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Page 1: ...Help Guide MDR 1RBT Getting Started BLUETOOTH One touch connection NFC Music Phone calls Troubleshooting Important information Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Search 1 ...

Page 2: ...Help Guide Getting Started Before First Use Features and location of parts Power Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Search Top 2 ...

Page 3: ...Help Guide BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH connection Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Search Top 3 ...

Page 4: ...Help Guide One touch connection NFC One touch connection NFC One touch connection Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Search Top 4 ...

Page 5: ...Help Guide Music Listening to music Using the unit by connecting the supplied cord Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Search Top 5 ...

Page 6: ...Help Guide Phone calls Phone calls Making a call while playing back music Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Search Top 6 ...

Page 7: ...Help Guide Troubleshooting To deal with a trouble Possible causes of symptoms Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Search Top 7 ...

Page 8: ...Help Guide Important information Important information Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Search Top 8 ...

Page 9: ...Help Guide Before First Use Before first use Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Search Top Getting Started 9 ...

Page 10: ...Help Guide Features and location of parts Features Location and function of parts Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Search Top Getting Started 10 ...

Page 11: ...Help Guide Power Charging the headset Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Search Top Getting Started 11 ...

Page 12: ...Help Guide BLUETOOTH What is BLUETOOTH wireless technology What you can do with BLUETOOTH function Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Search Top BLUETOOTH 12 ...

Page 13: ...ETOOTH connection Steps to BLUETOOTH function Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device Connecting with the paired device Indications of BLUETOOTH function Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Search Top BLUETOOTH 13 ...

Page 14: ...Help Guide One touch connection NFC Compatible smartphones Preparation on the smartphone About NFC Easy Connect App Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Search Top One touch connection NFC 14 ...

Page 15: ... One touch connection Connecting with the smartphone by one touch Disconnecting the smartphone by one touch Switching the device by one touch Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Search Top One touch connection NFC 15 ...

Page 16: ...Help Guide Listening to music Listening to music Controlling the audio device Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Search Top Music 16 ...

Page 17: ...Help Guide Using the unit by connecting the supplied cord Using the headset by connecting the supplied cord Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Search Top Music 17 ...

Page 18: ...Help Guide Phone calls Making a call Receiving a call Controlling the smartphone or mobile phone Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Search Top Phone calls 18 ...

Page 19: ...Help Guide Making a call while playing back music Making a call while playing back music Multi point connection Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Search Top Phone calls 19 ...

Page 20: ...Help Guide To deal with a trouble What can I do to solve a problem Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Search Top Troubleshooting 20 ...

Page 21: ...ble causes of symptoms Table of contents for symptoms and possible causes Power and charging BLUETOOTH connection One touch connection NFC Music Phone calls Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Search Top Troubleshooting 21 ...

Page 22: ...Help Guide Important information License and trademark notice Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Search Top Important information 22 ...

Page 23: ...perations Reference Guide This includes information about using your wireless stereo headset safely and specifications of your wireless stereo headset For information about the customer support Web site access http www sony net About battery charging See Charging the headset on how to charge the battery Details Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Search Top Getting Started Before First Use 23 ...

Page 24: ...ssion process BLUETOOTH Ver 3 0 Liquid crystal polymer film diaphragm HD driver Unit Enfolding Structure Pressure relieving cushions tailored for the ears provide a wrap around feel with acoustic sealing to deliver powerful lows Silent joints Inward axis structure Carrying pouch Charge via USB with attached micro USB cable Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Search Top Getting Started Features and loc...

Page 25: ...Help Guide Location and function of parts Functions of buttons jacks and other parts on your wireless stereo headset are explained here Search Top Getting Started Features and location of parts 25 ...

Page 26: ... switch enables or disables the one touch connection function N mark Details button Controls various call functions Jog switch Controls various functions when listening to music Indicator Lights up in red or blue to indicate the power or communication status of the headset Micro USB port Details Connect a computer to this port with the supplied micro USB cable to charge the headset 26 ...

Page 27: ...pin to reset the headset INPUT jack Details Connect a music player etc to this jack by using the supplied cord Make sure that you insert the plug of the music player until it clicks Otherwise you may not hear the sound normally Microphone Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 27 ...

Page 28: ...Operating Systems when using Windows Windows 7 Home Basic Home Premium Professional Ultimate Windows Vista Service Pack 2 or later Home Basic Home Premium Business Ultimate Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later Home Edition Professional Media Center Edition 2004 Media Center Edition 2005 when using Macintosh Mac OS X version 10 3 or later Charging the headset 1 Open the cover of the micro USB port In...

Page 29: ...nect the supplied micro USB cable to the headset and then connect the other end to a computer Make sure that you connect the plug of the micro USB cable in the direction as shown in the illustration below 29 ...

