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Stereo Headphones

MDR-1ADAC

What you can do with the headphones

USB audio compatible stereo headphones with S-master HX
More stunning realism than you ever heard
Digital amp technology

*1

, uniquely developed for High-Resolution audio, reduces distortion and noise at wider

frequency ranges. It allows to reproduce high frequency sound in detail.
USB Audio 192 kHz/24 bit, DSD

*2

 compatible

WALKMAN, Xperia, iPhone/iPad/iPod Digital connection
40 mm HD driver unit that supports high resolution
Aluminum-coated Liquid Crystal Polymer diaphragms
Ergonomic ear pad
Detachable cable

*1

 The digital amp technology is available only with digital connections.

*2

 The DSD format is converted to the linear PCM format when playing back.

4-547-764-11(1)

Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation

Help Guide

How to Use

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Summary of Contents for MDR-1ADAC

Page 1: ...age Top Stereo Headphones MDR 1ADAC The following explains how to use the headphones Select a topic from the navigation pane on the left Getting Started Making connections Listening to music Information Help Guide How to Use ...

Page 2: ...Go to Page Top Go to Page Top What can I do to solve a problem Headphones Connected device How to Use Troubleshooting 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Troubleshooting List of Topics ...

Page 3: ...the battery via an AC outlet 49 Turning the power on 51 Turning the power off 53 Checking the battery level 54 Making connections 2 Connecting to a Windows computer 18 Connecting to a Windows computer 56 Connecting to a Mac 19 Connecting to a Mac 58 Connecting to a WALKMAN 20 Connecting to a digital output supported WALKMAN 60 Connecting to WALKMAN models unsupported by digital out 62 Connecting t...

Page 4: ... do to solve a problem 5 What can I do to solve a problem 30 What can I do to solve a problem 82 Headphones 6 Power 31 Unable to turn on the headphones The battery life becomes short 83 Unable to charge the battery 84 Charging time is too long 85 Sound 32 There is no sound 86 The sound is low 87 The sound is distorted 88 Noise is generated 89 Connected device 7 Computer 33 When connecting to a com...

Page 5: ...Troubleshooting 11 TOC 3 ...

Page 6: ... Go to Page Top Stereo Headphones MDR 1ADAC Getting Started Included items Overview Parts and controls Before connecting to a computer Power source 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 1 ...

Page 7: ...Making connections Connecting to a Windows computer Connecting to a Mac Connecting to a WALKMAN Connecting to an Xperia Connecting to an iPhone iPad iPod Connecting to an analog output device 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 2 ...

Page 8: ...Back Back to Top Go to Page Top Stereo Headphones MDR 1ADAC Listening to music Headphones 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 3 ...

Page 9: ...to Top Go to Page Top Stereo Headphones MDR 1ADAC Information About the indications Compatible device Notes on use Trademarks Support website 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 4 ...

Page 10: ...Back Back to Top Go to Page Top Stereo Headphones MDR 1ADAC What can I do to solve a problem What can I do to solve a problem 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 5 ...

Page 11: ...Back Back to Top Go to Page Top Stereo Headphones MDR 1ADAC Headphones Power Sound 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 6 ...

Page 12: ...Back Back to Top Go to Page Top Stereo Headphones MDR 1ADAC Connected device Computer Other device 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 7 ...

Page 13: ...s Parts and controls Parts and controls About the indicators Before connecting to a computer Installing the driver software on a Windows computer Installing Hi Res Audio Player on a computer Power source Charging the battery via a computer Charging the battery via an AC outlet Turning the power on Turning the power off Checking the battery level Making connections Connecting to a Windows computer ...

Page 14: ...onnecting to an iPhone iPad iPod Connecting to an iPhone iPad iPod Connecting to an analog output device Connecting to an analog output device Listening to music Headphones Listening to music with the headphones Information About the indications About the indicators Compatible device Compatible WALKMAN models Compatible Xperia models Compatible iPhone iPad iPod models Compatible operating systems ...

Page 15: ...Go to Page Top 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 10 ...

Page 16: ...y life becomes short Unable to charge the battery Charging time is too long Sound There is no sound The sound is low The sound is distorted Noise is generated Connected device Computer When connecting to a computer there is no sound or the sound is not played back properly Sound is interrupted when connecting to the computer Other device The connected radio or TV cannot receive a signal Noise is g...

