Help Guide
Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset
MDR-XB950N1
Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions.
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Getting started
What you can do with the BLUETOOTH function
About voice guidance
Supplied accessories
Checking the package contents
About the supplied manuals
Parts and controls
Location and function of parts
About the indicator
Charging the headset
System requirements for battery charge using USB
Charging the headset
Available operating time
Checking the remaining battery charge
Making connections
How to make a wireless connection to BLUETOOTH devices
One-touch connection (NFC) compatible Android devices
One-touch connection (NFC) with a smartphone (Android 4.1 or later)
Disconnecting the smartphone by one touch (NFC)
Switching the device by one touch (NFC)
Android devices not compatible with one-touch connection (NFC)
Pairing and connecting with an Android smartphone
Connecting to a paired Android smartphone
iPhone (iOS devices)
Pairing and connecting with an iPhone
Connecting to a paired iPhone
Computers
Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 10)
Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 8/Windows 8.1)
Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 7)
Connecting to a paired computer (Windows 10)
Connecting to a paired computer (Windows 8/Windows 8.1)
Connecting to a paired computer (Windows 7)
Other BLUETOOTH devices
Pairing and connecting with other BLUETOOTH devices
Connecting to a paired BLUETOOTH device
Multi point connection
Connecting the headset to both a music player and a smartphone or mobile phone
Connecting the headset to 2 Android smartphones
Connecting the headset to an Android smartphone and an iPhone
Using the supplied headphone cable
Listening to music
Listening to music via a BLUETOOTH connection
Listening to music from a device connected via BLUETOOTH
Controlling the audio device (BLUETOOTH connection)
Disconnecting BLUETOOTH connection (after use)
Noise canceling function
What is noise canceling?
Using the noise canceling function
About the Automatic AI noise canceling function
Bass effect function
About the bass effect function
Using the bass effect function
Sound quality mode
Switching the sound quality mode
Checking the sound quality mode
Supported codecs
Making phone calls
Receiving a call
Making a call
Functions for a phone call
Disconnecting BLUETOOTH connection (after use)
Using the voice assist function
Using the voice assist function (Siri)
Using the voice assist function (Google App)
Using the apps
What you can do with "Sony | Headphones Connect" app
Installing "Sony | Headphones Connect" app
Important information
Precautions
Trademarks
Customer support websites
Troubleshooting
What can I do to solve a problem?
Power/Charging
The headset is not turned on.
Charging cannot be done.
Charging time is too long.
The headset cannot be recognized by a computer.
The remaining battery charge of the headset is not displayed on the screen of an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Sound
No sound
Low sound level
Low sound quality
Sound skips frequently during playback.
The noise canceling effect is not sufficient.
BLUETOOTH
Pairing cannot be done.
Unable to connect the headset to a BLUETOOTH device with one-touch connection (NFC)
Unable to make a BLUETOOTH connection
Distorted sound
The BLUETOOTH wireless communication range is short, or the sound skips.
The headset does not operate properly.
No voice from callers
Low voice from callers
Resetting or initializing the headset
Resetting the headset
Initializing the headset to restore factory settings
