3-095-524-11(1)

Wireless Stereo
Headset
Operating Instructions

DR-BT21G
©2007 Sony Corporation
 WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric Use of this radio equipment is not allowed
shock, do not expose this in the geographical area within a radius of
apparatus to rain or moisture. 20 km from the centre of Ny-Alesund,
Svalbard in Norway.
To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, do not open the cabinet. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are
Refer servicing to qualified owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any
personnel only. use of such marks by Sony Corporation is
under license.
Do not install the appliance in a confined Other trademarks and trade names are
space, such as a bookcase or built-in those of their respective owners.
cabinet.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS
ventilation of the apparatus with and Thomson.
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
And do not place lighted candles on the
apparatus.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric

shock, do not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Connect the AC power adaptor to an

easily accessible AC outlet. Should you
notice an abnormality in the AC power
adaptor, disconnect it from the AC outlet
immediately.

Do not expose the battery to excessive

heat such as direct sunlight, fire or the
like.

Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this

equipment is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
For details, please access the following
URL :
http://www.compliance.sony.de/

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 Disposal of Old
Electrical &
Electronic Table Of Contents
Equipment
(Applicable in the
European Union and
Welcome! .......................... 4
other European 3 steps to Bluetooth function .... 5
countries with
separate collection Location and Function of
systems) Parts ............................... 6
This symbol on the product or on its Folding and unfolding the
packaging indicates that this product shall headset .................................. 7
not be treated as household waste. Instead
it shall be handed over to the applicable Charging the unit ............. 8
collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By
Pairing ............................. 10
ensuring this product is disposed of What is pairing? ...................... 10
correctly, you will help prevent potential Procedures of pairing .............. 10
negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which Wearing the headset ...... 12
could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this Indications of Bluetooth
product. The recycling of materials will function ....................... 13
help to conserve natural resources. For
more detailed information about Listening to music ......... 14
recycling of this product, please contact Controlling the audio device –
your local Civic Office, your household
AVRCP ............................... 15
waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product. Calling ............................. 16
Controlling the Bluetooth mobile
phone – HFP, HSP .............. 18
Calling while playing
back music .................. 19
Disposing of the unit ..... 20
Precautions .................... 21
What is Bluetooth wireless
technology? ................ 23
Troubleshooting ............. 24
Initializing the unit ......... 26
Specifications ................. 27

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 Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Wireless Stereo Headset. This unit uses
Bluetooth™ wireless technology.
• Enjoy music wirelessly with a Bluetooth music player.*1
• Hands-free conversation can be enjoyed on your Bluetooth mobile phone
without taking it out of your bag.*2
• For convenience, you can remotely operate the basic functions of a
Bluetooth music player (Play, Stop, etc.).*3
• Useful rechargeable function.
• Convenient foldable type for easy carrying.
For details on Bluetooth wireless technology, see page 23.

Listening to music
Talking on the phone

*1 The connected Bluetooth device is required to support A2DP (Advanced Audio

Distribution Profile).
*2 The connected Bluetooth device is required to support HSP (Headset Profile) or HFP
(Hands-free Profile).
*3 The connected Bluetooth device is required to support AVRCP (Audio Video Remote
4 Control Profile).
3 steps to Bluetooth function

Pairing
First, register (“pair”) a Bluetooth device (mobile phone, etc.) and this
unit with each other. Once pairing is established, there is no need for
pairing again.

Bluetooth Wireless Stereo

mobile phone, Headset
etc. Pairing
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V
Listening to music
V
Calling

Bluetooth connection Bluetooth connection

Operate the Bluetooth device to When the unit is turned on, the
make the Bluetooth connection. unit starts making the Bluetooth
connection to the recognized
mobile phone automatically.

Connection
A2DP AVRCP Connection
c Page 14

V HFP HSP
c Page 16

Listening to music
You can listen to music played on
V
the Bluetooth device. Talking on the phone
Playback, stop, or pause is You can make and receive a call
possible from this unit. by operating this unit.

Music

Voice
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 GETTING STARTED

Location and Function of Parts

1 Indicator (blue) 6 VOL (volume) +*⁄–

Indicates the communication buttons
status of the unit.
7 Neckband
2 Indicator (red)
Indicates the power status of 8 R (right) indication
the unit. 9 Left unit L
3 Multi function button 0 L (left) indication
Controls various call functions.
Press the button on the tactile qa Ear pad
dots. qs Right unit R
4 Jog switch qd POWER button
Controls various functions
when listening to music. qf Microphone
5 RESET button qg DC IN 3 V jack
Push this button when this unit
does not operate properly. * This button has a tactile dot.
Pairing information is not
deleted by this operation.

