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Wireless Stereo
Headphone System

©2017 Sony Corporation   Printed in Vietnam

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MDR-RF895RK

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

How to use

Tips for charging

Charge supplied battery first

The supplied rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery is 
not charged from the first time you use it. Be sure to 
charge them before use.

About auto charge function

Placing the headphones on the transmitter automatically 
turns them off, then charging starts. This eliminates the 
need for turning on/off every time you wear and take off 
the headphones.

If CHARGE/RED indicator does not 

light up red

 

– Check if the right and left headphones are rested on the 

transmitter correctly. Take off the headphones and place 
them on the transmitter again so that the headphones’ 
contact points meet the transmitter’s contact pins.

 

– Charging may not be completed if the transmitter’s 

contact pin and headphones’ contact point are dusty. 
Wipe them with a cotton bud, etc.

Charging and usage time

Approx. charging time

Maximum usage time

1)

7 hours

2)

20 hours

3)

1)  at 1 kHz, 0.1 mW + 0.1 mW output
2)  hours required to fully charge an empty battery
3)  Time may vary, depending on the temperature or 

conditions of use.

To recharge supplied battery after 

use

Place the headphones on the transmitter after use. The 
CHARGE/RED indicator lights up red, then charging starts.
When charging is complete, there is no need to remove 
the headphones from the transmitter.

Remaining battery

To check the remaining battery charge of the headphones, 
turn on the POWER switch and check the POWER indicator. 
The battery is still serviceable when the indicator lights up 
green.
Charge the headphones if the POWER indicator turns off, 
dims, flashes, or the sound becomes distorted or noisy.

Notes

 

– Insert the AC adaptor plug firmly.

 

– Be sure to use the supplied AC adaptor. Using AC 

adaptors with different plug polarity or other 
characteristics can cause product failure.

Unified 

polarity plug

 

– The battery capacity may decrease if the headphones 

are turned on and placed on the transmitter with the AC 
adaptor disconnected.

 

– The transmitter automatically turns off while charging 

the headphones.

 

– This system is designed to charge only the supplied 

rechargeable battery BP-HP800-11 for safety. Note that 
other types of rechargeable battery cannot be charged 
with this system.

 

– If dry batteries are installed, they cannot be charged.

 

– Do not attempt to use the supplied rechargeable battery 

BP-HP800-11 for other components. It is for use with this 
system only.

 

– Charge in an environmental temperature of between  

5 °C and 35 °C.

 

– When the battery life reduces to half, this may be the 

end of battery lifetime. The supplied rechargeable 
battery BP-HP800-11 is not commercially available. You 
can order the battery from the store where you 
purchased this system, or at your nearest Sony dealer.

 

– Do not touch the contact pins of the transmitter. If the 

contact pins become dirty, charging may not be 
possible.

 

– Charging may not be completed if the transmitter’s 

contact pins and headphones’ contact points are dusty. 
Wipe them with a cotton bud, etc.

Using the headphones 

with separately-sold dry 

batteries

Commercially available (LR03 (size AAA)) dry batteries can 
also be used to power the headphones. Install two 
batteries in the same manner as described in step 1 of 
“How to use.”
If you attempt to charge the headphones with dry 
batteries installed, the CHARGE/RED indicator lights up 
red for 15 seconds, then turns off. The battery charge 
function is not activated.

Battery life

Battery

Approx. usage time

1)

Sony alkaline battery LR03 
(size AAA)

24 hours

2)

1)  at 1 kHz, 0.1 mW + 0.1 mW output
2)  Time may vary, depending on the temperature or 

conditions of use.

Note

Do not carry a dry battery together with coins or other 
metallic objects. It can generate heat if the positive and 
negative terminals of the battery are accidentally come 
into contact with metallic objects.

Tips for connection

 

– When you connect the stereo mini cable (stereo mini 

jack) directly to an earphone jack (monaural mini jack), 
the audio signal may not be output through the right 
channel.

Tips for volume setting

 

– If you connect the transmitter to the headphone jack of 

the A/V component, set the volume of the A/V 
component as high as possible but not so high that the 
audio signal becomes distorted.

 

– When watching videos, be careful not to raise the 

volume too high in quiet scenes. You may hurt your ears 
when a loud scene is played.

Tips for sound effect

Slide the switch to select the desired sound effect, OFF or 
VOICE.

Position of 
switch

Sound effect and suitable sound 
source

OFF

Normal playback of the 
headphones.

VOICE

Produces a clearer announcer’s 
voice.

Notes

 

– The volume of the headphones may vary, depending on 

the input signal and the setting of the EFFECT switch.