Page 30: ...able from the headset and wait until the indicator red lights up When you close the cover of the micro USB port after charging the battery push the catch at the edge the round part of the cover into the port compartment Catch Tips If the micro USB cable is connected to a computer while the headset is turned on the headset will be turned off automatically To charge the headset from an AC outlet use...

Page 31: ...sed for a long time it may take longer to charge the battery If the life of the built in rechargeable battery drops to half the normal length the battery should be replaced Consult your nearest Sony dealer for replacement of the rechargeable battery Avoid exposure to temperature extremes direct sunlight moisture sand dust or mechanical shock Never leave the headset in a car parked in the sun If th...

Page 32: ...on the indicator red flashes You can check the remaining battery by the number of times the indicator red flashes The indicator red flashes immediately after the headset is turned on to indicate the remaining battery power Indicator red Status 3 times Full 2 times Mid 1 time Low needs to charge Note You cannot check the remaining battery during pairing operation When the battery is almost empty Th...

Page 33: ...cket BLUETOOTH standard is an international standard supported by thousands of companies all over the world and employed by various companies worldwide Communication System and Compatible BLUETOOTH Profiles of the headset Profile is standardization of the function for each BLUETOOTH device specification The headset supports the following BLUETOOTH version and profiles Communication System BLUETOOT...

Page 34: ...ons may vary depending on the specifications Due to the characteristic of BLUETOOTH wireless technology the sound played on the headset is slightly delayed from the sound played on the BLUETOOTH device during talking on the telephone or listening to the music Do not use the BLUETOOTH function on an airplane The radio waves may cause malfunction of the airplane and result in hazardous accidents Con...

Page 35: ... music player Also you can make or receive a call by operating the headset Listening to music You can enjoy music wirelessly from a smartphone mobile phone or music player Details Talking on the phone You can make and receive a call with your hands free while leaving your smartphone or mobile phone in your bag or pocket Details Search Top BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH 35 ...

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Page 37: ... a call on a BLUETOOTH smartphone or mobile phone follow the steps below 1 Register pair a BLUETOOTH device smartphone mobile phone etc and the headset with each other 2 Operate the BLUETOOTH device to make a BLUETOOTH connection Search Top BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH connection 37 ...

Page 38: ...uipment pausing stopping starting playback etc HSP Headset Profile Talking on the phone Operating the phone HFP Hands free Profile Talking on the phone Operating the phone by hands free When you use a BLUETOOTH smartphone or mobile phone supported by both HFP Hands free Profile and HSP Headset Profile set it to HFP Notes To use the BLUETOOTH function the BLUETOOTH device to be connected requires t...

Page 39: ... talking on the telephone or listening to the music Do not use the BLUETOOTH function on an airplane The radio waves may cause malfunction of the airplane and result in hazardous accidents Connect the headset with other devices by using the supplied cord Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 39 ...

Page 40: ...TOOTH device 1 Place the BLUETOOTH device within 1 meter 3 feet of the headset 2 Enter pairing mode on the headset Press and hold the POWER button for more than 7 seconds while the headset is turned off Search Top BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH connection 40 ...

Page 41: ...Make sure that the indicator flashes blue and red alternately after you release the button 41 ...

Page 42: ...ppears on the display of the BLUETOOTH device select MDR 1RBT If MDR 1RBT is not displayed repeat from step 1 If passkey input is required on the display of a BLUETOOTH device input 0000 A Passkey may be called a Passcode a PIN code a PIN number or a Password 4 Make the BLUETOOTH connection from the BLUETOOTH device Tips To pair with other BLUETOOTH devices repeat steps 1 to 4 for each device To d...

Page 43: ...ith the headset Once BLUETOOTH devices are paired there is no need for pairing again except in the following cases Pairing information is deleted after repair etc The headset is paired with 9 or more devices The headset can be paired with up to 8 devices if a new device is paired after 8 devices have been paired the device whose latest connection time is the oldest among the 8 paired devices is re...

Page 44: ...Help Guide Connecting with the paired device 1 Turn on the headset Press and hold the POWER button for about 2 seconds while the headset is turned off Search Top BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH connection 44 ...

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Page 46: ...ces 2 Make the BLUETOOTH connection from the BLUETOOTH device Tip If you have previously connected this BLUETOOTH device you can make an HFP HSP connection by pressing the button or an A2DP connection by pressing the button when the headset is turned on Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 46 ...

Page 47: ...able Connecting Connected HFP HSP or A2DP Connected HFP HSP and A2DP Playing music or During a call Connected HFP HSP or A2DP Playing music or During a call Connected HFP HSP and A2DP Incoming call When the remaining battery power becomes low the indicator turns from blue to red except for pairing mode Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Search Top BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH connection 47 ...