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 Folding and unfolding the headset

Unfolding Folding
1 Unfold the left and right 1 Hold near the foldable
neckband as illustrated. part with both hands
and lift up the left unit to
fold it as illustrated.
Fold the right unit in the same
manner.

2 Lift up and open up the

remaining half of the
neckband.

2 Close the folded left and

right neckband.

Notes
• Do not pull open this way.

• Be careful not to hit your face or eyes

with the top of the neckband.

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 Charging the unit
The unit contains a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery, which should be
charged before using for the first time.

1 Connect the supplied 2 Make sure that indicator

AC power adaptor to the (red) lights up while
DC IN 3 V jack on the charging.
unit.

Wireless Stereo To an
Headset AC outlet

Charging is completed in about

To DC IN 3 hours* and the indicator (red)
AC power goes off automatically.
3 V jack
adaptor
(supplied) * Time required for empty battery to
recharge.

Caution
When the AC power adaptor is If this unit detects a problem while
connected to an AC outlet, charging, the indicator (red) may
charging starts. turn off, although charging is not
Tip complete.
If the AC power adaptor is connected Check for the following causes:
to an AC outlet while the unit is – Ambient temperature exceeds the
turned on, the unit will be turned off range of 0 °C – 40 °C (32 °F –
automatically. 104 °F).
– There is a problem with the
battery.
In this case, charge again within the
above-mentioned temperature range.
If the problem persists, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.

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Notes Checking the remaining
• If the battery is not used for a long time, battery
battery may be quickly depleted, When pressing the POWER button
however, after a few recharges, battery
while the unit is turned on, the
life will improve.
• If the life of the built-in rechargeable
indicator (red) flashes. You can
battery drops to half the normal length, check the remaining battery by the
the battery should be replaced. Consult number of times the indicator (red)
your nearest Sony dealer for flashes.
replacement of the rechargeable battery.
• Avoid exposure to temperature Indicator (red) Status
extremes, direct sunlight, moisture, 3 times Full
sand, dust or mechanical shock. Never
leave in a car parked in the sun. 2 times Mid
• Use only the supplied AC power
adaptor. Do not use any other AC
1 time Low (needs to
power adaptor. charge)

Usage hours* Note

Status Approx. You cannot check the remaining battery
usage hours immediately after the unit is turned on, or
while pairing.
Communication 11 hours
time (including When the battery is almost empty
music playback The indicator (red) flashes slowly
time) (up to) automatically.
When the battery becomes empty, a
Standby time 100 hours beep sounds and the unit will turn
(up to) off automatically.

* Time stated above may vary, depending

on ambient temperature or conditions of
use.

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 Pairing
What is pairing? Procedures of pairing
Bluetooth devices need to be
“paired” with each other 1 Place the Bluetooth
beforehand. device within 1 m (3 ft)
Once Bluetooth devices are paired, of this unit.
there is no need for pairing again,
except in the following cases:
• Pairing information is deleted 2 Press and hold the
after repair, etc. POWER button for
• This unit is paired with 9 or more 7 seconds or more to
devices.
This unit can be paired with up to standby for pairing
8 devices; if a new device is while the unit is turned
paired after 8 devices have been off.
paired, the device whose latest
connection time is the oldest
among the 8 paired devices is
replaced by the new one.
• When recognition of the unit by
the device to be connected is
deleted.
• This unit is initialized.
All pairing information is deleted. Notes
• After about 3 seconds, power is
turned on and the indicator (blue)
and indicator (red) flash together
twice. Keep the button pressed
without releasing until both
indicators start flashing together,
then release the button. This unit
enters into pairing mode.
• If pairing is not established within
about 5 minutes, pairing mode will
be cancelled and this unit will turn
off. In this case, start over from
step 1.

