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Page 1: ...Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications Important information Contents list MDR HW700DS Use this manual if you encounter any problems or have any questions 2014 Sony Corporation ...

Page 2: ...hout using an AV amplifier ARC equipped TV 27 Connection example 2 Connecting the processor with devices without using an AV amplifier TV not equippedwith ARC 29 Connection example 3 Connecting the processor with devices via an AV amplifier ARC equipped TV 31 Connection example 4 Connecting the processor with devices via an AV amplifier TV not equipped with ARC 33 Connection example 5 Connecting p...

Page 3: ...sting the volume level of the subwoofer channel 67 Synchronizing the sound and the image A V Sync 68 Selecting a channel when receiving a multiplexbroadcast signal 69 Selecting simultaneous audio output to a TV speaker andthe headphones 70 Selecting the Control for HDMI function 71 Selecting the HDMI Pass Through function 72 Selecting the front display mode of the processor 73 Resetting the settin...

Page 4: ...on or flashes 96 The audio is not played back in the desired audio format 97 The battery cannot be charged the charge indicator flashes 98 No signal is output from the TV OPT OUT THROUGH jack of the processor 99 Beeps are heard from the headphones 100 No sound is heard from either the TV or the headphones 101 The menu screen does not appear on the TV 102 No sound When devices are connected to the ...

Page 5: ... first use Features Features Location and function of parts DP HW700 Processor MDR HW700 Headphones Power Charging the headphones Checking the remaining battery power of the headphones Turning the system on or off Turning on the processor Setting the processor to standby mode Turning off the processor Turning on the headphones Turning off the headphones 2014 Sony Corporation 1 ...

Page 6: ...ion example 3 Connecting the processor with devices via an AV amplifier ARC equipped TV Connection example 4 Connecting the processor with devices via an AV amplifier TV not equipped with ARC Connection example 5 Connecting playback devices to the processor via an AV amplifier Connecting other devices Connecting digital devices without HDMI jacks Connecting devices without HDMI jacks When the volu...

Page 7: ... range COMPRESSION Selecting the frequency band Selecting the frequency band Using the menu What you can do with the menu Using the menu on the processor Using the menu on the headphones Displaying the current status of the system Status screen Adjusting the volume level of the center channel Adjusting the volume level of the subwoofer channel Synchronizing the sound and the image A V Sync Selecti...

Page 8: ...ist Others Warning beeps and operation beeps Warning beeps and operation beeps of the headphones Audio format supported Audio format supported by the processor Precautions Handling and installing the system Headphones and earpads RF signal transmission area The characteristics of sound of the system On cleaning 2014 Sony Corporation 4 ...

Page 9: ...TV The TV is turned on but the processor does not turn on automatically Wireless LAN of the TV is difficult to connect Distorted or intermittent sound sometimes with noise Low sound The surround sound effect is not obtained The MATRIX indicator does not turn on or flashes The audio is not played back in the desired audio format The battery cannot be charged the charge indicator flashes No signal i...

Page 10: ...peration Others Troubleshooting Specifications Important information Contents list Specifications Specifications Digital surround processor DP HW700 Wireless stereo headphones MDR HW700 Contents Recommended accessory sold separately 2014 Sony Corporation 6 ...

Page 11: ...ide MDR HW700DS Top Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications Important information Contents list Important information Important information Copyrights 2014 Sony Corporation 7 ...

Page 12: ...g off the headphones Connection Connecting digital devices with HDMI jacks Notes on HDMI connections What is ARC Connection example 1 Connecting the processor with devices without using an AV amplifier ARC equipped TV Connection example 2 Connecting the processor with devices without using an AV amplifier TV not equipped with ARC Connection example 3 Connecting the processor with devices via an AV...

Page 13: ...Selecting the frequency band Using the menu What you can do with the menu Using the menu on the processor Using the menu on the headphones Displaying the current status of the system Status screen Adjusting the volume level of the center channel Adjusting the volume level of the subwoofer channel Synchronizing the sound and the image A V Sync Selecting a channel when receiving a multiplex broadcas...

Page 14: ...cult to connect Distorted or intermittent sound sometimes with noise Low sound The surround sound effect is not obtained The MATRIX indicator does not turn on or flashes The audio is not played back in the desired audio format The battery cannot be charged the charge indicator flashes No signal is output from the TV OPT OUT THROUGH jack of the processor Beeps are heard from the headphones No sound...

Page 15: ... Start Guide and Reference Guide Quick Start Guide Provides you with instructions on how to connect the processor with digital devices and basic operations Reference Guide Provides you with precautions location and function of parts menu operations and troubleshooting For information about the customer support Web site access http www sony net About battery charging See Charging the headphones on ...

