor and headphones. The processor is installed at the back of a rack. In a location in which a wireless LAN has been built, in ...
...near a device incorporating a wireless LAN function will result in antenna If there are any obstacles between the antennas of the processor and headphones. The sound may be interrupted if you move out of the signal transmission range or the reception conditions around you deteriorate during... the following conditions may affect the signal transmission range. An obstacle such as a human body, metal, or wall is between the processor and headphones. The processor is installed at the back of a rack. In a location in which a wireless LAN has been built, in ...
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... the system again, turn off automatically after 5 minutes. If the processor is turned off The headphones will turn the headphones and processor on. Note The processor only works with its supplied headphones. 22US Operation If an audio signal is not input for about 30 mins RF signal transmission from...component as high as possible to the system, and will turned off automatically after 5 minutes. If this happens, raise the volume of the headphones. When you move out from the processor automatically stops when an audio signal is input for about 30 minutes. If you want to the...
... the system again, turn off automatically after 5 minutes. If the processor is turned off The headphones will turn the headphones and processor on. Note The processor only works with its supplied headphones. 22US Operation If an audio signal is not input for about 30 mins RF signal transmission from...component as high as possible to the system, and will turned off automatically after 5 minutes. If this happens, raise the volume of the headphones. When you move out from the processor automatically stops when an audio signal is input for about 30 minutes. If you want to the...
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...to the extent that the sound is not distorted. Raise the headphones volume. The headphones' power indicator goes off after charging the battery, take the headphones to your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information Troubleshooting If you connect the processor to ...an AV component using this headphone system, use a BD/DVD device that supports DTS, or select a Dolby Digital or ...
...to the extent that the sound is not distorted. Raise the headphones volume. The headphones' power indicator goes off after charging the battery, take the headphones to your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information Troubleshooting If you connect the processor to ...an AV component using this headphone system, use a BD/DVD device that supports DTS, or select a Dolby Digital or ...
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...Dolby Digital/PCM" or "Dolby Digital") for usage with noise) Low sound Loud background noise The sound cuts off after charging the battery, take the headphones to a Sony dealer. Check if there is any component connected to the processor to 48 kHz/44.1 kHz. When analog input is selected,... change the ATT switch on the processor to "-8 dB." If you connect the processor to an AV component using the headphones jack, lower the ...
...Dolby Digital/PCM" or "Dolby Digital") for usage with noise) Low sound Loud background noise The sound cuts off after charging the battery, take the headphones to a Sony dealer. Check if there is any component connected to the processor to 48 kHz/44.1 kHz. When analog input is selected,... change the ATT switch on the processor to "-8 dB." If you connect the processor to an AV component using the headphones jack, lower the ...
