Sony MDR NC6 Manual

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Folding the headphones
The driver units rotate to make them flat for easy storage in the carring case (supplied) or a seat
pocket.
Precautions
The headphones contain a noise canceling circuit.
What is noise canceling?
The noise canceling circuit actually senses outside noise with built-in microphones and sends
an equal-but-opposite canceling signal to the headphones.
• The noise canceling effect may not be pronounced in a very quiet environment, or some noise
may be heard. In such a case, turn the POWER switch off.
• When you turn the POWER switch on, the operation sound of the noise canceling may be
noticeable. This is not a malfunction.
• The noise canceling function is only effective for noise in the low frequency band. Although
noise is reduced, it is not canceled completely.
• When you use the headphones in a train or a car, noise may occur depending on street
conditions. In such a case, turn the POWER switch off.
Notes on usage
• Clean the headphones with a soft dry cloth.
• Do not leave the plug dirty otherwise the sound may be distorted.
• Be sure to consult a Sony dealer when the earpads become dirty or damaged, or when the
headphones require repair work.
• The CE mark on the unit is valid only for products marketed in the European Union.
• Do not leave the stereo headphones in a location subject to direct sunlight, heat or moisture.
Notes on headphones
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.
Do not listen with the headphones while driving or
cycling
As your headphones reduce outside sounds, it may cause traffic accident. Also avoid using
them where hearing must not be impaired, for example, at a railroad crossing, a site of
construction, etc.
Troubleshooting
No sound
• Check the connection of the headphones and the AV equipment.
• Check that the connected AV equipment is turned on.
• Turn up the volume of the connected AV equipment.
Muffled sound
• Turn down the volume of the connected AV equipment.
• Replace the battery.
Power does not turn on
• Check if the battery has expired (the POWER indicator dims). Replace the battery with a new
one.
Howling
• If you cover the microphone of the headphones with your hands, howling may occur.
In this case, move your hands away from the microphone.
Specifications
General
Type
Open air, dynamic
Driver units
38 mm, dome type
Power handling capacity
100mW
Impedance
20 
Ω
 at 1 kHz (when the power is on)
65 
Ω
 at 1 kHz (when the power is off)
Sensitivity
106 dB/mW (when the power is on)
104 dB/mW (when the power is off)
Frequency response
30 – 15,000 Hz
Frequency range of active noise attenuation
40 – 1,500 Hz, more than 10 dB at 300 Hz
Cord
1.5m (59 
1
/
8
 inches)
Plug
Gold plated L-sharped stereo mini plug
Power source
DC 1.5 V, 1 
×
 R03 (size AAA) battery
Mass
Approx. 150 g (5.3 oz) including battery
Supplied accessories
Plug adaptor for in-flight use* (single/dual) (1)
Carrying case (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
* May not be compatible with some in-flight music services.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Battery life
Battery
Approx. hours
*
1
Sony alkaline LR03 (size AAA)/AM4(N) battery
30 hours
*
2
Sony manganese R03/UM-4 (NU) (size AAA) battery
15 hours
*
2
*
1
 1 kHz, 1 mW + 1 mW input
*
2
 Time stated above may vary, depending on the temperature or conditions of use.
When to replace the battery
Replace the battery with a new one when the POWER indicator dims. The noise canceling
feature may not work correctly if battery power is low.
Listening to music
1
Connect the headphones to the AV equipment.
* WALKMAN is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
**May not be compatible with some in-flight music services.
2
Turn on the power of the headphones.
The POWER indicator lights in red.  When the power is turned on, ambient
noise is reduced, and you can listen to music more clearly at a lower volume.
3
Put on the headphones so that the ear pads cover your ears.
4
Turn on the power of the AV equipment.
Notes on using on the airplane
• The supplied plug adaptor can be connected to dual and stereo mini jacks.
• Do not use the headphones when use of electronic equipment is prohibited or when use of
personal headphones for in-flight music services is prohibited.
If you have any questions or problems concerning the system that are not covered in this
manual, please consult the nearest Sony dealer.
After listening to music
Turn off the power of the headphones.
Notes
• The noise canceling function is only effective for noise in the low frequency band.   Although
noise is reduced, it is not canceled completely.
• Do not cover the microphone of the headphones with your hands. The noise canceling
function may not work properly.
• If you cover the microphone of the headphones with your hands, howling may occur.
In this case, move your hands away from the microphone.
• The noise canceling effect may vary depending on how you wear the headphones.
• You can use the headphones without turning on the power.  In this case, the noise canceling
function is not active, and the headphones operate as passive headphones.
2-149-955-12(1)
MDR-NC6
© 2004  Sony Corporation     Printed in China
English
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
WARNING
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.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual
could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Owner’s Record
The model number is located at the left inner side of the headband.
The serial number is located inside the battery box.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon
your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. MDR-NC6 
Serial No. 
Features
• Noise canceling headphones reduce ambient noise, and provide a quieter environment to
enhance audio entertainment.  Ambient sound is synthesized with an anti-sound signal
produced by the noise canceling circuit, and reduced. (Over 10 dB is reduced at 300 Hz.)
• Slim swivel folding style for smart carrying and easy strage.
• Neodymium magnets are used to deliver powerful sound.