Page 16: ... such as CINEMA mode were created with the support of Sony Pictures Entertainment SPE CINEMA mode ensures an authentic theater sound experience with the combination of Sony s unique Virtualphones Technology VPT and virtual sound field that is based on an analysis of the prestigious sound dubbing theater used for the production of major motion pictures GAME mode Multi channel surround games are rep...

Page 17: ...device a set top box or other devices HDMI connections You can connect HDMI devices to the processor using HDMI cables The processor is compatible with the Audio Return Channel ARC Details technology enabling TV sound to be input to the processor without connecting an optical digital cable The processor has a FAST VIEW function that registers the HDMI devices connected to the processor This functi...

Page 18: ...I signals HDMI OUT jack Outputs HDMI signals This jack is compatible with ARC Audio Return Channel Details TV OPT IN OUT THROUGH jacks Inputs or outputs optical digital audio signals LINE IN L R jacks These jacks input analog audio signals DC IN 12V jack Connect the AC adaptor supplied to this jack Top power button power on Details standby Details power off Details The processor turns on or enters...

Page 19: ...tor of the matrix decoder selected lights up or flashes Details EFFECT indicators The indicator of the sound field mode selected lights up Details INPUT indicators The indicator of the input selected lights up 2CH Multi CH indicators 2CH or Multi CH lights up according to the input signal stereo or multi channel Power indicator This indicator lights up in green when the power is turned on in orang...

Page 20: ...f Details Tip The headphones turn on when you put them on and turn off when you remove them Auto power on function Charge indicator This indicator lights up in red while the headphones are being charged Micro USB jack for charging the battery only Connect the micro USB cable supplied to this jack to charge the headphones Details MENU ENTER switch Press the switch to display the menu of the system ...

Page 21: ...ista 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 Note The system does not support the audio and video playback on a computer via USB connection Charging the headphones 1 Connect the headphones and the booted compu...

Page 22: ...beep about 2 seconds sounds and the headphones are turned off You can charge the headphones while using them The charging time will be longer than those listed below Estimated charging time and battery life Charging time Battery life 1 About 3 hours 2 About 12 hours 3 About 30 minutes 4 About 2 hours 3 1 At 1 kHz 1 mW 1 mW output 2 Time required to fully charge an empty battery 3 Time may vary dep...

Page 23: ...tails of the headphones is dim or does not light up Charge Level Low is displayed at Headphones on the Status screen Notes If you do not use the headphones for a long period of time the life of the rechargeable battery may become short The life of the rechargeable battery improves when you repeat the charging and discharging process several times If you store the headphones for more than a year ch...

Page 24: ... processor turns on or enters standby mode alternately as you press the button When the processor is in standby mode you can turn on the processor by putting on the headphones pressing the power button on the headphones Note If the processor has been turned off the power indicator is not lit it does not turn on when you turn on the headphones Press the power button on the processor to turn it on R...

Page 25: ... indicator lights up in orange Lights up in orange Tip The processor turns on or enters standby mode alternately as you press the button Power saving function of the processor The processor turns to standby mode automatically when you turn off the headphones by pressing the power button for about 1 second about 5 minutes have passed after you remove the headphones Related topic Turning on the proc...

Page 26: ... Note When the processor is turned off the transmission of HDMI output signals also stops so the HDMI Pass Through function Details is disabled In this state the processor is not turned on automatically when you next turn on the headphones You must turn on the processor using the power button or the Control for HDMI function Tip When the processor and headphones are on if no signal is input to the...

Page 27: ...roubleshooting Specifications Important information Contents list Turning on the headphones Put on the headphones or press the power button on the headphones for about 1 second Tip When the processor is in standby mode it also turns on when you turn on the headphones Turning off the headphones 2014 Sony Corporation 23 ...

Page 28: ...urned off after about 5 seconds automatically Tip You can turn off the headphones by pressing the power button on the headphones for about 1 second also In this case the processor becomes standby mode automatically Note After removing the headphones do not leave the right housing at the angle shown below If you leave it like this the power of the headphones might remain on due to the auto power on...

Page 29: ... number of channels of audio output signals from the playback device is switched When the connected device is not compatible with copyright protection technology HDCP the image and or the sound from the HDMI OUT jack of the processor may be distorted or may not be output In this case check the specifications of the connected device We do not recommend using an HDMI DVI conversion cable Even if an ...

Page 30: ... manufacturer of your TV Tip Normally only the Number 1 jack of the HDMI input jacks on a TV supports ARC Make sure that you are connecting the processor to the correct HDMI input jack on the TV Note on connection of the processor and a TV The connection method to be used between the processor and your TV differs depending on whether your TV supports ARC or not If your TV supports ARC and you want...

