Sony MDR-HW300K Owner's Manual
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How to use
Connect the AC adaptor.
Charge the headphones.
Connect the A/V component, following hookup
or below.
Using the headphone jack of the A/V component
Headphone jack
(Stereo mini jack)
(Stereo mini jack)
TV, Digital music player, etc.
L (white)
R (red)
Plug adaptor (Stereo mini jack ×1
Pin plug ×2, not supplied)
Pin plug ×2, not supplied)
Audio out
(L/R) jacks
(L/R) jacks
Stereo system, Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player, TV*, etc.
* In case of no headphone jack.
If the sound is distorted by connecting the transmitter to the A/V component’s
audio out (L/R) jacks, reconnect the transmitter to the headphone jack.
audio out (L/R) jacks, reconnect the transmitter to the headphone jack.
Start playback of the A/V component.
Wear the headphones.
Before listening
Be sure to lower the volume of the headphones after the
/ (On/Standby)
indicator lights up, to reduce the risk of hearing damage.
Tactile dot
Hold down until
indicator lights up.
indicator lights up.
Checking the included
items
items
Transmitter TMR-HW300 (1)
Headphones MDR-HW300 (1)
AC adaptor (1)
Micro-USB cable (approx. 50 cm (19
3
/
4
in)) (1)
Connecting cable (approx. 1.5 m (59
1
/
8
in)) (1)
Features
Thank you for purchasing the Sony MDR-HW300K Wireless
Stereo Headphone System. Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.
Some features are:
Stereo Headphone System. Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.
Some features are:
ˋ
ˋ High quality sound with uncompressed digital
wireless transmission
2.4 GHz digital wireless transmission prevents
interference of obstacles. High quality sound with
uncompressed digital wireless transmission.
2.4 GHz digital wireless transmission prevents
interference of obstacles. High quality sound with
uncompressed digital wireless transmission.
ˋ
ˋ Powerful and expressive sound
Powerful and expressive sound with 40 mm
neodymium driver unit.
neodymium driver unit.
ˋ
ˋ Comfortable fit even for a long period of time
Comfortable fit for long period of time with soft
earpads and head cushion.
earpads and head cushion.
ˋ
ˋ Real-time automatic channel selection prevents
sound break up
Real-time automatic channel selection on headphone
system for best reception of signal. This system can
switch to a free channel automatically without any
sound interruption before the signal is blocked.
Real-time automatic channel selection on headphone
system for best reception of signal. This system can
switch to a free channel automatically without any
sound interruption before the signal is blocked.
ˋ
ˋ Volume control function on headphones
ˋ
ˋ Easy charging with USB port
3 hours to fully charge the battery, and approx. 10 hours
playback time. Can be used while charging the
headphones.
playback time. Can be used while charging the
headphones.
ˋ
ˋ Wired design option
Also works wired design headphones with supplied
connecting cable. You can enjoy content on a
smartphone, PC and tablet with this wired option.
connecting cable. You can enjoy content on a
smartphone, PC and tablet with this wired option.
ˋ
ˋ Swivel design for easy storage
Adjust the volume.
The headphones will beep when the volume reaches
maximum or minimum.
maximum or minimum.
Tactile dot
After use
1
Stop playback of the A/V
component.
component.
2
Hold down the
/ (On/Standby)
button of the headphones until the
/ indicator turns off.
/ indicator turns off.
Tip
The headphones will turn off
automatically if RF signal transmission
from the transmitter stops for about 5
minutes.
automatically if RF signal transmission
from the transmitter stops for about 5
minutes.
If no signal or low signal is input for
about 10 minutes
about 10 minutes
If the transmitter detects no signal, the POWER indicator of the
transmitter blinks for about 10 minutes, then the transmitter stops
the RF signal transmission automatically*. The transmitter restarts
after receiving an audio signal again.
The transmitter may also stop if the volume of the connected A/V
component is too low. In this case, raise the volume of the
connected A/V component within the range where the sound is
not distorted, then lower the volume of the headphones.
transmitter blinks for about 10 minutes, then the transmitter stops
the RF signal transmission automatically*. The transmitter restarts
after receiving an audio signal again.
The transmitter may also stop if the volume of the connected A/V
component is too low. In this case, raise the volume of the
connected A/V component within the range where the sound is
not distorted, then lower the volume of the headphones.
* If signal noise is output from the connected A/V component, the
transmitter may not turn off, even when no audio signal is input.
English
Wireless Stereo Headphone System
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
As the main plug of AC power adaptor is used to
disconnect the AC power adaptor from the mains, connect
it to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an
abnormality in it, disconnect it from the AC outlet
immediately.
disconnect the AC power adaptor from the mains, connect
it to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an
abnormality in it, disconnect it from the AC outlet
immediately.
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries
installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the
like for a long time.
installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the
like for a long time.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel only.
servicing to qualified personnel only.
Do not install the AC power adaptor in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss.
headphones can cause hearing loss.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
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:
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:
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ˋ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
ˋ
ˋ Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
ˋ
ˋ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
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ˋ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
For the customers in the Canada
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.
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.
For the customers in the U.S.A. and
Canada
Canada
This transmitter 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
transmitter has very low levels of RF energy that it
deemed to comply without maximum permissive
exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should
be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20
cm or more away from person’s body (excluding
extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
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
transmitter has very low levels of RF energy that it
deemed to comply without maximum permissive
exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should
be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20
cm or more away from person’s body (excluding
extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
This Transmitter and Wireless stereo headphones must
not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
(Red)
(Off)
Complete when indicator
turns off.
turns off.
To AC
outlet
outlet
Using the unit by connecting the supplied cable
You can use the unit as ordinary wired headphones by connecting the supplied connecting cable. You can also
charge the headphones during wired use. Be sure to use the supplied connecting cable.
To reduce the risk of hearing damage, lower the volume of the A/V component before connection.
charge the headphones during wired use. Be sure to use the supplied connecting cable.
To reduce the risk of hearing damage, lower the volume of the A/V component before connection.
Supplied connecting cable
Storing the headphones
Check right and left of the headphones before swiveling to store.
Using the audio out (L/R) jacks of the A/V component
Use a plug adaptor (not supplied) between the transmitter and the A/V component.
Wireless Stereo
Headphone System
Operating Instructions
4-531-928-
11(1)
MDR-HW300K
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