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2-650-483-11(1)
Digital Surround
Headphone
System
GB
Operating Instructions
FR
Mode d’emploi
ES
Manual de instrucciones
KR
MDR-DS1000
© 2006 Sony Corporation
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NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A. WARNING NOTE To reduce the risk of fire or This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital electric shock, do not expose device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. this apparatus to rain or These limits are designed to provide moisture. reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This To reduce the risk of fire or electric equipment generates, uses and can radiate shock, do no
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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 a
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Main Features The MDR-DS1000 is a digital surround headphone system. You can enjoy multi-channel surround sound with headphones by simply connecting the digital surround processor to a DVD device etc., with the supplied optical digital connecting cable. • Compatibility of MDR-DS1000 with a wide variety of audio formats. Compatible 1 1 1 with Dolby Digital* , Dolby Pro Logic II* , and DTS* formats. (Can play media marked with “Dolby Digital Surround EX” and “DTS-ES”.) • Dolby Digital/Dolby Pro Lo
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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 DP-1000 (1) Stereo headphones MDR-XD050 (1) AC power adaptor (1) Optical digital connecting cable (rectangular type y rectangular type) (1) GB 5 Preparation
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Location and Function of Parts Front Panel of the Processor LEVEL DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY PRO LOGIC DTS POWER 1 PHONES 2 INPUT SELECT EFFECT OFF DIGITAL ANALOG CINEMA MUSIC MIN MAX 1 DECODE MODE indicators 4 INPUT SELECT switch Slide to select the input source (See page 14 for details.) (ANALOG/DIGITAL). 2 POWER indicator 5 EFFECT switch Lights green when the processor is turned (See page 13 for details.) on. Slide to select the sound field (CINEMA/ POWER (power) switch OFF/MUSIC). Press to turn
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Rear Panel of the Processor DC IN9V LINE IN ATT 0dB -8dB DIGITAL IN 1 ATT (attenuator) switch 3 DIGITAL IN jack Set this switch to “0 dB” if the volume is (See page 8 for details.) too low for analogue input. Normally, this Connect a DVD device or other digital switch should be set to “–8 dB.” component (sold separately) to this jack. 2 LINE IN jack 4 DC IN 9V jack (See page 9 for details.) Connect the supplied AC power adaptor Connect the audio output jacks on an to this jack. (Be sure to use t
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1 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 DVD device or other digital component to the DIGITAL IN jack of the processor. Processor To optical digital output jack DVD device or other digital To DIGITAL IN component having an optical jack Optical digital connecting cable (supplied) digital output jack Match the orientation of the plug with the jack, a
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Connecting cables (sold separately) Use the optical digital connecting cable POC-15AB (mini-plug y rectangular plug) when connecting the optical digital output mini-jack on portable DVD players, portable CD players, or other digital components to the DIGITAL IN jack. Notes on optical digital connecting cable The bend radius of the optical • Do not drop objects on the optical digital connecting digital connecting cable should be cable or expose the cable to shock. no less than 25 mm (1 inch). • G
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Setting the input level If the volume is low using the analogue 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 jack is distorted (sometimes, noise can be heard at the same time), set the ATT switch to “–8 dB.” GB 10 Connection
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Connecting the supplied AC power adaptor to the processor To an AC outlet Processor To DC IN 9V jack AC power adaptor (supplied) Tips • If your AC power adaptor is equipped with a voltage selector, first be sure that it is set to the correct voltage for your area before connecting it to an AC outlet. • If your AC power adaptor is equipped with an on/off switch, set it to ON. The power is supplied to the processor. On/off switch Notes • Be sure to use the supplied AC power adaptor. Using AC adapt
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1 Operation Listening to a Connected Component Before starting, be sure to read “Connecting the Headphone System” (pages 8 to 11) and make the proper connections. 1 Turn on the component connected to the processor. DVD device or other audio or video component POWER 2 Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack, and turn on the processor. The DECODE MODE indicator lights up, depending on the audio signal input from the connected audio or video component and the setting of the EFFECT switch. POWER 3
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4 Slide the INPUT SELECT switch to select the component you want to listen to. INPUT SELECT 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 jack. Note To listen to dual audio (MAIN/SUB) sound sources, connect to the LINE IN jack, and then select the sound source you want to listen to on the player, TV, or other component. 5 Start playback of the component selected in step 4. 6
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DECODE MODE indicators The processor automatically identifies the format of the input audio signal and the corresponding indicator lights up. Switch the audio between Dolby Digital, DTS, etc., on the connected equipment (DVD device etc.). • DOLBY DIGITAL: Input signal recorded in the DOLBY DIGITAL format. • DOLBY PRO LOGIC II: Analogue input signal, digital input PCM signal, or Dolby Digital 2-channel signal processed by DOLBY PRO LOGIC II. (If the sound field is set to ”OFF,” it is not processe
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Using Additional Headphones In this system, by using additional stereo headphones (MDR-XD100, sold separately), two persons can enjoy the surround sound experience at the same time. MDR-XD100 (sold separately) Processor GB 15 Operation
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Replacing the Ear Pads The ear pads are replaceable. If the ear pads become dirty or worn out, replace them as illustrated below. The ear pads are not commercially available. You can order replacements from the store where you purchased this system, or at your nearest Sony dealer. 1 Remove the old ear pad by pulling it off. 2 Place the new ear pad around the housing. GB 16 Operation
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1 Additional Information Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using this headphone system, use the following checklist. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Symptom Cause and remedy No sound , Check the connection between the processor and the AV component. , Check that the connected AV component's optical digital output is set to "ON" when selecting digital input. , Turn on the AV component connected to the processor, and start the playback. , Check that the I
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Symptom Cause and remedy Loud background , If you connect the processor to an AV component using the headphone jack, noise raise the volume level on the connected AV component. , Check if the plugs of the connecting cable or headphones are dusty. The surround , Set the EFFECT switch on the processor to “CINEMA” or “MUSIC” mode sound effect is (page 13). not obtained , The audio being played is not a multi-channel signal. • The surround effect does not work for monaural sound sources. , The digit
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Precautions On safety On cleaning • Do not drop, hit, or otherwise expose the Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild processor or headphones to strong shock of detergent solution. Do not use solvents such any kind. This could damage the product. as thinner, benzene or alcohol as these may • Do not disassemble or attempt to open any damage the surface. parts of the system. When the product breaks On power sources and placement • When the product breaks, or if a foreign • If you are not g
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Specifications Digital surround processor (DP-1000) Stereo headphones (MDR-XD050) Decoder functions Dolby Digital Playback frequency range Dolby Pro Logic II 12 – 22,000 Hz DTS Mass Approx. 175 g Virtual surround function (6.18 oz) OFF (without cord) CINEMA MUSIC Supplied accessories Frequency response 12 – 22,000 Hz AC power adaptor (9 V) (1) Distortion rate 1% or less (1 kHz) Optical digital connecting cable Audio inputs Optical digital input (optical rectangular plug y optical (rectangular-ty