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3 Perform pairing When pairing with a
procedure on the Bluetooth device that
Bluetooth device to cannot display a list of
detect this unit. detected devices or that
The list of detected devices has no display
appears on the display of the You may pair the device by setting
Bluetooth device. This unit is both this unit and the Bluetooth
displayed as “DR-BT21G.” device to pairing mode. For details,
If “DR-BT21G” is not refer to the operating instructions
displayed, repeat from step 1. supplied with the Bluetooth device.
4 Select “DR-BT21G” on Tips
the display of the • To pair with other Bluetooth devices,
repeat steps 1 to 5 for each device.
Bluetooth device. • To delete all pairing information, see
“Initializing the unit” (page 26).
5 If Passcode* input is
required on the display
of a Bluetooth device,
input “0000.”
Pairing is complete when the
indicator (blue) flashes slowly.
The message standing for
“Pairing complete” appears on
the display of some Bluetooth
devices.
* Passcode may be called “Passkey,”
“PIN code,” “PIN number,” or
“Password.”

6 Start the Bluetooth

connection from the
Bluetooth device.
This unit memorizes the device
as the last connected device.
Some Bluetooth devices may
connect with the unit
automatically when pairing is
complete.

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 Wearing the headset
1 Place the neckband on 3 Adjust the angle and
the neck. position of the
The unit with the POWER neckband so that the
button is the right unit (for right heaset is fitted
ear).
comfortably on your
ears.

Neckband
Left ear

2 Lift up the headset

slightly above the ear
level, put down the Ear pad
neckband so that it
hooks on your ears and
put the ear pads on your
ears.

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Indications of Bluetooth function
B : Indicator (blue)
R : Indicator (red)

Status Flashing patterns

Pairing

Searching B – – – – – – – – ...
R – – – – – – – – ...
Connectable B – – – – – – – – – – ...
Connecting

R –
Connecting B – – – – – – – – – – ...
R – – – – – – – – – – ...
HFP/HSP or A2DP B – – – – – – – – – – – – – – ...
Connected

(standby for receiving audio signal)

R –
HFP/HSP and A2DP B – – – – – – – – – – – – ...
(standby for receiving audio signal)
R –
Listening B – – – – – – – – – – – – ...
R –
Music

Listening during standby B – – – – – – – – – – ...

for telephone call R –
Incoming call B ...
R –
Phone

Talking B – – – – – – – – – – – – ...
R –
Calling while B – – – – – – – – – – ...
playing back music
R –

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 OPERATING THE UNIT

Listening to music
VOL – button 2 Make the Bluetooth
VOL + button connection (A2DP) from
a Bluetooth device to
this unit.
Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the
POWER button Bluetooth device on how to
operate it.
FF
3 Start playback on the
Bluetooth device.
REW
Tip
Bluetooth connection of A2DP
Check the following before (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
operating the unit. can also be operated with the jog switch
– The Bluetooth device is turned from this unit to the Bluetooth device
on. except when making a call on this unit.
– Pairing of this unit and the
Bluetooth device is complete. Note
– The Bluetooth device supports the When you play music by connecting the
transmitting music function unit to a Bluetooth device using HSP
(profile: A2DP*). (Headset Profile), sound quality will not
be high. For better sound, change the
1 Press and hold the Bluetooth connection to A2DP by
POWER button for operating the Bluetooth device.
about 3 seconds while * For detail on profiles, see page 23.
the unit is turned off.
The indicator (blue) and
indicator (red) flash together
twice and the unit is turned on.
Notes
• Do not press and hold the POWER
button for more than 7 seconds,
otherwise pairing mode is entered.
• After the unit is turned on, the unit
attempts to connect to the last
connected Bluetooth device
automatically with HFP or HSP. To
make or receive a call while
listening to music, make ready the
last connected Bluetooth device for
HFP or HSP connection before
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To adjust the volume
Press the VOL + or – button while
Controlling the audio
listening to the music. device – AVRCP
Tips If the Bluetooth audio device
• Depending on the connected device, it connected with this unit supports
may be necessary to adjust the volume
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote
on the connected device as well.
• Volume level for calling and listening
Control Profile), you can control by
to music can be set independently. using the unit buttons.
Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the Bluetooth device
To stop use on how to operate it.
Note
1 Terminate the Bluetooth Operation of the Bluetooth connecting
connection by operating device by this unit will vary depending on
its specification.
the Bluetooth device.
Status: In stop or pause mode
2 Press and hold the
Short Press Long Press
POWER button for
Nx 1 2
about 3 seconds.
FF / REW 3 4
The indicator (blue) and
indicator (red) light up together, 1 Starts playback*1
and the unit turns off. 2 Stop
Tip 3 Skip to next/previous
When you finish playing music, the 4 Fast-forward/Fast-rewind*2
Bluetooth connection may terminate Status: In play mode
automatically, depending on the
Bluetooth device. Short Press Long Press
Nx 5 6
FF / REW 7 8

