Sony MDR-HW300K Operating Instructions - Page 1

Wireless Stereo Headphone System Operating Instructions 4-531-928-11(1) Checking the included items How to use 1 Charge the headphones. Transmitter TMR-HW300 (1) 2 Connect the AC adaptor. To AC outlet Headphones MDR-HW300 (1) AC adaptor (1) Micro-USB cable (approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 in)) (1) (Red) (Off) Complete when indicator turns off. 3 Connect the A/V component, following hookup  or  below.  Using the headphone jack of the A/V component Headphone jack (Stereo mini jack) TV, Digital music player, etc. MDR-HW300K  ©2013 Sony Corporation Printed in China 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. 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. 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 AC power adaptor in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ˋˋReorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ˋˋIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver. ˋˋConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ˋˋConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. For the customers in the Canada This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. For the customers in the U.S.A. and Canada This transmitter complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This transmitter has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or more away from person's body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles). This Transmitter and Wireless stereo headphones must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Connecting cable (approx. 1.5 m (59 1/8 in)) (1) Features Thank you for purchasing the Sony MDR-HW300K Wireless Stereo Headphone System. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Some features are: ˋˋHigh quality sound with uncompressed digital wireless transmission 2.4 GHz digital wireless transmission prevents interference of obstacles. High quality sound with uncompressed digital wireless transmission. ˋˋPowerful and expressive sound Powerful and expressive sound with 40 mm neodymium driver unit. ˋˋComfortable fit even for a long period of time Comfortable fit for long period of time with soft earpads and head cushion. ˋˋReal-time automatic channel selection prevents sound break up Real-time automatic channel selection on headphone system for best reception of signal. This system can switch to a free channel automatically without any sound interruption before the signal is blocked. ˋˋVolume control function on headphones ˋˋEasy charging with USB port 3 hours to fully charge the battery, and approx. 10 hours playback time. Can be used while charging the headphones. ˋˋWired design option Also works wired design headphones with supplied connecting cable. You can enjoy content on a smartphone, PC and tablet with this wired option. ˋˋSwivel design for easy storage  Using the audio out (L/R) jacks of the A/V component Use a plug adaptor (not supplied) between the transmitter and the A/V component. L (white) Audio out (L/R) jacks Stereo system, Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player, TV*, etc. * In case of no headphone jack. Plug adaptor (Stereo mini jack ×1  Pin plug ×2, not supplied) R (red) 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. 4 Wear the headphones. Before listening Be sure to lower the volume of the headphones after the / (On/Standby) indicator lights up, to reduce the risk of hearing damage. 5 Start playback of the A/V component. Tactile dot Hold down until indicator lights up. 6 Adjust the volume. The headphones will beep when the volume reaches maximum or minimum. Tactile dot After use 1 Stop playback of the A/V component. 2 Hold down the / (On/Standby) button of the headphones until the / indicator turns off. Tip The headphones will turn off automatically if RF signal transmission from the transmitter stops for about 5 minutes. If no signal or low signal is input for about 10 minutes If the transmitter detects no signal, the POWER indicator of the transmitter blinks for about 10 minutes, then the transmitter stops the RF signal transmission automatically*. The transmitter restarts after receiving an audio signal again. The transmitter may also stop if the volume of the connected A/V component is too low. 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. Using the unit by connecting the supplied cable You can use the unit as ordinary wired headphones by connecting the supplied connecting cable. You can also charge the headphones during wired use. Be sure to use the supplied connecting cable. To reduce the risk of hearing damage, lower the volume of the A/V component before connection. Storing the headphones Check right and left of the headphones before swiveling to store. Supplied connecting cable