Sony MDR-RF5000 User Manual

Playback frequency range

12 – 22,000 Hz

Power requirements

Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery
(supplied) or commercially available (size
AA) alkaline batteries

Mass

Approx. 360 g (12.7 oz)  (including the
supplied rechargeable nickel-metal
hydride battery)

Supplied accessories

Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery
BP-HP2000 (2,100 mAh) (1)
Operating Instructions (this manual) (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

On safety
• Do not drop, hit, or otherwise expose the

headphones to strong shock of any kind. This could
damage the product.

• Do not disassemble or attempt to open any parts of

the system.

Do not place the system in any of the
following locations.
• Location exposed to direct sunlight, near a heater, or

other extremely high-temperature location.

• Bathroom or other high-humidity locations.

Act considerately
When the volume is too high, the sound leaks outside
the headphones. Be careful not to raise the volume so
high that it bothers people around you.
There is a tendency to raise the volume when using in
noisy places. However, for reasons of safety, it is
advised to keep the volume at a level whereby you
can still hear sounds around you.

On ear pads
The ear pads are replaceable. Replace them when they
are worn out. To replace the ear pads, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.

On cleaning
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild
detergent solution. Do not use solvents such as
thinner, benzene or alcohol as these may damage the
surface.

When the product breaks
• When the product breaks, or if a foreign object gets

inside the unit, immediately turn off the power and
consult your nearest Sony dealer.

• When taking the system to a Sony dealer, be sure to

take both the headphones and transmitter.

Check and try the suggestions below before you bring
your headphones to a repair service. Should any
problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

, Check the connection between the transmitter

and the AV component.

, Check that the signal is not being input to the

digital out jack by mistake when digital input is
selected.

, Turn on the AV component connected to the

transmitter, and start the programme
(playback).

, If you connect the transmitter to an AV

component using the headphone jack, raise the
volume level on the connected AV component.

, Make sure you are wearing the headphones

correctly.

, Raise the headphone volume.
, The headphones’ POWER indicator goes off.

• Charge the rechargeable battery if it is weak,

or replace alkaline batteries with new ones. If
the POWER indicator is still off after charging
the battery, take the headphones to a Sony
dealer.

, Charge the rechargeable battery if it is weak, or

replace alkaline batteries with new ones. If the
POWER indicator is still off after charging the
battery, take the headphones to a Sony dealer.

, Check if there is any wireless apparatus using

2.4 GHz frequency, or a microwave oven in the
vicinity.

, Change the position of the transmitter.
, If you connect the transmitter to an AV

component using the headphone jack, lower
the volume level on the connected AV
component.

, If you connect the transmitter to an AV

component using the headphone jack, raise the
volume level on the connected AV component.

, Raise the headphone volume.

, Check if there is any wireless apparatus using

2.4 GHz frequency, or a microwave oven in the
vicinity.

, If you connect the transmitter to an AV

component using the headphone jack, raise the
volume level on the connected AV component.

, Charge the rechargeable battery if it is weak, or

replace alkaline batteries with new ones. If the
POWER indicator is still off after charging the
battery, take the headphones to a Sony dealer.

, Check if the CHG indicator turns on. If not, put

the headphones on the transmitter correctly so
that the CHG indicator turns on.

, Dry batteries are installed.

• Insert the supplied rechargeable nickel-metal

hydride battery.

, Rechargeable batteries other than the supplied

are installed.
• Insert the supplied rechargeable nickel-metal

hydride battery.

, The transmitter’s contact pin and headphones’

contact point are dusty.
• Wipe them with a cotton bud, etc.

© 2006   Sony Corporation     Printed in Malaysia

Thank you for purchasing the Sony MDR-RF5000
Wireless Stereo Headphones. Before operating the
unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it
for future reference.
Some features are:
• Wireless headphones using a digital radio frequency

transmission system which reproduces
uncompressed transmission sound, resistant to
external noise and interference.