1
5 Pause*
6 Stop
7 Skip to next/previous
8 Fast-forward/Fast-rewind*2

*1 You may need to press the button

twice depending on the Bluetooth
device.
*2 Some Bluetooth devices may not
operate.
Note
You cannot adjust the volume of the
Bluetooth device by the unit volume
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 Calling
When this unit does not
VOL – button connect to a Bluetooth
VOL + button mobile phone automatically
You can make a connection by
operating Bluetooth mobile phone
Multi function or by operating this unit to connect
button the last connected Bluetooth device.
POWER button A To make a connection
by operating Bluetooth
Check the following before mobile phone
operating the unit.
– The Bluetooth function is active 1 Make the Bluetooth
on the mobile phone.
– Pairing of this unit and the connection (HFP or
Bluetooth mobile phone is HSP*) from the
complete. Bluetooth mobile phone
1 Press and hold the to this unit.
Refer to the manual supplied
POWER button for with your Bluetooth mobile
about 3 seconds while phone for operation details.
the unit is turned off. The list of recognized devices
The indicator (blue) and appears on the display of the
indicator (red) flash together Bluetooth mobile phone. This
twice, the unit turns on and then unit is displayed as
this unit tries to connect to the “DR-BT21G.”
last Bluetooth mobile phone that When you use the Bluetooth
was used. mobile phone features both HFP
(Hands-free Profile) and HSP
Note (Headset Profile), set to HFP.
Do not press and hold the POWER
button for more than 7 seconds, Note
otherwise pairing mode is entered. When connecting to a Bluetooth
mobile phone which is different from
Tip the last connected one, make the
This unit will stop trying to connect connection following the above
to the Bluetooth mobile phone after 1 procedure.
minute. In such a case, press the multi
* For details on profiles, see
function button to try to connect
page 23.
again.

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B To make a connection – ring tone set on the unit
with the last connected – ring tone set on the mobile
phone
Bluetooth device by – ring tone set on the mobile
operating this unit phone only for Bluetooth
connection
1 Press the multi function
button. Note
If you received a call by pressing the
The indicator (blue) and button on the Bluetooth mobile phone,
indicator (red) start flashing at some Bluetooth mobile phones may have
the same time, and the unit handset use priority. In this case, set to
performs the connection talk with the unit by pressing and holding
operation for about 5 seconds. the multi function button for about 2
Note seconds, or by operating the Bluetooth
When listening to music with this unit, a mobile phone. For details, refer to the
Bluetooth connection cannot be made manual supplied with your Bluetooth
with the multi function button. mobile phone.

To call To adjust the volume

1 Use the buttons on your Press the VOL + or – button.
mobile phone when Tips
• You cannot adjust the volume when not
making a call. communicating.
If no dial tone is heard on this • Volume level for calling and listening
unit, press and hold the multi to music can be set independently.
function button for about 2
seconds. To terminate a call
Tip You can end a call by pressing the
You can call in the following way, multi function button on the unit.
depending on the Bluetooth mobile
phone. Refer to the manual supplied with To stop use
your mobile phone on operating details.
– When not communicating, you can call 1 Terminate Bluetooth
using the voice-dial function by connection by the
pressing the multi function button. Bluetooth mobile
– You can call the last dialed number by
pressing the multi function button for phone.
about 2 seconds. 2 Press and hold the
To receive a call POWER button for
When an incoming call arrives, a about 3 seconds to turn
ring tone will be heard from the off the power.
unit.
The indicator (blue) and
1 Press the multi function indicator (red) light up together,
button on the unit. and the unit turns off.
The ring tone differs in the
following ways, depending on Continued 17
your mobile phone.
 *1 Some functions may not be supported
Controlling the depending on the Bluetooth mobile
phone.
Bluetooth mobile *2 This may vary, depending on the
phone – HFP, HSP Bluetooth mobile phone.
*3 Some functions may not be supported
The operation of the buttons on this when calling using the Bluetooth
mobile phone.
unit varies depending on your
mobile phone.
HFP (Hands-free Profile) or HSP
(Headset Profile) is used for
Bluetooth mobile phone. Refer to
the operating instructions supplied
with your Bluetooth mobile phone
on supported Bluetooth profiles or
how to operate.