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Page 18: ...Included items Checking the included items Check that all items are packed with the headphones before use About the supplied manuals Refer to the supplied manuals depending on your situation 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 13 ...

Page 19: ...es MDR 1ADAC Overview What you can do with the headphones Introduction to the main features About High Resolution Audio format files What are High Resolution Audio format files 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 14 ...

Page 20: ...DAC Parts and controls Parts and controls Introducing the names of button jacks and indicators etc on the headphones About the indicators The indicators show the status of the headphones 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 15 ...

Page 21: ...ows computer with the headphones you need to download and install the driver software on the computer Installing Hi Res Audio Player on a computer When listening to the High Resolution Audio format files on your computer Windows Mac with the headphones you need to download and install Hi Res Audio Player on the computer 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 16 ...

Page 22: ...Charging the battery via an AC outlet The battery can be charged via an AC outlet by using the recommended USB AC adaptor AC UD20 sold separately Turning the power on How to turn the headphones on Turning the power off How to turn the headphones off Checking the battery level You can check the battery level with the POWER indicator 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to U...

Page 23: ...dphones MDR 1ADAC Connecting to a Windows computer Connecting to a Windows computer You can connect the headphones to a Windows computer using the micro USB cable supplied 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 18 ...

Page 24: ... Page Top Stereo Headphones MDR 1ADAC Connecting to a Mac Connecting to a Mac You can connect the headphones to a Mac using the micro USB cable supplied 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 19 ...

Page 25: ...LKMAN Compatible with the NWZ A10 Series NWZ ZX1 and NWZ F880 Series as of July 2014 Connecting to WALKMAN models unsupported by digital out You can connect the headphones to a WALKMAN which only supports an analog output using the headphone cable supplied 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 20 ...

Page 26: ...d Xperia For the latest compatible Xperia models see Compatible Xperia models Connecting to Xperia models unsupported by digital out You can connect the headphones to Xperia models which only supports an analog output using the headphone cable supplied 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 21 ...

Page 27: ...s MDR 1ADAC Connecting to an iPhone iPad iPod Connecting to an iPhone iPad iPod You can connect the headphones to an iPhone iPad iPod using the Lightning connector cable supplied 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 22 ...

Page 28: ... MDR 1ADAC Connecting to an analog output device Connecting to an analog output device You can connect the headphones to an analog output device using the headphone cable supplied 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 23 ...

Page 29: ...e Top Stereo Headphones MDR 1ADAC Headphones Listening to music with the headphones You can listen to music from an audio device connected to the headphones 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 24 ...

Page 30: ...o Top Go to Page Top Stereo Headphones MDR 1ADAC About the indications About the indicators The indicators show the status of the headphones 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 25 ...

Page 31: ...R 1ADAC Compatible device Compatible WALKMAN models Compatible Xperia models Compatible iPhone iPad iPod models Compatible operating systems Windows Compatible operating systems Mac 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 26 ...

Page 32: ...Back Back to Top Go to Page Top Stereo Headphones MDR 1ADAC Notes on use Precautions Precautions on safety and placement etc 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 27 ...

Page 33: ...Back Back to Top Go to Page Top Stereo Headphones MDR 1ADAC Trademarks Trademarks List of trademarks registered trademarks 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 28 ...

Page 34: ...Back to Top Go to Page Top Stereo Headphones MDR 1ADAC Support website Customer support websites URLs of the customer support websites 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 29 ...

Page 35: ...Back Back to Top Go to Page Top Stereo Headphones MDR 1ADAC What can I do to solve a problem What can I do to solve a problem 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 30 ...

Page 36: ...p Stereo Headphones MDR 1ADAC Power Unable to turn on the headphones The battery life becomes short Unable to charge the battery Charging time is too long 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 31 ...

Page 37: ... to Top Go to Page Top Stereo Headphones MDR 1ADAC Sound There is no sound The sound is low The sound is distorted Noise is generated 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 32 ...

Page 38: ...phones MDR 1ADAC Computer When connecting to a computer there is no sound or the sound is not played back properly Sound is interrupted when connecting to the computer 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 33 ...