Page 31: ...ound bar with HDMI jacks etc see Connection example 3 Connecting the processor with devices via an AV amplifier ARC equipped TV or Connection example 4 Connecting the processor with devices via an AV amplifier TV not equipped with ARC Tip What is ARC Details 1 Set the CONTROL FOR HDMI switch to MODE1 default setting 2 Connect a TV a BD DVD device and or a game device to the jacks on the rear of th...

Page 32: ...cting the processor to the correct HDMI input jack on the TV Connect a BD DVD device and or a game device with an HDMI cable High Speed type sold separately Connect the AC adaptor supplied Note Turn off the processor or set it to standby mode before you operate the CONTROL FOR HDMI switch Connection example 2 Connecting the processor with devices without using an AV amplifier TV not equipped with ...

Page 33: ...r a theater rack a sound bar with HDMI jacks etc see Connection example 3 Connecting the processor with devices via an AV amplifier ARC equipped TV or Connection example 4 Connecting the processor with devices via an AV amplifier TV not equipped with ARC Tip What is ARC Details 1 Set the CONTROL FOR HDMI switch to MODE1 default setting 2 Connect a TV a BD DVD device and or a game device to the jac...

Page 34: ...gh Speed type sold separately Connect the optical digital output on the TV with the optical digital cable supplied Connect the AC adaptor supplied Note Turn off the processor or set it to standby mode before you operate the CONTROL FOR HDMI switch Connection example 3 Connecting the processor with devices via an AV amplifier ARC equipped TV 2014 Sony Corporation 30 ...

Page 35: ...V This connection is recommended when you want to connect 3 or fewer HDMI devices BD device etc except for an AV amplifier When you connect a theater rack or a sound bar with HDMI jacks instead of an AV amplifier this connection is recommended Tip What is ARC Details 1 Set the CONTROL FOR HDMI switch to MODE2 2 Connect an AV amplifier a TV a BD DVD device and or a game device to the jacks on the r...

Page 36: ...DMI cable High Speed type sold separately Connect a BD DVD device and or a game device to the processor with an HDMI cable High Speed type sold separately Connect the AC adaptor supplied Notes Turn off the processor or set it to standby mode before you operate the CONTROL FOR HDMI switch The ARC function does not work on the processor when the CONTROL FOR HDMI switch is set to MODE2 To listen to T...

Page 37: ...n is recommended when you connect 3 or fewer HDMI devices BD device etc except for an AV amplifier When you connect a theater rack or a sound bar with HDMI jacks instead of an AV amplifier this connection is recommended 1 Set the CONTROL FOR HDMI switch to MODE2 2 Connect an AV amplifier a TV a BD DVD device and or a game device to the jacks on the rear of the DP HW700 processor If the devices are...

Page 38: ...input on the AV amplifier with the optical digital cable sold separately Only one optical digital cable is supplied Tip The signal input to the TV OPT IN jack is passed through as is from the TV OPT OUT THROUGH jack Optical pass through function Connect the AC adaptor supplied Notes Turn off the processor or set it to standby mode before you operate the CONTROL FOR HDMI switch The ARC function doe...

Page 39: ...ion system the sender device transmits the signals in video audio formats to the receiver device according to the video audio formats supported and indicated by the receiver device This means that in this type of connection only the audio formats supported by the AV amplifier are transmitted to the processor Therefore the audio formats may be limited to fewer than those supported by the processor ...

Page 40: ...put Connect the processor and a TV with an HDMI cable High Speed type sold separately Connect the optical digital output on the TV with the optical digital cable supplied Tip The optical digital cable must be connected to listen to TV sound on this system Connect the processor and an AV amplifier with an HDMI cable High Speed type sold separately 36 ...

Page 41: ... a game device to the AV amplifier with an HDMI cable High Speed type sold separately Connect the AC adaptor supplied Notes Turn off the processor or set it to standby mode before you operate the CONTROL FOR HDMI switch The ARC function does not work on the processor when the CONTROL FOR HDMI switch is set to MODE2 To listen to TV sound on this system connect the processor and the TV with the opti...

Page 42: ...tion Contents list Connecting other devices See Connection example 3 Connecting the processor with devices via an AV amplifier ARC equipped TV or Connection example 4 Connecting the processor with devices via an AV amplifier TV not equipped with ARC when you connect a theater rack or a sound bar with HDMI jacks Connecting devices without HDMI jacks 2014 Sony Corporation 38 ...

Page 43: ...ld be connected to the optical digital output jack on a TV only Connect analog devices VTR TV etc to the jacks on the rear of the DP HW700 processor using an analog audio cable sold separately Connection to optical digital output jacks on your personal computer is not guaranteed to work with this system TV with optical digital audio output TV with analog audio output audio signal Connect an AV amp...

