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4-170-753-14(1)
Welcome!
Charging the supplied
Charging and usage hours
Setting the input level
The effective areas of the
Troubleshooting
Approx. charging hours
Approx. usage time*
If the volume is high using the analogue input, set the ATT
1
Thank you for purchasing the Sony MDR-RF810RK
rechargeable battery
(attenuator) switch to “–6 dB.”
1 hour
45 minutes*3
transmitter
Wireless Stereo Headphone System. Before operating the
No sound/Muffled sound
16 hours*2
13 hours*3
unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for
The supplied rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery is
The optimum distance is up to approximately 100 m without
Check the connection of the audio/video equipment or the AC
power adaptor.
future reference.
not charged from the first time you use them. Charge them
*1 at 1 kHz, 1 mW+1 mW output.
the system picking up some interference. However, the
Check that the audio/video equipment is turned on.
Some features are:
before use.
*2 hours required to ful y charge empty battery.
ATT
distance may vary depending on the surroundings and
Turn up the volume on the connected audio/video equipment, if
Wireless system that allows you to listen to a programme
To charge the battery, connect the CHARGE plug of the
*3 Time stated above may vary, depending on the temperature or
environment. If the system picks up some noise within the
conditions of use.
the transmitter is connected to the headphones jack.
OdB −6dB
INPUT
free from the restriction of a cord.
transmitter to the headphones.
above mentioned distance, reduce the distance between the
Change the radio frequency with the CHANNEL selector on the
High fidelity sound reproduction.
1 Remove the battery compartment lid on the left
Using the headphones with dry-cell batteries
transmitter unit and the headphones, or select another
transmitter, then select the same radio frequency with the switch
13 hours of continuous use with supplied rechargeable
channel.
on the right housing of the headphones.
housing of the headphones.
battery.
(sold separately)
The mute function is activated.
Notes
Use the headphones near the transmitter.
Easy connection with TV and HiFi Audio system
There are tactile dots on the upper side of the lid and the
Commercial y available (size AAA) dry-cell batteries can
When you use the headphones inside the effective areas of the
The headphones’ POWER indicator light turns off, dims, flashes,
equipment.
housing to check the position of the lid. Press and turn
also be used to power the headphones. Install the batteries
transmitter, the transmitter can be placed in any direction from the
or sound becomes distorted or noisy.
Up to 100 metres reception range.
the lid counter-clockwise with your palm so that the dot
in the same manner as described in steps 1 through 3 of
Setting
Connected components
listener.
Charge the rechargeable battery if it is weak, or replace alkaline
Volume control function on the headphones.
on the lid aligns with the left side dot of the housing.
“Charging the supplied rechargeable battery.”
Even within the signal reception area, there are some spots (dead
batteries with new ones. If the POWER indicator is still off
Incline the headphones to drop the cover off the
When dry-cell batteries are installed, the battery charge
0 dB
TV, portable components, and other components with a
spots) where the RF signal cannot be received. This characteristics
after charging the battery, take the headphones to a Sony
Wireless Stereo
housing.
function will not be activated.
low output level (initial settings)
is inherent to RF signals, and does not indicate malfunction. By
dealer.
–6 dB
Other components
slightly moving the transmitter, location of the dead spot can be
Notes on receiving
Battery life
changed.
The sound cuts off
Headphone System
Notes
performance
Battery
Approx. hours*1
Be sure to lower the volume before setting the ATT switch.
The transmitter stops transmitting if low sound or no signal is
input for 4 minutes.
Sony alkaline batteries
28 hours*2
If audio input is distorted (sometimes, noise can be heard at the
If you connect the transmitter to an AV component using the
This system utilises very high frequency signals in the 800
LR03/AM-4(N)
same time), set the ATT switch to “–6 dB.”