Page 39: ...k to Top Go to Page Top Stereo Headphones MDR 1ADAC Other device The connected radio or TV cannot receive a signal Noise is generated 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 34 ...

Page 40: ...any items are missing contact your dealer The number in indicates the item amount Stereo Headphones 1 Cables Digital cable for Xperia Approx 1 2 m 47 1 4 in 1 Digital cable for WALKMAN Approx 1 2 m 47 1 4 in 1 Lightning connector cable Approx 1 2 m 47 1 4 in 1 Micro USB cable Approx 1 5 m 59 1 8 in 1 Headphone cable Approx 1 2 m 47 1 4 in 1 Help Guide How to Use 35 ...

Page 41: ...Go to Page Top Carrying pouch 1 Start Guide 1 Reference Guide 1 Warranty card depending on your region country 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 36 ...

Page 42: ...ta Operation manual on the Web which can be accessed by a PC or smartphone provides the detailed information on how to use the headphones and troubleshooting etc Start Guide enclosed paper Provides basic information on how to connect or use the headphones Reference Guide enclosed paper Provides precautions and specifications 4 547 764 11 1 Help Guide How to Use 37 ...

Page 43: ...quency ranges It allows to reproduce high frequency sound in detail USB Audio 192 kHz 24 bit DSD 2 compatible WALKMAN Xperia iPhone iPad iPod Digital connection 40 mm HD driver unit that supports high resolution Aluminum coated Liquid Crystal Polymer diaphragms Ergonomic ear pad Detachable cable 1 The digital amp technology is available only with digital connections 2 The DSD format is converted t...

Page 44: ...and expressed as bits The higher the number of bits the closer the sample is to the original source CDs are standardized at 44 1 kHz 16 bit but there is no single standard for High Resolution Audio An alternative way of digitizing an analog source is a method called DSD Direct Stream Digital which captures sound information as a sequence of single bit values with an extremely high sampling rate of...

Page 45: ...to Top Print Stereo Headphones MDR 1ADAC Parts and controls 1 Headband 2 Left unit 3 Right unit 4 RESET button Press the button with a pointed object such as a pin to reset the headphones Help Guide How to Use 40 ...

Page 46: ...ing to a computer or charging the headphones 8 Micro USB port Type AB For digitally connecting with WALKMAN Xperia and iPhone iPad iPod 9 POWER button indicator 10 VOL knob The side of the VOL knob has a tactile dot Use it as a guide for operation Related Topic About the indicators 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 41 ...

Page 47: ...re being charged Flashes red The headphones are not being charged properly When the headphones are not in the battery charge status You can check the battery level by the number of times that the indicator flashes when the headphones are turned on Turns off The headphones are not turned on Lights up green The headphones are turned on Flashes three times green The battery is substantially charged F...

Page 48: ...s flashing green The POWER indicator flashes in green after it beeps The headphones do not output sound in this state and will turn off automatically about 30 seconds later 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 43 ...

Page 49: ...isit the following website and download the driver software for Windows Sony USB Device Driver on your Windows computer http www sony com support For details on installing refer to the download pages Hint There is no need to install the driver software on a Mac computer Note If the driver software is not installed on your Windows computer music files cannot be played back via the headphones Relate...

Page 50: ...dows Mac with the headphones you need to download and install Hi Res Audio Player on the computer 1 Visit the following website and download and install Hi Res Audio Player on your computer http www sony com support For details on installing refer to the download pages Related Topic About High Resolution Audio format files 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 45 ...

Page 51: ...he first time 1 Press and hold the POWER button for about 2 seconds until the POWER indicator shuts off to turn off the headphones 2 Connect your booted computer to the micro USB port Type B PC CHARGE of the headphones using the micro USB cable supplied The POWER indicator lights up in red while the battery is being charged and the indicator turns off when charging Help Guide How to Use 46 ...

Page 52: ...iate environment or conditions of use Hint The battery can be charged via an AC outlet by using the recommended USB AC adaptor AC UD20 sold separately Charging is completed in about 4 hours Note When the headphones had not been used for a long time it may take a while for the POWER indicator to light up in red In this case do not disconnect the micro USB cable from the headphones Wait until the PO...