Page 44: ...H jack Optical pass through function Connect analog devices VTR TV etc with an analog audio cable sold separately Note An analog signal input via the LINE IN jacks is not output via the TV OPT OUT jack optical digital audio output jack Connect the AC adaptor supplied When the volume of analog devices is too low 2014 Sony Corporation 40 ...

Page 45: ...witch on the left side of the processor to 0dB Switch position Devices connected 0dB Devices with low output level such as portable devices 8dB default setting Other devices Notes Make sure that you turn down the volume before using the ATT LINE IN switch When the sound of analog devices is distorted with noise etc change the ATT LINE IN switch to 8dB When you connect a device to the TV OPT jacks ...

Page 46: ...he processor is to be connected with a TV only Connecting the jack to an optical digital output on your computer is not guaranteed to work with this system Notes on connecting a device with an optical mini digital output jack When you connect an optical mini digital plug of a portable device etc with the TV OPT IN jack use a POC 5AB cable optical mini plug optical rectangular plug sold separately ...

Page 47: ...Contents list Connecting a device with a stereo mini jack to the LINE IN jacks Use an analog audio cable stereo mini plug pin plug 2 sold separately etc when you connect a stereo mini jack headphone jack etc to the LINE IN L R jacks In this case set the volume on the connected device at a medium level Noise can occur if the volume on the device is set too low 2014 Sony Corporation 43 ...

Page 48: ...t on the headphones and adjust the volume The headphones are turned on when you put them on or press the power button for about 1 second Tips When you put on the headphones when the processor is in standby mode the processor is turned on automatically When the transmission is unstable intermittent sound etc slide the WIRELESS BAND switch on the processor and find an appropriate channel Details You...

Page 49: ... headphones within the signal transmission range Details When you listen to the sound of movies if you turn up the volume too much at quiet scenes the sound of the noisy scenes such as explosions will be so loud that it may damage your ears Pay attention to the volume level Enjoying audio and video entertainment of other devices than the TV 2014 Sony Corporation 45 ...

Page 50: ... the TV Select a device you want to listen to on the system Set the TV input to HDMI1 If you connect the processor to an input other than HDMI1 on the TV select that input Select an audio output other than the TV speaker on the TV Check the audio output settings on the BD DVD device or the game device Details 3 Start playback on the device you want to view movies etc After the playback has started...

Page 51: ...utomatically When the transmission is unstable intermittent sound etc slide the WIRELESS BAND switch on the processor and find an appropriate channel Details You can check the status of the system on the Status screen Details When the processor and the headphones are turned on you can select the input by using the INPUT button Details on the headphones Notes Use the headphones within the signal tr...

Page 52: ...matically and while the processor is in standby mode the audio and video of the connected device are output from the TV When the CONTROL FOR HDMI switch is set to MODE1 and the speaker setting on the TV is set to audio system this system is turned on and the sound is heard from the headphones of this system Note The very beginning of the audio and video may not be output depending on the TV Listen...

Page 53: ... In addition you can set the MATRIX decoder Details Center channel volume level Details Subwoofer channel volume level Details Dynamic range Compression Details Dual channel audio setting Dual Mono Details and adjust the discrepancies between video and audio signals A V Sync Details To use the audio device control function the TV must be connected to a broadband service The audio output settings o...

Page 54: ...on Contents list The audio output settings of the devices connected Set the digital audio output on the device connected so that sound processed in Dolby Digital or DTS format is output You may need further settings to output multi channel surround sound For details refer to the manual supplied with the device When you finished using the system 2014 Sony Corporation 50 ...

Page 55: ... 5 seconds automatically after you remove them You can turn off headphones by pressing the power button on the headphones for about 1 second also In this case the processor becomes standby mode automatically Step 2 is not necessary Note After removing the headphones do not leave the right housing at the angle shown below If you leave it like this the power of the headphones might remain on due to ...

Page 56: ... the TV automatically If sound is not output from the TV automatically check the audio output settings on the TV Note If you disconnect the AC adaptor from the processor before removing the headphones noise may be heard Setting the sound field mode EFFECT 2014 Sony Corporation 52 ...

Page 57: ...se the EFFECT button Details on the headphones too Off The EFFECT indicator The sound field and suitable sound source CINEMA Provides a surround sound environment with a more natural sound quality particularly in dialog Produces a high sound quality that is found in the latest movie theaters GAME Creates an accurate spatial sound and provides a clear sense of direction Produces powerful and realis...

Page 58: ...ed mode Off The MATRIX indicator Audio processing type and effects Dolby PLIIz Process the audio signal using Dolby ProLogic IIz Expands the input sound of 2 channel 5 1 channel or 7 1 channel sound up to the 9 1 channel surround format by adding front high channels L R and surround back channels L R NEO X Process the audio signal using DTS NEO X Expands the input sound of 2 channel 5 1 channel or...

