*1 IEC (International Electronic Committee) tested.

3-249-678-11(2)

*2 The USB Audio Box supports USB 2.0. (previously USB 1.1 )
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Stereo Headset

Operating Instructions Mode demploi Manual de instrucciones

Identifying parts

Headset DR-260DP
[Windows driver file search for the device:] is displayed. check that [USB Composite Device] is displayed, and click [Next]. When [USB Composite Device Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware device requires.] is displayed, click [Finish].

Adjusting the MIC LEVEL

Check the level of MIC LEVEL after recording with the [Sound Recorder] software pre-installed in your Windows. Adjust MIC LEVEL of the USB Audio Box when the volume level is too high or too low.
The Volume Control of your computer or the music playback software etc, is set to MUTE. c Unset MUTE. Your computer does not recognize the headset as a USB device. c Restart your computer. The CD-ROM drive of your computer does not support the digital play function of WDM. c Use a CD-ROM drive that supports the digital play function of WDM.

Botier Audio USB UAB-260

Bienvenue !
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VOLUME

MIC LEVEL

MIC MUTING

For Windows Me
When the system is connected to the computer, [Add New Hardware Wizard] is displayed and the installation of the device driver automatically starts. USB Composite Device, USB Human Interface Device and USB Audio Device are installed. Install each USB driver following the on-screen instructions. The USB Composite Device and USB Human Interface Device are installed automatically. Install the USB Audio Device following the steps below.
For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 Click the [Start] menu, select [Programs], [Accessories], [Entertainment], and click [Sound Recorder]. For Windows XP Click the [Start] menu, select [All Programs], [Accessories], [Entertainment], and click [Sound Recorder].
Sound of the headphone and recorded sound are disrupted.
The CPU of your computer is overloaded. c Exit other applications. Other USB devices are connected to your computer and being operated simultaneously. c Quit operating other USB devices.
Pices de raccordement du Botier Audio USB

USB Audio Box UAB-260

DR-260USB
2003 Sony Corporation Printed in Korea

IN MUT

USB Audio Box connection parts

English

Check that the [USB Audio Device] is displayed in [Windows has found the following new hardware:] window, and check that the [Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended)] check box is selected and click [Next]. The USB Audio device is installed. When [USB Audio Device Windows has finished installing the new hardware device.] is displayed, click [Finish].

Precautions

On Safety
Listening with the headphones at high volume may affect your hearing. For traffic safety, do not use while driving or cycling. Be careful not to use the headphone at too loud a volume level. Otherwise, you may have audio feedback (a howling effect) as the microphone picks up the loud sound from the headphone unit. Do not drop your headset or subject it to external shock, as it may cause a malfunction. Do not disassemble or attempt to open any parts of the system. Grasp the plug part of the dedicated USB cable or headset cord when you disconnect from the connectors or jacks. After operating the headset with the dedicated USB cable or headset cord, disconnect the USB cable from the computer if the headset is not to be used for an extended period. Do not use alcohol, benzene, or thinner to clean the cabinet.
You cannot record sound from the microphone.

The microphone plug is not connected to the microphone jack. c Connect the microphone plug to the microphone jack. The MIC MUTING button is set to Muting mode. c Set the MIC MUTING button to TALK mode. The audio recording device of your computer is not set correctly. c For Windows 98SE Select [Audio] in [Multimedia Properties], and select [USB Audio Device] for [Preferred device] in the Recording menu. c For Windows Me Select [Audio] in [Sounds and Multimedia Properties], and select [USB Audio Device] for [Preferred device] in the Sound Recording menu. c For Windows 2000 Select [Audio] in [Sounds and Multimedia Properties], and select [USB Audio Device] for [Preferred device] in the Sound Recording menu. c For Windows XP Select [Audio] in [Sounds and Audio Devices Properties], and select [USB Audio CODEC] for [Default device] in the Sound recording menu.

