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Help Guide Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC The following explains how to use the headphones. Select a topic from the navigation pane on the left. Go to Page Top How to Use Getting Started Making connections Listening to music Information Go to Page Top...
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Troubleshooting What can I do to solve a problem? Headphones Connected device Go to Page Top List of Topics How to Use Troubleshooting Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Table Of Contents Help Guide MDR-1ADAC Getting Started Included items Checking the included items About the supplied manuals Overview What you can do with the headphones About High-Resolution Audio format files Parts and controls Parts and controls About the indicators...
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Headphones Listening to music with the headphones Information About the indications About the indicators Compatible device Compatible WALKMAN models Compatible Xperia models Compatible iPhone/iPad/iPod models Compatible operating systems (Windows) Compatible operating systems (Mac) Notes on use Precautions Trademarks Trademarks Support website Customer support websites What can I do to solve a problem? What can I do to solve a problem?
Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Getting Started Included items Overview Parts and controls Before connecting to a computer Power source Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
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Back to Top Making connections Connecting to a Windows computer Connecting to a Mac Connecting to a WALKMAN Connecting to an Xperia Connecting to an iPhone/iPad/iPod Connecting to an analog output device Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
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Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Listening to music Headphones Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
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Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Information About the indications Compatible device Notes on use Trademarks Support website Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
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Help Guide Troubleshooting Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top What can I do to solve a problem? What can I do to solve a problem? Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
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Help Guide Troubleshooting Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Headphones Power Sound Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
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Help Guide Troubleshooting Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Connected device Computer Other device Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide List of Topics Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top How to Use Getting Started Included items Checking the included items About the supplied manuals Overview What you can do with the headphones About High-Resolution Audio format files...
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Connecting to a Windows computer Connecting to a Mac Connecting to a Mac Connecting to a WALKMAN Connecting to a digital output supported WALKMAN Connecting to WALKMAN models unsupported by digital-out Connecting to an Xperia Connecting to a digital output supported Xperia Connecting to Xperia models unsupported by digital-out Connecting to an iPhone/iPad/iPod Connecting to an iPhone/iPad/iPod...
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Help Guide List of Topics Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Troubleshooting What can I do to solve a problem? What can I do to solve a problem? What can I do to solve a problem? Headphones Power Unable to turn on the headphones/The battery life becomes short.
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Back to Top Included items Checking the included items Check that all items are packed with the headphones before use. About the supplied manuals Refer to the supplied manuals depending on your situation. Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Overview What you can do with the headphones Introduction to the main features About High-Resolution Audio format files What are High-Resolution Audio format files? Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Back to Top Parts and controls Parts and controls Introducing the names of button, jacks and indicators, etc. on the headphones. About the indicators The indicators show the status of the headphones. Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Installing “Hi-Res Audio Player” on a computer When listening to the High-Resolution Audio format files on your computer (Windows/Mac) with the headphones, you need to download and install “Hi-Res Audio Player” on the computer. Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Turning the power on How to turn the headphones on. Turning the power off How to turn the headphones off. Checking the battery level You can check the battery level with the POWER indicator. Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Connecting to a Windows computer Connecting to a Windows computer You can connect the headphones to a Windows computer using the micro-USB cable (supplied). Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Connecting to a Mac Connecting to a Mac You can connect the headphones to a Mac using the micro-USB cable (supplied). Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Compatible with the NWZ-A10 Series, NWZ-ZX1, and NWZ-F880 Series (as of July 2014). Connecting to WALKMAN models unsupported by digital-out You can connect the headphones to a WALKMAN, which only supports an analog output, using the headphone cable (supplied). Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