Page 59: ...n With the sound field mode selected with the EFFECT button including when the indicator is off this function maintains the overall level of program material explosive sounds are attenuated while lower level sounds dialog etc are enhanced Effective for audio signals with a wide dynamic range such as movies and classical music Off The compression function is off The sound field mode changes to the ...

Page 60: ...Dynamic range compression by built in DSP processor Startling level Easy to hear level Difficult to hear level Selecting the frequency band 2014 Sony Corporation 56 ...

Page 61: ...ELESS BAND switch position Frequency band used AUTO default An optimum frequency band is selected automatically 2 4 GHz The 2 4 GHz band is used 5 GHz The 5 GHz band is used Tip When the transmission is unstable intermittent sound etc set the switch to 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz whichever improves the situation Note Make sure that you select 2 4 GHz when you use the system outdoors Related topic RF signal t...

Page 62: ...Sync You can adjust the sound when the image and the sound are not in sync Adjustable between 0 msec and 300 msec Dual Mono Selects a channel when receiving a multiplex broadcast signal TV HP Audio Out Selects simultaneous audio output to a TV speaker and the headphones 2 Control for HDMI Selects the Control for HDMI function HDMI Pass Through Selects the HDMI Pass Through function Front Display M...

Page 63: ...4K video signal 480i or 576i video signal Using the menu on the processor 2014 Sony Corporation 59 ...

Page 64: ... processor is connected 2 Press and hold the COMPRESSION MENU ENTER button until the menu is displayed on the TV screen 3 Select a setting item using the MATRIX or EFFECT buttons and then press the COMPRESSION MENU ENTER button 4 Select the desired option using the MATRIX or EFFECT buttons and then press the COMPRESSION MENU ENTER button When an operation has not been attempted for about 30 second...

Page 65: ...Using the menu on the headphones 2014 Sony Corporation 61 ...

Page 66: ...h the processor is connected 2 Turn on the headphones and press the MENU ENTER switch to display the menu on the TV screen 3 Select a setting item by sliding the MENU ENTER switch up or down and then press the MENU ENTER switch 4 Select the desired option by sliding the MENU ENTER switch up or down and then press the MENU ENTER switch When an operation has not been attempted for about 30 seconds t...

Page 67: ...Displaying the current status of the system Status screen 2014 Sony Corporation 63 ...

Page 68: ...screen Items Meanings Status displayed Decode Identifies the audio format of the audio input signal Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital DTS HD MSTR DTS HD HI RES DTS HD LBR DTS 96 24 DTS ES Discrete DTS ES Matrix DTS LPCM Unknown Stream No Stream Audio CH Identifies the channel composition of the audio input signal Mono Dual Mono 2 0ch LtRt 2 0ch 2 1ch 3 0ch 3 1ch 4 0ch 4 1ch...

Page 69: ...evel of the center channel 0dB 8dB LEF level Reports the volume level of the subwoofer channel 6dB 6dB Wireless Identifies the wireless frequency used Auto 2 4GHz Band Auto 5GHz Band 2 4GHz Band 5GHz Band Headphones Identifies the battery power of the headphones remaining Charge Level High Charge Level Mid Charge Level Low USB Connected Charge Level When an operation has not been attempted for abo...

Page 70: ...s and the narrantion in sports programs 1 Select Center Level on the menu 2 Select a value You can select a value between 0 dB and 8 dB 0 dB is set as the default setting You can check the current value on the Status screen Note This item is not displayed when VOICE or OFF is selected for the sound field mode Related topic Using the menu on the processor Using the menu on the headphones Displaying...

Page 71: ...l of the subwoofer channel 1 Select LFE Level on the menu 2 Select a value You can select a value between 6 dB and 6 dB 0 dB is set as the default setting You can check the current value on the Status screen Note This item is not displayed when VOICE or OFF is selected for the sound field mode Related topic Using the menu on the processor Using the menu on the headphones Displaying the current sta...

Page 72: ...mage and the sound are not in sync 1 Select A V Sync on the menu 2 Select a value You can select a value between 0 msec and 300 msec 0 ms is set as the default setting You can check the current value on the Status screen Related topic Using the menu on the processor Using the menu on the headphones Displaying the current status of the system Status screen Selecting a channel when receiving a multi...

Page 73: ...y back a multiplex broadcast recorded without being compressed on a Blu ray Disc player select a channel with this item 1 Select Dual Mono on the menu 2 Select a setting Back Returns to the previous screen Main default Only the main channel is output Sub Only the sub channel is output Main Sub Main sound is output from the left side and sub sound is output from the right side Related topic Using t...

