Help Guide Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC The following explains how to use the headphones. Select a topic from the navigation pane on the left.
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Table Of Contents Help Guide MDR-1ADAC i Getting Started 1 Included items 13 Checking the included items 35 About the supplied manuals 37 Overview 14 What you can do with the headphones 38 About High-Resolution Audio format files 39 Parts and controls 15 Parts and controls 40 About the indicators 42 Before connecting to a computer 16 Installing the driver software on a Windows computer 44 Installing “Hi-Res Audio Player” on a computer 45 Power source 17 Charging the battery via
Headphones Listening to music with the headphones Information About the indications About the indicators Compatible device 24 69 4 25 42 26 Compatible WALKMAN models 72 Compatible Xperia models 73 Compatible iPhone/iPad/iPod models 74 Compatible operating systems (Windows) 76 Compatible operating systems (Mac) 77 Notes on use Precautions Trademarks 27 78 28 Trademarks 80 Support website 29 Customer support websites 81 What can I do to solve a problem? 5 What can I do to solve a problem
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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 1
Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back 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 2
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 3
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 4
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 5
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 6
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 7
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 Parts and controls Parts and controls About the indicators Before connecting to a computer Installing the driver software on a Windows computer Installing “Hi-Res Audio Player” on a computer Power source Charging the battery via a computer Charging
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 Connecting to an analog output device Connecting to an analog output device Listening to music Headphones Lis
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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. Unable to charge the battery. Charging time is too long. Sound There is no sound. The sound is low. The sound is distorted. Noise is generated.
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Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back 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.
Help Guide How to Use 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 14
Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back 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.
Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Before connecting to a computer Installing the driver software on a Windows computer When listening to the music files on your Windows computer with the headphones, you need to download and install the driver software on the computer.
Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Power source Charging the battery via a computer Connect the headphones to a computer using the micro-USB cable (supplied) to charge the battery. 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). Turning the power on How to turn the headphones on. Turning the power off How to turn the headphones off.
Help Guide How to Use 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).
Help Guide 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).
Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Connecting to a WALKMAN Connecting to a digital output supported WALKMAN 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).
Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Connecting to an Xperia Connecting to a digital output supported Xperia 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).
Help Guide 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).
Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC 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).
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.
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.
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 26
Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Notes on use Precautions Precautions on safety and placement, etc.
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 28
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 29
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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.
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.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Stereo Headphones 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.
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.
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. The number in ( ) indicates the item amount. Stereo Headphones (1) Cables Digital cable for Xperia (Approx.1.2 m (47 1/4 in)) (1) Digital cable for WALKMAN (Approx.1.2 m (47 1/4 in)) (1) Lightning connector cable (Approx.1.2 m (47 1/4 in)) (1) Micro-USB cable (Approx.1.
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 36
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. Start Guide (enclosed paper) Provides basic information on how to connect or use the headphones.
Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print What you can do with the headphones USB audio compatible stereo headphones with S-master HX More stunning realism than you ever heard Digital amp technology*1, uniquely developed for High-Resolution audio, reduces distortion and noise at wider frequency ranges. It allows to reproduce high frequency sound in detail.
Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print About High-Resolution Audio format files High-Resolution Audio, which is typically 96 kHz/24 bit or higher, is made by digitally sampling an original analog audio source. The number of times at which sampling is performed (in one-second increments) is called the sampling frequency, which is expressed in hertz or “Hz.
Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print Parts and controls 1. 2. 3. 4. Headband Left ( ) unit Right ( ) unit RESET button Press the button with a pointed object, such as a pin, to reset the headphones.
5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Input jack (stereo mini) cover Input jack (stereo mini) Micro USB port (Type B) ( PC/CHARGE) : For connecting to a computer or charging the headphones Micro USB port (Type AB) ( ) : For digitally connecting with WALKMAN, Xperia, and iPhone/ iPad/iPod POWER button/indicator VOL +/- knob The + side of the VOL +/- knob has a tactile dot. Use it as a guide for operation.
