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Wireless Stereo
Headphone System
Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi
©2012 Sony Corporation Printed in China
MDR-RF855RK
English
Wireless Stereo Headphone System
Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in
WARNING
the European Union and other European
countries with separate collection systems)
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging
indicates that the battery provided with this
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
product shall not be treated as household waste.
apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg)
or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005%
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed)
mercury or 0.004% lead.
to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potentially negative consequences for the
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer
environment and human health which could otherwise be
servicing to qualified personnel only.
caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The
recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a
bookcase or built-in cabinet.
In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity
reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated
As the main plug of AC power adaptor is used to disconnect the
battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff
AC power adaptor from the mains, connect it to an easily
only.
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in it,
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the
disconnect it from the AC outlet immediately.
product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can
For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove
cause hearing loss.
the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries.
The nameplate of transmitter is located on the bottom exterior.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product or
The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those
battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household
countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the countries EEA
waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
(European Economic Area).
product.
Notice for customers: the following information is only
applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU
directives
Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this equipment is in
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation,
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland
For details, please access the following URL :
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses
given in separate service or guarantee documents.
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.
How to use
Checking the included
items
1
Insert the supplied rechargeable battery BP-HP550-11 into the left housing of the headphones.
Observe the correct polarity when installing battery.
Transmitter TMR-RF855R (1)
Headphones MDR-RF855R (1)
Lock
Release
AC adaptor (1)
Connecting cable (stereo mini
plug pin plug × 2), 1 m (1)
2
Connect the AC adaptor.
Rechargeable nickel-metal
hydride battery
Insert the plug firmly.
(BP-HP550-11) (1)
Features
Thank you for purchasing the Sony MDR-RF855RK Wireless
Stereo Headphone System. Before operating the unit, please
read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Some features are:
–
Wireless headphone system with long battery life and 100 m
range
–
Hassle-free recharging by placing the headphones on the
transmitter
–
40 mm driver units for deep bass response
–
Auto power on/off function for longer battery life
–
Battery playback time up to 18 hrs with rechargeable batteries
or 28 hrs with Sony alkaline batteries
4
Connect the A/V component, following hookup or below.
Insert the plug firmly.
Using the headphone jack of the A/V component
R (red)
Using the audio out (L/R) jacks of the A/V component
5
Wear the headphones.
Before listening
To reduce the risk of hearing damage, first lower the volume.
Tactile dot
7
Adjust the volume.
Up
Down
Tactile dot
Insert the
end first.
Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride
battery BP-HP550-11 (supplied)
3
Charge the headphones.
To AC
outlet
(Red)
(Off )
Complete when
indicator turns off.
Contact
points
Contact
pins
Headphone jack
(Stereo mini jack)
L (white)
Stereo mini plug
TV, Digital music player, etc.
Audio out
Stereo system, Blu-ray Disc player,
(L/R) jacks
DVD player, etc.
L (white)
Stereo mini plug
R (red)
6
Start playback of the A/V component.
The POWER/GREEN indicator of the transmitter lights up green.
(Green)
If you cannot receive a clear audio signal
First change the radio frequency with the CHANNEL selector switch on the transmitter,
then change the radio frequency to that of the transmitter with the TUNING switch on
the headphones.
Using the headphones
with separately-sold dry
After use
batteries
The headphones automatically turn off when they are taken
off (Auto power on/off function).
About auto power on/off function
Commercially available (LR03 (size AAA)) dry batteries can also
be used to power the headphones. Install two batteries in the
When you put on the headphones, the headphones' power
same manner as described in step 1 of "How to use. "
turns on automatically. Wear the headphones vertically on
When dry batteries are installed, the battery charge function is
your head so that auto power on function is properly
not activated.
activated.
Battery life
The headphones automatically turn off when they are taken
off.
Battery
Approx. usage time
1)
Do not pull up the self-adjusting band when not in use, this
will consume the battery power.
Sony alkaline battery LR03
28 hours
2)
(size AAA)
1) at 1 kHz, 0.1 mW + 0.1 mW output
Self-adjusting band
2) Time may vary, depending on the temperature or conditions
of use.
Note
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 are accidentally come into contact with
metallic objects.
About sending RF signals
Tips for connection
The transmitter starts sending RF signals automatically when
it detects an audio signal from the connected component.
Note that;
–
Do not connect to the AUDIO IN 1 and AUDIO IN 2 jacks at the
–
Noise may occur depending on the transmitter position and
same time. If you connect two A/V components to both jacks
room conditions. It is recommended to place the
at the same time, both of the audio signals may result in mixed
transmitter in a location that produces the clearest sound.
output.