 

– The sound effect may not be obtained depending on 

the input sound sources.

Tips for better reception

Receiving performance

This system utilizes very high frequency signals in the 800 
MHz band so the receiving performance may deteriorate 
due to the surroundings. The following examples illustrate 
conditions that may reduce the reception range or cause 
interference.

 

– Inside a building with walls containing steel beams

 

– An area with many steel file cabinets, etc.

 

– An area with many electrical appliances capable of 

generating 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.

Effective area of the transmitter

The optimum distance is up to approximately 100 m 
without the system picking up some interference. 
However, the distance may vary depending on the 
surroundings and environment.

 

– If the system picks up some noise within the above 

mentioned distance, reduce the distance between the 
transmitter and the headphones, or select another 
channel.

 

– When you use the headphones inside the effective area 

of the transmitter, the transmitter can be placed in any 
direction from the listener.

 

– Even within the signal reception area, there are some 

spots (dead spots) where the RF signal cannot be 
received. This characteristic is inherent to RF signals, and 
does not indicate malfunction. By slightly moving the 
transmitter, location of the dead spot can be changed.

Replacing the earpads

The earpads are replaceable. If the earpads become dirty 
or worn out, replace them as illustrated below. The 
earpads are not commercially available. You can order 
replacements from the store where you purchased this 
system, or at your nearest Sony dealer.

Remove the old earpad by pulling it out of the groove 
on the housing.

Fit the new earpad in the groove of the housing.
Make sure the earpad is set to the vertical position.

Precautions

 

– When this system is not to be used for a long period of 

time, disconnect the AC adaptor from the AC outlet 
holding the plug, and remove the battery from the 
headphones to avoid damage caused by battery 
leakage and subsequent corrosion.

 

– Do not leave this system in a location subject to direct 

sunlight, heat or moisture.

 

– You may hear some noise when you disconnect the AC 

adaptor from the transmitter before taking off the 
headphones.

 

– Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct sunlight, 

moisture, sand, dust or mechanical shock.

 

– Please note that water does not splash, this product is 

not waterproof specification.

Notes on headphones

To reduce the risk of hearing damage

Avoid using headphones at high volume. Hearing experts 
advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If you 
experience a ringing in your ears, lower the volume or 
discontinue use.

Caring for others

Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you 
to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the 
people around you.

If you have any questions or problems concerning the 
system that are not covered in this manual, please consult 
your nearest Sony dealer.

Be sure to bring the headphones and the transmitter to 
the Sony dealer when requiring repair work.

Troubleshooting

If you run into any problems using this system, use the 
following checklist. Should any problem persist, consult 
your nearest Sony dealer.

No sound/Low sound

 

– Check the connection of the A/V component or the AC 

adaptor.

 

– Check that the A/V component is turned on.

 

– If you connect the transmitter to an A/V component 

using the headphone jack, raise the volume level on the 
connected A/V component within the range where the 
sound is not distorted.

 

– Change the radio frequency with the CHANNEL selector 

on the transmitter, then change the radio frequency to 
that of the transmitter with the AUTO TUNING button on 
the headphones.

 

– Use the headphones near the transmitter, or change the 

position of the transmitter.

 

– Charge the supplied rechargeable battery, or replace dry 

batteries with new ones. If the POWER indicator is still 
off after charging, take the headphones to a Sony dealer.

 

– Raise the headphone volume.

The sound cuts off

 

– The transmitter turns off if no signal  or low signal is 

input for 4 minutes. If you connect the transmitter to an 
A/V component using the headphone jack, raise the 
volume level on the connected A/V component within 
the range where the sound is not distorted.

Distorted or intermittent sound  

(sometimes with noise)

 

– Use the headphones near the transmitter, or change the 

position of the transmitter.

 

– Do not place the transmitter on a metallic table.

 

– If you connect the transmitter to an A/V component 

using the headphone jack, lower the volume level on the 
connected A/V component within the range where the 
sound is not distorted.

 

– Change the radio frequency with the CHANNEL selector 

on the transmitter, then change the radio frequency to 
that of the transmitter with the AUTO TUNING button on 
the headphones.

 

– Charge the supplied rechargeable battery, or replace dry 

batteries with new ones. If the POWER indicator is still 
off after charging, take the headphones to a Sony dealer.

Loud background noise

 

– If you connect the transmitter to an A/V component 

using the headphone jack, raise the volume level on the 
connected A/V component within the range where the 
sound is not distorted.

