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MDR-IF240RK

© 2003 Sony Corporation

For the customers in the U.S.A and

WARN IN(S Canada

To prevent fire or shockhazard, do not expose the unitto rain or moisture.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do notplace objects filled with liquids, such asvases, on the apparatus.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open

the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualifiedpersonnel only.

Do not install the appliance in a

confined space, such as a bookcase or

built-in cabinet.

Owner's RecordThe model number is located on thefront of the transmitter and the leftinner side of the headband.

The serial number is located at the

bottom of the transmitter and the rightinner side of the headband.

Record these numbers in the spacesprovided below. Refer to themwhenever you call upon your Sonydealer regarding this product.

Model No. MDR-1F240RK

Transmitter TMRqF240R

Headphones MDRqF240RSerial No.

Transmitter

Headphones

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in thismanual could void your authority to operate

this equipment.

RECYCLING NICKEL METALHYDRIDE BATTERIES

Nickel Metal Hydridebatteries are recyclable.

You can help preserveour environment byreturning your usedrecbargeable batteries tothe collection and

recycling location

nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling

of rechargeable batteries, call toll free

1-800-822-8837, or

visit http: //www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or

leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries.

The validity of the CE marking isrestricted to only those countries whereit is legally enforced, mainly in thecountries EEA (European EconomicArea).

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Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the SonyMDRqF240RK Cordless Stereo

Headphone System. Before operatingthe unit, please read this manualthoroughly and retain it for futurereference.

The MDRqF240RK is a cordless stereo

headphone system using infraredtransmission. You can enjoy listening toa programme free from the restrictionof the headphone cord by simplyconnecting the transmitter to a TV, oraudio components equipped with aheadphone jack or a line output jack.

• Cordless, noiseless infrared headphonesystem resistant to external noise, etc.

• Easy rechargeable battery system

automatically charges the headphoneswhen placed on the transmitter.

• Wide infrared reception range of up to 7m(23 ft.).

• Self_adjusting headband mechanismeliminating th_ need for headband

adjustment.

• Single VOL control adjusts both the rightand left volume of the headphones.

• Either rechargeable nickel-metal hydridebattery (supplied) or commercially

available (size AAA) dry battery can beused to power the headphones.

Table of contents

Getting started

Unpacking ........................................... 4

Charging the supplied rechargeablebattery .............................................. 5

Setting up the transmitter ................. 8

Operating the system

Listening to a program .................... 10The effective area of the

transmitter ..................................... 12

Replacing the ear pads .................... 12Additional information

Specifications .................................... 13Precautions ....................................... 14

Troubleshooting ............................... 14

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1_ _ Getting started

UnpackingCheck that you have the followingitems before using the headphones:

• The transmitter TMR-IF240R (1)

• The headphones MDRqF240R (1)

• AC power adaptor (1)

• Connecting cord (1)(phono plugs _ stereo mini plug}

• Unimatch plug adaptor (1)(stereo minijack_=>stereo phone

plug)

• Rechargeablenickel-metal hydridebattery (1)

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Charging thesuppliedrechargeablebatteryThe supplied rechargeable nickebmetalhydride battery is not charged from thefirst time you use it. Be sure to chargethem before use.

To charge the headphones, place themon the transmitter.

1 Open the battery compartment

lid of the left housing.

2 Insertthe supplied rechargeablenickel-metal hydride battey intothe battery compartmentmatching _) terminal on thebattery to _) on thecompartment.Do not use rechargeable batteryother than the supplied one.

3 Close the battery compartment

lid.

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4 If your AC power adaptor isequipped with a voltageselector, set it to the operatingvoltage in your area with ascrew driver before connectingthe AC power adaptor to an ACoutlet.

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5 Connect the supplied AC power

adaptor to the transmitter.

Transmitter

to an AC outlet

AC power _-,

adaptor(supplledl

to DC IN 9V jack

6 Rest the headphones on the

transmitter so that the

headphones' contact pointmeets the transmitter's contact

pin while making sure that the

charging indicator lights up.

The charging is completed in about16 hours and the charging indicatorgoes off.

j Right

Contactpoint

Contact

pin

Left housing

When the indicator is not lit

Check if the right and left headphonesare rested on the transmitter correctly.The indicator may not be lit if theheadphones' contact point does notmeet the transmitfer's contact pin. Takeoff the headphones and place them onthe transmitter again so that theindicator lights up.

To recharge the headphonebattery after use

Place the headphones on the transmitterafter you use the headphones. Since the

built-in timer recognizes whencharging is complete, there is no need to

take off the headphones from thetransmitter after the completion ofcharging.

