Sony MDR-10RBT User Manual

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Page 1 Help Guide SEARCH MDR-10RBT Getting Started Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions. BLUETOOTH One-touch connection (NFC) Music Phone calls Multi point connection Troubleshooting Important information Contents list © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 2: Getting Started
Before First Use BLUETOOTH Before first use Features and location of parts One-touch connection (NFC) Features Location and function of parts Music Power Phone calls Charging the headset Multi point connection Troubleshooting Important information Contents list © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 3: Bluetooth
Pairing and connecting with an iPhone Multi point Connecting with a paired iPhone connection Pairing and connecting with other BLUETOOTH Troubleshooting devices Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device Important Indications of BLUETOOTH function information Contents list © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 4: One-Touch Connection (Nfc)
About “NFC Easy Connect” App connection (NFC) One-touch connection Music Connecting with a smartphone by one-touch functions Phone calls Disconnecting the smartphone by one-touch Multi point functions connection Switching the device by one-touch functions Troubleshooting Important information Contents list © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 5: Music
Listening to music Controlling the audio device One-touch Using the headset by connecting the supplied cord connection (NFC) Selecting the sound quality mode of music playback Music Phone calls Multi point connection Troubleshooting Important information Contents list © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 6: Phone Calls
SEARCH MDR-10RBT > Phone calls Getting Started Phone calls BLUETOOTH Making a call Receiving a call One-touch Controlling the smartphone or mobile phone connection (NFC) Music Phone calls Multi point connection Troubleshooting Important information Contents list © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 7: Multi Point Connection
Connecting the headset with a music player and a smartphone (mobile phone) One-touch Connecting the headset with 2 Android smartphones connection (NFC) Connecting the headset with an Android smartphone Music and an iPhone Phone calls Multi point connection Troubleshooting Important information Contents list © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 8: Troubleshooting
Possible causes of symptoms One-touch connection (NFC) Table of contents for symptoms and possible causes Music Power and charging BLUETOOTH connection Phone calls One-touch connection (NFC) Multi point Music connection Phone calls Troubleshooting Important information Contents list © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 9: Important Information
Help Guide SEARCH MDR-10RBT > Important information Getting Started Important information BLUETOOTH License and trademark notice One-touch connection (NFC) Music Phone calls Multi point connection Troubleshooting Important information Contents list © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 10 Help Guide SEARCH MDR-10RBT > Contents list Getting Started Getting Started BLUETOOTH Before First Use Before first use One-touch Features and location of parts connection (NFC) Features Music Location and function of parts Phone calls Power Charging the headset Multi point...
Page 11 Preparation on the smartphone About “NFC Easy Connect” App SEARCH One-touch connection Connecting with a smartphone by one-touch functions Disconnecting the smartphone by one-touch functions Switching the device by one-touch functions Music Listening to music Listening to music Controlling the audio device Using the headset by connecting the supplied cord Selecting the sound quality mode of music playback Phone calls...
Page 12 Power and charging BLUETOOTH connection SEARCH One-touch connection (NFC) Music Phone calls Important information Important information License and trademark notice © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 13: Before First Use
Multi point For information about the customer support Web site, access: connection http://www.sony.net/ About battery charging Troubleshooting “Charging the headset” on how to charge the battery. Important information Features Contents list © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 14: Table Of Contents
Up to 17 hours of listening time Passive operation Allows audio playback even when the power is turned off. Swivel mechanism for easy portability by rotating housing to flat figure. Carrying pouch Location and function of parts © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 15 SEARCH...
Page 16: Location And Function Of Parts
Help Guide SEARCH MDR-10RBT > Getting Started > Features and location of parts > Location and function of parts Getting Started Functions of buttons, indicators, and other parts on your wireless BLUETOOTH stereo headset are explained here. One-touch connection (NFC)
Page 17 Make sure that you insert the plug of the music player until it clicks. Otherwise, you may not hear the sound normally. Jog switch ( Controls various call and playback functions. N mark [Details] VOLUME +/– button The + button has a tactile dot. Charging the headset © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 18: Charging The Headset
Help Guide SEARCH MDR-10RBT > Getting Started > Power > Charging the headset Getting Started The headset contains a lithium ion rechargeable battery, which should BLUETOOTH be charged before using the headset for the first time. One-touch System requirements for battery charge using USB...
Page 19 If the life of the built-in rechargeable battery drops to half the normal length, the battery should be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony dealer for replacement of the rechargeable battery. Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or mechanical shock. Never leave the headset in a car...
Page 20 Indicator (red) Status 3 times Full 2 times 1 time Low (needs to charge) When the battery is almost empty The indicator turns red. When the battery becomes empty, the headset sounds a beep and turns off automatically. © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 21 Help Guide SEARCH MDR-10RBT > BLUETOOTH > BLUETOOTH > What is BLUETOOTH wireless Getting Started technology? BLUETOOTH Bluetooth® wireless technology is a short-range wireless technology that enables wireless data communication between digital devices, One-touch such as a computer or digital camera. BLUETOOTH wireless...
