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N Getting started
Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the transmitter. Transmitter

Unpacking

Check that you have the following items: The headphones (1)
CHANNEL DC IN 12V INPUT CHARGE
Setting up the transmitter 1 Connect the transmitter to audio/video

equipment.

Select one of the hookups below depending on the jack type:

Transmitter

Turn on the switch on the left housing of the headphones.
Check if the power indicator on the left housing lights up red. Place the right housing (R) on your right ear and the left housing (L) on your left ear.

N Additional information

Precautions
If the transmitter is not to be used for a long period of time, disconnect the AC power adaptor from the AC outlet by holding the plug. Do not pull on the cord. Do not leave the wireless stereo headphone system in a location subject to direct sunlight, heat or moisture.
To DC IN 12V jack To an AC outlet AC power adaptor (supplied)
OFF CHG CHANNEL DC IN 12V INPUT CHARGE ON POWER
Wireless Stereo Headphone System

Operating Instructions

Notes on headphones

To INPUT jack

To reduce the risk of hearing damage

The transmitter (1)

Make sure to set the switch located on the left housing to OFF/CHG. After that, connect the CHARGE plug of the transmitter to jack located on the left housing.
POWER indicator located on the transmitter lights up red. Charging will take about 16 hours, after which the charging indicator will go off.
Transmitter Connecting cord (supplied)
Select the channel to that of the transmitter with the switch on the right housing of the headphones.
Turn up the volume to a moderate level with the VOLUME control on the left housing.
Avoid using headphones at high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use.

Caring for others

Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.
If the antenna cover come off from the transmitter, put the cover back into the transmitter. AC power adaptor (1)

CHARGE plug

CHG OFF CHG ON
Unimatch plug cord (supplied) Headphones Left channel (white) Right channel (red)

VOLUME 1CH 2CH

If you have any questions or problems concerning the system that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Be sure to bring the headphones and the transmitter to the Sony dealer when requiring repair work.
To headphones jack (Stereo mini jack), LINE OUT or REC OUT jacks
To LINE OUT or REC OUT jacks
Sending RF signals from the transmitter
The transmitter starts sending RF signals automatically when it detects an audio signal from the connected equipment. If it does not detect an audio signal for more than about 4 minutes, the transmitter will stop sending RF signals, and the POWER indicator will turn off. When the transmitter receives an audio signal again, it starts sending the RF signals, and the POWER indicator will light up green again. If the audio signal is very weak, the transmitter does not send RF signals. If the transmitter is connected to a headphone jack, make sure the volume of the equipment connected is set to 5 - 6 or higher. You may not hear the beginning of the sound from the headphones until the transmitter starts sending the RF signals after detecting an audio signal.

Troubleshooting

No sound/Muffled sound
, Check the connection of the audio/video equipment or the AC power adaptor. , Check that the audio/video equipment is turned on. , Turn up the volume on the connected audio/ video equipment, if the transmitter is connected to the headphones jack. , Change the radio frequency with the CHANNEL selector on the transmitter, then select the same radio frequency with the switch on the right housing of the headphones. , The mute function is activated. Use the headphones near the transmitter. , The headphones POWER indicator light turns off, dims, flashes, or sound becomes distorted or noisy. Charge the rechargeable battery if it is weak, or replace alkaline batteries with new ones. If the POWER indicator is still off after charging the battery, take the headphones to a Sony dealer.
Unimatch plug cord (1) (stereo mini jack y phono plugs)
When the transmitters POWER indicator does not light up red
Connecting cord (1) (stereo mini plug y stereo mini plug), 1 m Check if the switch on the left housing of the headphones is set to OFF/CHG. If the switch is set to ON, the POWER indicator does not light up.

WALKMAN*, TV, etc.

Stereo system, VCR, etc.
* WALKMAN and WALKMAN logo are registered trademarks of Sony Coporation.
To recharge the headphone batteries after use
Connect the headphones to the CHARGE plug of the transmitter in the same manner as described in step 5 of Charging the supplied rechargeable batteries after use. Since the built-in timer recognizes when charging is complete, there is no need to remove the headphones from the transmitter after charging.
Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the transmitter.
Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (2)
If hiss is heard, move closer to the transmitter. You may hear some noise when you disconnect the AC power adaptor from the transmitter before turn off the headphones.