Notes

• The transmitter automatically turns off

while charging the battery.

• This system is designed to charge only thesupplied rechargeable battery type

BP_HP550 for safety. Note that other typesof rechargeable battery cannot be chargedwith this system.

• If a dry battery is installed, they cannot be

charged.

• Do not attempt to use the supplied BP*

HP550 rechargeable battery for othercomponents. They are for use with this

system only.• Charge in an environmental temperature of

between 0_C and 40_C (between 32 _Fand

104°F).

Charging and usage hours

Approx. Approx. usagecharging hours time .1

1 hour 1 hour and 45minutes .3

16 hours .2 35 hours .3

*_ at 1 kHz, 1 mW +1 mW output_: hours required to fully charge empty

battery*_ Time stated above may vary, depending

on the temperature or conditions of use.

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When the remaining batterypower becomes weak

When the rechargeable battery becomesweak, the power indicator light dims.

Recharge the battery as soon aspossible.

Note

The rechargeable nickel-metal hydride

battery should be replaced with new one

when they last only half the expected timeafter a proper recharging. The rechargeable

battery type BP-HP550 is not commerciallyavailable. You can order the battery from the

store where you purcha_d this system, or atyour nearest Sony dealer.

Using the headphones with drybattery (sold separately)

Commercially available (size AAA) drybatteries can also be used to power theheadphones. Install the battery in thesame manner as described in steps 1through 3 of "Charging the suppliedrechargeable battery."

When dry battery is installed, thebattery charge function is notactivated.

Notes on Batteries

• Do not charge a dry battery.

• Do not carry a dry battery togetherwith coins or other metallic objects. Itcan generate heat if the positive andnegative terminals of the battery areaccidentally come into contact withmetallic objects.

• When you are not going to use theunit for a long time, remove thebattery to avoid damage from batteryleakage or corrosion.

Battery life

Battery Approx. hours *_

Sony alkaline battery 60 hours .2LR03/AM-4(N)

Sony mangane_ 28 hours .2battery R03/UM-4(NU)

*_ at i kHz, 1 mW+l mW output*_ Time stated above may vary, depending

on the temperature or conditions of use.

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Setting up thetransmitter

The transmitter is equipped with twoinput jacks, which allows for connectionto the specified output jacks: PHONES1N to the headphone jack, and LINE 1Nto the LINE OUT jacks of yourconnected equipment.

1 Connect the transmitter to an

audio/video component.Select method [] or 1"_, according

to the output jack type of the AVcomponent you use.

[] When connecting to a

headphones jack

Connect to the PHONES 1N jack onthe transmitter.

Transmitter

to PHONES IN jacks

Left channel (white)

Connecting cord

(supplied)

to headphone jack

(stereo mini jack)

_Otheead Phh°nneei acCkl _" _

WALKMAN*, TV,VCR, etc.

* WALKMAN is a registered trademark of

Sony Corporation to represent HeadphoneStereo products.

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[] When connecting to any jacks

other than the headphones jack

Connect to the LINE IN jacks on thetransmitter.

Transmitter

2 If your AC power adaptor is

equipped with a voltage

selector, set it to the operating

voltage in your area with a

screw driver before connecting

the AC power adaptor to an ACoutlet.

to LINE IN jack

Connecting cord(supplied)

Left channel Right channel

(white) _ (red)

to any jacks

_teha_pthane jack/_V_J

Stereo, TV, VCR, etc.

Note

If your AV component has a stereo mini jack

(LINE OUT), connect the stereo mini jack to

LINE IN jack of the transmitter by using theconnecting cord KK_G136 sold separately. If

you connect LINE OUT jack of your AV

component to PHONES 1N jack of thetransmitter, volume may be too low.

3 Connect the supplied AC power

adaptor to the transmitter.

Transmitter to an ACoutlet

AC power --_

adaptor(supplied)

to DC IN 9 V jack

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Notes

• Do not connect to the PHONES 1N jack and

LINE IN jack at the same time. If you

connect two audio/visual components toboth jacks at the same time, both of the

audio signals may result in mixed output.

• Use only the supplied AC power adaptor.Do not use any AC power adaptor.

Unified

polarity plug

• When you connect the connecting cord

directly to an earphone jack (monaural

mini jack), the audio signal may not beoutput through the right channel. In such a

case, use the separately sold PC_236MS

plug adaptor (stereo mini jack 4=>monaural mini plug) between the

connecting cord and tho earphone jack.

Operating the system

Listening to aprogramBefore listening

To prevent your ears from beingdamaged, first lower the volume.