–
If the transmitter is placed on a metallic table, you may hear
–
When you connect the connecting cable directly to an
noise, or the reception range may decrease. Do not place on
earphone jack (monaural mini jack), the audio signal may not
a metallic table.
be output through the right channel.
If low signal or no signal is input for
about 5 minutes
Tips for volume setting
If low signal is input for about 5 minutes, the transmitter turns
off automatically*. If the volume of the connected A/V
–
If you connect the transmitter to the headphone jack of the A/
component is too low, the transmitter may also turn off. When
V component, set the volume of the A/V component as high as
low signal is input, the POWER/GREEN indicator of the
possible but not so high that the audio signal becomes
transmitter flashes green for 5 minutes, then turns off. In this
distorted.
case, raise the volume of the connected A/V component
–
When watching videos, be careful not to raise the volume too
within the range where the sound is not distorted, then lower
high in quiet scenes. You may hurt your ears when a loud
the volume of the headphones.
scene is played.
The transmitter may also turn off if no signal is input for about
5 minutes. The POWER/GREEN indicator of the transmitter
flashes green for 5 minutes, then turns off. The transmitter
Tips for better reception
restarts after receiving an audio signal again.
* If signal noise is output from the connected A/V
component, the transmitter may not turn off, even when no
Receiving performance
audio signal is input.
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
Tips for charging
may reduce the reception range or cause interference.
–
Inside a building with walls containing steel beams
–
An area with many steel file cabinets, etc.
Charge supplied battery first
–
An area with many electrical appliances capable of generating
electromagnetic fields
The supplied rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery is not
–
The transmitter is placed on a metal instrument.
charged from the first time you use it. Be sure to charge them
–
An area facing a roadway
before use.
–
Noise or interfering signals exist in the surroundings due to
About auto charge function
radio transceivers in trucks, etc.
–
Noise or interfering signals exist in the surroundings owing to
Placing the headphones on the transmitter automatically turns
wireless communication systems installed along roadways.
them off, then charging starts. This eliminates the need for
Effective area of the transmitter
turning on/off every time you wear and take off the headphones.
If CHG/RED indicator does not light up
The optimum distance is up to approximately 100 m without the
system picking up some interference. However, the distance may
red
vary depending on the surroundings and environment.
–
If the system picks up some noise within the above mentioned
–
Check if the right and left headphones are rested on the
distance, reduce the distance between the transmitter and the
transmitter correctly. Take off the headphones and place them
headphones, or select another channel.
on the transmitter again so that the headphones' contact
–
When you use the headphones inside the effective area of the
points meet the transmitter's contact pins.
transmitter, the transmitter can be placed in any direction from
–
Charging may not be completed if the transmitter's contact
the listener.
pin and headphones' contact point are dusty. Wipe them with
–
Even within the signal reception area, there are some spots
a cotton bud, etc.
(dead spots) where the RF signal cannot be received. This
Charging and usage time
characteristic is inherent to RF signals, and does not indicate
malfunction. By slightly moving the transmitter, location of the
Depending on the remaining battery status, it takes approx. 30
dead spot can be changed.
minutes to 7 hours to recharge.
Approx. charging time
Approx. usage time
1)
Replacing the earpads
7 hours
2)
18 hours
3)
The earpads are replaceable. If the earpads become dirty or
1) at 1 kHz, 0.1 mW + 0.1 mW output
worn out, replace them as illustrated below. The earpads are not
2) hours required to fully charge an empty battery
commercially available. You can order replacements from the
3) Time may vary, depending on the temperature or conditions
store where you purchased this system, or at your nearest Sony
of use.
dealer.
To recharge supplied battery after use
1
Remove the old earpad by pulling it out of the groove on the
Place the headphones on the transmitter after use. The CHG/RED
housing.
indicator lights up red, then charging starts.
When charging is complete, there is no need to remove the
headphones from the transmitter.
Remaining battery
To check the remaining battery charge of the headphones, pull
up the self-adjusting band, and check the POWER indicator. The
battery is still serviceable when the indicator lights up green.
Charge the headphones if the POWER indicator turns off, dims,
flashes, or the sound becomes distorted or noisy.
2
Notes
Place the new earpad on the driver unit.
Hang the edge of the earpad on one side of the driver unit's
–
Insert the AC adaptor plug firmly.
groove edge, then turn the edge of earpad around the driver
–
Be sure to use the supplied AC adaptor. Using AC adaptors
unit as illustrated below.
with different plug polarity or other characteristics can cause
When the earpad is securely inserted into the groove, adjust
product failure.
the earpad to the vertical position.
Unified
polarity plug
–
The battery capacity may decrease if the headphones are
turned on and placed on the transmitter with the AC adaptor
disconnected.