Page 53: ...Go to Page Top Go to Page Top Related Topic Charging the battery via an AC outlet Compatible operating systems Windows Compatible operating systems Mac 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 48 ...

Page 54: ...ly For details on the adaptor refer to its operation manual 1 Press and hold the POWER button for about 2 seconds until the POWER indicator shuts off to turn off the headphones 2 Connect the micro USB port Type B PC CHARGE of the headphones and the USB AC adaptor AC UD20 sold separately using the micro USB cable supplied then connect the USB AC adaptor to an AC outlet Help Guide How to Use 49 ...

Page 55: ...onnect the micro USB cable from the headphones Wait until the POWER indicator lights up in red Charge in an environmental temperature of between 5 C and 35 C Otherwise the battery may not fully charge If the battery is fully charged the POWER indicator may blink and go off and charging may not start This is not a malfunction When storing the headphones for a long time avoid a place subject to high...

Page 56: ...or flashes in green then lights up Hint When the headphones are turned on you can check the battery level by the number of times the POWER indicator flashes in green Flashes three times Substantially charged Flashes twice Half charged Flashes once Battery level is low It is necessary to charge the battery Always flashing The POWER indicator flashes in green after it beeps The headphones do not out...

Page 57: ...Go to Page Top Charging the battery via a computer Charging the battery via an AC outlet 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 52 ...

Page 58: ...out 2 seconds until the POWER indicator shuts off Note The POWER indicator lights up in red when the micro USB port Type B PC CHARGE is connected to your computer or the USB AC adaptor sold separately The indicator turns off when battery charge is completed 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 53 ...

Page 59: ... button to turn on the headphones and check the battery level by the number of times the POWER indicator flashes in green Flashes three times Substantially charged Flashes twice Half charged Flashes once Battery level is low It is necessary to charge the battery Always flashing The POWER indicator flashes in green after it beeps The headphones do not output sound in this state and will turn off au...

Page 60: ...Go to Page Top About the indicators 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 55 ...

Page 61: ...ter You need to download and install the driver software for Windows Sony USB Device Driver on your computer to listen to music files on the computer with the headphones You need to download and install Hi Res Audio Player on your computer to listen to High Resolution Audio format files on the computer with the headphones 2 Connect the computer to the micro USB port Type B PC CHARGE using the micr...

Page 62: ...hile operating Before disconnecting the computer from the headphones stop playback and turn the headphones off to prevent damage to data Digitally broadcast sound cannot be output from a computer s USB port In this case connect the Input jack stereo mini of the headphones to the analog audio output of the computer For details on connections see Connecting to an analog output device Be careful not ...

Page 63: ...o download and install Hi Res Audio Player on your Mac to listen to High Resolution Audio format files on the Mac with the headphones 2 Connect the Mac to the micro USB port Type B PC CHARGE using the micro USB cable supplied Do not connect another device to the micro USB port Type AB when you listen to music that is played on a Mac with the headphones Hint The headphones support USB 2 0 USB 2 0 H...

Page 64: ...es stop playback and turn the headphones off to prevent damage to data Digitally broadcast sound cannot be output from a Mac s USB port In this case connect the Input jack stereo mini of the headphones to the analog audio output of the Mac For details on connections see Connecting to an analog output device Be careful not to trip over the connecting cable Related Topic Installing Hi Res Audio Play...

Page 65: ... when playing back Compatible WALKMAN models NWZ A10 Series NWZ ZX1 and NWZ F880 Series as of July 2014 When connecting a WALKMAN other than the compatible models mentioned above follow the connecting method described in Connecting to WALKMAN models unsupported by digital out Availability depends on the country region 1 Turn on the WALKMAN 2 Connect the WALKMAN to the micro USB port Type AB using ...

Page 66: ... solve the problem Dynamic Normalizer Equalizer VPT Virtualphones Technology DSEE Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Speaker output optimizer Sound is not output from the headphone jack of the WALKMAN when it is connected to the headphones You cannot adjust the volume with the WALKMAN when it is connected to the headphones The connected WALKMAN will not be charged when it is connected to the headpho...

Page 67: ...e of your WALKMAN down 1 Turn on the WALKMAN 2 Open the Input jack stereo mini cover 3 Connect the WALKMAN to the Input jack stereo mini using the headphone cable supplied When the headphone cable is connected the headphones turn off automatically and the headphones do not turn on while the headphone cable is connected Note While using the headphones with the headphone cable the VOL knob is not av...

