Sony Mdrxb950btb Owners Manual
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Wireless Stereo Headset MDR -XB950BT Available operating time The available operating time of the headset on fully-charged battery are as follows: Music playback time: Max. 20 hours (SBC/AAC)/Max. 20 hours (aptX) Communication time: Max. 20 hours Standby time: Max. 200 hours About 7 hours of continuous communications is possible after 1 hour charging. Note Usage hours may be shorter depending on the Codec and the conditions of use. 4 -546 -438 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 47
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Wireless Stereo Headset MDR -XB950BT Checking the remaining battery charge You can check the remaining battery charge of the rechargeable battery. When you turn on the headset by pressing the POWER button, the indicator (red) flashes. You can check the remaining battery charge by the number of times the indicator (red) flashes. You can also check the remaining battery charge when the headset is turned on. Pressing the POWER button will cause the indicator to flash and show the remaining battery charge. 3 times: High 2 times: Medium 1 time: Low (needs to charge) When the battery is almost empty The indicator turns red. When the battery becomes empty, the headset sounds a warning beep and turns off automatically. When you are using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch When the headset is connected to an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch (iOS 5.0 or later) that supports HFP (Hands -free Profile), it will show an icon that indicates the remaining battery charge of the headset on the screen. Compatible devices iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch (iOS 5.0 or later) supporting Hands-free Profile (HFP) iOS 7.X iOS 5.X / 6.X Help Guide How to Use 48
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A: Remaining battery charge of the headset B : High C : Medium D : Low (needs to charge) Note If you connect the headset to an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with “Media audio ” (A2DP) only in a multi point connection, the remaining battery charge will not be displayed correctly. 4 -546 -438 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 49
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Wireless Stereo Headset MDR -XB950BT What you can do with the BLUETOOTH function The headset uses BLUETOOTH wireless technology, allowing you to listen to music or make phone calls wirelessly. Listening to music You can receive audio signals from a smartphone, mobile phone, or music player to enjoy music wirelessly. Talking on the phone You can make and receive a call with your hands free, while leaving your smartphone or mobile phone in your bag or pocket. 4 -546 -438 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 50
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Wireless Stereo Headset MDR -XB950BT How to make a wireless connections to BLUETOOTH devices You can enjoy music and hands -free calling with the headset wirelessly by using your device’s BLUETOOTH function. How to connect devices via the BLUETOOTH function differs depending on whether or not the device supports one- touch connection (NFC). Connecting the headset to a device that supports one -touch connection (NFC) By touching the headset to an NFC-compatible smartphone, the headset turns on automatically and then makes a BLUETOOTH connection. Touching the headset to the smartphone again will disconnect the connection. Compatible smartphones NFC-compatible smartphones with Android 2.3.3 or later installed (excluding Android 3.x) NFC NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology enabling short -range wireless communication between various devices, such as smartphones and IC tags. Thanks to the NFC function, data communication - for example, BLUETOOTH pairing - can be achieved easily by simply touching NFC-compatible devices together (i.e., at the N Mark symbol or location designated on each device). Connecting to a device that does not support one -touch connection (NFC) Pairing with a BLUETOOTH device Pairing is the process required to create a link between BLUETOOTH devices to allow wireless connection. You must pair a device with the headset before you start using the headset. Connecting the headset to a paired device Once BLUETOOTH devices are paired, there is no need to pair them again. Connect a device already paired by the method that applies for that device. 4 -546 -438 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 51
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Wireless Stereo Headset MDR -XB950BT One-touch connection (NFC) with a smartphone (Android 4.1 or later) By touching the headset with a smartphone, the headset turns on automatically and then pairs and makes a BLUETOOTH connection. Compatible smartphones One-touch connection (NFC) with the following smartphone is shown here. NFC-compatible smartphones with Android 4.1 or later installed NFC NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology enabling short -range wireless communication between various devices, such as smartphones and IC tags. Thanks to the NFC function, data communication - for example, BLUETOOTH pairing - can be achieved easily by simply touching NFC-compatible devices together (i.e., at the N Mark symbol or location designated on each device). 1. Unlock the screen of the smartphone. 2 . Set the NFC function of the smartphone to on. 3 . Touch the headset with the smartphone. Confirm that the screen of the smartphone is unlocked. Touch the smartphone on the N marked part of the headset. Keep touching the headset with the smartphone until the smartphone reacts. Refer to the operating instructions of the smartphone for the designated location to be touched on the smartphone. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing and connection. When the headset is connected with the smartphone, the blue indicator starts flashing slowly. Help Guide How to Use 52