–
The transmitter automatically turns off while charging the
battery.
–
This system is designed to charge only the supplied
rechargeable battery BP-HP550-11 for safety. Note that other
types of rechargeable battery cannot be charged with this
system.
–
If dry batteries are installed, they cannot be charged.
–
Do not attempt to use the supplied rechargeable battery BP-
HP550-11 for other components. It is for use with this system
only.
–
Charge in an environmental temperature of between 5 °C and
35 °C (between 41 °F and 95 °F).
–
When the battery life reduces to half, this may be the end of
battery lifetime. The supplied rechargeable battery BP-HP550-
11 is not commercially available. You can order the battery
from the store where you purchased this system, or at your
nearest Sony dealer.
Wireless stereo headphones (MDR-RF855R)
Troubleshooting
Frequency response
10 Hz – 22,000 Hz
If you run into any problems using this system, use the following
Power source
Supplied rechargeable nickel-metal hydride
checklist. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony
battery BP-HP550-11, or commercially
dealer.
available (LR03 (size AAA)) dry batteries
No sound/Low sound
Mass
Approx. 280 g including battery
Operating temperature
–
Check the connection of the A/V component or the AC
5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
adaptor.
–
Check that the A/V component is turned on.
Included items
–
If you connect the transmitter to an A/V component using the
RF stereo transmitter TMR-RF855R
headphone jack, raise the volume level on the connected A/V
Wireless stereo headphones MDR-RF855R
component within the range where the sound is not distorted.
–
Change the radio frequency with the CHANNEL selector on the
AC adaptor (12 V) (1)
Connecting cable (stereo mini plug pin plug × 2), 1 m (1)
transmitter, then change the radio frequency to that of the
Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery BP-HP550-11
transmitter with the TUNING switch on the headphones.
–
Use the headphones near the transmitter, or change the
(550 mAh min) (1)
Card warranty (1)
position of the transmitter.
–
Operating Instructions (this manual) (1)
Charge the supplied rechargeable battery, or replace dry
batteries with new ones. If the POWER indicator is still off after
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
charging, take the headphones to a Sony dealer.
–
Raise the headphone volume.
Distorted or intermittent sound
Svenska
(sometimes with noise)
Härmed intygar Sony Corp. att denna utrustning står i
överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga
–
Use the headphones near the transmitter, or change the
relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. För
position of the transmitter.
ytterligare information gå in på följande hemsida:
–
Do not place the transmitter on a metallic table.
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
–
If you connect the transmitter to an A/V component using the
headphone jack, lower the volume level on the connected A/V
Dansk
component within the range where the sound is not distorted.
Undertegnede Sony Corp. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr
–
Change the radio frequency with the CHANNEL selector on the
overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv
transmitter, then change the radio frequency to that of the
1999/5/EF. For yderligere information gå ind på følgende
transmitter with the TUNING switch on the headphones.
hjemmeside:
–
Charge the supplied rechargeable battery, or replace dry
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
batteries with new ones. If the POWER indicator is still off after
charging, take the headphones to a Sony dealer.
Suomi
Loud background noise
Sony Corp. vakuuttaa täten että tämä laite on direktiivin 1999/5/
–
If you connect the transmitter to an A/V component using the
EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden
ehtojen mukainen. Halutessasi lisätietoja, käy osoitteessa:
headphone jack, raise the volume level on the connected A/V
component within the range where the sound is not distorted.
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
–
Charge the supplied rechargeable battery, or replace dry
batteries with new ones. If the POWER indicator is still off after
Norsk
charging, take the headphones to a Sony dealer.
Sony Corp. erklærer herved at utstyret er i samsvar med de
–
Do not place the transmitter on a metallic table.
grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/
–
Use the headphones near the transmitter.
EF. For flere detaljer, vennligst se:
The POWER/GREEN indicator flashes
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
green
Français
–
No signal or low signal is input. Start playback of the A/V
Par la présente Sony Corp. déclare que cet équipement est
component, or raise the volume of the connected A/V
conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions
component within the range where the sound is not distorted,
pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. Pour toute information
otherwise the transmitter will turn off. If no signal or low signal
complémentaire, veuillez consulter l'URL suivante :
is input for about 5 minutes, the transmitter turns off
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
automatically.
Deutsch
The sound cuts off
Hiermit erklärt Sony Corp., dass sich das Gerät in
–
The transmitter turns off if no signal or low signal is input for
Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und
5 minutes. If you connect the transmitter to an A/V component
den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/
using the headphone jack, raise the volume level on the
EG befindet. Weitere Informationen erhältlich unter:
connected A/V component within the range where the sound
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
is not distorted.