Page 68: ... digital output supported Xperia models depend on the country region For the latest compatible models access the following URL http www sony com support When connecting an Xperia model that is unsupported by the digital output follow the connecting method described in Connecting to Xperia models unsupported by digital out 1 Turn on the Xperia 2 Connect the Xperia to the micro USB port Type AB usin...

Page 69: ...he headphones Some operations may not be possible with the headphones even if you use a supported Xperia model You cannot adjust the volume of the Xperia when it is connected to the headphones Related Topic Connecting to Xperia models unsupported by digital out Compatible Xperia models 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 64 ...

Page 70: ...me of your Xperia down 1 Turn on the Xperia 2 Open the Input jack stereo mini cover 3 Connect the Xperia to the Input jack stereo mini using the headphone cable supplied When the headphone cable is connected the headphones turn off automatically and the headphones do not turn on while the headphone cable is connected Note While using the headphones with the headphone cable the VOL knob is not avai...

Page 71: ...kHz 16 bit PCM 1 Turn on the iPhone iPad iPod 2 Connect the iPhone iPad iPod to the micro USB port Type AB using the Lightning connector cable supplied You can listen to music on the iPhone iPad iPod by connecting it to the micro USB port Type AB while charging the headphones with the micro USB port type B PC CHARGE Compatible iPhone iPad iPod models You can use the headphones with only the follow...

Page 72: ...e iPhone iPad iPod Sony is not liable for damage erasure of recorded data caused using an iPhone iPad iPod with the headphones Do not disconnect the iPhone iPad iPod while operating Before disconnecting the iPhone iPad iPod from the headphones stop playback and turn the headphones off to prevent damage to data If the sound is distorted set the equalizer to Off or Flat on your iPhone iPad iPod Turn...

Page 73: ...cable to audio devices Before connecting turn the volume of your device down 1 Turn on the device 2 Open the Input jack stereo mini cover 3 Connect the device to the Input jack stereo mini using the headphone cable supplied When the headphone cable is connected the headphones turn off automatically and the headphones do not turn on while the headphone cable is connected Note While using the headph...

Page 74: ...devices 1 Connect an audio device to the headphones 2 Press and hold the POWER button for about 2 seconds to turn on the headphones The POWER indicator lights up in green after it flashes The headphones do not turn on while the headphone cable is connected When you listen to music from an audio device connected with the headphone cable there is no need to turn on the headphones 3 Wear the headphon...

Page 75: ...s Hint When the headphones are turned on you can check the battery level by the number of times that the POWER indicator flashes in green Flashes three times Substantially charged Flashes twice Half charged Flashes once Battery level is low It is necessary to charge the battery Always flashing The POWER indicator flashes in green after it beeps The headphones do not output sound in this state and ...

Page 76: ...Go to Page Top Go to Page Top Related Topic Installing Hi Res Audio Player on a computer 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 71 ...

Page 77: ... sony com support Digital output supported WALKMAN NWZ A10 Series NWZ ZX1 NWZ F880 Series Note When connecting a WALKMAN other than the compatible models mentioned above follow the connecting method described in Connecting to WALKMAN models unsupported by digital out Related Topic Connecting to WALKMAN models unsupported by digital out 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How ...

Page 78: ...phones MDR 1ADAC Compatible Xperia models For the latest compatible models access the following URL http www sony com support Related Topic Connecting to Xperia models unsupported by digital out 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 73 ...

Page 79: ...ation iPod nano 7th generation Note If you connect an iPhone iPad iPod that is not equipped with the Lightning connector see Connecting to an analog output device Some operations may not be possible with the headphones even if you use a supported iPhone iPad iPod model Depending on the versions of the software of iPhone iPad iPod operations may not possible even if the headphones are connected wit...

Page 80: ...Go to Page Top Connecting to an analog output device 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 75 ...

Page 81: ...r later Windows Vista Business SP2 or later Windows Vista Ultimate SP2 or later CPU Intel Core 2 Processor 1 6 GHz or higher Memory 1 GB or higher USB USB port USB 2 0 High Speed One of the above OS needs to be installed to the computer as a default OS The headphones are not guaranteed to operate with all computers The headphones are not guaranteed to operate with home built computers operating sy...