Turn on the audio/video

component connected to the

transmitter.

When the audio signal is input, thetransmitter turns on automaticallyand the infrared emitters glow butthey do not glow while thetransmitter is charging the battery.If the transmitter is connected to the

headphone jack, set the volumecontrol of the audio source

component as high as possible butnot so high that the audio signalbecomes distorted.

2 Turn on the headphones.

The power indicator on the upperpart of the right housing glows red.

3 Put on the headphones.

Be sure to put the right housing (R)on your right ear and the lefthousing (L) on your left ear.

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4 Start playback of the

component connected to thetransmitter.

5 Adjust the volume.

If the infrared sensors are covered

by your hands when adjusting thevolume, the mute function will beactivated and volume may not beadjusted. To adjust the volume,move nearer toward the transmitteror orient the infrared emitters on the

left housing towards the transmitter.

After listening to theprogrammes

Take off the headphones, and then turnoff the power. You may also turn off the

headphones automatically by placingthem on the transmitter.

Note

You may hear some noise when youdisconnect the AC power adaptor from the

transmitter before taking off the headphones.

Charging automatically beginswhen you place the headphoneson the transmitter

- Auto charge function

Placing the headphones on thetransmitter automatically turns themoff, and then charging starts. Thiseliminates the need for turning on/offevery time you wear and take off theheadphones.

Sound is automatically muted ifnoise increases

- Mute function

If the infrared rays are obstructed, orthe headphones are used outside theireffective range, noise will increase andsound will become hard to hear. To

avoid potential ear damage as a resultof noise, this function mute any soundfrom the headphones. Sound isautomatically restored when you movenearer the transmitter or remove theobstruction.

If no audio signal is input formore than approximately 5minutes

The transmitter turns off automatically.

Note

The brightness of the infrared emitters maynot be uniform, however, this is not amalfunction.

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The effective areaof the transmitter

The illustration below shows the

approximate area covered by theinfrared rays emitted from thetransmitter.

TransmitterInfrared ray

Approx. 3 rn

Approx. 3 rn

Notes

• If you use the headphones at too great adistance from the transmitter, you may

hear a hissing noise and if there is an objectbetween the headphones and the

transmitter, sound may be interrupted.

These phenomena are inherent to infraredray communication and do not mean that

there is a problem with the system itself.• Do not cover the infrared _l_ors with

your hands or hair.

• When you use the headphones inside thearea in the illustration above, the

transmitter can be placed in front, behind

or by the side of you.

• The noise you may hear through theheadphones may vary depending on the

transmitter position and room conditions.It is recommended that you place the

transmitter in a location that produces thedearest sound.

• Do not use this system in areas expo_d to

direct sunlight or strong light. The soundmay be interrupted.

• Plasma displays may interfere with normaloperation of this system.

Replacing the earpadsThe ear pads are replaceable. If the earpads become dirty or worn out, replacethem as illustrated below.

The ear pad is not commerciallyavailable. You can order replacementsfrom the store where you purchased

this system, or at your nearest Sonydealer.

1 Remove the old ear pad bypulling it off.

2 Place the new ear pad around

the housing.

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Additional information

Specifications

General

Modulation system

Frequency modulation

Carrier frequency

Right 2.8 MHz

Left 2.3 MHz

Frequency response

18 22,000 Hz

Transmitter TMR-IF240R

Power source DC IN 9 V jack acceptspower supplied from the AC

power adaptor (or use on the

following voltages:

Where Operatingpurchased voltage

U.S.A. 120 V AC, 60 Hz

U.K. 230 240 V AC, 50 Hz

European countries 220 230 V AC, 50 Hz

Japan (exept for 110 V/120 V/220 V/Japanese 240 V AC, 50/60 Hzdomestic model)

Other countries 220 230 V AC, 50/

00 Hz or 120 V AC,60 Hz

Audio input

Dimensions

Mass

Phono jacks/stereo mini jack

Approx. 154 x 78 x 99 mm(6 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 4 in.)

(w/h/d)

Approx. 115 g (4.06 oz.)

Headphone MDR-IF240R

Power source Supplied rechargeablenickel-metal hydride batlery

BP-HP550 or commerciallyavailable

(size AAA) dry battery

Mass Approx. 125 g (4.41 oz.j

including battery

Supplied accessories

AC power adaptor (1)

Connecting cord (approx. lm, stereo miniplug × 1 _ phono plug x 2) (1)

Rechargeable nickel - metal hydride batteryBP-HP550 (550 mAh min) (1)

Unimatch plug adaptor (stereo mini jack

stereo phone plug) (1)

Operating instructions (1)

Optional accessories

• If you connect with a stereo mini jack(LINE OUT )RK-GI36

(1.5 m, stereo mini plug x 1 *--* stereo

mini plug x 1)

• If sound is not output through the right

channel when the supplied connecting

cord is connected to the earphone jack.