Spcifications

Casque stro DR-260DP
Cordon Fiche 3m Mini-fiche stro plaque or (pour le casque) Mini-fiche plaque or (pour le micro) Environ 90 g (3,18 on.) (sans cordon)

Rcepteur

Type Ouvert dynamique Transducteurs 30 mm (1 3/16 po.) (Bobine acoustique CCAW), type dme Puissance maximale en entre mW (IEC*1) Impdance 24 1 kHz Sensibilit 100 dB/mW Gamme de frquence de reproduction 000 Hz

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony DR-260USB Stereo Headset. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Some features are: Designed for comfortable, long term use. Digital transmission via USB connection preventing noise from your computer. Handy operation via USB Audio Box functions, such as headphone volume, microphone volume, and muting. Flexible Boom microphone design for reduced noise and easy adjustment and positioning in front of your mouth. Practical long cord for both headphone and Dedicated USB cable for use anywhere regardless of your computers location.

For Windows 2000 and XP

When the system is connected to the computer, the USB Composite Device, USB Human Interface Device and USB Audio Device are installed automatically.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
1 Oreillette (droite) 2 Oreillette (gauche) 3 Dispositif de rglage du micro Rglez la position du micro en tournant le dispositif de rglage. 4 Micro cran anti-vent 5 Marque a 6 Touche PHONE VOLUME +/- (pour casque) Rglez le volume du casque. 7 MIC LEVEL (pour micro) Rglez le volume du micro. 8 Touche MIC MUTING TALK 4 : Le micro est rgl en mode TALK. MUTING $ : Le micro est rgl en mode MUTING. 9 Prise micro m (systme PIP) 0 Prise casque i qa Prise USB ddie

CE mark

The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries when it is legally enforced, mainly in the countries EEA (European Economic Area).
For the customers in the U.S.A. NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Direct Response Center 1-(800)-222-7669 or write to: Sony Direct Response Center 12451 Gateway Blvd.Fort Myers, FL 33913 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : SONY Model Name : UAB-260 (USB Audio Box) Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc. Address : 680 kinderkamack Road, oradell, NJ 07649 USA Telephone No. : 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions. (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and / or other countries. IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation. In this manual, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition and Microsoft Windows XP Professional are referred to as Windows XP. In this manual, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional is referred to as Windows 2000. In this manual, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition is referred to as Windows Me. In this manual, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition is referred to as Windows 98SE. All other names of systems and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. TM and marks are omitted in this manual.

Specifications

Stereo Headset DR-260DP

Cord Plug 3 m (9 ft. 10 1/8 in.) Gold plated stereo mini plug (for headphone) Gold plated mini plug (for microphone) Approx. 90 g (3.18 oz.) (without cord)
1 Ear pad ( Right ) 2 Ear pad ( Left ) 3 Microphone adjuster Adjust the position of the microphone by turning the adjuster. 4 Microphone with wind screen 5 a mark 6 PHONE VOLUME + / - button ( for headphone ) Adjust the volume level of the headphone. 7 MIC LEVEL ( for microphone ) Adjust the volume level of the microphone. 8 MIC MUTING button 4 TALK : The microphone is set to TALK mode. $ MUTING : The microphone is set to MUTING mode. 9 m Microphone jack ( Plug-in-power system ) 0 i Headphone jack qa Dedicated USB jack
Setting of music CD replay
This setting is necessary when playing back a music CD in the CD-ROM drive. Follow the instructions below according to your operating system and click the check box of [Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device].