Español
Battery cannot be charged/
Por medio de la presente Sony Corp. declara que el equipo
CHG/RED indicator flashes red, or does
cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras
not light up red
disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Para mayor información, por favor consulte el siguiente URL:
–
Check that the right/left of the headphones and transmitter
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
correspond, and put the headphones on the transmitter
correctly.
Nederlands
–
Install the supplied rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery.
Hierbij verklaart Sony Corp. dat het toestel in overeenstemming
Dry batteries and rechargeable batteries other than the
supplied cannot be charged.
is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen
van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Nadere informatie kunt u vinden op:
–
If the CHG/RED indicator does not light up red even though
you put the headphones on the transmitter and wait for a
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
while, it may be the end of battery lifetime. You can order the
Italiano
supplied rechargeable battery BP-HP550-11 from the store
where you purchased this system, or at your nearest Sony
Con la presente Sony Corp. dichiara che questo apparecchio è
dealer.
conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni
–
Charging may not be completed if the transmitter's contact
pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Per ulteriori
pin and headphones' contact point are dusty. Wipe them with
dettagli, si prega di consultare il seguente URL:
a cotton bud, etc.
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Português
Precautions
A Sony Corp. declara que este equipamento está conforme com
os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/
–
CE. Para mais informações, por favor consulte a seguinte URL:
When this system is not to be used for a long period of time,
disconnect the AC adaptor from the AC outlet holding the
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
plug, and remove the battery from the headphones to avoid
damage caused by battery leakage and subsequent corrosion.
Slovensky
–
Do not leave this system in a location subject to direct
Sony Corp. týmto vyhlasuje, že toto zariadenie spĺňa základné
sunlight, heat or moisture.
požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
–
You may hear some noise when you disconnect the AC
Podrobnosti získate na nasledovnej webovej adrese:
adaptor from the transmitter before taking off the
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
headphones.
–
Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct sunlight,
Slovenščina
moisture, sand, dust or mechanical shock.
Sony Corp. izjavlja, da je ta oprema v skladu z bistvenimi
Notes on headphones
zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili Direktive 1999/5/ES.
Za podrobnosti vas naprošamo, če pogledate na URL:
To reduce the risk of hearing damage
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Avoid using headphones at high volume. Hearing experts advise
Česky
against continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a
ringing in your ears, lower the volume or discontinue use.
Sony Corp. tímto prohlašuje, že toto zařízení je ve shodě se
Caring for others
základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními
směrnice 1999/5/ES.
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear
Podrobnosti lze získat na následující URL:
outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
If you have any questions or problems concerning the system
Magyar
that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
Alulírott, Sony Corp., nyilatkozom, hogy a(z) berendezés megfelel
a vonatkzó alapvető követelménveknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv
Be sure to bring the headphones and the transmitter to the Sony
egyéb előírásainak.
dealer when requiring repair work.
További információkat a következő weboldalon találhat:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Specifications
Български
С настоящето Сони корпорация декларира, че това
оборудване отговаря на основните изисквания и другите
RF stereo transmitter (TMR-RF855R)
съответстващи клаузи на Директива 1999/5/EC.
Modulation
FM stereo
Подробности може да намерите на Интернет страницата :
Carrier frequency 863.52 MHz, 864.02 MHz, 864.52 MHz
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Channel
Ch1, Ch2, Ch3
Polski
Transmission distance
Approx. 100 m of longest
Niniejszym Sony Corp., oświadcza, że equipment jest zgodne z
zasadniczymi wymaganiami oraz innymi stosownymi
Audio inputs
Pin jacks (left/right)
Stereo mini jack
postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/WE.
Szczegółowe informacje znaleźć można pod następującym
Power requirements
adresem URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/
DC 12 V (from the supplied AC adaptor)
Dimensions
Approx. 180 mm × 94 mm × 126 mm (w/h/d)
Română
Mass
Approx. 310 g
Prin prezenta, Sony Corp., declară că acest echipament respectă
Rated power consumption
cerinţele esenţiale şi este în conformitate cu prevederile
3.0 W
Directivei 1999/5/EC.
Operating temperature
Pentru detalii, vă rugăm accesaţi următoarea adresă :
5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
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- Page 1 és az 1999/5/EC irányelv the earpad to the vertical position. Union and other European countries with Be sure to bring the headphones and the transmitter to the Sony egyéb előírásainak. separate collection systems) Unified dealer when requiring repair work.
- Page 2 Ne tirez pas sur le serre-tête auto-ajustable lorsque vous n’utilisez pas le casque, car cela consomme l’énergie de la pile. cet appareil ou chez votre revendeur agréé Sony le plus Prévention des troubles de l’ouïe Operating Instructions en premier.