Charging the headphones/Connecting the processor to the wall outlet
The headphones contain a lithium ion rechargeable battery, which should be charged before using the headphones for the first time.
- Connect the processor to the wall outlet with supplied AC adaptor.
A: AC adaptor (supplied)
B: To the wall outlet
* The shape of the AC adaptor differs depending on the country or region.
- Place the headphones on the charging terminal of the processor.
You can charge the headphones regardless of the left or right orientation.
A: The charge indicator is lit in red during charging.
B: The charging indicator turns off when charging is completed.
- When the charge indicator turns off, remove the headphones from the processor.
Charging and usage time
| Approximate charging time | Approximate usage time*1 |
|---|---|
| 6 hours*2 | 17 hours*3 |
| 20 minutes*4 | 2 hours*3 |
*1 At 1 kHz, 1 mW + 1 mW output
*2Time required to fully charge an empty battery
*3Time may vary, depending on the temperature or conditions of use.
*4Time spent to charge an empty battery
Charge the battery of the headphones under following situations.
- The headphones sound a long beep (about 2 seconds) and turn off.
- The power/charge indicator of the headphones is dim or does not light up.
- Sound is interrupted.
Note
- Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F). If you charge it outside the recommended temperature range, the charge indicator flashes and the battery may not be charged.
- The POWER (power) button of the headphones and the
(power) button of the processor are not available during charging. - If you do not use the headphones for a long period of time, the life of the rechargeable battery may become short. It improves when you repeat the charging and discharging process several times.
- If you store the headphones for more than a year, charge the battery once a year to prevent over-discharge.
- If the length of time you can use the headphones became extremely short, the rechargeable battery should be replaced with a new one. Please contact your nearest Sony dealer for a battery replacement.