Etape 1 : Raccordement

Raccordez votre Botier Audio USB et votre ordinateur laide du cble USB fourni.
Do not place the system in any of the following locations.
Do not leave the system in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, moisture, rain or mechanical shock. Bathroom or other high-humidity locations Although this system is magnetically shielded, do not leave recorded tapes, watches, personal credit cards or floppy disks using magnetic coding in front of the system for an extended period of time.
Conception Micro mont sur tige flexible Type Condensateur lectret Niveau de tension de circuit ouvert -40 dB (0 dB = 1 V/Pa) Gamme de frquence utile 000 Hz

vers la prise USB ddie

vers le port USB
For Windows 98SE Click the [Start] menu and select [Settings], [Control Panel], [Multimedia], and [CD Music]. For Windows Me Click the [Start] menu and select [Settings], [Control Panel], [System] and [Device Manager]. Then double-click [CD-ROM] to select the CD-ROM drive for replaying the music and click [Properties], and then click [Properties] again. For Windows 2000 Click the [Start] menu and select [Settings], [Control Panel], [Sounds and Multimedia], and [Hardware]. Then select the CD-ROM drive for replaying the music and click [Properties], and then click [Properties] again. For Windows XP Click the [start] menu and select [Control Panel], [Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices], [Sounds and Audio Devices], and [Hardware]. Then select the CD-ROM drive for replaying the music and click [Properties], and then click [Properties] again.

cble USB ddi

Recorded sound is low.
The microphone plug is not connected to the microphone jack properly. c Connect the microphone plug properly. The microphone is away from your mouth. c Position the microphone in front of your mouth. MIC LEVEL is turned down. c Turn up MIC LEVEL.

Remarques

Le casque prend en charge la version USB 2.0 (prcdemment version USB 1.1.) Nous ne pouvons pas garantir le fonctionnement de ce casque avec un concentrateur USB ou une rallonge USB. Utilisez le cble USB ddi.
Plage de frquences 000 Hz (casque) 000 Hz (micro) Prises entre/sortie Sortie de casque (miniprise/stro) Charge dimpdance : 16 - 40 Entre de micro (miniprise, mono) Systme PIP (plug-in-power) Prise USB ddie Alimentation lectrique Conforme pour alimentation par bus USB (5 V, 100 mA) Dimensions (sauf parties saillantes) Environ 92 mm (l/h/p) (2 1/8 3/5/8 po.) Masse Environ 40 g Configuration requise Ordinateur compatible : PC/AT IBM ou ordinateurs compatibles Systmes dexploitation compatibles : Windows 98 Deuxime Edition/ Windows 2000 Professionnel/Windows Millennium Edition/ Windows XP Edition Familiale/Windows XP Professionnel (installation par dfaut) Unit centrale : Pentium II 266 MHz ou plus rapide port USB*2 Accessoires fournis Cble USB ddi (1) Mode demploi (1)

On headset

Act considerately
When the volume is too high, the sound leaks outside the headset. Be careful not to raise the volume too high that it bothers people around you. There is a tendency to raise the volume when using in noisy places. However, the volume should be kept at a level where you can respond when called while listening to the headset.
Etape 2 : Installation du pilote USB
Les pilotes USB sont compris dans les systmes dexploitation Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 et XP. Les pilotes USB sont installs lorsque le systme est raccord lordinateur pour la premire fois. Suivez les instructions lcran pour procder linstallation. Pour de plus amples informations, reportez-vous au mode demploi de votre ordinateur.

Step 1 : Connection

Connect your USB Audio box and computer with the supplied USB cable.
There is noise in recorded sound.
There are electrical wires, fluorescent lights or mobile phones near the headset (especially the microphone.) c Move away from any possible sources of electromagnetic interference.

Receiver

Open air dynamic 30 mm (1 3/16 in.) (CCAW Voice Coil), dome type Maximum input power 1,000 mW (IEC*1) Impedance 24 at 1 kHz Sensitivity 100 dB/mW Reproduction frequency range 40 - 20, 000 Hz Type Driver unit
On ear pads and wind screen
The ear pads and wind screen are replaceable. Replace them when they are worn out. To replace the ear pads and wind screen, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

to the dedicated USB jack

to the USB port

Recorded sound is distorted.
MIC LEVEL is set too high. c Decrease the level of MIC LEVEL. For details on the operation of your computer, refer to the operating instructions of your computer. There can be some breakdowns that cannot be solved even with Troubleshooting. In such cases, contact your nearest Sony dealer.

