Sony MDRXB500 Manual

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Features
• XB driver units
Dynamic deep bass sound is realized through large 40 mm XB
driver units engineered exclusively by Sony
• Direct Vibe Structure
Tightly sealed acoustic design for a high level of sound isolation
and booming bass sound
• King Size Ear Cushion
Ultra-thick pressure-relieving earpads cushion your ears for
unbeatable, supreme comfort
• Durable and lightweight flat cord
How to use 
(see fig. A)
These headphones are for use with a stereo mini jack.
Wear the headphone marked R on your right ear, and the one marked
L on your left ear.
There is a tactile dot on the unit marked L to distinguish the left side.
Specifications
Type: Closed, dynamic (circum-aural) / Driver unit: 40 mm (CCAW
Voice Coil), dome type / Power handling capacity: 1,500 mW (IEC*)
/ Impedance: 40 
Ω at 1 kHz / Sensitivity: 104 dB/mW / Frequency
response: 4 – 24,000 Hz / Cord: 1.2 m (47 
1
/
4
 in), Y-type, flat / Plug:
Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug / Mass: Approx. 185 g
(6.53 oz) without cord / Supplied accessories: Carrying pouch (1)
* IEC = International Electrotechnical Commission
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Precautions
• Listening with headphones at high volume may affect your
hearing. For traffic safety, do not use while driving or cycling.
• Do not subject the headphones to excessive shock.
• Handle the driver units carefully.
• Do not put weight or pressure on the headphones as it may cause
the headphones to deform during long storage.
• The ear cushions may deteriorate due to long-term storage or use.
• The ear cushions are hand-made parts so the stitches and grain of
each may differ.
• Do not leave the jack plug dirty otherwise the sound may be
distorted.
• Clean the headphones with a soft dry cloth. Do not blow on the
units when cleaning. Do not allow the plug to become dirty,
otherwise the sound may deteriorate.
• Do not leave the stereo headphones in a location subject to direct
sunlight, heat or moisture.
• Because the headphones are of a high density enclosure, 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.
Pressing the headphones against your ears may produce a
diaphragm click sound. This is not a malfunction.
Optional replacement ear cushions can be ordered from your
nearest Sony dealer.
Stereo Headphones
MDR-XB500
©2008   Sony Corporation     Printed in Thailand
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
4-116-958-21(1)
A
Tactile dot