HFP (Hands-free Profile)

Status Multi function button
Short Press Long Press
Standby Start Voice Last number
Dial redial
Voice Dial Cancel Voice –
active Dial
Outgoing call End outgoing –
call
Incoming call Answer Reject
During call End call Change active
device

HSP (Headset Profile)

Status Multi function button
Short Press Long Press
Standby – Dial*1

Outgoing call End outgoing End outgoing

call*1 call or change
active device to
headset*2
Incoming call Answer –
During call End call*3 Change active
device to
headset

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Calling while playing back music
The Bluetooth connection using HFP or HSP as well as A2DP is necessary
to make a call while playing back music.
For example, to make a call using a Bluetooth mobile phone while listening
to music on a Bluetooth compatible music player, this unit needs to be
connected to the mobile phone using HFP or HSP.
Make a Bluetooth connection between this unit and the
device in use following the procedures outlined below.
1 Make a Bluetooth connection between this unit and
the mobile phone in use with HFP or HSP following
the procedures outlined in “Calling” (see page 16).
2 Operate the Bluetooth device (music player or mobile
phone) used for playing the music to make a
Bluetooth connection to this unit using A2DP.

To make a call while To receive a call while

playing back music playing back music
When an incoming call arrives, the
1 Press the multi function music pauses and the ring tone is
button while playing heard from this unit.
back music (page 18), or
operate your Bluetooth 1 Press the multi function
mobile phone to make a button and talk.
After finishing the call, press the
telephone call. multi function button. This unit
If no dial tone is heard on this is switched back to music
unit, press and hold the multi playback.
function button for about 2
seconds. When no ring tone is heard
even if an incoming call
arrives
1 Stop music playback.
2 When ringing, press the
multi function button
and talk.
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 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Disposing of the unit

This unit has a Lithium-lon rechargeable battery built in the left unit.
For environmental conservation, be sure to remove the built-in rechargeable
batteries from the unit before disposing, and dispose of the batteries
appropriately.
1 Remove the ear pad on 2 The circuit board is fixed
the left unit, and then with a claw. As illustrated,
detach the left unit. insert an object such as
The unit is fixed with claws (3 flathead screwdriver into the
places). As illustrated, insert an gap at the connector to lift
object such as flathead up the circuit board to
screwdriver into the gap and lift remove it.
up the unit to detach it.
1

Left
housing 2
Rechargeable
Claws battery

2 Remove the screw

which fixes the external 4 Pull out the connector
cover. and remove the
Fixed screw rechargeable battery.
The rechargeable battery is fixed
with adhesive tape. Insert an
object such as flathead
screwdriver and lift up the
battery to remove it.

2
3 Open the external cover
and remove the inside
circuit board. 1
1 The external cover is fixed
with claws (3 places). Insert
an object such as flathead
screwdriver into the gap and
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 • Microwaves emitting from a
Bluetooth device may affect the
Precautions operation of electronic medical
devices. Turn off this unit and other
On Bluetooth communication Bluetooth devices in the following
• Bluetooth wireless technology operates locations, as it may cause an accident.
within a range of about – where inflammable gas is present,
10 meters (about 30 feet). in a hospital, train, airplane, or a
Maximum communication range may petrol station
vary depending on obstacles (person, – near automatic doors or a fire alarm
metal, wall, etc.) or electromagnetic • This unit supports security
environment. capabilities that comply with the
• The aerial of this unit is built into the Bluetooth standard to provide a
housing for the right ear. The sensitivity secure connection when the Bluetooth
of Bluetooth communication will wireless technology is used, but
improve by placing a connected security may not be enough
Bluetooth device on your right side. depending on the setting. Be careful
• The following conditions may affect the when communicating using Bluetooth
sensitivity of Bluetooth communication. wireless technology.
– There is an obstacle such as a person, • We do not take any responsibility for
metal, or wall between this unit and the leakage of information during
Bluetooth device. Bluetooth communication.
– A device using 2.4 GHz frequency, • Connection with all Bluetooth
such as a wireless LAN device, devices cannot be guaranteed.
cordless telephone, or microwave – A device featuring Bluetooth
oven, is in use near this unit. function is required to conform to
• Because Bluetooth devices and wireless the Bluetooth standard specified by
LAN (IEEE802.11b/g) use the same Bluetooth SIG, and be
frequency, microwave interference may authenticated.
occur and resulting in communication – Even if the connected device
speed deterioration, noise, or invalid conforms to the above mentioned
connection if this unit is used near a Bluetooth standard, some devices
wireless LAN device. In such as case, may not be connected or work
perform the following. correctly, depending on the features
– Use this unit at least 10 m (about or specifications of the device.
30 ft) away from the wireless LAN – While talking on the phone hands
device. free, noise may occur, depending
– If this unit is used within 10 m (about on the device or communication
30 ft) of a wireless LAN device, turn environment.
off the wireless LAN device. • Depending on the device to be
– Install this unit and Bluetooth device connected, it may require some time
as near to each other as possible. to start communication.