• Easy recharging system automatically charges the

headphones when they are placed on the
transmitter.

• Self-adjusting mechanism headband eliminating the

need for adjustment.

• Auto Power On/Off function automatically turns on

the headphones when you put them on, and turns
them off when they are removed.

• VOL control for adjusting both the right and left

volume of the headphones.

• Uses either rechargeable nickel-metal hydride

battery (supplied) or commercially available (size
AA) alkaline batteries.

Overview
The MDR-RF5000 is a wireless stereo headphone
which uses 2.4 GHz wireless digital transmission.
Connect the digital surround transmitter to your DVD
device or a digital satellite/TV receiver and you can
listen to a programme free from the restriction of the
headphone cord. By using the TMR-RF5000 Wireless
Stereo Headphone System, you can enjoy a
multi-channel surround sound environment.

The separately sold transmitter is
necessary
The headphones cannot be used alone.
Use the separately sold Sony Wireless Stereo
Headphone System MDR-RF5000K.

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

Manual de instrucciones

2-656-424-22(1)

If a beep sound is heard from the
headphones
A repeated beep sound is heard if reception
conditions deteriorate when the headphones are
outside the signal transmission area, or another
wireless apparatus using 2.4 GHz frequency or
microwave oven causes interference. If the beep sound
does not stop after moving closer to the transmitter,
let the transmitter detect the optimum frequency for
transmission again following the procedure below.

Press TUNE/ID SET on the transmitter once.
The RF indicator blinks and
the transmitter detects the
optimum frequency
automatically. After
detection is completed, the
RF indicator lights up and
emission starts.

Press TUNE/ID SET on the headphones once.
The headphones detect the
frequency of the transmitter
automatically. The beep sound
stops when the headphones
start receiving signals.

Before using this unit as additional
headphones
Each transmitter has its own ID number. Be sure to set
your transmitter’s ID to that of this unit, otherwise
this unit will not work.

Remove the headphones from the
transmitter.
The transmitter turns on automatically.

Put on the headphones.
The headphones automatically turn on.

Note
Charge the rechargeable battery of this unit before
setting the ID, or use commercially available (size
AA) alkaline batteries.

Press and hold TUNE/ID SET on the
transmitter and that on the headphones at
the same time for more than 3 seconds.
A repeated beep sound is heard from the
headphones and ID setting starts. When the
sound changes to a continuous beep sound, the ID
number is set for the headphones.

If you use the MDR-RF5000K, read the manual for the
MDR-RF5000K too.

Put on the headphones.
The POWER indicator lights blue, and the
headphones automatically turn on.
Be sure to match the right and left side of the
headphones with your ears and wear the
headphones at the correct angle so that the Auto
Power On/Off function works correctly. Sound is
heard from the headphones about 3 seconds after
you put on the headphones.

Notes
• When watching films, be careful not to raise the

volume too high in quiet scenes. You may hurt
your ears when a loud scene is played.

• You may hear some noise when you disconnect

the AC power adaptor from the transmitter
before removing the headphones.

The headphones automatically turn off
when they are removed
— Auto Power On/Off function
Do not pull up the self-adjusting band when not in
use, as this will consume the battery power.

VOL

The supplied rechargeable nickel-metal hydride
battery is not charged from the first time you use it. Be
sure to charge it before use.
To charge the headphones, place them on the
transmitter. Please refer to the manual of MDR-RF5000K
for more details.

Note
The transmitter turns off automatically while
charging. Note that the battery cannot be charged
while using the transmitter.

Open the battery compartment lid of the
left housing.
The battery compartment lid comes off.

Insert the supplied rechargeable nickel-
metal hydride battery into the battery
compartment, matching 3 terminal on the
battery to the 3 mark in the compartment.
Do not attempt to charge any other kind of
battery with this unit.

Note
The battery compartment has a tab on the # side
which holds the rechargeable battery in place.
Insert the # terminal first when installing the
rechargeable battery.

