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 Operating the system

Listening to a
programme

Before listening

To prevent your ears from being damaged, first
lower the volume.

1

Turn on the audio/video equipment
connected to the transmitter.

If the transmitter is connected to the
headphone jack, set the volume control
of the audio source equipment as high
as possible but not so high that the
audio signal becomes distorted.

2

Remove the headphones from the
transmitter.

The transmitter’s power indicator will
light in red.

3

Select the radio frequency with the
CHANNEL selector switch.

continue to next page

4

Put on the headphones.

The power indicator on the upper part
of the right housing glows red. Be sure
to put the right housing (R) on your
right ear and the left housing (L) on
your left ear. Wear the headphones
vertically on your head so that auto
power on function is properly activated.

5

Turn up the volume to a moderate
level with the VOL control.

Press the TUNE button briefly for
automatic tuning of the headphones.
If you do not receive a clear audio
signal, press it again.

Follow steps 3 and 5 above until the
receiving performance becomes better.

CHANNEL

1
2
3

VOL control

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TUNE
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Summary of Contents for MDR-RF880RK

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Wireless Stereo Headphone System 3 263 524 32 1 2005 Sony Corporation MDR RF880RK ...

Page 2: ...urces For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Sony MDR RF880RK Wireless Stereo Headphone System Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference Some features are Wireless sy...

Page 3: ...ing electromagnetic fields The transmitter is placed on a metal instrument An area facing a roadway Noise or interfering signals exist in the surroundings due to radio transceivers in trucks etc Noise or interfering signals exist in the surroundings owing to wireless communication systems installed along roadways Table of contents Getting started Unpacking 4 Charging the supplied rechargeable batt...

Page 4: ...hargeable batteries The supplied rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries are not charged from the first time you use them Be sure to charge them before use To charge the headphones place them on the transmitter 1 Press the button of the left housing to open the battery compartment lid The battery compartment lid comes off 2 Insert the supplied rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries into t...

Page 5: ...ies cannot be charged with this system If dry batteries are installed they cannot be charged Do not attempt to use the supplied BP HP550 rechargeable batteries for other components They are for use with this system only Charge in an environmental temperature of between 0 C and 40 C between 32 F and 104 F 3 Close the battery compartment lid 4 Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the transmitter...

Page 6: ...ogether with coins or other metallic objects It can generate heat if the positive and negative terminals of the battery accidentally come into contact with metallic objects If you are not going to use the unit for a long time remove the battery to avoid damage from battery leakage or corrosion Checking the remaining battery power Pull up the self adjusting band and check the power indicator locate...

Page 7: ...AN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products B To connect to LINE OUT or REC OUT jacks Transmitter to INPUT A jack Stereo system VCR etc Left channel white Connecting cord supplied Right channel red to LINE OUT or REC OUT jacks Transmitter WALKMAN TV VCR etc to INPUT B jacks Unimatch plug adaptor supplied to headphones jack stereo phone jack Connecting co...

Page 8: ...B jack at the same time If you connect two audio visual components to both jacks at the same time both of the audio signals may result in mixed output Use only the supplied AC power adaptor Do not use any other AC power adaptor If the connected equipment has the AVLS Automatic Volume Limiter System function be sure to turn the function off when using the transmitter Otherwise you will have to turn...

Page 9: ... Select the radio frequency with the CHANNEL selector switch continue to next page 4 Put on the headphones The power indicator on the upper part of the right housing glows red Be sure to put the right housing R on your right ear and the left housing L on your left ear Wear the headphones vertically on your head so that auto power on function is properly activated 5 Turn up the volume to a moderate...

Page 10: ...r higher You may not hear the beginning of the sound from the headphones until the transmitter starts sending the RF signals after detecting an audio signal The headphones automatically turn off when they are taken off Auto power on off function Do not pull up the self adjusting band when not in use as this will consume the battery power Notes If hiss is heard move closer to the transmitter You ma...

Page 11: ...er The optimum distance is up to approximately 100 m 328 1 ft without the system picking up some interference However the distance may vary according to the surroundings and environment If the system picks up some noise while using it within the above mentioned distance reduce the distance between the transmitter unit and the headphones or select another channel Notes When you use the headphones i...

Page 12: ...nual please consult the nearest Sony dealer Be sure to bring the headphones and the transmitter to the Sony dealer when requiring repair work Problem No sound Muffled sound Solution Turn on the transmitter first and then put on the headphones Check the connection of the audio video equipment or the AC power adaptor Check that the audio video equipment connected to the transmitter is turned on If t...

Page 13: ...the transmitter is connected to the headphones jack raise the volume of the audio video equipment connected to the transmitter Change the radio frequency with the CHANNEL selector on the transmitter then press the TUNE button again The headphones power indicator light dims flashes or goes off Charge the rechargeable batteries if the headphones batteries are weak or replace dry batteries with new o...

Page 14: ...upplied accessories AC power adaptor 1 Connecting cord approx 1m stereo mini plug 1 y phono plug 2 1 Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries BP HP550 550 mAh 2 Unimatch plug adaptor stereo mini jack y stereo phone plug 1 Operating instructions 1 Optional accessories If sound is not output through the right channel when the supplied connecting cord is connected to the earphone jack Plug adaptor...

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Page 16: ...s essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Pour de plus amples informations veuillez vous reporter à l URL suivante http www compliance sony de Printed in Malaysia Deutsch Hiermit erklärt die Sony Corporation dass sich dieses Gerät in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet Er...

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