Sony Mdrxb950btb Owners Manual
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Wireless Stereo Headset MDR -XB950BT Resetting or initializing the headset Resetting the headset Initializing the headset 4 -546 -438 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide Troubleshooting 37
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Wireless Stereo Headset MDR -XB950BT Read this first In addition to this Help Guide, read the printed manuals supplied: “Quick Start Guide” and “Reference Guide.” Quick Start Guide This covers initial settings and basic operations. Reference Guide This includes information about using your headset safely, and specifications of your headset. For information about the customer support Web site, access: ( http://www.sony.net/ ) About battery charging Charge the headset before you use it for the first time. Related Topic Charging the headset 4 -546 -438 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 38
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Wireless Stereo Headset MDR -XB950BT What you can do with the headset Bass Booster Provides an acoustically tight seal for superior sound isolation, deep bass sound and tight bass response. One-touch connection (NFC) Electro Bass Booster 40 mm driver unit reproduces natural and powerful bass. Earpads for delivering direct sound with comfort to the ears Comfortable head cushion Comfortable & stable fit for punchy deep bass Inward axis structure Swivels flat for easy portability USB charging Headphone cable included for passive operation. BLUETOOTH ver. 3.0 SBC, AAC and aptX compatible Approx. 20 hours of play time with 4 hours of charging. Compatible with multi pairing and multi point connections 4 -546 -438 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 39
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Wireless Stereo Headset MDR -XB950BT Location and function of parts 1 . Slider Slide to adjust the length of the headband. 2 . left unit 3 . Built -in antenna The BLUETOOTH antenna is built into the headset. 4 . Headband 5 . right unit 6 . N mark 7 . Indicator (blue/red) Lights up in red or blue to indicate the power or communication status of the headset. 8 . POWER button 9 . BASS BOOST indicator (orange) Lights up when the Electro Bass Booster function is turned on. 10 . BASS BOOST button Turns on or off the Electro Bass Booster function. Help Guide How to Use 40
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11. Micro -USB port Connect a computer to this port with the supplied micro -USB cable to charge the headset. 12 . INPUT jack Connect a music player, etc. to this jack by using the supplied headphone cable. Make sure that you insert the plug of the music player until it clicks. Otherwise, you may not hear the sound normally. 13 . Microphone Picks up the sound of your voice when talking on the phone. 14 . Jog switch ( ///) Controls various call and playback functions. 15 . VOL (volume) +/ - buttons The + button has a tactile dot. Related Topic BLUETOOTH function indicator Checking the remaining battery charge 4 -546 -438 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 41
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Wireless Stereo Headset MDR -XB950BT BLUETOOTH function indicator The indicator flashes in red or blue to indicate the BLUETOOTH connection status. ○: Turns on in blue/●: Turns on in red/ -: Turns off Pairing mode ○ ● ○ ● ○ ● ○ ● ○ ● ○ ●... Connectable ○ - - ○ - - ○ - - ○ - - ○ - - ○ - - ○ - - ○... Connecting ○ ○ - ○ ○ - ○ ○ - ○ ○ - ○ ○ - ○ ○ - ○ ○... Connected (HFP/HSP or A2DP) ○ - - - - - - - - - ○ - - - - - - - - -... Connected (HFP/HSP and A2DP) ○ - ○ - - - - - - - ○ - ○ - - - - - - -... Playing music or during a call (HFP/HSP or A2DP) ○ ○ - - - - - - - - ○ ○ - - - - - - - -... Playing music or during a call (HFP/HSP and A2DP) ○ ○ ○ - - - - - - - ○ ○ ○ - - - - - - -... Incoming call ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○... Hint When the remaining battery charge becomes low, the indicator turns from blue to red, except for pairing mode. 4 -546 -438 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 42
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Wireless Stereo Headset MDR -XB950BT List of the included items After opening the package, check that all items in the list are included in the package. If items are missing, contact your dealer. Numbers in ( ) indicate the item amount. Wireless Stereo Headset (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 (1) Quick Start Guide (1) Other documents (1 set) (*) * May not be supplied in some countries or regions. 4 -546 -438 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 43
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Wireless Stereo Headset MDR -XB950BT System requirements for battery charge using USB The headset contains a lithium ion rechargeable battery, which should be charged before using the headset for the first time. Personal Computer with pre -installed with any of the following operating systems and USB port: When using Windows® Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 8.1 Pro Windows® 8 / Windows® 8 Pro Windows® 7 Home Basic / Home Premium / Professional / Ultimate Windows Vista® (Service Pack 2 or later) Home Basic / Home Premium / Business / Ultimate When using Mac Mac OS X (version 10.3 or later) Note Sony does not guarantee proper operation in all system environments. When using Windows 8.1 update using Windows Update. 4 -546 -438 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 44
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Wireless Stereo Headset MDR -XB950BT Charging the headset The headset contains a lithium ion rechargeable battery. Charge the headset using the supplied micro -USB cable. 1. Connect the supplied micro -USB cable to the headset, and then connect the other end to a booted computer. Make sure that you connect the plug of the micro -USB cable in the direction as shown in the illustration above. Make sure that the indicator (red) lights up. Charging is completed in about 4 hours (*) and the indicator (red) goes off automatically. * Time required for charging the empty battery to its full capacity. Note The headset cannot be turned on, nor can the BLUETOOTH and Electro Bass Booster functions be used, during charging. If the headset detects a problem while charging due to following causes, the indicator (red) may turn off, although charging is not complete. In this case, charge again within the charging temperature range. If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Ambient temperature exceeds the charging temperature range of 5 °C – 35 °C (41 °F - 95 °F). There is a problem with the battery. If the headset is not used for a long time, the indicator (red) may not light up when you connect the micro -USB cable to charge the headset. In this case, do not disconnect the micro -USB cable from the headset and wait until the indicator (red) lights up. If the headset is not used for a long time, the battery may be quickly depleted, however, after a few recharges, the battery life will improve. If you store the headset for a long time, charge the battery to its full capacity once every 6 months to avoid over discharge. If the headset is not used for a long time, it may take longer to charge the battery. If the life of the built-in rechargeable battery drops significantly, the battery should be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony dealer for replacement of the rechargeable battery. Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or mechanical shock. Never leave the Help Guide How to Use 45
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headset in a car parked in the sun. If the computer enters into hibernation mode while connected to the headset, charging will not be completed properly. Check the setting of the computer before charging. The indicator (red) will go off automatically if the computer enters into hibernation mode. Charge the headset again in this case. Use the supplied micro -USB cable only, and connect directly to a computer. Charging will not be completed properly by an indirect connection, such as via a USB hub. Hint You can use the headset by connecting the supplied headphone cable, even while charging the headset. If charging starts while the headset is turned on, the headset will turn off automatically. 4 -546 -438 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 46