*

1

 at 1 kHz, 1 mW + 1 mW output

*

2

 Time may vary, depending on the temperature or

conditions of use.

Notes on batteries
• Do not charge a dry battery.
• Do not carry a battery together with coins or

metallic objects. Heat can be generated by the
battery if its positive and negative terminals are
accidentally shorted.

• When you are not going to use the unit for a long

time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from
battery leakage or corrosion.

Checking the remaining battery power
Pull up the self-adjusting band and check the POWER
indicator located on the right housing. The batteries
are still usable when the indicator lights in blue.
Charge the rechargeable battery or install new alkaline
batteries if the POWER indicator does not light up.

Note
The rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery should
be replaced with a new one when it lasts only half the
expected time, after a full charge has been performed.
The rechargeable battery, type BP-HP2000, is not
commercially available. You can order the battery
from the store where you purchased this system, or at
your nearest Sony dealer.

1

2

Battery
rechargeable nickel-metal
hydride battery
(BP-HP2000: supplied)
Sony alkaline batteries
(LR6(SG): sold separately)

7 hours*

2

(when fully
charged)

5 hours*

2

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this equipment is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

For details, please access the following URL : http://
www.compliance.sony.de/

This product is intended to be used in the following
countries.

United Kingdom
Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway,
Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Netherlands,
France, Portugal, Italy, Spain, Luxembourg

This product shall exclusively be used inside
buildings. Any outdoor use of this product is
prohibited on the French territory (including French
overseas departments).

La pile rechargeable nickel-hydrure métallique fournie
n’est pas encore chargée lorsque vous l’utilisez pour la
première fois. Chargez-la avant de l’utiliser.
Pour charger le casque, placez-le sur le transmetteur.
Veuillez vous reporter au mode d’emploi du
MDR-RF5000K pour obtenir plus d’informations.

Remarque
Le transmetteur s’éteint automatiquement en cours du
chargement. Notez que la pile ne peut pas être chargée
lorsque le transmetteur est en cours d’utilisation.

Ouvrez le couvercle du compartiment à piles
de l’écouteur gauche.
Le couvercle du compartiment à piles s’ouvre.

Insérez la pile nickel-hydrure métallique
rechargeable fournie dans le compartiment à
piles en faisant correspondre la borne 3 de
la pile avec le repère 3 du compartiment.
N’essayez pas de recharger d’autres types de piles
sur cet appareil.

Remarque
Le compartiment à piles dispose d’un onglet situé
sur le côté # qui permet de maintenir la pile
rechargeable en place. Commencez par insérer la
borne # lorsque vous installez la pile
rechargeable.

*

1

à 1 kHz, sortie de 1 mW + 1 mW

*

2

La durée mentionnée ci-dessus peut varier selon la
température ou les conditions d’utilisation.

Remarques concernant la pile
• Ne rechargez pas une pile sèche.
• Ne mettez pas la pile en contact avec des pièces de

monnaie ou des objets métalliques. Celle-ci peut en
effet produire de la chaleur si les bornes positives et
négatives entrent accidentellement en contact avec
les objets métalliques.

• Si vous n’utilisez pas l’appareil pendant un certain

temps, retirez la pile pour éviter tout
endommagement dû à une fuite ou à la corrosion.

Vérification de l’autonomie des piles
Soulevez la bande auto-ajustable et vérifiez le témoin
d’alimentation POWER situé sur le boîtier de
l’écouteur droit. Les piles sont encore en état de
marche lorsque le témoin s’allume en bleu.
Chargez la pile rechargeable ou installez des piles
alcalines neuves si le témoin d’alimentation POWER
ne s’allume pas.

Remarque
Les piles rechargeables nickel-hydrure métallique
doivent être remplacées par des piles neuves lorsque
qu’elles ne durent plus que la moitié de leur durée
normale après un rechargement complet. Les piles
rechargeables de type BP-HP2000 ne sont pas
disponibles dans le commerce. Vous pouvez les
commander dans le magasin où vous avez acheté ce
système ou chez votre revendeur Sony le plus proche.