For the latest compatible Xperia models, see “Compatible Xperia models.” Connecting to Xperia models unsupported by digital-out You can connect the headphones to Xperia models, which only supports an analog output, using the headphone cable (supplied). Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Connecting to an iPhone/iPad/iPod Connecting to an iPhone/iPad/iPod You can connect the headphones to an iPhone/iPad/iPod using the Lightning connector cable (supplied). Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Back Back to Top Connecting to an analog output device Connecting to an analog output device You can connect the headphones to an analog output device using the headphone cable (supplied). Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Headphones Listening to music with the headphones You can listen to music from an audio device connected to the headphones. Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top About the indications About the indicators The indicators show the status of the headphones. Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Compatible device Compatible WALKMAN models Compatible Xperia models Compatible iPhone/iPad/iPod models Compatible operating systems (Windows) Compatible operating systems (Mac) Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Notes on use Precautions Precautions on safety and placement, etc. Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Trademarks Trademarks List of trademarks/registered trademarks Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Support website Customer support websites URLs of the customer support websites Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Troubleshooting Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top What can I do to solve a problem? What can I do to solve a problem? Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Troubleshooting Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Power Unable to turn on the headphones/The battery life becomes short. Unable to charge the battery. Charging time is too long. Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Troubleshooting Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Sound There is no sound. The sound is low. The sound is distorted. Noise is generated. Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Computer When connecting to a computer, there is no sound or the sound is not played back properly. Sound is interrupted when connecting to the computer. Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
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Help Guide Troubleshooting Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Other device The connected radio or TV cannot receive a signal/Noise is generated. Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
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Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print Checking the included items After unpacking, check that all items in the list below are included in the package. If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
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Carrying pouch (1) Start Guide (1) Reference Guide (1) Warranty card (depending on your region/country) Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
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Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print About the supplied manuals The following three manuals come with the headphones. Help Guide (this data) Operation manual on the Web, which can be accessed by a PC or smartphone, provides the detailed information on how to use the headphones and troubleshooting, etc.
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Aluminum-coated Liquid Crystal Polymer diaphragms Ergonomic ear pad Detachable cable The digital amp technology is available only with digital connections. The DSD format is converted to the linear PCM format when playing back. Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
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64 or 128 times the sampling rate of CD audio and is simply known as DSD 2.8 MHz or DSD 5.6 MHz. For some engineers, this is the closest a digital file sample can get to an original analog source. Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
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Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print Parts and controls 1. Headband 2. Left ( ) unit 3. Right ( ) unit 4. RESET button Press the button with a pointed object, such as a pin, to reset the headphones.
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10. VOL +/- knob The + side of the VOL +/- knob has a tactile dot. Use it as a guide for operation. Go to Page Top Related Topic About the indicators Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
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Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print About the indicators POWER indicator When the headphones are being charged, the indicator flashes/lights up in red. When the headphones are turned on, the indicator flashes/lights up in green.
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Always flashing (green) The POWER indicator flashes in green after it beeps. The headphones do not output sound in this state and will turn off automatically about 30 seconds later. Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
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To listen to music files on your Windows computer with the headphones, you need to download and install the driver software for Windows “Sony USB Device Driver” on the computer. 1. Visit the following website and download the driver software for Windows “Sony USB Device Driver” on your Windows computer.
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1. Visit the following website and download and install “Hi-Res Audio Player” on your computer. http://www.sony.com/support/ For details on installing, refer to the download pages. Go to Page Top Related Topic About High-Resolution Audio format files Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
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Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print Charging the battery via a computer The headphones contain a rechargeable lithium-ion battery which should be charged before using it for the first time. 1. Press and hold the POWER button for about 2 seconds until the POWER indicator shuts off to turn off the headphones.
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is completed. Charging is completed in about 4 hours If the battery is not charged properly, the POWER indicator will flash in red. Time required for empty battery to recharge. When the battery cannot be charged Check that the headphones and your computer are firmly connected via the micro-USB cable (supplied). Use only the supplied micro-USB cable.
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Go to Page Top Related Topic Charging the battery via an AC outlet Compatible operating systems (Windows) Compatible operating systems (Mac) Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
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Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print Charging the battery via an AC outlet The battery can be charged via an AC outlet by using the recommended USB AC adaptor (AC-UD20) (sold separately). For details on the adaptor, refer to its operation manual.