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. While the headphones are being charged Turns off The headphones are fully charged. Lights up (red) The headphones are being charged. Flashes (red) The headphones are not being charged properly.
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.
Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print Installing the driver software on a Windows computer 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. http://www.sony.
Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print Installing “Hi-Res Audio Player” on a computer To listen to 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. 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.
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. 2. Connect your booted computer to the micro USB port (Type B) ( micro-USB cable (supplied).
is completed. Charging is completed in about 4 hours*1. If the battery is not charged properly, the POWER indicator will flash in red. *1 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. Do not charge the battery using any other USB cable. Check that the computer is turned on and not in standby, sleep, or hibernation mode.
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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. 1. Press and hold the POWER button for about 2 seconds until the POWER indicator shuts off to turn off the headphones. 2.
The POWER indicator lights up in red while the battery is being charged and the indicator turns off when charging is completed. Charging is completed in about 4 hours*1. If the battery is not charged properly, the POWER indicator will flash in red. *1 Time required for empty battery to recharge. Battery life*2 Approx. 7.5 hours*2 *2 Time may vary depending on the immediate environment or conditions of use.
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). 1. Press and hold the POWER button for about 2 seconds. The POWER indicator flashes in green then lights up. Hint When the headphones are turned on, you can check the battery level by the number of times the POWER indicator flashes in green.
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Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print Turning the power off 1. Press and hold the POWER button for about 2 seconds until the POWER indicator shuts off. Note 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.
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) ( it. PC/CHARGE) , disconnect 2. Press the POWER button to turn on the headphones and check the battery level by the number of times the POWER indicator flashes in green.
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Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print Connecting to a Windows computer You can connect the headphones to a Windows computer 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. 1. Start your computer.
The headphones support USB 2.0 (USB 2.0 High Speed) as an audio device. Note If you are listening to music loudly with the headphones connected to a computer, the POWER indicator may flash in green or the sound may be interrupted. This is not a malfunction. In this case, turn the volume down. The headphones are not guaranteed to operate via a USB hub or USB cable extension. Use the supplied microUSB cable only. Do not disconnect the computer while operating.
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. 1. Start your Mac.
green or the sound may be interrupted. This is not a malfunction. In this case, turn the volume down. The headphones are not guaranteed to operate via a USB hub or USB cable extension. Use the supplied microUSB cable only. Do not disconnect the Mac while operating. Before disconnecting the Mac from the headphones, stop playback and turn the headphones off to prevent damage to data. Digitally broadcast sound cannot be output from a Mac’s USB port.
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*. * The DSD format is converted to the linear PCM format when playing back.
Note The headphones only support the audio playback function of the WALKMAN. Turn on your WALKMAN before operating the headphones. Some operations may not be possible with the headphones even if you use a supported WALKMAN. The following settings of your WALKMAN may be causing sound distortion. Set these settings off to solve the problem.
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. Before connecting, turn the volume of your WALKMAN down. 1. Turn on the WALKMAN. 2. Open the Input jack (stereo mini) cover. 3. Connect the WALKMAN to the Input jack (stereo mini) using the headphone cable (supplied).
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*. * The DSD format is converted to the linear PCM format when playing back.
The headphones only support the audio playback function of Xperia. Turn on your Xperia before operating the headphones. Some operations may not be possible with the headphones even if you use a supported Xperia model. You cannot adjust the volume of the Xperia when it is connected to the headphones.
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. Before connecting, turn the volume of your Xperia down. 1. Turn on the Xperia. 2. Open the Input jack (stereo mini) cover. 3. Connect the Xperia to the Input jack (stereo mini) using the headphone cable (supplied).