Replacing the earpads
headphone jack, raise the volume level on the connected AV
MHz band so the receiving performance may deteriorate
*1 at 1 kHz, 1 mW+1 mW output
component within the range where the sound is not distorted.
due to the surroundings. The following examples il ustrate
*2 Time stated above may vary, depending on the temperature or
The earpads are replaceable. If the earpads become dirty or
conditions that may reduce the reception range or cause
conditions of use.
Operating the system
worn out, replace them as il ustrated below.
Distortion
interference.
The earpad is not commercial y available. You can order
If the transmitter is connected to the headphone jack, turn down
Inside a building with wal s containing steel beams.
Notes on Batteries
Listening to a programme
replacements from the store where you purchased this
the volume on the connected audio/video equipment.
An area with many steel file cabinets, etc.
2
Do not charge a dry-cell battery.
system, or at your nearest Sony dealer.
Change the radio frequency with the CHANNEL selector on the
Insert the supplied rechargeable nickel-metal
Do not carry a dry-cell battery together with coins or other metallic
transmitter and the switch on the right housing of the
An area with many electrical appliances capable of
objects. It can generate heat if the positive and negative terminals of
Before listening
1 Remove the old earpad by pulling it out of the
headphones.
generating electromagnetic fields.
hydride battery into the battery compartment,
the battery accidental y come into contact with metallic objects.
To reduce the risk of hearing damage, first lower the volume.
Operating Instructions
groove on the housing.
The headphones’ POWER indicator light turns off, dims, flashes,
The transmitter is placed on a metal instrument.
matching the terminals on the battery to the
If you are not going to use the unit for a long time, remove the
or sound becomes distorted or noisy.
Mode d’emploi
An area facing a roadway.
marks in the compartment.
batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage or corrosion.
1 Turn on the audio/video equipment connected to
Charge the rechargeable battery if it is weak, or replace alkaline
Noise or interfering signals exist in the surroundings due
Do not use rechargeable battery other than the supplied
the transmitter.
batteries with new ones. If the POWER indicator is still off
to radio transceivers in trucks, etc.
ones.
Checking the remaining battery power
If the transmitter is connected to the headphone jack, set
after charging the battery, take the headphones to a Sony
Noise or interfering signals exist in the surroundings
Turn on the switch located on the left housing of the
the volume control of the audio source equipment as
dealer.
owing to wireless communication systems installed along
headphone, and check the POWER indicator located on the
high as possible but not so high that the audio signal
roadways.
left housing. The battery are still serviceable when the
Loud background noise
becomes distorted.
indicator lights up red.
Move closer to the transmitter. As you move away from the
Charge the rechargeable battery or install new dry-cell
2 Disconnect the CHARGE plug from the
transmitter, more noise is likely to be heard.
Getting started
If the transmitter is connected to the headphones jack, turn up
batteries if the POWER indicator light dims, flashes, or the
headphones.
the volume of the connected audio/video equipment.
sound becomes distorted or noisy.
The transmitter’s POWER indicator lights up green.
Change the radio frequency with the CHANNEL selector on the
Unpacking
transmitter, then select the same radio frequency with the switch
Note
Transmitter
2 Place the new earpad on the driver unit.
on the right housing of the headphones.
The rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery should be replaced
Check that you have the following items:
3 Close the battery compartment lid.
The headphones’ POWER indicator light turns off, dims, flashes,
with new ones when they last only half the expected time after a
Hang the edge of the earpad on one side of the driver
unit’s groove edge, then turn the edge of earpad around
or sound becomes distorted or noisy.
The headphones (1)
Press and turn the lid clockwise with your palm so that
proper recharging. The rechargeable battery type BP-HP550-11 are
Charge the rechargeable battery if it is weak, or replace alkaline
the tactile dot on the lid matches to right side dot of the
not commercial y available. You can order the battery from the store
the driver unit as il ustrated below.
batteries with new ones. If the POWER indicator is still off
housing.
where you purchased this system, or at your nearest Sony dealer.
Headphones
When the earpad is securely inserted into the groove,
after charging the battery, take the headphones to a Sony
adjust the earpad to the vertical position.
dealer.