Page 74: ...ch is set to MODE1 and you set this item to On the audio output from the device connected to the processor is influenced by the TV specifications If the TV has stereo speakers the audio output from the connected device is output as 2 channel stereo the same as that of the TV even if you are playing multi channel audio To listen to multi channel audio on this system set this item to Off In this cas...

Page 75: ... for HDMI on the menu 2 Select a setting Back Returns to the previous screen On default Enables the Control for HDMI function Off Disables the Control for HDMI function Note The Control for HDMI function works differently according to the specifications of the TV or other devices connected to the processor For details see Using HDMI devices efficiently Related topic Using HDMI devices efficiently ...

Page 76: ...e HDMI Pass Through function of the processor according to the TV s power status On default Video and audio signals input through the HDMI IN jacks on the processor are output to the TV connected to the HDMI OUT jack on the processor even if the processor is in standby mode Tip The Auto setting alllows the processor to consume less power compared to the On setting Select Auto when you want to save...

Page 77: ... setting Back Returns to the previous screen On default The indicators and characters on the front panel of the processor are lit when the processor is on Auto Off Only the power indicator is lit on the front panel of the processor Other indicators and characters light up for about 3 seconds when you operate the system Tip Select Auto Off when you want to save on power consumption Related topic Us...

Page 78: ...information Contents list Resetting the settings 1 Select Reset on the menu 2 Select Execute The menu settings are reset to the default settings Details Select Cancel to cancel the operation Select Back to return to the previous screen Related topic Using the menu on the processor Using the menu on the headphones 2014 Sony Corporation 74 ...

Page 79: ...e 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz wireless frequency band or there are no electromagnetic waves being generated from a nearby microwave oven Change the processor position A long beep about 2 seconds sounds and the headphones turn off When the rechargeable battery of the headphones has been consumed a warning beep about 2 seconds sounds and the headphones are turned off The headphones can be turned on even when t...

Page 80: ... of the audio format supported Note You cannot play programs that are protected by copyright protection technology HDCP and are prohibited to be output via digital jacks SACD DVD audio discs etc Audio format Maximum number of channels Supported by this system Dolby Digital 5 1 Dolby Digital EX 6 1 Dolby Digital Plus 7 1 Dolby TrueHD 7 1 DTS 5 1 DTS ES Discrete Matrix 6 1 DTS 96 24 5 1 DTS Express ...

Page 81: ... 7 1 DTS HD Master Audio 7 1 DSD SACD etc Multi channel Linear PCM 7 1 If the playback device does not support the above format the processor outputs audio in another format Handling and installing the system 2014 Sony Corporation 77 ...

Page 82: ...r or other extremely high temperature location Dusty location On an unsteady or inclined surface Location exposed to large amounts of vibration Bathroom or other high humidity locations On the AC adaptor Be sure to use the supplied AC adaptor Using AC adaptors with different plug polarity or other characteristics can cause product failure Even AC adaptors having the same voltage and plug polarity ...

Page 83: ...to long term storage or use On the built in rechargeable battery of the headphones Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 C and 35 C between 41 F and 95 F If you charge it outside the recommended temperature range the charge indicator flashes and the battery may not be charged If you store the headphones for more than a year charge the battery once a year to prevent over dischar...

Page 84: ...or 5 GHz frequency band so the sound may be interrupted if the signal of this system is blocked by an obstacle This phenomenon is due to the characteristics of RF signals and is not a malfunction The sound may be affected depending on the location and the conditions where the processor is installed Use the processor and the headphones in a place where you can hear the audio without interference Th...

Page 85: ...acteristics of sound of the system In the case of a source without video such as an audio CD it may be difficult to recognize the localization of sound This system simulates the average HRTF Head Related Transfer Function of people however since HRTF varies from person to person how the effects are felt depends on the individual On cleaning 2014 Sony Corporation 81 ...

Page 86: ... Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications Important information Contents list On cleaning Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution Do not use solvents such as thinner benzene or alcohol as these may damage the surface 2014 Sony Corporation 82 ...

Page 87: ...ue in this manual and try any corrective actions listed Details 2 Connect the headphones to your computer to charge the battery Details You may be able to resolve some issues by charging the battery 3 Reset the system Settings audio volume etc are reset to the default settings 4 Look up information on the issue on the customer support Web site http www sony net 5 If the approaches listed above fai...

Page 88: ...annot be adjusted from the TV The TV is turned on but the processor does not turn on automatically Wireless LAN of the TV is difficult to connect Distorted or intermittent sound sometimes with noise Low sound The surround sound effect is not obtained The MATRIX indicator does not turn on or flashes The audio is not played back in the desired audio format The battery cannot be charged the charge in...

Page 89: ... start the playback again Turn on the processor Check that the INPUT button on the processor is set to the device you want to listen to If you have connected the headphone jack of the AV device to either of the LINE IN L R jacks of the processor raise the volume level on the connected AV device Turn on the headphones again Raise the headphone volume Charge the battery of the headphones If the powe...