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If you haven’t used the headphones for a long time, the life of the rechargeable battery may become short. This will improve when you repeat the charging and discharging process several times. Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
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Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print Turning the power on When using the headphones for the first time, charge its battery beforehand. Connect the headphones to your booted computer using the micro-USB cable (supplied).
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Charging the battery via a computer Charging the battery via an AC outlet Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
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The POWER indicator lights up in red when the micro USB port (Type B) ( PC/CHARGE) is connected to your computer or the USB AC adaptor (sold separately). The indicator turns off when battery charge is completed. Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
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Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print Checking the battery level Check the battery level before taking your headphones outside. 1. If the micro-USB cable (supplied) is connected to the micro USB port (Type B) ( PC/CHARGE) , disconnect 2.
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About the indicators Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
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The DSD format is converted to the linear PCM format when playing back. 1. Start your computer. You need to download and install the driver software for Windows “Sony USB Device Driver” on your computer to listen to music files on the computer with the headphones.
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Go to Page Top Related Topic Installing the driver software on a Windows computer Installing “Hi-Res Audio Player” on a computer Connecting to an analog output device Compatible operating systems (Windows) Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
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Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print Connecting to a Mac You can connect the headphones to a Mac using the micro-USB cable (supplied). The headphones are compatible with High-Resolution Audio format files, up to 192 kHz/24 bit PCM, DSD 2.8 MHz or DSD 5.6 MHz The DSD format is converted to the linear PCM format when playing back.
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Be careful not to trip over the connecting cable. Go to Page Top Related Topic Installing “Hi-Res Audio Player” on a computer Connecting to an analog output device Compatible operating systems (Mac) Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
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Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print Connecting to a digital output supported WALKMAN By using the digital cable for the WALKMAN (supplied), the headphones can amplify the signal directly without the built-in amplifier of the WALKMAN. The headphones are compatible with High-Resolution Audio format files, up to 192 kHz/24 bit PCM, DSD 2.8 MHz or DSD 5.6 MHz...
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You cannot adjust the volume with the WALKMAN when it is connected to the headphones. The connected WALKMAN will not be charged when it is connected to the headphones. Go to Page Top Related Topic Connecting to WALKMAN models unsupported by digital-out Compatible WALKMAN models Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
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Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print Connecting to WALKMAN models unsupported by digital-out If the battery is empty or being charged, the headphones can be used by connecting the headphone cable to audio devices.
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Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print Connecting to a digital output supported Xperia You can connect the headphones to a digital output supported Xperia using the digital cable for Xperia (supplied).The headphones are compatible with High-Resolution Audio format files, up to 192 kHz/24 bit PCM, DSD 2.8 MHz or DSD 5.6 MHz...
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You cannot adjust the volume of the Xperia when it is connected to the headphones. Go to Page Top Related Topic Connecting to Xperia models unsupported by digital-out Compatible Xperia models Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
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Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print Connecting to Xperia models unsupported by digital-out If the battery is empty or being charged, the headphones can be used by connecting the headphone cable to audio devices.
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Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print Connecting to an iPhone/iPad/iPod You can connect the headphones to an iPhone/iPad/iPod using the Lightning connector cable (supplied). For details on compatible models, see “Compatible iPhone/iPad/iPod models.”...
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Depending on the versions of the software of iPhone/iPad/iPod, operations may not possible even if the headphones are connected with the iPhone/iPad/iPod. Sony is not liable for damage/erasure of recorded data caused using an iPhone/iPad/iPod with the headphones. Do not disconnect the iPhone/iPad/iPod while operating. Before disconnecting the iPhone/iPad/iPod from the headphones, stop playback and turn the headphones off to prevent damage to data.
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Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print Connecting to an analog output device You can connect the headphones to an analog output device, such as a smartphone or portable music player, using the headphone cable (supplied).
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Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print Listening to music with the headphones You can listen to music from an audio device connected to the headphones by turning them on. When you connect the headphones with an audio device using the headphone cable (supplied), there is no need to turn on the headphones.