Setting up the transmitter
CHARGE plug
Specifications
1 Connect the transmitter to audio/video
CHG
equipment.
General
Transmitter
Carrier frequency
863.52 MHz, 864.52 MHz
The transmitter (1)
Channel
Ch1, Ch2
3 Select the radio frequency with the CHANNEL
Modulation
FM stereo
selector switch.
MDR-RF810RK
Frequency response 20 – 20,000 Hz
4 Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the
DC OUT 6.2V
CHANNEL
ATT
150mA MAX
transmitter.
Transmitter TMR-RF810R
1 2
OdB −6dB
INPUT CHARGE
Additional information
Power source
DC 12 V: supplied AC power
Transmitter
DC IN 12V
adaptor
CHANNEL
©2010 Sony Corporation Printed in China
Precautions
Audio input
Stereo mini plug
Dimensions
Approx. 108 × 128 × 108 mm
Connecting cord
1 2
Note
(4 3/
DC IN 12V
If the transmitter is not to be used for a long period of
8 × 5 1/8 × 4 3/8 in) (w/h/d)
If the aerial cover come off from the transmitter, put the cover back
DC OUT 6.2V
Mass
Approx. 137 g (4.83 oz)
CHANNEL
ATT
150mA MAX
time, disconnect the AC power adaptor from the AC
into the transmitter.
Rated power consumption
1 2
OdB −6dB
INPUT CHARGE
outlet by holding the plug. Do not pull on the cord.
English
Disposal of waste batteries
3 W
DC IN 12V
Do not leave the wireless stereo headphone system in a
(applicable in the European Union
AC power adaptor (1)
To headphones jack (Stereo mini jack),
location subject to direct sunlight, heat or moisture.
and other European countries with
Headphones MDR-RF810R
To DC IN 12V jack
LINE OUT or REC OUT jacks
Power source
Supplied rechargeable nickel-metal
WARNING
separate collection systems)
4 Turn on the switch on the left housing of the
Notes on headphones
hydride battery BP-HP550-11 or
To an AC
headphones.
To reduce the risk of hearing damage
commercial y available (size AAA)
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates
outlet
Check if the power indicator on the left housing lights
Avoid using headphones at high volume. Hearing experts
dry-cell batteries
this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place
that the battery provided with this product shall not be
Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery BP-HP550-11 (1)
AC power adaptor
up red. Place the right housing on your right ear and
advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If you
Mass
Approx. 270 g (9.52 oz)
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
treated as household waste.
(supplied)
WALKMAN®*, TV, etc.
the left housing on your left ear.
experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or
(including the supplied
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in
There is a tactile dot on the hanger marked to
discontinue use.
rechargeable nickel-metal hydride
servicing to qualified personnel only.
combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols
* “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks
5
distinguish the left side.
battery)
As the main plug of AC power adaptor is used to disconnect
Make sure to set the switch located on the left
of Sony Coporation.
for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery
Caring for others
Rated power consumption
the AC power adaptor from the mains, connect it to an
contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
housing to OFF. After that, connect the CHARGE
2 Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to
2 W
easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you
plug of the transmitter to jack located on the left
hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people
abnormality in it, disconnect it from the AC outlet
transmitter.
will help prevent potential y negative consequences for the
housing.
Transmitter
around you.
Design and specifications are subject to change without
immediately.
environment and human health which could otherwise be
Card warranty (1)
POWER indicator located on the transmitter lights up
notice.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a
caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The
Operating Instructions (1)
red. Prior to using for the first time, charge the
If you have any questions or problems concerning the
bookcase or built-in cabinet.
recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural
rechargeable battery until the POWER indicator (red)
OFF
ON
POWER
system that are not covered in this manual, please consult
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery-installed
resources.
turns off (approximately 16 hours). From the next time,
DC OUT 6.2V
your nearest Sony dealer.
to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like.
charging time to the full charge will be almost equal to
CHANNEL
ATT
150mA MAX
Trademark, manufacturer and model number are located on
In case of products that for safety, performance or data
the previous operating time. Regardless of remaining
1 2
OdB −6dB
INPUT CHARGE
Be sure to bring the headphones and the transmitter to the
the bottom of the unit.
integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an
battery charge, the POWER indicator (red) will turn off
DC IN 12V
5 Select the channel to that of the transmitter with
Sony dealer when requiring repair work.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones
incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by
approximately 16 hours after charging starts.
the switch on the right housing of the headphones.
can cause hearing loss.
qualified service staff only.