MDR-RF800RK

2006 Sony Corporation Printed in China
Charging the supplied rechargeable batteries
The supplied rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries are not charged from the first time you use them. Charge them before use. To charge the batteries, connect the CHARGE plug of the transmitter to the headphones.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, 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. Connect AC power adaptor to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in AC power adaptor, disconnect it from the AC outlet immediately. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony MDR-RF800RK Wireless Stereo Headphone System. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Some features are: Wireless system that allows you to listen to a program free from the restriction of a cord High fidelity sound reproduction 10 hours of continuous use with supplied rechargeable battery. Easy connection with TV and HiFi Audio system equipment Up to 100 meters reception range Volume control function on the headphones.
Remove the battery compartment lid on the left housing of the headphones.
There are tactile dots on the upper side of the lid and the housing to check the position of the lid. Press and turn the lid counter-clockwise with your palm so that the dot on the lid aligns with the left side dot of the housing. Incline the headphones to drop the cover off the housing.
Do not connect the CHARGE plug to anything other than these headphones. The transmitter automatically stops sending RF signals while charging the batteries. This system is designed to charge only the supplied rechargeable batteries type BP-HP550 for safety. Note that other types of rechargeable batteries cannot be charged with this system. If dry batteries are installed, they cannot be charged. Do not attempt to use the supplied BP-HP550 rechargeable batteries for other components. They are for use with this system only. Charge in an environmental temperature of between 0 C and 40 C (between 32 F and 104 F).
The effective areas of the transmitter
The optimum distance is up to approximately 100 m without the system picking up some interference. However, the distance may vary depending on the surroundings and environment. If the system picks up some noise within the above mentioned distance, reduce the distance between the transmitter unit and the headphones, or select another channel.

Distortion

, If the transmitter is connected to the headphone jack, turn down the volume on the connected audio/video equipment. , Change the radio frequency with the CHANNEL selector on the transmitter and the switch on the right housing of the headphones. , The headphones POWER indicator light turns off, dims, flashes, or sound becomes distorted or noisy. Charge the rechargeable batteries if it is weak, or replace alkaline batteries with new ones. If the POWER indicator is still off after charging the battery, take the headphones to a Sony dealer.

Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not use any other AC power adaptor.

Polarity of the plug

Charging and usage hours
Approx. charging hours 1 hour 16 hours*2 Approx. usage time*minutes*hours*3
*1 at 1 kHz, 1 mW+1 mW output *2 hours required to fully charge empty batteries *3 Time stated above may vary, depending on the temperature or conditions of use.
When the transmitter is placed on or near a TV, it may pick up a noise. In such a case, place the transmitter away from the TV. If the connected equipment has the AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function, be sure to turn the function off when using the transmitter. Otherwise, you will have to turn up the volume of the headphones, and that may cause noise.
When you use the headphones inside the effective areas of the transmitter, the transmitter can be placed in any direction from the listener. Even within the signal reception area, there are some spots (dead spots) where the RF signal cannot be received. This characteristics is inherent to RF signals, and does not indicate malfunction. By slightly moving the transmitter, location of the dead spot can be changed.

Loud background noise

, Move closer to the transmitter. As you move away from the transmitter, more noise is likely to be heard. , If the transmitter is connected to the headphones jack, turn up the volume of the connected audio/video equipment. , Change the radio frequency with the CHANNEL selector on the transmitter, then select the same radio frequency with the switch on the right housing of the headphones. , The headphones POWER indicator light turns off, dims, flashes, or sound becomes distorted or noisy. Charge the rechargeable battery if it is weak, or replace alkaline batteries with new ones. If the POWER indicator is still off after charging the battery, take the headphones to a Sony dealer.
Using the headphones with dry batteries (sold separately)
Commercially available (size AAA) dry batteries can also be used to power the headphones. Install the batteries in the same manner as described in steps 1 through 3 of Charging the supplied rechargeable batteries. When dry batteries are installed, the battery charge function will not be activated.