Page 82: ...he above OS needs to be installed to the computer as a default OS The headphones are not guaranteed to operate with all computers The headphones are not guaranteed to operate with home built computers operating systems that are personally upgraded or multiple operating systems The headphones are not guaranteed to operate with functions such as standby sleep or hibernation on any computer 4 547 764...

Page 83: ... charge the battery using USB see Compatible operating systems Windows or Compatible operating systems Mac If you recharge the headphones by connecting to an AC outlet use the separately sold USB AC Adaptor AC UD20 sold separately For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the adaptor Notes on handling Because the headphones are designed to fit closely in your ears forcing them ...

Page 84: ...n your ears This is a result of static electricity accumulated in the body and not a malfunction of the headphones The effect can be minimized by wearing clothes made from natural materials About replacement ear cushions Optional replacement ear cushions can be ordered from your nearest Sony dealer Related Topic Compatible operating systems Windows Compatible operating systems Mac 4 547 764 11 1 C...

Page 85: ...Pod iPhone or iPad respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft...

Page 86: ...es MDR 1ADAC Customer support websites http www sony com support Access the support home page to get the information about the supported models software update or troubleshooting etc 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 81 ...

Page 87: ...lowing steps to resolve the issue Find the symptoms of the issue in this Help Guide and try any corrective actions listed Look up information on the issue on the customer support website If the operations above do not work consult your nearest Sony dealer Related Topic Customer support websites 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 82 ...

Page 88: ...f the battery is approaching the end of its service life Consult your nearest Sony dealer for a replacement When the headphone cable is connected to the Input jack stereo mini of the headphones the headphones do not turn on Reset the headphones Insert a small pin etc into the hole and push the RESET button until you feel a click 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshoo...

Page 89: ...ones to another USB port of the computer if available A USB AC adaptor that is not recommended is being used The battery is fully charged If the battery is fully charged the POWER indicator may blink in red and go off and charging may not start This is not a malfunction If the headphones had not been used for a long time it may take a while to light up the POWER indicator in red when the headphone...

Page 90: ...arging time is too long Check that the headphones and the computer are directly connected not via a USB hub A cable that is not supplied is used A USB AC adaptor that is not recommended is used 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 85 ...

Page 91: ...When you charge the battery turn the headphones off beforehand Turn up the volume of the connected device Turn up the volume of the headphones When the headphones are connected to your computer see When connecting to a computer there is no sound or the sound is not played back properly Reset the headphones Insert a small pin etc into the hole and push the RESET button until you feel a click Relate...

Page 92: ...int Go to Page Top Stereo Headphones MDR 1ADAC The sound is low Turn up the volume of the connected device Turn up the volume of the headphones 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 87 ...

Page 93: ...ack stereo mini of the headphones turn down the volume of the connected device Set the equalizer setting of the connected device to off Charge the battery of the headphones if the battery level is low When you charge the battery turn the headphones off beforehand 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 88 ...

Page 94: ...o device is connected to the Input jack stereo mini of the headphones adjust the volume of the connected device and turn up the volume of the headphones Keep the computer away from the headphones Restart the audio playback software Turn off the connected audio device then turn it on again Noise might occur between the songs because the headphones reproduce an original source authentically with hig...

Page 95: ...ack software restart the audio playback software Check that the sound device settings of your computer are correct Windows 8 8 1 Press and hold the Windows and X keys to display the menu select the Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound Playback tab select Sony MDR 1ADAC for the playback device then click Set default Windows 7 Windows Vista Click the Start menu select the Control Panel Hardware an...

Page 96: ...Go to Page Top Related Topic Installing the driver software on a Windows computer Installing Hi Res Audio Player on a computer 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 91 ...

Page 97: ...d when connecting to the computer The CPU of your computer is overloaded Close other applications Other USB devices are connected to your computer and being used simultaneously Quit operating other USB devices 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 92 ...

Page 98: ...age Top Stereo Headphones MDR 1ADAC The connected radio or TV cannot receive a signal Noise is generated Keep the connected device away from the headphones 4 547 764 11 1 Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 93 ...

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