Sony MDR-1ABT Manual

MDR-1ABT

Wireless

Stereo Headset
Casque stéréo sans fil
Auriculares estéreo

inalámbricos

Reference Guide

Guide de référence

Guía de referencia

4-567-320-

11(2)

http://www.sony.net/

English

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not open the

cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Information

FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT APPLICABLE IN

CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.

POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX ÉTATS-UNIS. NON

APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y COMPRIS LA PROVINCE

DE QUÉBEC.

CAUTION: Risk of Fire and Burns. Do Not Open, Crush,

Heat Above 140°F or Incinerate.

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.

This equipment must not be co-located or operated in

conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Note
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:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

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.

This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure

limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets

the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and

RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This

equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are

deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption

rate (SAR).

The LDAC

name and logo is a trademark of Sony

Corporation.

The BLUETOOTH word mark and logos are owned by the

Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony

Corporation is under license.

The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC

Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries.

Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered

trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the

United States and/or other countries.

Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered

in the U.S. and other countries.

iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.

and ther countries.

The aptX® mark and the aptX logo are trade marks of CSR

plc or one of its group companies and may be registered

in one or more jurisdictions.

Other trademarks and trade names are those of their

respective owners.

Precautions

On BLUETOOTH communication

BLUETOOTH wireless technology operates within a range

of about 10 m (30 feet). Maximum communication range

may vary depending on obstacles (human body, metal,

wall, etc.) or electromagnetic environment.

The antenna is built into the unit as illustrated in the

dotted line. The sensitivity of the BLUETOOTH

communication will improve by turning the direction of

the built-in antenna to the connected BLUETOOTH

device. When obstacles are between the antenna of the

connected device and the built-in antenna of this unit,

noise or audio dropout may occur, or communications

may be disabled.

BLUETOOTH communications may be disabled, or noise

or audio dropout may occur under the following

conditions.

There is a human body between the unit and the

BLUETOOTH device.

This situation may be improved by placing the

BLUETOOTH device facing the antenna of the unit.

There is an obstacle, such as metal or wall, between

the unit and the BLUETOOTH device.

A device using 2.4 GHz frequency, such as a Wi-Fi

device, cordless telephone, or microwave oven, is in

use near this unit.

Because BLUETOOTH devices and Wi-Fi

(IEEE802.11b/g/n) use the same frequency (2.4 GHz),

microwave interference may occur resulting in noise or

audio dropout or communications being disabled if this

unit is used near a Wi-Fi device. In such a case, perform

the following.

Use this unit at least 10 m (30 feet) away from the

Wi-Fi device.

If this unit is used within 10 m (30 feet) of a Wi-Fi

device, turn off the Wi-Fi device.

Install this unit and the BLUETOOTH device as near to

each other as possible.

Microwaves emitting from a BLUETOOTH device may

affect the operation of electronic medical devices. Turn

off this unit and other BLUETOOTH devices in the

following locations, as it may cause an accident:

where inflammable gas is present, in a hospital, or a

petrol station

near automatic doors or a fire alarm

Do not use the unit on an airplane.

Radio waves may affect instruments, causing an

accident due to malfunction.

This unit supports security capabilities that comply with

the BLUETOOTH standard to provide a secure connection

when the BLUETOOTH wireless technology is used, but

security may not be enough depending on the setting.

Be careful when communicating using BLUETOOTH

wireless technology.

We do not take any responsibility for the leakage of

information during BLUETOOTH communications.

Connection with all BLUETOOTH devices cannot be

guaranteed.

A device featuring BLUETOOTH function is required to

conform to the BLUETOOTH standard specified by

Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and be authenticated.

Even if the connected device conforms to the above

mentioned BLUETOOTH standard, some devices may

not be connected or work correctly, depending on the

features or specifications of the device.

While talking on the phone hands free, noise may

occur, depending on the device or communication

environment.

Depending on the device to be connected, it may require

some time to start communications.

On charging the unit

This unit can be charged using USB only. Personal

computer with USB port, or USB Charging AC Power

Adaptor AC-UD10 (sold separately) is required for

charging.

This unit cannot be turned on, nor can the BLUETOOTH

function be used, during charging.

You can use the unit by connecting the supplied

headphone cable, even while charging the unit.

If you do not use the unit for a long time, the

rechargeable battery may not be able to keep sufficient

charge. The battery will be able to keep a charge

properly after repeatedly discharging and charging

several times.

If you store the unit for a long time, charge the battery

once every half year to prevent over-discharge.

If the length of time you can use the unit became

extremely short, the rechargeable battery should be

replaced with a new one. Please contact your nearest

Sony dealer for a battery replacement.

Note on static electricity

Static electricity accumulated in the body may cause

mild tingling in your ears. To minimize the effect, wear

clothes made from natural materials.

If the unit does not operate properly

Reset the unit.

Push the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a

pin, until you feel a click. Pairing information is not

deleted.

If the problem persists even after the resetting operation

above, initialize the unit as follows.

Push the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a

pin, for more than 15 seconds. The indicator (blue)

flashes 4 times, and the unit is reset to the factory

settings. All pairing information is deleted.

After the unit is initialized, it may not connect to your

iPhone or computer. In this case, delete the pairing

information of the unit from the iPhone or computer,

and then pair them again.

Others

If you paste stickers, etc. on the touch sensor, the touch

sensor may not operate correctly.

Do not place this unit in a place exposed to humidity,

dust, soot or steam, or subject to direct sunlight. Do not

leave the unit in a car for a long time. It may cause a

malfunction.

Using the BLUETOOTH device may not function on

mobile phones, depending on radio wave conditions

and location where the equipment is being used.

If you experience discomfort after using the BLUETOOTH

device, stop using the BLUETOOTH device immediately.

Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony

dealer.

Listening with this unit at high volume may affect your

hearing. For traffic safety, do not use this unit while

driving or cycling.

Do not use the unit in places where it would be

dangerous if you are unable to hear ambient sound,

such as at railroad crossings, train station platforms, and

construction sites.

Do not put weight or pressure on this unit as it may

cause the unit to deform during long storage.

Do not subject the unit to excessive shock.

Clean the unit with a soft dry cloth.

Do not expose the unit to water. The unit is not

waterproof. Remember to follow the precautions below.

Be careful not to drop the unit into a sink or other

container filled with water.

Do not use the unit in humid locations or bad weather,

such as in the rain or snow.

Do not get the unit wet.

If you touch the unit with wet hands, or put the unit in

a damp article of clothing, the unit may get wet and

this may cause a malfunction of the unit.

The earpads may deteriorate due to longterm storage or

use.

If you have any questions or problems concerning this

unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult

your nearest Sony dealer.

Optional replacement earpads can be ordered from

your nearest Sony dealer.

Specifications

General

Communication system
BLUETOOTH Specification version 3.0

Output
BLUETOOTH Specification Power Class 2

Maximum communication range
Line of sight approx. 10 m (30 ft)

Frequency band
2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz)

Modulation method
FHSS

Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)

HFP (Hands-free Profile)

HSP (Headset Profile)

Supported Codec

SBC

, AAC

, aptX, LDAC

Supported content protection method
SCMS-T

Transmission range (A2DP)
20 Hz - 20,000 Hz (Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz)

20 Hz - 40,000 Hz (Sampling frequency LDAC 96 kHz,

990 kbps)

Included items
Wireless Stereo Headset (1)

Carrying pouch (1)

Micro-USB cable (approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 in.)) (1)

Headphone cable (approx. 1.2 m (47 1/4 in)) (1)

Reference Guide (this sheet) (1)

Quick Start Guide (1)