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Cordless Stereo
Headphone System
Operating Instructions
Bedienungsanleitung
MDR-IF130K
Sony Corporation © 1998 Printed in Korea
English
WARNING
Unpacking
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
Check that you have the following items:
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
• Transmitter
TMR-IF130
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
• AC power adaptor
WARNING
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
• Connecting cord (phono plugs ˜ stereo mini
plug)
Welcome!
• Headphones
MDR-IF230
Thank you for purchasing the Sony MDR-IF130K
Cordless Stereo Headphone System. Before
operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Some features are:
Das System besitzt die folgenden Funktionen:
• Cordless system that allows you to listen to a
program free from the restriction of a cord.
• Broad horizontal listening area that gives you
superb sound virtually anywhere in the room.
• Self-adjusting headband for fitting your head
perfectly.
• The VOL control adjusts the volume level of
both channels.
• The power of the headphones turns on and off
automatically every time you put the
headphones on and off (Auto power on/off
function).
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Connect the transmitter to a power
Setting up the
source.
transmitter
1
Connect the transmitter to audio/video
equipment.
a When connecting to your audio/video
system's LINE OUT or REC OUT jacks,
connect the cord to the transmitter's LINE
IN jack only.
Transmitter
Notes
•Do not connect to the PHONES IN jacks and
LINE IN jack at the same time. If you do so, the
audio signals may be mixed.
•Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not
¥
LINE IN
R
PHONES IN
L
use any other AC power adaptor.
DC IN 9V
to LINE IN jack
•When you connect the connecting cord directly to
Connecting cord
an earphone jack, the audio signal will not be
(supplied)
output through the right channel. In such a case,
use the separately sold PC-236HG plug adaptor.
Left channel
Right channel
* WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony
(white)
(red)
Corporation.
to LINE OUT or REC
OUT jacks
Setting up the
headphones
Stereo system, TV,
VCR, etc.
1
Note
Open the battery compartment lid on top
If your audio/video equipment has a stereo mini
of the left housing.
jack(LINE OUT), connect the stereo mini jack(LINE OUT)
to LINE IN of the transmitter by using optional
connecting cord RK-G136HG. Connecting the LINE OUT
jack of your audio/video equipment to PHONES IN of
the transmitter will cause low or muffled sound. To
connect to PHONES IN of the transmitter with the
supplied cord, use a headphones jack on the audio/video
equipment.
b When connecting to your Discman's
headphones jack, connect the cord to the
2
transmitter's PHONES IN jack only.
Insert one R6 (size AA) battery by
matching the + on the battery to the +
terminal on the lid.
Transmitter
to PHONES IN
¥
LINE IN
R
PHONES IN
L
DC IN 9V
jacks
Right
Left channel
channel
(white)
(red)
3
Close the battery compartment lid.
Connecting cord
(supplied)
to a
Unimatch plug
headphones
adaptor (not
jack (stereo
supplied)
mini jack)
to a headphones
Discman,
jack (stereo
WALKMAN*, TV,
Removing the battery
phone jack)
VCR, etc.
Open the battery compartment lid, while keeping
the housing level and remove the battery from the
battery compartment as illustrated below.
Battery life
Battery
Sony alkaline battery
LR6/AM3 (N)
Sony battery
R6P/SUM-3 (NS)
When to replace the battery
Replace the battery with new one when the
POWER indicator on headphone dims, and a
hissing noise increases.
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Listening to a
Transmitter
program
1
to an AC outlet
Turn on the audio/video equipment
connected to the transmitter. When the
audio signals is input, the transmitter
¥
LINE IN
R
PHONES IN
L
DC IN 9V
turns on automatically and the infrared
to DC IN 9V
emitters glow. If the transmitter is
jack
connected to the headphone jack, set the
volume control of the audio source
equipment as high as possible but not
AC power adaptor
so high that the audio signal gets
(supplied)
distorted. (Around level 5 or 6 on the
volume control should be
appropriate.)
2
Put on the headphones and the power
turns on automatically. The power
indicator glows red when the power
Polarity of the plug
turns on.
3
Adjust the volume.
Auto power on/off function
When you remove the headphones, the power
turns off automatically. Do not pull up the self
adjusting band when not using the headphones,
otherwise the headphones will be switched on.
Mute function
If a hissing noise is heard when the infrared rays
are obstructed, or the headphones are used outside
of the effective range (see the next section), the
mute function will be activated and the sound will
not be heard from the headphones. To restore the
sound, move nearer toward the transmitter or
remove the obstruction.
When no audio signal is received
at the transmitter input for more
than approximately five minutes
The transmitter will be turned off automatically.
After listening to a program
Take the headphones off before the transmitter
turns off. Otherwise you may hear some noise
when the infrared rays are suddenly cut off.
Note
The infrared emitters light up when the transmitter is
turned on. The brightness of the emitters may not be
Housing (left)
uniform, however, this is not a malfunction.
Battery
compartment lid
Battery
Approx. hours
100
50
The effective areas
Replacing the Ear
of the transmitter
Pads
The illustration below shows the approximate area
When the ear pads become dirty or damaged,
covered by the infrared rays emitted from the
consult your nearest Sony dealer and replace them
transmitter.
as illustrated below.
Transmitter
Remove the old ear pad
Infrared ray
by pulling it out.
Approx. 3 m
(1181/8 in.)
45°
Approx. 7 m (23 ft.)