Page 90: ... moment This is not a malfunction Make sure that the processor is turned on If the processor is turned off the HDMI Pass Through function does not work Therefore the video and audio signals from the connected device is not input to the TV Turn on the processor or set it to standby mode Check the connection Connection example 1 Details Connection example 2 Details Connection example 3 Details Conne...

Page 91: ... of Connection example 3 Details or Connection example 4 Details Check the connection of the optical digital cable or the analog audio cable between the TV and the processor Check the audio output setting on the TV also Make sure that TV is selected with the INPUT button on the system If no sound is heard from the TV check the connection of the ARC jack on the TV or the connection of the optical d...

Page 92: ...e processor When sound is output from the headphones an audio signal is not output from the HDMI OUT jack If you want to listen via the TV or the AV amplifier set the system to standby mode Set the audio output setting to TV speaker on the TV If the HDMI Pass Through function does not work when the processor is in standby mode set HDMI Pass Through to On on the menu No sound from the device connec...

Page 93: ...plifier is heard on the system In the case of Connection example 5 Details You can hear sound from the devices connected to the AV amplifier on the AV amplifier or a TV only If you want to hear them on this system connect the device to the processor using an optical digital cable or an analog audio cable The CONTROL FOR HDMI switch is set to MODE1 but the headphone volume cannot be adjusted from t...

Page 94: ... list The CONTROL FOR HDMI switch is set to MODE1 but the headphone volume cannot be adjusted from the TV The volume of the headphones of the system cannot be adjusted using the remote control of a TV Adjust the volume using the VOL control on the right side housing of the headphones The TV is turned on but the processor does not turn on automatically 2014 Sony Corporation 90 ...

Page 95: ...Control for HDMI is set to Off on the menu In this case the processor is not turned on when you turn on the TV When the CONTROL FOR HDMI switch is set to MODE1 check the audio output settings on the TV The processor turns on or off in conjunction with the audio output settings on the TV If sound was being output from the TV speaker when you turned off the TV last time the processor will not turn o...

Page 96: ...s LAN router etc and the TV as close to each other as possible Change the channel of the access point wireless LAN router etc Refer to the manual supplied with the access point Change the frequency band of the processor with the WIRELESS BAND switch If the switch is set to AUTO set it to 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz If the wireless LAN function of the TV supports the 2 4 GHz band only try 5 GHz of the WIRELES...

Page 97: ... the 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz wireless frequency band or there are no electromagnetic waves being generated from a nearby microwave oven Change the position of the processor When ANALOG is selected with the INPUT button set the ATT LINE IN switch on the processor to 8dB If you connect the headphone jack of the AV device to either of the LINE IN L R jacks of the processor lower the volume level on the conn...

Page 98: ... Contents list Low sound When ANALOG is selected with the INPUT button set the ATT LINE IN switch on the processor to 0dB If you connect the headphone jack of the AV device to either of the LINE IN L R jacks of the processor raise the volume level on the connected AV device Raise the headphone volume The surround sound effect is not obtained 2014 Sony Corporation 94 ...

Page 99: ...MI device multi channel signals are down mixed to 2 channel to be output In this case change the setting on the device so that a multi channel signal is output Set TV HP Audio OUT to Off on the menu of the processor If it is set to On the audio output from the device connected to the processor is influenced by the TV specifications If the TV has stereo speakers the audio output from the connected ...

Page 100: ...Important information Contents list The MATRIX indicator does not turn on or flashes Select CINEMA or GAME for the sound field mode The matrix decoder may not work depending on the format of the audio input to the processor In this case the MATRIX indicator flashes The audio is not played back in the desired audio format 2014 Sony Corporation 96 ...

Page 101: ...to a 2 channel signal change the setting so that multi channel audio is output in a multi channel Details Set TV HP Audio OUT to Off on the menu of the processor If it is set to On the audio output from the device connected to the processor is influenced by the TV specifications If the TV has stereo speakers the audio output from the connected device becomes stereo 2 channel the same as that of th...

Page 102: ... micro USB cable supplied with the system There is something wrong with the rechargeable battery Consult your nearest Sony dealer Charge the battery in an ambient temperature range of between 5 C and 35 C between 41 F and 95 F Make sure that the computer is turned on and does not turn to standby mode Do not use a USB hub When you cannot charge the headphones with a computer use an AC UD11 USB Char...

Page 103: ...tents list No signal is output from the TV OPT OUT THROUGH jack of the processor Connect the processor to a power source Start playback on the optical digital device connected to the TV OPT IN jack When the processor is set to MODE1 the TV audio signal input by ARC is not output from the TV OPT OUT THROUGH jack Beeps are heard from the headphones 2014 Sony Corporation 99 ...