Plug adaptor PC-236MS

(stereo mini jack *--* monaural mini

plug)

• If you have lost the supplied plug

adaptor.

Plug adaptor PC-234S

(stereo mini jack _ stereo phone plug)

• If you have lost the supplied connectingcord.

RK-GI29

(1.5 m, stereo mini plug _ phono plugx 2)

Design and specifications are subject to

change without notice.

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Precautions

• When the transmitter is not to be

used for a long period of time,disconnect the AC power adaptorfrom the AC outlet holding the plugand remove the battery to avoiddamage caused by battery leakageand subsequent corrosion.

• Do not leave the cordless stereo

headphones system in a locationsubject to direct sunlight, heat ormoisture (It is recommended to use

the headphones at a temperature ofbetween 5°C and 35°C (between 41°Fand 95°F).)

• Do not drop, hit or otherwise subjectthe transmitter or headphones tostrong shocks of any kind. This coulddamage the product.

Notes on headphonespreventing hearing damageAvoid using headphones at highvolume. Hearing experts advise againstcontinuous, loud and extended play. Ifyou experience a ringing in your ears,lower the volume or discontinue use.

Caring for others

Keep the volume at a moderate level.This will allow you to hear outsidesounds and to be considerate to the

people around you.

If you have any questions or problemsconcerning the system that are notcovered in this manual, please consultnearest Sony dealer.

Be sure to bring the headphones andthe transmitter to Sony dealer whenrequiring repair work.

Troubleshooting

No sound/Muffled sound

Turn on the transmitter first, and then

put on the headphones.Check the connection of the audio/

video equipment or the AC power

adaptor.

Check that the audio/video equipmentconnected to the transmitter is turned

Oil.

If the transmitter is connected to theheadphones jack, raise the volume ofthe audio/video equipment connectedto the transmitter.The mute function is activated.

• Check if there is any object betweenthe transmitter and the headphones.

• Use the headphones near thetransmitter.

• Change the position and angle of thetransmitter.

The headphones' power indicator lightdims, flashes or goes off.• Charge the rechargeable battery if

the headphones' battery is weak, orreplace dry battery with new ones. Ifthe power indicator is still off aftercharging the battery, take theheadphones to a Sony dealer.

If you connect the LINE OUT jacks ofyour connected equipment to thePHONES IN jacks of the transmitter,volume may be too low. Use the LINEIN jacks of the transmitter instead. See"Setting up the transmitter".

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Distorted sound

If the transmitter is connected to the

headphones jack, lower the volume of

the audio/video equipment conl_ectedto the transmitter.

The headphones' power indicator light

dims, flashes or goes off.

• Charge the rechargeable battery if

the headphones' battery is weak, or

replace dry battery with new ones. If

the power indicator is still off after

charging the battery, take the

headphones to a Sony dealer.

If you connect the headphone jacks of

your connected equipment to the LINE

IN jack of the transmitter, sound may

be distorted when raising the volume.

Use the PHONES IN jacks of the

transmitter instead. See "Setting up thetransmitter."

Loud background noise

Move closer to the transmitter. (As youmove away from the transmitter, more

noise is likely to be heard. This isinherent in infrared ray communicationand 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.If you use the headphones by a

window where the sunlight is toostrong, draw the curtains/blinds to

shut out the direct sunlight, or use theheadphones away from the sunlight.

Change the position or angle of thetransmitter.

If the transmitter is connected to the

headphones jack, raise the volume of

the audio/video equipment conl_ectedto the transmitter.

The headphones' power indicator lightdims, flashes or goes off.

• Charge the rechargeable battery if

the headphones' battery is weak, orreplace dry battery with new ones. If

the power indicator is still off after

charging the battery, take the

headphones to a Sony dealer.

,,_ When you have another transmitter,check if more than one transmitters are

used at the same time.

• Turn off other transmitter or move to

a place outside the range of thistransmitter.

The battery cannot becharged

"_ Check if the charging indicator light is

on. If not, put the headphones on the

transmitter correctly so that the

charging indicator light is on.

,,_ Dry battery is installed.

• Install the supplied rechargeable

nickel-metal hydride battery.

,,_ Rechargeable battery other than the

supplied is installed.

• Install the supplied rechargeablenickel-metal hydride battery.

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