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MDR-DS6500

Sony MDR-DS6500 Operating instructions

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  • How do I connect the processor to an optical digital output jack?
    When should I try charging the rechargeable battery of the headphones?
    What should I do if there's no sound emitted with a digital connection?
    How do I connect the processor to audio output jacks?
    What should I do if there's no sound emitted with an analog connection?
MDR-DS6500 (GB) 4-273-047-12(1)
Connection Guide
4-273-047-12(1)
MDR-DS6500
© 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
Connecting the processor with an
optical digital connecting cable
When no sound is emitted with a digital connection
Are the optical digital output jack of the component and the DIGITAL
IN jack of the processor connected?
Start playback on the GAME/BD/DVD device connected to the
processor.
Turn on the processor and headphones.
Press the POWER button for 2 seconds to turn on the headphones, the
power indicator lights up in green.
Raise the volume of the headphones.
Try charging the rechargeable battery of the headphones if it is weak.
If the power indicator is still off after charging the battery, take the
headphones to your nearest Sony dealer.
Is the optical digital output setting of the connected GAME/BD/DVD
device set to ON?
Is DIGITAL selected with the INPUT switch?
Set the sampling frequency of the output signal of the BD/DVD device
connected to the processor to 48 kHz/44.1 kHz.
Check the following if no DTS sound is emitted.
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If the GAME/BD/DVD device that you are using does not support DTS, set the GAME/BD/DVD device so that a Dolby Digital or PCM audio track is output.
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If the GAME/BD/DVD device that you are using supports DTS, refer to the instruction manual of the GAME/BD/DVD device and change the DTS digital output
setting to ON.
BD/DVD device, digital satellite/TV receiver, or other
digital component with an optical digital output jack
Processor
To optical digital
output jack
GAME device with an optical digital output jack
Optical digital connecting cable
(supplied)
Match the orientation of the plug
with the jack, and then insert
until the plug fits into place.
To an AC outlet
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
(1)
For details, refer to the supplied Operating Instructions.
MDR-DS6500 (GB) 4-273-047-12(1)
Connecting the processor with an analog cable
When no sound is emitted with an analog connection
Are the audio output jacks of the component and the LINE IN jacks of
the processor connected?
Start playback on the VCR, TV, portable audio device or other
component connected to the processor.
Turn on the processor and headphones.
Press the POWER button for 2 seconds to turn on the headphones, the
power indicator lights up in green.
Raise the volume of the headphones.
Try charging the rechargeable battery of the headphones if it is weak.
If the power indicator is still off after charging the battery, take the
headphones to your nearest Sony dealer.
Try raising the volume of the connected component.
Is analog selected with the INPUT switch?
When connecting to audio output jacks When connecting to stereo mini-jack
VCR, TV, or other component
To audio output jacks
Audio left (white),
Audio right (Red)
Audio cord
(sold separately)
Portable audio
device etc.
Processor
To an AC outlet
Processor
To an AC outlet
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
Connecting Cable
(sold separately)
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
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