Listening to ambient sound during music playback (Ambient Sound Mode)
You can hear ambient sound through the microphones embedded in the left and right units of the headset while enjoying music.
To activate the Ambient Sound Mode
Press the NC/AMB (noise canceling/Ambient Sound Mode) button while the noise canceling function is on.
To turn off the Ambient Sound Mode
Press the NC/AMB (noise canceling/Ambient Sound Mode) button repeatedly until the Ambient Sound Mode is turned off.
Each time the button is pressed, the function switches as follows and is announced by the voice guidance.
The noise canceling function: OFF/The Ambient Sound Mode: OFF
The noise canceling function: ON
The Ambient Sound Mode: ON
About the instruction manual video
Watch the video to find out how to use the Ambient Sound Mode.
https://rd1.sony.net/help/mdr/mov0021/h_zz/
Note
- Depending on the ambient condition and the type/volume of audio playback, the ambient sound may not be heard even when using the Ambient Sound Mode. Do not use the headset in places where it would be dangerous if you are unable to hear ambient sounds such as on a road with car and bicycle traffic.
- If the headset is not worn properly, the Ambient Sound Mode may not work correctly. Wear the headset properly.