 

– Charge the supplied rechargeable battery, or replace dry 

batteries with new ones. If the POWER indicator is still 
off after charging, take the headphones to a Sony dealer.

 

– Do not place the transmitter on a metallic table.

 

– Use the headphones near the transmitter.

The POWER/GREEN indicator flashes 

green

 

– No signal or low signal is input. Start playback of the A/V 

component, or raise the volume of the connected A/V 
component within the range where the sound is not 
distorted, otherwise the transmitter will turn off. If no 
signal or low signal is input for about 4 minutes, the 
transmitter turns off automatically.

Battery cannot be charged/ 

CHARGE/RED indicator flashes red, 

or does not light up red

 

– Check that the right/left of the headphones and 

transmitter correspond, and put the headphones on the 
transmitter correctly.

 

– Install the supplied rechargeable nickel-metal hydride 

battery. Dry batteries and rechargeable batteries other 
than the supplied cannot be charged.

 

– If the CHARGE/RED indicator does not light up red even 

though you put the headphones on the transmitter and 
wait for a while, it may be the end of battery lifetime. 
You can order the supplied rechargeable battery 
BP-HP800-11 from the store where you purchased this 
system, or at your nearest Sony dealer.

 

– Charging may not be completed if the transmitter’s 

contact pin and headphones’ contact point are dusty. 
Wipe them with a cotton bud, etc.

Short usage time (the supplied 

rechargeable battery)

 

– Clean the + and − terminal of the supplied rechargeable 

battery and the charging terminal of transmitter/
headphone with a dry cloth.

 

– Recharge the supplied rechargeable battery after the 

fully discharged.

Specifications

RF stereo transmitter (TMR-RF895R)

Modulation 

FM stereo

Operating frequency   

863.0 MHz – 865.0 MHz

Maximum output power 

 

< 10 mW

Channel 

Ch1, Ch2, Ch3

Transmission distance
 

Approx. 100 m of longest

Audio inputs 

Stereo mini jack

Power requirements 

DC 12 V (from the supplied AC adaptor)

Dimensions 

Approx. 130 mm × 273 mm × 160 mm 
(w/h/d)

Mass 

Approx. 265 g

Rated power consumption
 

2.0 W

Operating temperature
 

5°C to 35°C

Wireless stereo headphones (MDR-
RF895R)

Frequency response
 

10 Hz – 22,000 Hz

Power source 

Supplied rechargeable nickel-metal 
hydride battery BP-HP800-11, or 
commercially available (LR03 (size AAA)) 
dry batteries

Mass 

Approx. 275 g

Operating temperature
 

5°C to 35°C

Included items

RF stereo transmitter TMR-RF895R
Wireless stereo headphones MDR-RF895R
AC adaptor (12 V) (1)
Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery  
BP-HP800-11 (1)
Stereo mini cable (stereo mini plug), 1.5 m (1)
Card warranty (1)
Operating Instructions (this manual) (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without 
notice.

Svenska

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Français

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équipement est conforme à la Directive 2014/53/UE.
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Deutsch

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es conforme con la Directiva 2014/53/UE.
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Italiano

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Diretiva 2014/53/UE.
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Connect the AC adaptor.

Charge the headphones.

To AC 

outlet

Connect the A/V component, following hookup 

 or 

 below.

 Using the headphone jack of the A/V component

Stereo mini plug

Headphone jack 

(Stereo mini jack)

TV, Digital music player, etc.

L (white)

R (red)

Stereo mini plug

Audio out  

(L/R) jacks

Stereo system, Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player, TV*, etc.

* In case of no headphone jack.

If you cannot receive a clear audio signal

First change the radio frequency with the CHANNEL selector switch on the 
transmitter, then briefly press the AUTO TUNING button on the headphones.

Noise Reduction process

The transmitter compresses the audio signal and converts it to RF signal. The headphones convert the received RF 
signal to an audio signal and decompresses it. This process reduces noise picked up during transmission.

input signal

output signal

decompression

compression

d

ynamic rang

e

Transmitter unit

Headphones unit

RF transmission

noise level (low)

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The transmitter compresses the audio signals dynamic range, then converts it to RF signal.

 

Noise may occur due to long distance transmission, etc.

 

The headphones convert the RF signal to an audio signal.

 

Noise may occur during conversion.

 

Decompression of the audio signals dynamic range reduces the noise level and improves the S/N (signal-to-noise) 
ratio.

Adjust the volume.

Start playback of the A/V component.

Wear the headphones.

Before listening

To reduce the risk of hearing damage, first lower the volume.

Tactile dot

Up

Down

Tactile dot

 Using the audio out (L/R) jacks of the A/V component

Use a connection cable (not supplied) between the transmitter and the A/V component.