Remarque

Lors du raccordement des ports USB diffrents, il est possible que vous deviez installer les pilotes USB.
dedicated USB cable Notes
The headset supports the USB 2.0 version ( previously USB 1.1 version. ) The headset is not guaranteed to operate with a USB hub or USB extension cable. Use the dedicated USB cable.

Microphone

Design Flexible Boom microphone Type Electret condenser Open circuit voltage level -40 dB (0 dB = 1 V/Pa) Effective frequency rage 20 - 20, 000 Hz

Pour Windows 98SE

Lorsque le systme est raccord lordinateur, [Assistant Ajout de nouveau matriel] saffiche et linstallation du pilote de lappareil est lance automatiquement. Les Priphrique USB composite, Priphrique dinterface utilisateur USB et Priphrique audio USB sont installs. Installez chaque pilote USB en suivant les instructions lcran. Il est possible que vous ayez besoin du CD-ROM Windows 98SE pour installer les pilotes. La section suivante prsente comme exemple les tapes dinstallation du pilote Priphrique USB composite. Installez les pilotes Priphrique dinterface utilisateur USB et Priphrique audio USB de la mme faon.

Troubleshooting

Sound of the headphone is low.
The headphone plug is not connected to the jack properly. c Connect the headphone plug properly. The Volume Control of your computer or the volume level of the music playback software is turned down. c Adjust the Volume Control. c Turn up the volume level of the music playback software.

Franais

Step 2 : Installing the USB driver
USB drivers are included in operating systems if you are using Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP. USB drivers will be installed when the system is connected to the computer for the first time. Follow the on-screen instructions to install. For details, refer to the manual of your computer.

Frequency range 20 - 20,000 Hz (headphone) 100 - 10,000 Hz (microphone) Input / Output jacks Output for headphone (mini jack/stereo) Impedance load : 16 - 40 Input for microphone (mini jack/monaural) Plug-in-power system Dedicated USB jack Power supply USB bus power compliant (5 V, 100 mA) Dimensions (excluding projection) Approx. 532092 mm (w/h/d) (2 1/8 3/5/8 in.) Mass Approx. 40 g (1.4 oz.) Operating environment Compliant computer : IBM PC/AT or compatible computers Compliant OS : Windows 98 Second Edition/Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/ Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional (manufacturer installed) CPU: Pentium II 266 MHz or better USB port*2 Supplied accessories Dedicated USB cable (1) Operating instructions (1)

How to use

1 Connect the headphone plug ( black ) to the headphone jack and connect the microphone plug ( pink ) to the microphone jack.

AVERTISSEMENT

Afin dviter les risques dincendie ou dlectrocution, ne pas exposer cet appareil la pluie ou lhumidit.
Pour viter les risques dincendie ou dlectrocution, ne pas poser de rcipients remplis deau (p. ex. des vases) sur lappareil. Afin dcarter les risques dlectrocution, ne pas ouvrir le botier. Ne confier lentretien de lappareil qu un personnel qualifi.
When connecting to different USB ports, you may have to install USB drivers.
There is no sound from the headphone.
The dedicated USB cable is not connected to your computer. c Connect the dedicated USB cable to your computer. The headphone plug is not connected to the headphone jack. c Connect the headphone plug to the headphone jack. The system is connected while music software is being replayed. c Stop playback of the music software and start again. The audio replaying device of your computer is not set correctly. c For Windows 98SE Select [Audio] in [Multimedia Properties], and select [USB Audio Device] for [Preferred device] in the Playback menu. c For Windows Me Select [Audio] in [Sounds and Multimedia Properties], and select [USB Audio Device] for [Preferred device] in the Sound Playback menu. c For Windows 2000 Select [Audio] in [Sounds and Multimedia Properties], and select [USB Audio Device] for [Preferred device] in the Sound Playback menu. c For Windows XP Select [Audio] in [Sounds and Audio Devices Properties], and select [USB Audio CODEC] for [Default device] in the Sound playback menu.