Overview

Enter a world without wires with the new MDR-DS3000 Infrared Wireless Headphones. These headphones are ideal for DVD players and other components with Dolby Digital, Dolby Surround or DTS Surround Sound. These unique open-air headphones are comfortable, cordless and have a 23 foot transmission range, a 90° transmission angle and a self-adjusting headband. For superb sound and mobility, the MDR-DS3000 Infrared Wireless Headphones make the perfect addition to your home theatre.

Features

• Superb Surround Sound System with Enhanced Sound Quality and Triple-Speed Lightning-Fast Digital Processing • Ideal for DVD Players and Other Components Offering Dolby Digital, Dolby Surround or DTS Surround Sound Transmitter • Incorporates Sony VPT Virtual Phones Technology™ with advanced level 125MIPS (125 million instructions per second) Logic 3D Processor for richer and more natural "live" sound quality, with "weightier" more substantial bass sounds to enhance the sense of live presence • Decode-Mode Indicator on Front Panel visually indicates when the system is in Dolby Digital, Dolby Surround, or DTS mode, and provides a stylized representation of the virtual speaker placement relative to the listener, for each mode • Built In Sony Logic 3D Circuitry uses 24 bit DSP (Digital Signal processing) at 125 MIPS (million instructions per second) • Optical Digital Input allows use with Dolby Digital and PCM audio • Gold Plated Analog Input for noise-free Dolby stereo and pure stereo sources • Fifth Order Delta/Sigma A/D Converter uses 64X over-sampling for high precision • Multi-Level Delta/Sigma D/A Converter achieves 18 bit resolution • SILMIC Electrolytic Capacitors are provided in the analog stage, for more natural sound • 35µm Copper Board Traces are twice as thick as conventional designs, for higher conductivity Headphones • Unique Open Air Headphones with open air acoustic circuit provides greater wearing comfort even over extended listening sessions • Cordless Design lets you sit anywhere, even move around (within range of the transmitter) and still enjoy ideal surround sound • High Power Infrared Transmitter has separate FM carriers for wide bandwidth, high channel separation • 90° Transmission Angle (maximum) further enhances your ability to enjoy uninterrupted surround sound listening without pinning you down to one spot • Long-Stroke 12µm Polyester Film Diaphragms feature low mass for superb transient response; new diaphragm shape resists bending and flexing to provide low distortion • Self-Adjusting Headband conforms precisely to the shape of your head for a comfortable fit even after listening for hours on end • Complete Kit Includes high-powered transmitter, headphones, AC power adaptor, battery charger, Ni-Cad rechargeable batteries, and optical connecting cable • Oversized 30mm Diameter Drive Units are larger than most headphones, for noticeably deeper bass sounds • Built In Dolby® Pro Logic II® Decoder unlocks the Surround Sound tracks often included in VHS Hi-Fi, stereo TV, and other traditional sources to provide the maximum "live" entertainment experience available • Built In Dolby Digital™, Dolby® Pro Logic II and DTS® 5.1 Decoders reproduces all popular surround sound systems including state of the art 5.1 channel sound as well as Digital Theater Systems surround sound • 23 Foot Transmission Range offers full listening enjoyment throughout the room or listening area, and allows you to sit where you are most comfortable while maintaining a sense of live presence • Versatile, Comfortable Open Air Headphones can also be used with normal 2-channel stereo systems • Rechargable Batteries included • Automatic On/Off function • Headphones Recharge on Base • Volume Control on headphones • Muting Function eliminates noise outside of the transmission range • Power Saving Feature turns headpones off after 10 Minutes of no signal transmission

Specifications

• Driver Unit: 30mm diameter • Magnet: Ferrite • Weight: Headphones: 10 oz (280g) incl. Supplied NiMH batteries - Transmitter: 13.25 oz (370g) • Dimensions: Transmitter: 5 7/10" x 5 9/10" x 5 7/10" (145 x 150 x 146mm) • Power Requirements: Rechargeable NiMH batteries x 2 (supplied) or AA dry cell batteries x 2 (optional) Transmitter • Infrared Wavelength: 880nm • Infrared Modulation: Frequency Modulation • Infrared Carrier Frequencies: Right 2.8MHz, Left 2.3MHz • Power Requirements: AC 120V, 60Hz • Power Requirements: DC 9V (from supplied AC power adaptor) • Type: Optical Digital jack (Toslink) Stereo L/R phono jacks • Diaphragm: 1% or less (1kHz) Headphones • Type: Open-air, Dynamic, Cordless Audio • Effective Range: 23 feet (10m) • Frequency Response: 20-20000Hz Power • Battery Life : Approx. 35 hours with optional alkaline batteries; Approx. 20 hours with supplied Ni-Cad batteries Supplied Accessories • Stand for Digital Surround Processor • AC Power Adaptor • Rechargeable NiMH Batteries x 2 • Optical Digital Connecting Cable (Toslink to Toslink)