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How to use / Utilisation / Utilización

Earbuds / Oreillettes / Almohadillas

Arc supporters / Pièces de maintien courbées / Soportes para oído

Microphone
Micro
Micrófono

Arc supporter
Pièce de maintien 

courbée
Soporte para oído

Multi-function button
Touche multifonctions
Botón multifunción

English

Stereo headphones

Compatible products

Use this unit with smartphones.
Notes

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If you connect to an unsupported smartphone, the 
microphone of this unit may not function, or the 
volume level may be low.

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This unit is not guaranteed to operate digital music 
players.

Using the Multi-function button*

Press once to answer the call, press again to end; 
press to play/pause a track.

Available operations for iPhone

Plays/pauses a track of the connected iPhone product 
with a single press. Skips to the next track with a 
double press. Skips to the previous track with a triple 
press. Starts the “VoiceOver**” feature with a long 
press (if available).
Hold down for about two seconds to reject an 
incoming call. When you let go, two low beeps 
confirm the call was rejected.
*  The button function may vary depending on the 

smartphone.

**  Availability of the “VoiceOver” feature depends on 

iPhone and its software version.

Specifications

Headphones
Type:
 Closed, dynamic / Driver unit: 12 mm, dome 
type (CCAW Voice Coil) / 

Power handling capacity: 

100 mW (IEC*) / 

Impedance: 16 Ω at 1 kHz / 

Sensitivity: 108 dB/mW / Frequency response: 5 Hz 
– 25,000 Hz / 

Cable: Approx. 1.2 m (47 

1

/

4

 in), Litz wire, 

Y-type / 

Plug: L-shaped gold-plated four-conductor 

mini plug / 

Mass: Approx. 9 g (0.32 oz) without cable

Microphone
Type:
 Electret condenser / Directivity: Omni 
directional / 

Open circuit voltage level: –40 dB (0 dB 

= 1 V/Pa) / 

Effective frequency range: 20 Hz – 20,000 

Hz

Supplied accessories: 

Long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds: SS (red) (2), S 
(orange) (2), M (green) (attached to the unit at the 
factory) (2), L (light blue) (2) / Arc supporters: S (2), M 
(attached to the unit at the factory) (2), L (2) / Cable 
adjuster (winds cable up to 50 cm (19 

3

/

4

 in)) (1) / Clip 

(1) / Carrying pouch (spring type) (1)
*  IEC = International Electrotechnical Commission

Design and specifications are subject to change 
without notice.
iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the 
U.S. and other countries.
Xperia

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 is a trademark of Sony Mobile 

Communications AB.
Android

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 and Google Play

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 are trademarks or 

registered trademarks of Google, Inc.

Optional replacement earbuds and arc supporters 
can be ordered from your nearest authorized Sony 
retailer or www.sony.com.

You are cautioned that any changes or 
modifications not expressly approved in this 
manual could void your authority to operate this 
equipment.

Removing the headphones

After use, remove the headphones slowly.
Note
Headphones are designed to fit closely in your ears. 
If the headphones are pressed hard while in use or 
taken off too quickly, they may cause injury.
Wearing headphones may produce a diaphragm 
click sound. This is not a malfunction.

Precautions

High volume may affect your hearing. 
For traffic safety, do not use while 
driving or cycling.

Install the earbuds firmly. If an earbud 
accidentally detaches and is left in 
your ear, it may cause injury.

Keep earbuds clean. To clean the 
earbuds, wash them with a mild 
detergent solution.

Note on static electricity
Static electricity accumulated in the body may cause 
mild tingling in your ears.
To minimize the effect, wear clothes made from 
natural materials.

If you install the Smart Key app* from Google Play

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store, the track and volume adjustment on your 
smartphone will be enabled with multi-function 
button.
*  Smart Key is an application for Xperia

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, Android

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OS 4.0 and above. The app may not be available 
in some countries and/or regions, and may not be 
used with unsupported smartphone models.

Si vous installez l’application Smart Key* à partir de la 
boutique Google Play

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, le réglage de la plage et du 

volume de votre téléphone intelligent sera activé à 
l’aide de la touche multifonctions.
*  Smart Key est une application pour Xperia

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Android

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 OS 4.0 et version ultérieure. 

L’application pourrait ne pas être disponible dans 
certains pays et/ou dans certaines régions et ne 
pas fonctionner avec des modèles de téléphone 
intelligent qui ne sont pas pris en charge.

Si instala la aplicación* Smart Key desde la tienda 
Google Play

TM

, el ajuste de pista y volumen de su 

teléfono inteligente se habilitará con el botón 
multifunción.

*  Smart Key es una aplicación para Xperia

TM

Android

TM

 OS 4.0 y versiones posteriores. Es 

posible que la aplicación no esté disponible en 
algunos países o regiones y que no pueda 
utilizarse con modelos de teléfonos inteligentes 
no compatibles.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/
details?id=com.sonymobile.extras.liveware.
extension.smartkey

Water resistance performance of this unit

The water resistance specifications of this unit are 
equivalent to IEC60529 “Degrees of protection 
against ingress of water (IP Code)” IPX8* and IPX5** 
specified as “Degrees of protection against ingress of 
water,” but is not completely water-tight.
Do not drop the unit into a bath tub with hot water 
or water and do not use underwater.
Water entering the unit may cause fire, electric 
shock, or a malfunction.
Before using the unit, read and understand the 
following information thoroughly.
Liquids that the water resistance performance 
specifications apply to

Applicable: fresh water, tap water, sweat
Not applicable: liquids other than those above 
(Examples: soapy water, water with detergent, 
water with bath agents, shampoo, water of hot 
springs, hot water, pool water, seawater, etc.)

*  IPX8 (Degrees of protection against exposure to 

water): The unit will maintain its operability even 
after being immersed into the bottom of a tank 
containing tap water (static water) of normal 
temperature of a depth of 1.5 meters (59 

1

/

8

 in) for 

about 30 minutes.

**  IPX5 (Degrees of protection against jets of water): 

The unit will maintain its operability even when 
exposed to direct jet streams of water from any 
direction in the situation where approximately 12.5 
L/min of water is supplied for periods for more 
than 3 minutes from a distance of about 3 m 
(118 

1

/

8

 in) by using a nozzle with an inner 

diameter of 6.3 mm (

1

/

4

 in).

The water resistance performance of the unit is 
based on our measurements under the 
conditions described above. Note that 
malfunctions as a result of water immersion 
caused by misuse by the customer are not 
covered by the warranty.

To maintain the water resistance performance of 
this unit
Note the following and use the unit properly.

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Do not aim pressurized water at the cylindrical 
parts that emit sound. Doing so may compromise 
the waterproof performance.

MDR-AS800AP

Stereo Headphones

Operating Instructions
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Manual de instrucciones

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