45°
Approx. 3 m
(1181/8 in.)
Notes
•If you use the headphones at too great a distance
from the transmitter, you may hear a hissing
Place the new ear pad
noise and if there is an object between the
around the driver unit
receiver and the transmitter, the sound may be
as illustrated.
interrupted. These phenomena are inherent to
infrared ray communication and do not mean
that there is a problem with the unit itself.
•The infrared rays will not penetrate walls or
opaque glass, therefore, be sure to stay within
sight of the transmitter.
•When you use the headphones inside the area
illustrated in the diagrams, the transmitter can be
placed in the front, behind or by the side of the
listener.
Troubleshooting
Precautions
No sound/Muffled sound
/ Check the connection of the audio/video
• Before operating the system, check that the
equipment or the AC power adaptor.
operating voltage of your system is identical
/ Check that the audio/video equipment is turned
with the voltage of your local power supply.
on.
/ Turn up the volume on the connected audio/video
• The CE mark on the unit is valid only for
equipment, if the transmitter is connected to the
products marketed in the European Union.
headphones jack. (Around level 5 or 6 on the
• When the headphones is not to be used for a
volume control should be appropriate.)
long period of time, remove the battery to avoid
/ The mute function is activated.
damage caused by battery leakage and
• Check if there is any object between the
subsequent corrosion.
transmitter and the headphones.
• When the transmitter is not to be used for a long
• Use the headphones near the transmitter.
period of time, disconnect the AC power
• Change the position and angle of the transmitter.
adaptor from the AC outlet holding the plug.
/ The headphones' power indicator light is weak or
Do not pull on the cord.
turned off.
• Replace the battery of the headphones.
• Do not leave the cordless stereo headphones
/ When the LINE OUT jack of your audio/ video
system in a location subject to direct sunlight,
equipment is connected to PHONES IN jack of the
heat or moisture.
transmitter, the sound will be low. Connect the
LINE OUT jack to the LINE IN jack as described in
Notes on headphones
"Setting up the transmitter".
Preventing hearing damage
Distortion
Avoid using headphones at high volume. Hearing
/ If the transmitter is connected to the headphones
experts advise against continuous, loud and
jack, turn down the volume of the connected
extended play. If you experience a ringing in your
audio/video equipment. (Around level 5 or 6 on
ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use.
the volume control should be appropriate.)
/ The headphones' power indicator light is weak or
Caring for others
turned off.
• Replace the battery of the headphones.
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will
/ When the headphone's jack output is connected to
allow you to hear outside sounds and to be
the LINE IN jack of the transmitter, increasing the
considerate to the people around you.
volume of the connected audio/video equipment
If you have any questions or problems concerning
may cause distortion. Connect the headphones jack
output instead to PHONES IN jack as described in
the system that are not covered in this manual,
"Setting up the transmitter".
please consult the nearest Sony dealer.
Be sure to bring the headphones and the
Loud background noise
transmitter to the Sony dealer when requiring
/ Move closer to the transmitter. As you move away
repair work.
from the transmitter, more noise is likely to be
heard. This is inherent to infrared ray
communication and does not mean that there is a
problem with the unit itself.
/ Check that there is no object between the
transmitter and the headphones.
/ Check that the infrared sensors are not covered
with your hands or hair.
/ Change the position or angle of the transmitter.
• The headphones are used by a window where
the sunlight is too strong.
nDraw the curtains/blind to shut out the direct
sunlight, or use the headphones away form
the sunlight.
/ If the transmitter is connected to the headphones
jack, turn up the volume of the connected audio/
video equipment. (Around level 5 or 6 on the
volume control should be appropriate.)
/ The headphones' power indicator light is weak or
turned off.
• Replace the battery of the headphones.
Specifications
General
Modulation system
Frequency modulation
Carrier frequency
Right 2.8 MHz
Left 2.3 MHz
Frequency response
18 – 22,000 Hz
Transmitter TMR-IF130
Stromversorgung
Power source
DC IN 9 V jack accepts
power supplied from the AC power
adaptor for use on the following
voltages:
Where purchased
Operating voltage
U.S.A./Canada
120 V AC, 60 HZ
U.K.
220 – 230 V AC, 50 Hz
European countries
220 – 230V AC, 50 Hz
Other countries
220 – 230 V AC,
50/60 Hz or 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Japan (Except for
220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz
Japanese domestic
model)
Audio input
Phono jacks/stereo mini jack
Approx. 152 × 38 × 72 mm
Dimensions
(6 × 1
× 2
1
/
3
/
in.) (w/h/d)
2
4
Mass
Approx. 75 g (2.7 oz.)
Headphones MDR-IF230
Power source
Supplied Ni-Cd rechargeable battery
NC-AA (HJ) or DC 1.5 V, 1 × R6 (size
AA) battery
Mass
Approx. 180 g (6.4 oz.) including
battery
Supplied Ni-Cd rechargeable battery
Model name
NC-AA (HJ)
Type
Ni-Cd
Voltage
1.2 V
Capacity
600 mAh
Optional accessories
Plug adaptor
PC-236HG
(stereo mini jack ˜ monaural mini plug)
PC-234HG
(stereo mini jack ˜ stereo phone plug)
Connecting cords
RK-G136HG
(stereo mini plug ˜ stereo mini plug)
RK-G129HG
(stereo mini plug ˜ phono plug × 2)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
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