N Operating the system

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 pad is not commercially available. You can order replacements from the store where you purchased this system, or at your nearest Sony dealer.

Notes on receiving performance
This system utilizes very high frequency signals in the 800 MHz band so the receiving performance may deteriorate due to the surroundings. The following examples illustrate conditions that may reduce the reception range or cause interference. Inside a building with walls containing steel beams. An area with many steel file cabinets, etc. An area with many electrical appliances capable of generating electromagnetic fields. The transmitter is placed on a metal instrument. An area facing a roadway. Noise or interfering signals exist in the surroundings due to radio transceivers in trucks, etc. Noise or interfering signals exist in the surroundings owing to wireless communication systems installed along roadways.

Listening to a programme

Before listening
To reduce the risk of hearing damage, first lower the volume.
Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please access the following URL : http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Insert the supplied rechargeable nickelmetal hydride batteries into the battery compartment, matching the 3 terminals on the batteries to the 3 marks in the compartment.
Do not use rechargeable batteries other than the supplied ones.

Battery life

Battery Sony alkaline battery LR03/AM-4(N)

Approx. hours*hours*

Turn on the audio/video equipment connected to the transmitter.
If the transmitter is connected to the headphone jack, set the volume control of the audio source equipment as high as possible but not so high that the audio signal becomes distorted.
Remove the old ear pad by pulling it out of the groove on the housing.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
* at 1 kHz, 1 mW+1 mW output *2 Time stated above may vary, depending on the temperature or conditions of use.
Disconnect the CHARGE plug from the headphones.
The transmitters power indicator lights up green.

Specifications

General
Carrier frequency 863.52 MHz, 864.52 MHz Channel Ch1, Ch2 Modulation FM stereo Frequency response 20 20,000 Hz

Notes on Batteries

Do not charge a dry battery. Do not carry a dry battery together with coins or other metallic objects. It can generate heat if the positive and negative terminals of the battery accidentally come into contact with metallic objects. If you are not going to use the unit for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage or corrosion.
Close the battery compartment lid.
Press and turn the lid clockwise with your palm so that the tactile dot on the lid matches to right side dot of the housing.

Headphones CHARGE plug

Place the new ear pad on the driver unit.
Hang the edge of the ear pad on one side of the driver units groove edge, then turn the edge of ear pad around the driver unit as illustrated below. When the ear pad is securely inserted into the groove, adjust the ear pad to the vertical position.

Transmitter TMR-RF800R

Power source DC 12 V: supplied AC power adaptor Audio input Stereo mini jack Dimensions Approx. 105 mm (4 1/3/1/4 in) (w/h/d) Mass Approx. 115 g (4.06 oz) Rated power consumption 2.5 W
Checking the remaining battery power
Turn ON the switch located on the left housing of the headphone, and check the POWER indicator located on the left housing. The batteries are still serviceable when the indicator lights up red. Charge the rechargeable batteries or install new dry batteries if the POWER indicator light dims, flashes, or the sound becomes distorted or noisy.
Select the radio frequency with the CHANNEL selector switch.

Headphones MDR-RF800R

Power source Supplied rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries BP-HP550 or commercially available (size AAA) dry batteries Mass Approx. 220 g (7.77 oz) incl. Batteries
The rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries should be replaced with new ones when they last only half the expected time after a proper recharging. The rechargeable batteries type BP-HP550 are not commercially available. You can order the batteries from the store where you purchased this system, or at your nearest Sony dealer.

CHANNEL

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Svenska

Hrmed intygar Sony Corp. att detta hgtalarsystem str i verensstmmelse med de vsentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta bestmmelser som framgr av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Mer information finns p webbadressen: http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Undertegnede, Sony Corp., erklrer herved, at flgende udstyr overholder de vsentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Yderligere oplysninger findes p http://www.compliance.sony.de/