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 On the supplied AC power • The ear pads are consumable. They may
deteriorate due to long-term storage or
adaptor use. Replace with new ones if they are
• Use the AC power adaptor supplied damaged.
with this unit. Do not use any other AC • If you have any questions or problems
power adaptor since it may cause the concerning this unit that are not covered
unit to malfunction. in this manual, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.

Polarity of the plug

• If you are not going to use this unit for
a long time, unplug the AC power
adaptor from the AC outlet. To remove
the AC power adaptor from the wall
outlet, grasp the adaptor plug itself;
never pull the cord.

Others
• Do not place this unit in a place
exposed to humidity, dust, soot or
steam, subject to direct sunlight, or in a
car waiting at a traffic signal. It may
cause a malfunction.
• Be careful not to pinch your fingers
when folding the headset.
• Using the Bluetooth device may not
function on mobile phones, depending
on radio wave conditions and location
where the equipment is being used.
• If you experience discomfort after using
the Bluetooth device, stop using the
Bluetooth device immediately. Should
any problem persist, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
• Listening with this unit at high volume
may affect your hearing. For traffic
safety, do not use this unit while driving
or cycling.
• Do not put weight or pressure on this
unit as it may cause the unit to deform
during long storage.

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What is Bluetooth wireless
technology?
Bluetooth wireless technology is a Communication System
short-range wireless technology that and Compatible Bluetooth
enables wireless data
communication between digital Profiles of this unit
devices, such as a computer or Profile is standardization of the
digital camera. Bluetooth wireless function for each Bluetooth device
technology operates within a range specification. This unit supports the
of about 10 meters (about 30 feet). following Bluetooth version and
Connecting two devices as profiles:
necessary is common, but some Communication System :
devices can be connected to Bluetooth Specification version 2.0
multiple devices at the same time. Compatible Bluetooth Profiles:
You do not need to use a cable for – A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
connection, nor is it necessary for Profile): Transmitting or receiving
the devices to face one another, such audio content of high-quality.
is the case with infrared technology. – AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control
For example, you can use such a Profile): Controlling A/V equipment;
device in a bag or pocket. pausing, stopping, starting playback,
Bluetooth standard is an volume control, etc.
international standard supported by – HSP (Headset Profile)*: Talking on the
thousands of companies all over the phone/Operating the phone.
world, and employed by various – HFP (Hands-free Profile)*: Talking on
companies worldwide. the phone/Operating the phone by
hands-free.
* When you use a Bluetooth mobile
phone supported by both HFP (Hands-
free Profile) and HSP (Headset Profile),
set to HFP.

Note
To be able to use the Bluetooth function,
the Bluetooth device to be connected
requires the same profile as the unit’s.
Note also that even if the same profile
exists, devices may vary in function
depending on their specifications.

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 Troubleshooting
If you run into any problems using this unit, use the following checklist.
Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The correspondence
Common distance is short. (Sound
skips.)
The unit is not turned on. , If a device that generates
, Charge the battery of the unit. electromagnetic radiation, such as a
, The unit is not turned on while wireless LAN, other Bluetooth
charging. Unplug the unit from AC device(s), or a microwave oven is
power adaptor and then turn on the nearby, move away from such
unit. sources.

Pairing cannot be done. The unit does not operate

, Bring this unit and the Bluetooth
device closer together.
properly.
, Reset the unit. Pairing information is
not deleted by this operation.
Cannot make the Bluetooth Insert a small pin, etc., into the hole
connection. at a slight angle, and push until you
, Check that this unit is turned on. feel a click.
, Check that the Bluetooth connecting
device is turned on and the Bluetooth
function is on.
, Connection with the Bluetooth device
may not be memorized on this unit.
Make the Bluetooth connection from
the Bluetooth device to this unit soon
after pairing is complete.
, This unit or Bluetooth connecting
device is in sleep mode.
, The Bluetooth connection is
terminated. Make the Bluetooth
connection again. When listening to
Distorted sound music
, Ensure that this unit is not receiving
interference from a wireless LAN,
other 2.4 GHz wireless device, or No sound
microwave oven. , Check that both this unit and the
, Re-position this unit. Bluetooth device are turned on.
, Check that both this unit and the
Bluetooth device are making the
Bluetooth connection, A2DP
(Advanced Audio Distribution Profile).
, Check that music is being played
back by the Bluetooth device.

