Operating instructions

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Stereo headphones
Features
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40 mm driver units for powerful, expressive sound
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Open headphones with natural sound field
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Rich bass sound for music, movie, gaming, etc.
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300 kJ/m
3
neodymium magnets for clear mid-range and rich bass sound
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Ideal fit to your ear shape with flexible ear fit mechanism
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Comfortable fitting with fabric earpads
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Single-sided cord
How to use
How to wear the headphones (see fig. )
Extend the headband to adjust the length.
Wear the headphone marked
 on your right ear, and the one marked  on your left ear.
There is a tactile dot on the unit marked  to distinguish the left side.
Flexible ear fit mechanism (see fig. )
When wearing the headphones, the driver units from which the sound originates
conform to various ear shapes, providing a comfortable fit.
How to use the unimatch plug adaptor (see fig. )
Insert the stereo mini plug fully into the jack until you hear a click.
How to confirm the model name (see fig. )
The location of the model name (“MDR-MA500”) is shown in the illustration. If you
have a question about the product, check the model name beforehand to let us know
your model.
Note
When checking the model name, do not move the headphones beyond its normal range.
Specifications
Type: Open, dynamic / Driver unit: 40 mm, dome type (CCAW Voice Coil) / Power
handling capacity: 1,000 mW (IEC*) / Impedance: 40 Ω at 1 kHz / Sensitivity:
104 dB/mW / Frequency response: 8 Hz – 25,000 Hz / Cord: 3 m, Single-sided OFC Litz
cord / Plug: Gold-plated stereo mini plug / Mass: Approx. 245 g without cord
Supplied accessories: Gold-plated unimatch plug adaptor (stereo phone plug
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stereo
mini jack) (1), Operating Instructions (1)
* IEC = International Electrotechnical Commission
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Precautions
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Listening with headphones at high volume may affect your hearing. For traffic safety,
do not use while driving or cycling.
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Do not subject the headphones to excessive shock.
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Handle the driver units carefully.
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Do not put weight or pressure on the headphones as it may cause the headphones to
deform during long storage.
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The earpads may deteriorate due to long-term storage or use.
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Do not leave the jack plug dirty otherwise the sound may be distorted.
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Clean the headphones with a soft dry cloth. Do not blow on the units when cleaning.
Do not allow the plug to become dirty, otherwise the sound may deteriorate.
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Do not leave the stereo headphones in a location subject to direct sunlight, heat or
moisture.
Optional replacement earpads can be ordered from your nearest Sony dealer.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the
European Union and other European countries with separate
collection systems)
Stereo Headphones
MDR-MA500
4-295-247-31(2)
©2011 Sony Corporation
Printed in China
Operating Instructions
使用說明書
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Tactile dot
Earpad
(large)
Earpad
(small)
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Stereo mini plugUnimatch plug adaptor
(supplied)
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Driver unit
Level profile
Prominent profile