Sony MDR-ZX110 Manual

 

 

 

 

 

Noise Canceling 

Headphones

Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Manual de instrucciones

© 2014 Sony Corporation  Printed in Malaysia

4-540-896-

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MDR-ZX110NC

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Turn off the power of the headphones

Éteignez le casque

Apague los auriculares

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Digital music player, etc.
Lecteur musical numérique, etc.
Reproductor de música digital, etc.

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

As headphones reduce outside sounds, they may 
cause a traffic accident. Also, avoid listening with 
your headphones in situations where hearing 
must not be impaired, for example, a railroad 
crossing, a construction site, etc.

Preventing 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, reduce the volume or discontinue use.

In particularly dry air conditions, noise or sound 
skipping may occur, or mild tingling may be felt 
on your ears. This is a result of static electricity 
accumulated in the body, and not a malfunction 
of the headphones.
The effect can be minimized by wearing clothes 
made from natural materials.

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

ˋ Check the connection of the headphones and 

the equipment.

ˋ Check that the connected equipment is turned 

on.

ˋ Turn up the volume of the connected 

equipment.

ˋ Clean the plug of the headphones with a soft 

dry cloth.

ˋ The noise canceling function is effective in low 

frequency ranges such as airplanes, trains, or 
offices (near air-conditioning, etc.) and is not 
as effective for higher frequencies, such as 
human voices. 

ˋ Turn on the headphones.

ˋ Turn down the volume of the connected 

equipment.

ˋ Clean the plug of the headphones with a soft 

dry cloth.

ˋ Check if the battery has expired (the POWER 

indicator lights off) and the battery is inserted 
in the correct orientation. Replace the battery 
with a new one or reinsert the battery in the 
correct orientation.

ˋ Set the POWER switch of the headphones to 

“OFF”, confirm the connections, and then set 
the POWER switch back to “ON”.

ˋ 95% Ambient Noise Reduction  

Noise canceling headphones reduce 
unwanted ambient noise and provide a 
quieter environment to enhance your listening 
experience.

ˋ Quick folding style  

Original compact folding mechanism for easy 
carriage and storage.

ˋ Producing balanced, clear and powerful high 

quality sound  
300 kJ/m

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 Neodymium magnet delivers 

powerful sound and equalizer provides 
balanced sound from bass to high note.

ˋ Able to use as a regular headphones even 

when the POWER switch is set to “OFF”.

ˋ Long battery life - approx. 80 hours with AAA 

alkaline battery.

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

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. Operation is subject to the following 
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause 
harmful interference, and (2) this device must 
accept any interference received, including 
interference that may cause undesired 
operation.

The noise canceling circuit actually senses 
outside noise with built-in microphones and 
sends an equal-but-opposite canceling signal to 
the headphones.

ˋ Adjust the earpads so that they cover your 

ears, otherwise noise canceling will not 
function properly.

ˋ The noise canceling effect may vary depending 

on how you wear the headphones.

ˋ Do not cover the microphone of the 

headphones with your hands. The noise 
canceling function may not work properly.

Microphone

ˋ After you turn on the power of the 

headphones, you may hear a slight hiss. This 
is the operating sound of the noise canceling 
function, not a malfunction.

ˋ The noise canceling function works for noise 

in the low frequency band primarily. Although 
noise is reduced, it is not canceled completely.

ˋ The noise canceling effect may not be 

pronounced in a very quiet environment, or 
some noise may be heard.

ˋ When you use the headphones in a train or 

a car, noise may occur depending on street 
conditions.

ˋ Mobile phones may cause interference 

and noise. Should this occur, locate the 
headphones further away from the mobile 
phone.

Do not use the headphones when use of 
electronic equipment is prohibited or when 
use of personal headphones for in-flight 
entertainment services is prohibited.

ˋ Because the headphones are designed to fit 

closely in your ears, forcing them against your 
ears may result in eardrum damage. Avoid 
using the headphones where they are liable to 
be struck by people or other objects, such as 
a ball, etc. 

ˋ Pressing the headphones against your ears 

may produce a diaphragm click sound. This is 
not a malfunction.

ˋ Clean the headphones with a soft dry cloth.
ˋ Do not leave the plug dirty otherwise the 

sound may be distorted.

ˋ Be sure to consult a Sony dealer when the 

earpads become dirty or damaged, or when 
the headphones require repair work.

ˋ Do not leave the headphones in a location 

subject to direct sunlight, heat or moisture.

ˋ Do not subject the headphones to excessive 

shock.

ˋ Handle the driver units carefully.
ˋ If you feel drowsy or sick while using this 

headphones, stop use immediately.

Type 

Dynamic, closed

Driver units 

30 mm, dome type (CCAW 
adopted)

Power handling capacity
 

40 mW

Impedance 

220 Ω at 1 kHz (when the power 
is on)

 

45 Ω at 1 kHz (when the power 
is off)

Sensitivity 

115 dB/mW (when the power is 
on)

 

110 dB/mW (when the power is 
off)

Frequency response
 

10 Hz – 22,000 Hz

Total Noise Suppression Ratio

1)

 

Approx. 13 dB

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Cable 

Approx. 1.2 m (47 

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4

 in), OFC Litz 

wire

Plug 

Three-conductor gold plated 
L-shaped stereo mini plug

Power source 

DC 1.5 V, 1 × R03 (size AAA) 
battery

Mass 

Approx. 150 g (5.3 oz) including 
battery, not including cable

Sony alkaline battery
LR03 SIZE AAA

80 hours

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Sony manganese battery
R03 SIZE AAA

40 hours

4)

The supplied battery was included in the package 
during manufacturing (as a convenience to the 
user), it is possible that the battery life may be 
depleted by the time of purchase. The actual life 
of the supplied battery may be shorter than the 
standard time described in this manual when 
using a fresh battery.

Replace the battery with a new one when the 
POWER indicator blinks or lights off.

ˎ   The sound and noise canceling effect may 

become intermittent when the battery is low.

ˎ   The headphones will automatically switch 

to passive mode when the battery power 
is empty. You might hear the sound 
characteristics change in this mode.

Headphones (1)
Plug adaptor for in-flight use

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 (1)

Sony R03 (SIZE AAA) battery (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Warranty card (USA) (1)
Warranty card (Canada) (1)

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  Under the Sony measurement standard.

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 Equivalent to approx. 95% reduction of 

energy of sound compared with not wearing 
headphones. 

3)

 At 1 kHz, 0.1 mW + 0.1 mW output

4)

 Time stated above may vary, depending on the 

temperature or conditions of use.

5)

 May not be compatible with some in-flight 

entertainment services.

Design and specifications are subject to change 
without notice.

Tactile dot (on the left)
Point tactile (à gauche)
Punto táctil (a la izquierda)

Do the same for the left side.
Faites de même pour le côté gauche.
Haga lo mismo en el lado izquierdo.   

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