If the sound is distorted by connecting the transmitter to the A/V component’s audio out (L/R) jacks, reconnect the transmitter to the headphone jack.
If the transmitter detects no signal or no sound, check the connection of the connected A/V components, then check the audio setting of the connected A/V components.

Insert the supplied rechargeable battery BP-HP800-11 into the left housing of the headphones.

Observe the correct polarity when installing battery.

Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride 

battery BP-HP800-11 (supplied)

Insert the 

 

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English

Wireless Stereo Headphone System

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not 
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose 
this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place 
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries 
installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the 
like for a long time.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer 
servicing to qualified personnel only.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a 
bookcase or built-in cabinet.

The AC Adaptor is not disconnected from the mains as 
long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit 
itself has been turned off.

As the main plug of AC power adaptor is used to 
disconnect the AC power adaptor from the mains, connect 
it to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an 
abnormality in it, disconnect it from the AC outlet 
immediately.

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and 
headphones can cause hearing loss.

The nameplate of transmitter is located on the bottom 
exterior.

The nameplate of the headphones is located on the back 
side of the slider.

The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those 
countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the 
countries EEA (European Economic Area).

Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that this equipment is 
in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is 
available at the following internet address:  
http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Disposal of waste batteries 
and electrical and electronic 
equipment (applicable in the 
European Union and other 
European countries with 

separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product, the battery or on the packaging 
indicates that the product and the battery shall not be treated as 
household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in 
combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for 
mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more 
than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these products 
and batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent 
potentially negative consequences for the environment and human 
health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste 
handling. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural 
resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity 
reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated 
battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff 
only. To ensure that the battery and the electrical and electronic 
equipment will be treated properly, hand over these products at 
end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of 
electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please 
view the section on how to remove the battery from the product 
safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for 
the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information 
about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local 
Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop 
where you purchased the product or battery.

Notice for customers: the following information is only 
applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU 
directives

This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of 
Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 
Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance based on 
European Union legislation shall be addressed to the 
authorized representative, Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van 
Sony Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Zaventem, 
Belgium. For any service or guarantee matters, please 
refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or 
guarantee documents.

Checking the included 

items

RF stereo transmitter  

TMR-RF895R (1)

AC adaptor (1)

Wireless stereo 

headphones MDR-RF895R 

(1)

Stereo mini cable (stereo 

mini plug), 1.5 m (1)

Rechargeable nickel-metal 
hydride battery BP-
HP800-11 (1)

Features

Thank you for purchasing the Sony MDR-RF895RK 
Wireless Stereo Headphone System. Before operating the 
unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for 
future reference.
Some features are:

 

– Wireless system that allows you to listen to a 

programme free the restriction of a cable

 

– Up to 100 meters reception range*

 

– High fidelity sound reproduction

 

– New mode “VOICE” for clear hearing of personal voice 

range

 

– Noise reduction system to reproduce a clear sound with 

minimum transmission noise

 

– Comfortable fit

 

– Smooth and Comfortable Earpads

 

– Long playback time (maximum 20 hours)

 

– Easy recharging function with secure charging 

mechanism

 

– Rechargeable Battery

 

– Automatic tuning on headphones for optimum signal 

reception

 

– 3 transmission channels available

 

– Volume control function and sound effect function on 

the headphones

*  Transmission distance varies depending on conditions of 

use

(Red)

(Off)

Complete when indicator 

turns off.

Check the CHARGE/

RED indicator lights 

up red.

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2

3

After use

Turn off the power of the headphones.

About sending RF signals

The transmitter starts sending RF signals automatically 
when it detects an audio signal from the connected 
component. Note that;

 

– Noise may occur depending on the transmitter position 

and room conditions. It is recommended to place the 
transmitter in a location that produces the clearest 
sound.

 

– If the transmitter is placed on a metallic table, you may 

hear noise, or the reception range may decrease. Do 
not place on a metallic table.

If no signal or low signal is input 
for about 4 minutes

When no signal is input for about 4 minutes, the 
transmitter turns off automatically*. The POWER indicator 
of the transmitter blinks for 4 minutes, then turns off. The 
transmitter restarts after receiving an audio signal again.
The transmitter may also turn off if low signal is input for 
about 4 minutes. In this case, raise the volume of the 
connected A/V component within the range where the 
sound is not distorted, then lower the volume of the 
headphones.
*  If signal noise is output from the connected A/V 

component, the transmitter may not turn off, even 
when no audio signal is input.

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