Page 48: ...be achieved easily just by touching the relevant symbol or designated location on NFC compatible devices By using the NFC function the headset is turned on automatically and then paired and connected with a BLUETOOTH device Compatible smartphones Smartphones with the NFC function built in OS Android 2 3 3 or later excluding Android 3 x Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Search Top One touch connectio...

Page 49: ...le Play and install it The App may not be available in some countries and or regions 1 Download and install the app NFC Easy Connect Access the following Web site https play google com store apps details id com sony easyconnect By the two dimensional code Use a two dimensional code reader app Search Top One touch connection NFC One touch connection NFC 49 ...

Page 50: ...2 Set the smartphone so that the NFC function can be used For details refer to the manual of the smartphone Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 50 ...

Page 51: ...id Phone available at Google Play Store To find out more about the functions search for NFC Easy Connect and download the free app The App may not be available in some countries and or regions Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Search Top One touch connection NFC One touch connection NFC 51 ...

Page 52: ...nnection 1 Set the NFC switch to ON on the headset 2 Start the app NFC Easy Connect on the smartphone Make sure that the application screen is displayed 3 Touch the headset with the smartphone Touch the smartphone on the N marked part of the headset Keep touching the headset with the smartphone until the smartphone vibrates Search Top One touch connection NFC One touch connection 52 ...

Page 53: ... you cannot make a connection You may set the switch to OFF to prevent the headset from turning on or connecting with other devices if you touch the headset with other device unintentionally However if you set the switch to OFF when the headset is connected with another device you can disconnect the headset from the device by touching the headset with the device Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 53 ...

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Page 55: ...e touch You can disconnect the headset from the smartphone by touching the headset with it 1 Touch the headset with the smartphone Touch the smartphone on the N marked part of the headset Search Top One touch connection NFC One touch connection 55 ...

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Page 57: ...ed with the smartphone that touched on the headset most recently If you touch the smartphone that is connected with the headset on another NFC compatible BLUETOOTH headset or BLUETOOTH speaker the smartphone is disconnected from the headset and connected with the BLUETOOTH device touched Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Search Top One touch connection NFC One touch connection 57 ...

Page 58: ...ntrol Profile enables you to enjoy basic remote control operation play stop etc of a BLUETOOTH device The headset supports SCMS T content protection You can enjoy music etc from a device such as a mobile phone or portable TV that supports SCMS T content protection 1 Connect the headset with a BLUETOOTH device 2 Wear the headset Extend the headband to adjust the length Put the unit with indication ...

Page 59: ...device After use 1 Terminate the BLUETOOTH connection by operating the BLUETOOTH device 2 Press and hold the POWER button for about 2 seconds The indicator blue goes off and the headset turns off Tip When you finish playing music the BLUETOOTH connection may terminate automatically depending on the BLUETOOTH device Related topic Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device 59 ...

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Page 61: ...AVRCP you can control it by the buttons on the headset The functions available may vary depending on the BLUETOOTH device Refer to the manual supplied with your BLUETOOTH device To adjust the volume Press the VOL button Buttons Function Search Top Music Listening to music 61 ...

Page 62: ...stop Press once during playback to pause Rotate once to skip to the next previous song Rotate and hold to fast forward fast rewind a song Note If the communication condition is poor the BLUETOOTH device may react incorrectly to the operation on the headset Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 62 ...

Page 63: ...the headset as an ordinary wired headphones by connecting the supplied cord 1 Open the cover of the INPUT jack Insert the tip of your fingernail into the groove and open the cover 2 Connect the supplied cord Search Top Music Using the unit by connecting the supplied cord 63 ...

Page 64: ...call arrives a ring tone will be heard via the headphones Accept the call using your smartphone or mobile phone and talk using the microphone of the phone You can hear the voice of the caller from the headphones If you disconnect the cord from the smartphone or mobile phone you can talk using the microphone and speaker of the phone To close the cover of the INPUT jack Push the catch at the edge th...

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Page 66: ...HFP 1 Connect the headset with a BLUETOOTH smartphone or mobile phone 2 Use the buttons on your smartphone or mobile phone when making a call If no dial tone is heard via the headset switch the call device to the headset using your smartphone or mobile phone With an HFP connection you can do this by pressing the button on the headset for about 2 seconds Refer to the manual supplied with your smart...

Page 67: ...ne or mobile phone Refer to the manual supplied with your smartphone or mobile phone for the details of the operation When not talking you can call using the voice dial function by pressing the button You can call the last dialed number by pressing the button for about 2 seconds Note 67 ...

Page 68: ...and listening to music can be adjusted independently Even if you change the volume while playing back the music the volume of a call does not change To end a call Press the button on the headset After use 1 Disconnect the BLUETOOTH connection using the smartphone or mobile phone 2 Press and hold the POWER button on the headset for about 2 seconds The indicator blue goes off and the headset turns o...