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4. Start playback on the connected audio device. When playing High-Resolution Audio format files on your computer with the headphones, download and install “Hi-Res Audio Player.” 5. Adjust the volume with the VOL +/- knob. The + side of the VOL +/- knob has a tactile dot. Use it as a guide for operation. While using the headphones with the headphone cable, the VOL +/- knob is not available.
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When connecting a WALKMAN other than the compatible models mentioned above, follow the connecting method described in “Connecting to WALKMAN models unsupported by digital-out.” Go to Page Top Related Topic Connecting to WALKMAN models unsupported by digital-out Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
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Back Back to Top Print Compatible Xperia models For the latest compatible models, access the following URL: http://www.sony.com/support/ Go to Page Top Related Topic Connecting to Xperia models unsupported by digital-out Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
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Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to an audio device is lost or damaged when using the device connected to the headphones. And Sony is not responsible for reproduction or restoring of lost or damaged data in any circumstances.
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Connecting to an analog output device Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
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Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print Compatible operating systems (Windows) Supporting Operating Systems Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 Pro Windows 8 Windows 8 Pro Windows 7 Starter (SP1 or later) Windows 7 Home Basic (SP1 or later)
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The headphones are not guaranteed to operate with home built computers, operating systems that are personally upgraded, or multiple operating systems. The headphones are not guaranteed to operate with functions such as standby, sleep, or hibernation on any computer. Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
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Clean the headphones with a soft dry cloth. Do not leave the plug dirty otherwise the sound may be distorted. Be sure to consult a Sony dealer when the earpads become dirty or damaged, or when the headphones require repair work.
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The effect can be minimized by wearing clothes made from natural materials. About replacement ear cushions Optional replacement ear cushions can be ordered from your nearest Sony dealer. Go to Page Top Related Topic...
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“WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. “Xperia” and “Xperia Tablet” are registered trademarks of Sony Mobile Communications AB. iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print Customer support websites http://www.sony.com/support/ Access the support home page to get the information about the supported models, software update or troubleshooting, etc. Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
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Find the symptoms of the issue in this Help Guide and try any corrective actions listed. Look up information on the issue on the customer support website. If the operations above do not work, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Go to Page Top...
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When the battery life is reduced to half, the battery is approaching the end of its service life. Consult your nearest Sony dealer for a replacement. When the headphone cable is connected to the Input jack (stereo mini) of the headphones, the headphones do not turn on.
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POWER indicator lights up in red. When Windows 8.1 is used for your computer, update your system to the latest version via Windows update. Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
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Check that the headphones and the computer are directly connected, not via a USB hub. A cable that is not supplied is used. A USB AC adaptor that is not recommended is used. Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
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Help Guide Troubleshooting Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print There is no sound. Check that the headphones and the audio device are connected correctly. Check that the connected device is turned on. Check that the headphones are turned on.
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Help Guide Troubleshooting Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print The sound is low. Turn up the volume of the connected device. Turn up the volume of the headphones. Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
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Set the equalizer setting of the connected device to off. Charge the battery of the headphones if the battery level is low. When you charge the battery, turn the headphones off beforehand. Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
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Turn off the connected audio device then turn it on again. Noise might occur between the songs because the headphones reproduce an original source authentically with high sound quality. This is not a malfunction. Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
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1ADAC] for the playback device, then click [Set default]. Macintosh: Click the [Apple] menu, select the [System Preferences], [Sound], [Output] tab, then select [MDR-1ADAC] for [Select a device for sound output]. The volume control of your computer or the audio playback software is set to mute. Cancel the setting.
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Related Topic Installing the driver software on a Windows computer Installing “Hi-Res Audio Player” on a computer Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Sound is interrupted when connecting to the computer. The CPU of your computer is overloaded. Close other applications. Other USB devices are connected to your computer and being used simultaneously. Quit operating other USB devices. Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Troubleshooting Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print The connected radio or TV cannot receive a signal/Noise is generated. Keep the connected device away from the headphones. Go to Page Top 4-547-764-11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...