Pour réduire les risques d’incendie ou d’électrocution,
ne placez pas de récipients remplis de liquides (vases,
etc.) sur l’appareil.
Pour éviter tout risque d’électrocution, n’ouvrez pas le
coffret. Ne confiez les réparations qu’à un technicien
qualifié.

Par la présente, Sony Corp. déclare que cet appareil
est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres
dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.

Pour de plus amples informations, veuillez vous
reporter à l’URL suivante :
http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Ce produit est conçu pour être utilisé dans les pays
suivants.

Royaume-Uni
Allemagne, Suède, Danemark, Finlande, Norvège,
Belgique, Suisse, Autriche, Pays-Bas, France,
Portugal, Italie, Espagne, Luxembourg

Ce produit est destiné exclusivement à un usage
intérieur. Toute utilisation de ce produit à l’extérieur
est interdite sur le territoire français (y compris dans
les départements d’outre-mer).

Ce symbole, apposé sur le produit ou sur son
emballage, indique que ce produit ne doit pas être
traité avec les déchets ménagers. Il doit être remis à un
point de collecte approprié pour le recyclage des
équipements électriques et électroniques. En
s'assurant que ce produit est bien mis au rebut de
manière appropriée, vous aiderez à prévenir les
conséquences négatives potentielles pour
l'environnement et la santé humaine. Le recyclage des
matériaux aidera à préserver les ressources naturelles.
Pour toute information supplémentaire au sujet du
recyclage de ce produit, vous pouvez contacter votre
municipalité, votre déchetterie ou le magasin où vous
avez acheté le produit.

Nous vous remercions d’avoir fait l’acquisition de ce
casque stéréo sans fil Sony MDR-RF5000. Avant
d’utiliser cet appareil, veuillez lire attentivement ce
manuel et conservez-le pour toute référence
ultérieure.
Cet appareil offre, entre autres, les caractéristiques
suivantes :
• Casque d’écoute sans fil utilisant un système de

transmission radioélectrique qui reproduit des sons
non compressés, isolé des bruits extérieurs et des
interférences.

• Système de recharge facile permettant le chargement

automatique du casque lorsqu’il est placé sur le
transmetteur.

• Serre-tête à mécanisme auto-ajustable évitant à

l’utilisateur d’avoir à régler sa taille.

• Fonction de mise sous tension et hors tension

automatique permettant d’activer automatiquement
le casque lorsque vous le mettez et de le désactiver
lorsque vous le retirez.

• Bouton VOL permettant de régler le volume droit et

gauche du casque.

• Alimentation par pile rechargeable nickel-hydrure

métallique (fournie) ou piles alcalines (taille AA)
disponibles dans le commerce.

Présentation
Le modèle MDR-RF5000 est un casque stéréo sans fil
utilisant la transmission numérique sans fil à 2,4 GHz.
Raccordez le transmetteur ambiophonique numérique
à votre appareil DVD ou à un récepteur satellite/
téléviseur, vous pouvez alors écouter un programme
sans être limité par le cordon du casque. Grâce au
système de casque stéréo sans fil TMR-RF5000, vous
pouvez profiter des avantages d’un son
ambiophonique multicanal.

Le transmetteur vendu séparément est
nécessaire
Le casque ne peut pas être utilisé seul.
Utilisez le système de casque ambiophonique stéréo
sans fil Sony MDR-RF5000K vendu séparément.

1

2

Pile rechargeable nickel-hydrure
métallique (BP-HP2000 : fournie)

Pile alcaline Sony (LR6 (SG) :
vendue séparément)

7 heures*

2

(complètement
chargée)

5 heures*

2

This symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to
the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The
recycling of materials will help to conserve natural
resources. For more detailed information about
recycling of this product, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.