Page 69: ...llowing ways depending on your smartphone or mobile phone ring tone set on the headset ring tone set on the smartphone or mobile phone ring tone set on the smartphone or mobile phone only for a BLUETOOTH connection 1 Connect the headset with a BLUETOOTH device 2 Press the button on the headset Search Top Phone calls Phone calls 69 ...

Page 70: ...y have handset use priority In the case of the HFP connection talk on the headset by pressing the button on the headset for about 2 seconds or using your smartphone or mobile phone For details refer to the manual supplied with your smartphone or mobile phone To adjust the volume Press the VOL button 70 ...

Page 71: ...while playing back the music the volume of a call does not change To end a call Press the button on the headset After use 1 Disconnect the BLUETOOTH connection using the smartphone or mobile phone 2 Press and hold the POWER button on the headset for about 2 seconds The indicator blue goes off and the headset turns off Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 71 ...

Page 72: ...o redial Voice dial active Press once to cancel voice dial Outgoing call Press once to cancel outgoing call Press for about 2 seconds to change call device between the headset and the smartphone or mobile phone Incoming call Press once to answer call Press for about 2 seconds to reject call During call Press once to finish call Press for about 2 seconds to change call device between the headset an...

Page 73: ...voice dial function Supported profile HSP Status button Outgoing call Press once to cancel outgoing call Incoming call Press once to answer call During call Press once to finish call Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 73 ...

Page 74: ...made automatically when you turn on the headset At the same time an A2DP connection may also be made automatically If this happens disconnect the headset from the smartphone or mobile phone once using the phone then connect the devices again by repeating the process from step 1 To call during playback 1 Operate the button during playback Details Or operate the smartphone or mobile phone If no dial...

Page 75: ...to music playback Note When no ring tone is heard even if an incoming call arrives stop music playback When ringing press the button and talk To disconnect the call 1 Press the button on the headset to switch back to music playback Related topic Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 75 ...

Page 76: ... operation resets volume setting etc and deletes all pairing information 5 Look up information on the issue on the customer support Web site http www sony net 6 If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue consult your nearest Sony dealer Initializing the headset 1 If the headset is turned on press and hold the POWER button for about 2 seconds to turn off the headset 2 Press and hold t...

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Page 78: ...topics show possible causes and remedies for symptoms See an appropriate topic according to your problem Power and charging BLUETOOTH connection One touch connection NFC Music Phone calls Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Search Top Troubleshooting Possible causes of symptoms 78 ...

Page 79: ...heck that the computer is turned on Check that the computer is not in standby sleep or hibernation mode Charging time is too long Check that the headset and the computer are directly connected not via a USB hub The headset cannot be recognized by a computer The micro USB cable is not connected properly to the USB port of the computer Connect the micro USB cable again Check that the headset and the...

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Page 81: ...TH connection is terminated Make the BLUETOOTH connection again Distorted sound Make sure that the headset is not receiving interference from a wireless LAN other 2 4 GHz wireless device or microwave oven The correspondence distance is short Sound skips If a device that generates electromagnetic radiation such as a wireless LAN other BLUETOOTH device s or a microwave oven is nearby move the headse...

Page 82: ...Insert a small pin etc into the hole and push it until you feel a click Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 82 ...

Page 83: ... be strong enough to connect the headset with just one touch In this case follow the procedure described in Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device Details You cannot make a one touch connection while charging the battery because the headset cannot be turned on Finish charging first and then make the one touch connection If a connecting cord is connected to the INPUT jack you cannot make a ...

Page 84: ...the BLUETOOTH connection to A2DP Advanced Audio Distribution Profile when HFP Hands free Profile or HSP Headset Profile is set If you have previously connected this BLUETOOTH device only an HFP HSP BLUETOOTH connection may be made when the headset is turned on If this happens select an A2DP BLUETOOTH connection Sound skips frequently during playback Reception condition of the headset may have beco...

Page 85: ...set can receive high bit rate music but sound skipping may occur depending on the usage environment The above operations may not reduce the sound skip depending on the usage environment To reset to the original setting turn off the headset once then turn it on again by pressing the POWER button for about 2 seconds while pressing the VOL button Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 85 ...

Page 86: ...LUETOOTH smartphone or mobile phone is set for the headset Check that the volume of the headset is not set too low Turn up the volume on the BLUETOOTH smartphone or mobile phone if necessary If you are listening to music using the headset stop playback press the button and talk Low sound from the caller Turn up the volume of the headset Turn up the volume on the BLUETOOTH smartphone or mobile phon...

Page 87: ...es and in other countries Android is a trademark of Google Inc Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...

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