Sony MDR-1000X User Manual

Help Guide
Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset
MDR-1000X
Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions.
Getting started
BLUETOOTH connection
What you can do with the BLUETOOTH function
How to make a wireless connection to BLUETOOTH devices
Supplied accessories
Checking the package contents
Putting the headset in the carrying case
About the supplied manuals
Features
What you can do with the headset

Sony MDR-1000X Specifications

General

Battery recharge time	4 h
Continuous audio playback time	20 h
Manual	Yes
Voice coil type	CCAW
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless
Connector contacts plating	Gold
Impedance	46 Ω
Driver type	Dynamic
Driver unit	40 mm
Magnet type	Neodymium
Ear coupling	Circumaural
Headphone frequency	4 - 40000 Hz
Headphone sensitivity	103 dB
Cable length	1.5 m
Headset type	Binaural
Product type	Headset
Product color	Beige
Wearing style	Head-band
Recommended usage	Calls/Music
Quantity	1
Microphone type	Built-in

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	275 g

Summary

Getting started

BLUETOOTH connection

Information on connecting the headset via BLUETOOTH.

Supplied accessories

Details on the items included with the headset package.

Features

An overview of the headset's key capabilities and functions.

Location and function of parts

About the indicator

Understand the meaning of the headset's indicator lights.

System requirements for battery charge using USB

Charging the headset

Available operating time

Checking the remaining battery charge

About voice guidance

One-touch connection (NFC) with a smartphone (Android 4.1 or later)

One-touch connection (NFC) with a smartphone (Android 2.3.3 or later, and less than Android 4.1)

Disconnecting the smartphone by one touch (NFC)

Switching the device by one touch (NFC)

Pairing and connecting with an Android smartphone

Connecting to a paired Android smartphone

Pairing and connecting with an iPhone

Connecting to a paired iPhone

Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 10)

Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 8/Windows 8.1)

Connecting to a paired computer (Windows 7)

Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows Vista)

Connecting to a paired computer (Windows 8/Windows 8.1)

Connecting to a paired computer (Windows 7)

Connecting to a paired computer (Windows Vista)

Pairing and connecting with other BLUETOOTH devices

Connecting to a paired BLUETOOTH device

Connecting the headset to both a music player and a smartphone or mobile phone

Connecting the headset to 2 Android smartphones

Connecting the headset to an Android smartphone and an iPhone

Using the supplied headphone cable

Listening to music from a device connected via BLUETOOTH

Controlling the audio device (BLUETOOTH connection)

Disconnecting BLUETOOTH connection (after use)

Noise canceling function

Using the noise canceling function

About the Automatic AI noise canceling function

Optimizing the noise canceling function to suit the wearer (Personal NC Optimizer)

Switching the sound quality mode

Checking the sound quality mode

Listening to ambient sound during music playback (Ambient Sound Mode)

Listening to ambient sound quickly (Quick Attention Mode)

Supported codecs

Receiving a call

Making a call

Functions for a phone call

Using the voice assist function (Siri)

Precautions

What is BLUETOOTH wireless technology?

Trademarks

Customer support websites

What can I do to solve a problem?

The headset is not turned on.

Charging cannot be done.

Charging time is too long.

The headset cannot be recognized by a computer.

The remaining battery charge of the headset is not displayed on the screen of an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

No sound

Low sound level

Low sound quality

Sound skips frequently during playback.

The noise canceling effect is not sufficient.

Pairing cannot be done.

Unable to connect the headset to a BLUETOOTH device with one-touch connection (NFC)

Unable to make a BLUETOOTH connection

Distorted sound

The BLUETOOTH wireless communication range is short, or the sound skips.

The headset does not operate properly.

No voice from callers

Low voice from callers

Resetting the headset

Initializing the headset to restore factory settings