Page 104: ...ection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications Important information Contents list Beeps are heard from the headphones Check the headphones referring to Warning beeps and operation beeps of the headphones No sound is heard from either the TV or the headphones 2014 Sony Corporation 100 ...

Page 105: ...tant information Contents list No sound is heard from either the TV or the headphones Set TV HP Audio Out to On on the menu of the processor Tip When TV HP Audio Out is set to On and no sound is output from the TV and the headphones set the audio output setting to TV speaker on the TV The menu screen does not appear on the TV 2014 Sony Corporation 101 ...

Page 106: ...n does not appear on the TV Select the input to which the processor is connected on the TV The menu screen is displayed only when you select the input to which the processor is connected Check the connection between the TV and the processor On some TVs it may take a while until the menu is displayed on the TV screen No sound When devices are connected to the HDMI jacks 2014 Sony Corporation 102 ...

Page 107: ...DVD audio discs etc In this case connect the processor with the device using an analog audio cable and listen to them The audio signal is not being input to the processor directly Connect the devices via the HDMI IN jacks of the processor or connect the device to the TV OPT IN LINE IN jacks of the processor When the CONTROL FOR HDMI switch of the processor is set to MODE1 the audio output setting ...

Page 108: ...ations Important information Contents list The power off interlock function does not work Set the TV so that the devices connected to the TV are turned off automatically when the TV is turned off For details refer to the manual supplied with your TV The Control for HDMI function BRAVIA Sync does not work properly 2014 Sony Corporation 104 ...

Page 109: ...DMI setting has not been changed even though you changed the CONTROL FOR HDMI switch position Changing the CONTROL FOR HDMI switch position is not effected when the processor is turned on Set the processor to standby mode before you operate the CONTROL FOR HDMI switch When you are not using an AV amplifier with the processor Set the processor to standby mode first and then set the CONTROL FOR HDMI...

Page 110: ...pecifications Important information Contents list The processor turns off when you turn off the TV If Control for HDMI on the menu of the processor is set to On the power off interlock function works If you turn off the TV the processor enters standby mode and its power indicator turns from green to orange 2014 Sony Corporation 106 ...

Page 111: ... Neo X function of the system support virtual playback from the headphones only Virtual surround function OFF CINEMA GAME VOICE STEREO Compression function OFF ON Modulation System DSSS Carrier wave frequency 2 4 GHz band 2 412 MHz 2 438 MHz 2 464 MHz 5 2 GHz band 5 180 MHz 5 210 MHz 5 240 MHz 5 8 GHz band 5 736 MHz 5 762 MHz 5 814 MHz Transmission distance Approx 30 m 98 ft of longest Estimated d...

Page 112: ...imensions Approx 220 mm 32 mm 157 mm 8 3 4 in 1 5 16 in 6 1 4 in w h d Mass Approx 430 g 15 2 oz Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Video input output HDMI Repeater block File 2D 3D Frame packing Side by Side Half Over Under Top and Bottom 4096 2160p 23 98 24 Hz 3840 2160p 29 97 30 Hz 3840 2160p 25 Hz 3840 2160p 23 98 24 Hz 1920 1080p 59 94 60 Hz 1920 1080p 50 Hz 1920 1080p 29 97 30 Hz...

Page 113: ...0i 50 Hz 1280 720p 59 94 60 Hz 1280 720p 50 Hz 1280 720p 29 97 30 Hz 1280 720p 23 98 24 Hz 720 480p 59 94 60 Hz 720 576p 50 Hz 640 480p 59 94 60 Hz Wireless stereo headphones MDR HW700 2014 Sony Corporation 109 ...

Page 114: ...oubleshooting Specifications Important information Contents list Wireless stereo headphones MDR HW700 Frequency response 5 Hz 25 000 Hz Power requirements Built in Lithium Ion rechargeable battery Mass Approx 320 g 11 3 oz Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Contents 2014 Sony Corporation 110 ...

Page 115: ...ortant information Contents list Contents Processor 1 Headphones 1 AC adaptor for processor DC 12 V 1 Optical digital cable optical rectangular plug optical rectangular plug 1 5 m 1 Micro USB cable 1 5 m 1 Quick Start Guide 1 set Reference Guide 1 set Other documents 1 set Recommended accessory sold separately 2014 Sony Corporation 111 ...

Page 116: ...cations Specifications Getting Started Connection Operation Others Troubleshooting Specifications Important information Contents list Recommended accessory sold separately USB Charging AC Power Adaptor AC UD11 2014 Sony Corporation 112 ...

Page 117: ...d HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries BRAVIA logo is a trademark of Sony Corporation x v Color and x v Color logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories ...

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