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To disconnect, touch the smartphone again. To connect a paired smartphone, perform steps 2 and 3. Hint If you cannot connect the headset, try the following. Unlock the screen of the smartphone, and move the smartphone slowly over the N marked part of the headset. If the smartphone is in a case, remove the case. If you touch an NFC-compatible smartphone with the headset, the smartphone terminates BLUETOOTH connection with any current device, and connects to the headset (One -touch connection switching). Related TopicHow to make a wireless connections to BLUETOOTH devices Disconnecting the smartphone by one touch (NFC) Switching the device by one touch (NFC) Listening to music from a device connected via BLUETOOTH 4 -546 -438 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 53
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Wireless Stereo Headset MDR -XB950BT One-touch connection (NFC) with a smartphone (Android 2.3.3 or later, and less than Android 4.1) By touching the headset with a smartphone, the headset turns on automatically and then pairs and makes a BLUETOOTH connection. Compatible smartphones One-touch connection (NFC) with the following smartphone is shown here. NFC-compatible smartphones with Android 2.3.3 or later (excluding Android 3.x) NFC-compatible smartphones with Android 4.1 or less NFC NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology enabling short -range wireless communication between various devices, such as smartphones and IC tags. Thanks to the NFC function, data communication - for example, BLUETOOTH pairing - can be achieved easily by simply touching NFC-compatible devices together (i.e., at the N Mark symbol or location designated on each device). 1. Unlock the screen of the smartphone. 2 . Set the NFC function of the smartphone to on. 3 . Download and install the app “ NFC Easy Connect.” If you have already downloaded the app, proceed to step 4. “ NFC Easy Connect ” is a free Android app you can download from Google Play™. Download the app by searching for “ NFC Easy Connect” or access it by using the two-dimensional code. Fees may be charged for downloading the app. Access the following Web site: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sony.easyconnect The App may not be available in some countries and/or regions. Use a two-dimensional code reader app. 4 . Start the app “ NFC Easy Connect ” on the smartphone. Make sure that the app screen is displayed on the smartphone. Help Guide How to Use 54
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5. Touch the headset with the smartphone. Confirm that the screen of the smartphone is unlocked. Touch the smartphone on the N marked part of the headset. Keep touching the headset with the smartphone until the smartphone reacts. Refer to the operating instructions of the smartphone for the designated location to be touched on the smartphone. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing and connection. When the headset is connected with the smartphone, the blue indicator starts flashing slowly. To disconnect, touch the smartphone again. To connect a paired smartphone, perform steps 4 and 5. Hint If you cannot connect the headset, try the following. Start the app “ NFC Easy Connect ” on the smartphone, and move the smartphone slowly over the N marked part of the headset. If the smartphone is in a case, remove the case. Make sure that the app “ NFC Easy Connect” screen is displayed on the smartphone. If you touch an NFC-compatible smartphone with the headset, the smartphone terminates BLUETOOTH connection with any current device, and connects to the headset (One -touch connection switching). Related Topic How to make a wireless connections to BLUETOOTH devices Disconnecting the smartphone by one touch (NFC) Switching the device by one touch (NFC) Listening to music from a device connected via BLUETOOTH 55
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Wireless Stereo Headset MDR -XB950BT Disconnecting the smartphone by one touch (NFC) You can disconnect the headset from the connected smartphone by touching the headset with it. 1. Unlock the screen of the smartphone. If you installed the app “ NFC Easy Connect” in the smartphone, start the app “ NFC Easy Connect.” 2 . Touch the headset with the smartphone. Touch the smartphone on the N marked part of the headset. Note After the headset is disconnected from the smartphone, if no operation is performed for about 5 minutes, the headset turns off automatically. To turn off the headset before that, press and hold the POWER button for about 2 seconds. The indicator (blue) goes off and the headset turns off. 4 -546 -438 -11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation Help Guide How to Use 56