Sony MDR-SA1000 - User Manual

Stereo
Headphones
© 2005 Sony Corporation Printed in China
MDR-SA3000/SA1000
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
English
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do
not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel
only.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
2-587-948-11(1)
Features
MDR-SA3000
• 100 kHz reproduction
The newly-developed
Nanocomposite HD (High Definition)
Driver Unit reproduces ultra-wideband
from low to 100 kHz by only one unit.
• Super lightweight with frame structure
• Porous housing
By adopting a porous housing with a
cellulose material finished to give
appropriate air-flow resistance,
unpleasant resonance is minimized and
eliminated some weights of the unit.
•Widen headpad
By expansion of the width of the
headpad to ensure wider contact area to
diffuse the pressure on the head, and
adoption of high elastic mesh fabric,
gives a natural wearing comfort with light
weight and good ventilation.
• 360 kJ/m
3
high power neodymium
magnets are used to reproduce clear
mid-range sounds and wealthy low range
sounds.
• 6N-OFC texture cord
6N-OFC, Oxygen Free Copper with super
high-purity (99.9999%), is used for the
core of the cord.
MDR-SA1000
• 80 kHz reproduction
The newly-developed HD (High
Definition) Driver Unit reproduces
ultra-wideband from low to 80 kHz by
only one unit.
• Super lightweight with frame structure
• Porous housing
By adopting a porous housing with a
cellulose material finished to give
appropriate air-flow resistance,
unpleasant resonance is minimized and
eliminated some weights of the unit.
•Widen headpad
By expansion of the width of the
headpad to ensure wider contact area to
diffuse the pressure on the head, and
adoption of high elastic mesh fabric,
gives a natural wearing comfort with light
weight and good ventilation.
How to use
Wear the headphone marked “RIGHT” on
your right ear, and the one marked “LEFT”
on your left ear.
LEFT
The slider can be set to one of 11 positions.
Adjust to the desired position.
Note
When using the unimatch plug adaptor
(supplied), attach securely by screwing
fully down on the stereo mini plug.
Precautions
Preventing hearing damage
Avoid using headphones with the volume
turned up for an extended period of time.
Doing so can damage your hearing. It is
advisable to keep the volume at a moderate
level at all times.
Road safety
Never use headphones while driving or
cycling, etc. It can be dangerous to turn up
the volume too much even while walking.
Doing so may hinder your hearing and can
be hazardous especially at level crossings or
pedestrian crossings.
Caring for others
Remember not to disturb people around you
with the sound leaking from your
headphones. Keep the volume level
moderate even in noisy places so that you
will be able to hear other people when they
talk to you.
Notes on usage
• Do not put weight or pressure on the
headphones as it may cause the
headphones to deform during long
storage.
• Do not subject the headphones to strong
shock by dropping or banging.
• Handle the unit part with care.
• Do not leave the headphones in a location
subject to direct sunlight, heat or
moisture.
• Leaving the plug dirty may cause sound
distortion.
• Clean the headphones with a soft dry
cloth.
• Do not use strong solvents (benzene,
alcohol, etc) when cleaning the
headphones. Doing so may cause
discoloration, deformation, deterioration
and other damages.
• Newly developed low-repulsion urethane
earpads work best to your wearing
comfort at temperatures of about 10 °C or
higher (room temperatures). The earpads
may feel rather hard in the low
temperature settings. This does not
indicate deterioration of the earpads.
Their original softness will be restored at
room temperature.
• The earpads may deteriorate due to
long-term storage or use.
• For changing the earpads or repairing the
headphones, please consult a Sony dealer.
• The CE mark on the unit is valid only for
products marketed in the European
Union.
Specifications
Type
Open air, dynamic
Driver units
50 mm, (CCAW adopted), dome type
Power handling capacity
1,500 mW (IEC*)
Impedance
70 at 1 kHz
Sensitivity
100 dB/mW
Frequency response
MDR-SA3000 : 8 – 100,000 Hz
MDR-SA1000 : 8 – 80,000 Hz
Cord
MDR-SA3000 :
3.5 m (11.5 ft), 6N-OFC litz cord
MDR-SA1000 :
3.5 m (11.5 ft), OFC litz cord
Plug
Gold-plated stereo mini plug
Mass
Approx. 265 g (9.3 oz) without cord
Supplied accessories
Operating Instructions (1), Warranty (1),
Product Information (MDR-SA3000 only)
(1), Carrying porch (1), Gold-plated unimatch
plug adaptor (stereo phone plug y stereo
mini jack) (1)
* IEC = International Electrotechnical
Commission
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.

Summary

Features

MDR-SA3000 Features

Features of the MDR-SA3000 model, including 100 kHz reproduction, lightweight design, porous housing, widen headpad, neodymium magnets, and 6N-OFC cord.

MDR-SA1000 Features

Features of the MDR-SA1000 model, including 80 kHz reproduction, lightweight design, porous housing, and widen headpad.

Precautions

Preventing Hearing Damage

Advise to avoid using headphones at high volume for extended periods to prevent hearing damage.

Road Safety

Warning against using headphones while driving or cycling due to potential danger from high volume.

Caring for Others

Reminder to keep volume moderate to avoid disturbing others and to be aware of surroundings.

Usage and Maintenance Notes

Advice on handling, storage, cleaning, and temperature effects on earpads to prevent damage.

Specifications

Type and Driver Units

Specifies the headphone type as Open air, dynamic with 50 mm, CCAW adopted, dome type driver units.

Power Handling and Impedance

Details power handling capacity at 1,500 mW (IEC*) and impedance of 70 ohms at 1 kHz.

Sensitivity and Frequency Response

Lists sensitivity as 100 dB/mW and frequency response for both models.

Cord, Plug, and Mass

Describes cord type, plug type (gold-plated stereo mini plug), and mass (265 g without cord).

Supplied Accessories

Lists operating instructions, warranty, product information, carrying pouch, and plug adaptor.

How to Use

Wearing Instructions and Slider Adjustment

Guidance on wearing the headphones correctly and adjusting the slider for optimal fit.

Unimatch Plug Adaptor Usage

Instructions for securely attaching the unimatch plug adaptor to the stereo mini plug.

Sony MDR-SA1000 Specifications

General

Impedance	70 Ω
Driver unit	50 mm
Magnet type	Neodymium
Ear coupling	Circumaural
Headphone frequency	8 - 80000 Hz
Headphone sensitivity	100 dB
Type	Dynamic
Connector(s)	Straight Stereo Unimatch plug (Gold)
Dimensions (WxDxH)	229 x 430 x 232 mm
Cable length	3.5 m
Connectivity technology	Wired

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	265 g