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 C (custom) button while the noise canceling function is on.
To change the setting of the Ambient Sound Mode
You can set up the Ambient Sound Mode by connecting the smartphone (with the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app installed) and the headset via Bluetooth connection.
Voice focus: Unwanted noise will be suppressed while announcements or people’s voices are picked up, allowing you to hear them as you listen to music.
To turn off the Ambient Sound Mode
Press the C (custom) 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/mov0009/h_zz/
Hint
- 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.
- Ambient Sound Mode settings changed with the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app are stored in the headset. You can enjoy music with the stored settings of the Ambient Sound Mode even when the headset is connected to other devices which do not have the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app installed.
Note
- If the C (custom) button is set as the Google Assistant button, the noise canceling function and Ambient Sound Mode cannot be switched from the headset. You can also change the settings of the noise canceling function and Ambient Sound Mode with the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app.
- If the C (custom) button is set as the Amazon Alexa button, the noise canceling function and Ambient Sound Mode cannot be switched from the headset. You can also change the settings of the noise canceling function and Ambient Sound Mode with the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app.
- Depending on the surrounding environment, wind noise may increase when the Ambient Sound Mode is turned on. In that case, cancel the voice focus with the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. If the wind noise is still significant, turn off the Ambient Sound Mode.