• Operates as passive headphones when noise canceling circuit is not activated.
• Plug adaptor is supplied to connect directly to stereo or dual jack of in-flight music services.
Installing a battery
1
Open the lid of the battery case on the right inner side of the headphone.
2
Insert one R03 (size AAA) battery by matching the e and E on the battery to
the e and E in the battery case.
3
Close the lid.
Noise Canceling Headphones
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Slide the battery case
lid and unlock it.
Slide the battery case
lid and lock it.
Battery case
When connecting to the stereo mini jack
of the remote control’s jack supplied
with a WALKMAN
*
, etc
Plug adaptor
**
To headphone jack on airplane seats
L-shaped Stereo
mini plug
Microphone
for stereo mini jacks
for dual jacks
Français
AVERTISSEMENT
Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution,
n’exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution, gardez le
coffret fermé. Ne confiez l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à
un professionnel.
Caractéristiques
• Casque anti-bruit réduisant les bruits ambiants et offrant un environnement plus silencieux
pour profiter pleinement des sons. Les sons ambiants sont synthétisés, puis réduits grâce à un
signal anti-bruit généré par le circuit anti-bruit. (Obtention d’une réduction de plus de 10 dB
à 300 Hz.)
• Pliage astucieux par pivotement des transducteurs facilitant le transport et le rangement.
• Utilisation d’aimants néodymes pour produire des sons puissants.
• Casque fonctionnant comme un casque d’écoute passif lorsque le circuit anti-bruit est
désactivé.
• Adaptateur de fiche fourni pour un raccordement direct à la prise stéréo ou double des
appareils audio disponibles à bord de certains avions.
Installation de la pile
1
Ouvrez le couvercle du logement de la pile situé sur le côté intérieur droit du
casque d’écoute.
2
Insérez une pile R03 (taille AAA) en faisant correspondre les pôles e et E de
la pile avec les repères e et E du logement de la pile.
3
Refermez le couvercle.
Durée de vie de la pile
Pile
Durée approximative
en heures
*
1
Pile alcaline LR03 (taille AAA)/AM-4(N) Sony
30 heures
*
2
Pile au manganèse R03/UM-4 (NU) (taille AAA) Sony
15 heures
*
2
*
1
 1 kHz, entrée de 1 mW + 1 mW
*
2
 La durée mentionnée ci-dessus peut varier selon la température ou les conditions
d’utilisation.
Remplacement de la pile
Remplacez la pile par une pile neuve lorsque le témoin POWER s’assombrit. La fonction anti-
bruit peut ne pas fonctionner correctement si la pile est déchargée.
Ecoute de musique
1
Raccordez le casque à un appareil audio et vidéo.
* WALKMAN est une marque commerciale de Sony Corporation.
**Peut être incompatible avec les appareils audio disponibles à bord de certains avions.
2
Mettez le casque d’écoute sous tension.
Le témoin POWER s’allume en rouge. Lorsque le casque est sous tension, les
bruits ambiants sont réduits et vous pouvez écouter de la musique plus
clairement à un volume plus faible.
3
Mettez le casque d’écoute de sorte que les coussinets recouvrent vos oreilles.
4
Mettez l’appareil audio et vidéo sous tension.
Remarques concernant l’utilisation dans un
avion
• L’adaptateur de fiche fourni peut être raccordé à des mini-prises doubles et stéréo.
• N’utilisez pas le casque d’écoute si l’utilisation d’appareils électroniques est interdite ou si
l’utilisation de casques d’écoute personnels pour les appareils audio à bord de certains avions
est interdite.
Si vous avez des questions ou des problèmes concernant ce système qui ne sont pas traités dans
ce manuel, contactez votre revendeur Sony le plus proche.
Une fois l’écoute de musique terminée
Mettez le casque d’écoute hors tension.
Remarques
• La fonction anti-bruit est efficace uniquement pour les bruits à basses fréquences. Bien que
les bruits soient réduits, ils ne disparaissent pas complètement.
• Ne masquez pas le microphone du casque d’écoute avec vos mains. Sinon, il est possible que
la fonction anti-bruit ne fonctionne pas correctement.
• Si vous masquez le microphone du casque d’écoute avec vos mains, une réaction acoustique
peut se produire.
En pareil cas, écartez vos mains du microphone.
• L’effet anti-bruit peut varier selon la façon dont vous portez le casque d’écoute.
• Vous pouvez utiliser le casque sans le mettre sous tension. La fonction anti-bruit est alors
inactive et le casque passif.
Faites glisser le couvercle du
logement de la pile et
déverrouillez-le.
Faites glisser le couvercle du
logement de la pile et
verrouillez-le.
Logement
de la pile
pour les mini-prises
stéréo
pour les prises
doubles
Microphone
Manual de instrucciones (en el reverso)
Remote
contorol
WALKMAN
*
, etc
En cas de raccordement à la mini-prise
stéréo de la prise de la télécommande
fournie avec un WALKMAN
*
, etc.
Adaptateur de
fiche
**
Vers la prise de casque
des sièges d’avion
Mini-fiche stéréo
en forme de L
Télécommande
WALKMAN
*
, etc.
suite à la page suivante
Battery case