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.” The headphones are compatible with High-Resolution Audio format files, up to 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz/16 bit PCM. 1. Turn on the iPhone/iPad/iPod. 2. Connect the iPhone/iPad/iPod to the micro USB port (Type AB) ( (supplied).
iPad Air iPad mini with Retina display iPad (4th generation) iPad mini iPod touch (5th generation) iPod nano (7th generation) Note If noise is generated, turn off the connected iPhone/iPad/iPod, then turn it on again. The headphones only support the audio playback function of an iPhone/iPad/iPod. You cannot transfer music to your iPhone/iPad/iPod from the headphones. Do not connect an iPhone/iPad/iPod that is not supported. The headphones are not guaranteed to work with an unsupported iPhone/iPad/iPod.
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). If the battery is empty or being charged, the headphones can be used by connecting the headphone cable to audio devices. Before connecting, turn the volume of your device down. 1. Turn on the device. 2. Open the Input jack (stereo mini) cover. 3.
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. If the battery is empty or being charged, the headphones can be used by connecting the headphone cable to audio devices. 1. Connect an audio device to the headphones.
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. Adjust the volume of the connected device.
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Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print Compatible WALKMAN models Supporting models (as of July 2014) For the latest compatible models, access the following URL: http://www.sony.com/support/ Digital output supported WALKMAN NWZ-A10 Series NWZ-ZX1 NWZ-F880 Series Note 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.
Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print Compatible Xperia models For the latest compatible models, access the following URL: http://www.sony.
Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print Compatible iPhone/iPad/iPod models iPhone/iPad/iPod models that can be used with the headphones are shown below. (as of July 2014) Update the software of your iPhone/iPad/iPod to the latest version before using it with the headphones. For the latest iPhone/iPad/iPod compatible models, access the following URL: http://www.sony.
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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.
Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print Compatible operating systems (Mac) Supporting Operating Systems Mac OS X (v10.6.8 or later) CPU Intel Core 2 Processor 1.6 GHz or higher Memory 1 GB or higher USB USB port (USB 2.0 High Speed) One of the above OS needs to be installed to the computer as a default OS. The headphones are not guaranteed to operate with all computers.
Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print Precautions Notes on use on an airplane Do not use the headphones when use of electronic equipment is prohibited or when use of personal headphones for in-flight entertainment services is prohibited. Notes on charging the headphones Charge the headphones using the supplied micro-USB cable. Otherwise, it may cause a malfunction. Charge in an environmental temperature of between 5°C and 35°C.
If you feel drowsy or sick while using the headphones, stop use immediately. Note on static electricity In particularly dry air conditions, noise or sound skipping may occur, or mild tingling may be felt on your ears. This is a result of static electricity accumulated in the body, and not a malfunction of the headphones. 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.
Help Guide How to Use Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print Trademarks “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.
Help Guide 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.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print What can I do to solve a problem? If the headphones do not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue. 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.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print Unable to turn on the headphones/The battery life becomes short. Charge the battery of the headphones. 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. Reset the headphones. Insert a small pin, etc.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print Unable to charge the battery. Turn off the headphones and charge the battery again. Check that the headphones and your computer are firmly connected using the micro-USB cable (supplied). Check that the computer is turned on and not in standby, sleep, or hibernation mode. Check that the headphones and the computer are directly connected, and not via a USB hub.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print Charging time is too long. 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.
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. If the POWER indicator does not light up in green, charge the battery. When you charge the battery, turn the headphones off beforehand. Turn up the volume of the connected device. Turn up the volume of the headphones.
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.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print The sound is distorted. When the audio device is connected to the Input jack (stereo mini) of the headphones, turn down the volume of the connected device. 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.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print Noise is generated. Connect the headphones and the device directly, not via a USB hub or USB cable extension. The USB port of the connected computer may have a problem. Connect the headphones to another USB port of the computer if available. When the audio device is connected to the Input jack (stereo mini) of the headphones, adjust the volume of the connected device and turn up the volume of the headphones.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print When connecting to a computer, there is no sound or the sound is not played back properly. The computer does not recognize the headphones as a USB device. Restart your computer. Install the driver software for Windows “Sony USB Device Driver” on your Windows computer. Turn up the volume of your computer or software.
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Help Guide Troubleshooting Stereo Headphones MDR-1ADAC Back Back to Top Print 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.
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.
