MDR-HW700DS

Warning beeps and operation beeps of the headphones

The status of the headphones is reported by the beeps as follows.
  • Repeated short beeps.
    The headphones are not receiving the RF signal from the processor.

  • Use the headphones in the RF signal transmission area.

  • Turn on the processor.

  • Check the connections between the processor, the AC adaptor, and the AC outlet (mains).

  • Set the WIRELESS BAND switch to “AUTO.”

  • Make sure there are no other wireless devices using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz wireless frequency band, or there are no electromagnetic waves being generated from a nearby microwave oven.

  • Change the processor position.

  • A long beep (about 2 seconds) sounds and the headphones turn off.
    When the rechargeable battery of the headphones has been consumed, a warning beep (about 2 seconds) sounds and the headphones are turned off. The headphones can be turned on even when there is no battery power remaining, but they turn off almost immediately. Charge the headphones.

  • Short beeps sound twice and the headphones turn on.
    This indicates that the headphones have been turned on. This is not a malfunction.

  • Short beeps sound 3 times and the headphones turn off.
    This indicates that the headphones have been turned off properly. This is not a malfunction.