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, Check that the volume of the unit is *2 Note that this may not always
not set too low. reduce the sound skip depending on
, Turn up the volume on the connected the circumstances. Press and hold
device if necessary. Nx again for about 7 seconds to
, Pair this unit and Bluetooth device set the unit so as to receive high bit
again. rate music. The indicator (blue)
Low sound level flashes twice.
, Turn up the volume of this unit.
, Turn up the volume on the connected When calling
device if necessary.

Low sound quality The recipient’s voice

, Switch the Bluetooth connection to cannot be heard.
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution , Check that both this unit and the
Profile) when HSP (Headset Profile) Bluetooth mobile phone are turned
is set. on.
, Check the connection between this
Cannot make the Bluetooth unit and the Bluetooth mobile phone.
connection from Bluetooth , Check that output of the Bluetooth
device to this unit. mobile phone is set for this unit.
, Check that the volume of the unit is
, The Bluetooth device is not equipped
not set too low.
with SCMS-T content protection*. , Turn up the volume on the connected
With the unit turned off, press and Bluetooth mobile phone if necessary.
hold POWER and Nx for about 7
, If you are listening to music using
seconds to deactivate the SCMS-T this unit, stop playback, press the
protection. The indicator (blue) multi function button and talk.
flashes once.
* The SCMS-T content protection
method is one of the methods to Low sound from recipient
protect the contents transmitted on , Turn up the volume of this unit.
the Bluetooth wireless technology. , Turn up the volume on the connected
This unit can receive the contents Bluetooth mobile phone if necessary.
protected by this method. Press and
hold the POWER button and Nx
again for about 7 seconds to
reactivate the SCMS-T content
protection method on this unit. The
indicator (blue) flashes twice.

Sound skips frequently

during playback.*1
, Terminate the Bluetooth connection
(A2DP) by operating the Bluetooth
device. While the unit is turned on,
press and hold Nx for about 7
seconds to lower the bit rate. The
indicator (blue) flashes once.*2
*1 This unit can receive high bit rate
music, however, at higher bit rates,
sound skipping may occur.
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 Initializing the
unit
You can reset this unit to its default
(such as volume setting) and delete
all pairing information.

1 If this unit is turned on,

press and hold the
POWER button for
about 3 seconds to turn
off this unit.
2 Press and hold the
POWER button and
multi function button
together for about
7 seconds.
The indicator (blue) and
indicator (red) flash together
four times, and this unit is reset
to the default setting. All pairing
information is deleted.

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Specifications
General Headset

Communication System Power source

Bluetooth Specification version 2.0 DC 3.7 V: Built-in lithium-ion
Output rechargeable battery
Bluetooth Specification Power Class 2 Mass
Maximum communication range Approx. 63 g (2.3 oz)
Line of sight approx. 10 m (30 ft) *1 Rated power consumption
Frequency band 1.5 W
2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz – 2.4835 GHz)
Receiver
Modulation method Type
FHSS Open air, dynamic
Compatible Bluetooth Profiles* 2
Driver unit
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution 30 mm dome type
Profile)
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Reproduction frequency range
Profile) 14 – 24,000 Hz
HSP (Headset Profile)
HFP (Hands-free Profile) Microphone
Supported Codecs*3 Type
SBC*4, MP3 Omni directional, electret condenser
Transmission range (A2DP) Effective frequency range
20 - 20,000 Hz (Sampling frequency 100 – 4,000 Hz
44.1KHz)
Design and specifications are subject to
Supplied accessory change without notice.
AC power adaptor (1)
Operating instruction (this book) (1)
*1 The actual range will vary depending
on factors such as obstacles between
devices, magnetic fields around a
microwave oven, static electricity,
reception sensitivity, aerial’s
performance, operating system,
software application, etc.
2
* Bluetooth standard profiles indicate
the purpose of Bluetooth
communication between devices.
*3 Codec: Audio signal compression and
conversion format
*4 Subband Codec

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