To DC IN 12V jack
Turn up the volume to a moderate level with the
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over
Transmitter
VOLUME control on the left housing.
the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point
To an AC
for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
outlet
Hereby, Sony Corp. declares that this equipment is in
For all other batteries, please view the section on how to
AC power adaptor
Headphones
compliance with the essential requirements and other
remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery
(supplied)
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For details,
over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
1CH
2CH
please access the following URL:
waste batteries.
Notes
VOLUME
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not use any other AC
CHARGE plug
power adaptor.
For more detailed information about recycling of this
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic
product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office,
CHG
OFF
ON
Sending RF signals from the transmitter
Equipment (Applicable in the
your household waste disposal service or the shop where
The transmitter starts sending RF signals automatical y
European Union and other European
you purchased the product.
when it detects an audio signal from the connected
countries with separate collection
Polarity of the plug
equipment.
systems)
Notice for customers: the following information is only
When the transmitter’s POWER indicator does
When the transmitter is placed on or near a TV, it may pick up a
If the transmitter does not detect an audio signal for more
applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU
not light up red
noise. In such a case, place the transmitter away from the TV.
than about 4 minutes, it will stop sending RF signals, and
directives
If the connected equipment has the AVLS (Automatic Volume
the POWER indicator will blink for 1 minute, and then turn
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates
Check if the switch on the left housing of the headphones is
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-
Limiter System) function, be sure to turn the function off when
off.
that this product shall not be treated as household waste.
set to OFF. If the switch is set to ON, the POWER indicator
1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized
using the transmitter. Otherwise, you will have to turn up the
When the transmitter receives an audio signal again, it starts
Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection
does not light up.
Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony
volume of the headphones, and that may cause noise.
sending the RF signals, and the POWER indicator will light
point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
You cannot charge any rechargeable battery or dry-cell
Do not lift the transmitter by the aerial. The aerial cover may
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
become detached. If it becomes detached, attach it back where it
up green again.
equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,
battery other than the supplied battery.
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer
was before.
You may not hear the beginning of the sound from the
you will help prevent potential negative consequences for
to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee
To recharge the headphone battery after use
headphones until the transmitter starts sending the RF
the environment and human health, which could otherwise
documents.
signals after detecting an audio signal.
be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
Connect the headphones to the CHARGE plug of the
Aerial cover
The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural
transmitter in the same manner as described in step 5 of
RF signal transmission may stop when an extremely low
resources. For more detailed information about recycling of
“Charging the supplied rechargeable battery” after use. Since
sound is input for about 4 minutes. If this happens, raise
this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your
the built-in timer recognises when charging is complete,
the volume of the connected AV component within the
household waste disposal service or the shop where you
there is no need to remove the headphones from the
range where the sound is not distorted, and lower the
purchased the product.
transmitter after charging.
volume of the headphones.
Notes
Do not connect the CHARGE plug to anything other than these
headphones.
Notes
The transmitter automatical y stops sending RF signals while
If hiss is heard, move closer to the transmitter.
charging the battery.
You may hear some noise when you disconnect the AC power
This system is designed to charge only the supplied rechargeable
adaptor from the transmitter before turn off the headphones.
battery type BP-HP550-11 for safety. Note that other types of
rechargeable battery cannot be charged with this system.
If dry-cell batteries are installed, they cannot be charged.
Do not attempt to use the supplied BP-HP550-11 rechargeable
battery 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).
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