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4-267-263-72(1)
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Digital Surround
Headphone System
Operating Instructions ______ US
Mode d’emploi ____________ FR
Manual de instrucciones ____ ES
MDR-DS6500
© 2011 Sony Corporation
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NOTE WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Rules. These limits are designed to provide For customers in the USA reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Owner’s Record This equipment generates, uses and can The model number is located at the bottom radiate
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For customers in Canada FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT Operation is subject to the following two APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING conditions: (1) this device may not cause IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC. interference, and (2) this device must accept POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX any interference, including interference that ÉTATS-UNIS. NON APPLICABLE AU may cause undesired operation of the device. CANADA, Y COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE QUÉBEC. This Class B digital apparatus complies with This device co
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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 ......................................
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Main Features The MDR-DS6500 is a digital surround headphone system that allows you to enjoy the surround sound field of a BD/DVD or other multi-channel source wirelessly. You can enjoy multi-channel surround sound with headphones by simply connecting the digital surround processor to a BD/DVD device, digital satellite/TV receiver, GAME device or other device with the supplied cable. 1
=> 7.1ch VPT (Virtualphones Technology)* reproduces the three-dimensional surround of multi-channel speakers
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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) US Preparation 6
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Location and Function of Parts Processor Part Descriptions Contact pin INPUT switch (See page 17 for details.) / (on/standby) button Slide to select the input source (DIGITAL/ Power indicator ANALOG). Lights up in green while emitting RF signals. DC IN 6V jack Decode Mode indicators Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to (See page 19 for details.) this jack. (Be sure to use the supplied AC COMPRESSION switch power adaptor. Using products with a different (See page 18 for d
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LINE IN jacks (See page 14 for details.) Connect the audio output jacks on an audio or video component (sold separately), such as a video cassette player or TV, stereo system, VCR, etc. to these jacks. DIGITAL IN jack (See page 13 for details.) Connect a BD/DVD device, digital satellite/ TV receiver, or other digital component (sold separately) to this jack. US Preparation 8
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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. US Preparation 9
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Charging the Headphones The headphones contain a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. Be sure to charge it before using for the first time. To charge the headphones, place them on the processor. 1 Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the processor. Processor To an AC outlet AC power adaptor (supplied) To DC IN 6V jack Notes
=> Be sure to use the supplied AC power adaptor. Using AC adaptors with different plug polarity or other characteristics can cause product failure. Unified polarity plug
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2 Rest the headphones on the processor so that the headphones’ contact point meets the processor’s contact pin, and make sure that the charging indicator lights up. It takes approx. 3 hours to fully charge the battery (the charging indicator goes off when charging is complete). When placing the headphones on the processor, be sure to hold them with both hands so that the right and left housings are horizontal, and place the headphones vertically on the processor. When the processor’s contac
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=> If you do not use the headphones for a long period of time, the life of the rechargeable battery may become short. The life of the rechargeable battery improve when you repeat the charging and discharging process several times.
=> The rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery should be replaced with a new one when it lasts only half the expected time, after a full charge has been performed. The rechargeable battery is not commercially available. The rechargeable battery is not intended to be replace
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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, digital satellite/TV receiver, GAME device or other digital component* to the DIGITAL IN jack of the processor. The connected AV component may need to be set up for optical digital output. Refer to the operating instructions of the connected device. Processor To DIGITAL IN jack To optical
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Notes on optical digital connecting cable
=> Do not drop objects on the optical digital connecting cable or The bend radius of the optical digital connecting cable should be no less expose the cable to shock. than 25 mm (1 inch).
=> Grasp the plug to connect or disconnect the cable.
=> Be sure that the ends of the optical digital connecting cable 25 mm are kept clean. Dust at the ends of the cable can degrade (1 inch) performance.
=> When storing the system, attach the cap to the end of the pl
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Setting the input level If the volume is low using the analog input, set the ATT (attenuator) switch to “0 dB.” ATT 0dB -8dB Setting Connected components 0 dB TV, portable components, and other components with a low output level –8 dB Other components (initial settings) Notes
=> Be sure to lower the volume before setting the ATT switch.
=> If audio input to the LINE IN jacks is distorted (sometimes, noise can be heard at the same time), set the ATT switch to “–8 dB.” US Connection 15
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Operation Listening to a Connected Component Before starting, be sure to read “Connecting the Headphone System” (pages 13 to 15) and make the proper connections. 1 Turn on the component connected to the processor. BD/DVD device, digital satellite/ TV receiver, GAME device, or other POWER audio or video component 2 Remove the headphones from the processor. The processor turns on automatically. The processor automatically detects the optimum frequency for transmission according to your room c
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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. INPUT DIGITAL ANALOG Position of switch Selected sound source DIGITAL Sound of the component connected to DIGITAL IN 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 compon
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Position of switch Sound field and suitable sound source OFF Normal playback of the headphones. VOICE (STEREO) Produces a clearer announcer’s voice. GAME Creates an accurate spatial sound and provides a clear sense of direction. Produces powerful and realistic sound for multi-channel surround sound video games. Suitable for video games with multi- channel sound sources. CINEMA Provides a surround-sound environment with a more natural sound quality (particularly in dialog). Produces a high so
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VOL dynamic range dynamic range Position of switch Playback Effect OFF When the EFFECT switch is selected, the sound mode changes to the selected effect. ON This function maintains the overall level of program material: explosive sounds are attenuated while lower level sounds (dialog, etc.) are enhanced. Effective for audio signals with a wide dynamic range such as movies and classical music. Illustration of the compression process explosion Startling level explosion input signal compression
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8 When you finished using the headphones, turn off the processor. Press the / button on the processor to turn off the main power. 9 Place the headphones on the processor for charging. Notes
=> When watching films, be careful not to raise the volume too high in quiet scenes. You may hurt your ears when a loud scene is played.
=> You may hear some noise when you disconnect the AC power adaptor from the processor before removing the headphones. Transition time between modes When sliding switche