Page 22 BLUETOOTH device during talking on the telephone or listening to the music. Do not use the BLUETOOTH function on an airplane. The radio waves may cause malfunction of the airplane and result in hazardous accidents. What you can do with BLUETOOTH function © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 23 Talking on the phone Troubleshooting You can make and receive a call with your hands free, while leaving Important your smartphone or mobile phone in your bag or pocket. [Details] information Contents list Steps to BLUETOOTH function © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 24: Steps To Bluetooth Function
Help Guide SEARCH MDR-10RBT > BLUETOOTH > BLUETOOTH > Steps to BLUETOOTH function Getting Started To listen to music played, or make a call on a BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH smartphone or mobile phone, you must establish a BLUETOOTH connection between the headset and the BLUETOOTH device.
Page 25 BLUETOOTH device during talking on the telephone or listening to the music. Do not use the BLUETOOTH function on an airplane. The radio waves may cause malfunction of the airplane and result in hazardous accidents. Pairing and connecting with an Android smartphone © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 26 Help Guide SEARCH MDR-10RBT > BLUETOOTH > BLUETOOTH connection > Pairing and connecting with an Getting Started Android smartphone BLUETOOTH It is necessary to pair BLUETOOTH devices to establish a BLUETOOTH connection. When pairing the headset with a One-touch smartphone, place the smartphone within 1 meter (3 feet) of the connection (NFC) headset.
Page 27 SEARCH 4. Search for this headset on the smartphone. Touch [Bluetooth] [Search for devices]. 5. Touch [MDR-10RBT]. If passkey input is required, input “0000.” A Passkey may be called a “Passcode,” a “PIN code,” a “PIN number,” or a “Password.”...
Page 28 8 paired devices is replaced by the new one. When recognition of the headset by the device to be connected is deleted. The headset is initialized. All pairing information is deleted. Connecting with a paired Android smartphone © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 29 (music playback) by pressing the button. Check the connecting status on the smartphone. If not connected, proceed to step 2. 2. Make the BLUETOOTH connection from the smartphone. Touch [Settings] [Bluetooth]. Make sure that [Bluetooth] is set to on, then touch [MDR-10RBT].
Page 31 Help Guide SEARCH MDR-10RBT > BLUETOOTH > BLUETOOTH connection > Pairing and connecting with an Getting Started iPhone BLUETOOTH It is necessary to pair BLUETOOTH devices to establish a BLUETOOTH connection. When pairing the headset with an iPhone, One-touch place the iPhone within 1 meter (3 feet) of the headset.
Page 32 SEARCH 3. Turn on the BLUETOOTH function on the iPhone. Touch [OFF] to change it to [ON]. 4. Touch [MDR-10RBT]. If passkey input is required, input “0000.” A Passkey may be called a “Passcode,” a “PIN code,” a “PIN number,” or a “Password.”...
Page 33 8 paired devices is replaced by the new one. When recognition of the headset by the device to be connected is deleted. The headset is initialized. All pairing information is deleted. Connecting with a paired iPhone © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 34 (music playback) by pressing the button. Check the connecting status on the iPhone. If not connected, proceed to step 2. 2. Make the BLUETOOTH connection from the iPhone. Touch [Settings] [Bluetooth]. Make sure that [ON] is selected, then touch [MDR-10RBT].
Page 36: Bluetooth Devices
2. Perform the pairing procedure on the BLUETOOTH device to search for this headset. “MDR-10RBT” will be displayed on the list of detected devices on the screen of the BLUETOOTH device. If “MDR-10RBT” is not displayed, repeat from step 1.
Page 37 8 paired devices is replaced by the new one. When recognition of the headset by the device to be connected is deleted. The headset is initialized. All pairing information is deleted. Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 38: Bluetooth Device
Help Guide SEARCH MDR-10RBT > BLUETOOTH > BLUETOOTH connection > Connecting with a paired Getting Started BLUETOOTH device BLUETOOTH 1. Turn on the headset. Press and hold the POWER button for about 2 seconds. One-touch connection (NFC) Music Phone calls...
Page 40: Indications Of Bluetooth Function
(Connected HFP/HSP or information A2DP) Playing music or During a call Contents list (Connected HFP/HSP and A2DP) Incoming call When the remaining battery power becomes low, the indicator turns from blue to red, except for pairing mode. © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 41 BLUETOOTH device. Compatible smartphones Phone calls Smartphones with the NFC function built-in (OS: Android 2.3.3 or Multi point later, excluding Android 3.x) connection Troubleshooting Preparation on the smartphone Important information Contents list © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 42 For details, refer to the manual supplied with your smartphone. 2. Set the smartphone so that the NFC function can be used. For details, refer to the manual of the smartphone. About “NFC Easy Connect” App © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 43 One-touch connection (NFC) > About “NFC Easy Connect” App Getting Started “NFC Easy Connect” is Sony’s original app for Android Phone BLUETOOTH available at Google Play Store. To find out more about the functions, search for “NFC Easy Connect” One-touch and download the free app.
Page 44 Refer to the manual of the smartphone for the designated connection location to be touched on the smartphone. Troubleshooting Important information Contents list Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection. Disconnecting the smartphone by one-touch functions © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 45 The headset is not turned off automatically even if you disconnect Contents list it. To turn the power off, press and hold the POWER button for about 2 seconds. The indicator (blue) goes off and the headset turns off. Switching the device by one-touch functions © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 46 BLUETOOTH device touched. Multi point Note connection Unlock the screen of the smartphone beforehand. If you installed the “NFC Easy Connect” App in the smartphone, start the “NFC Troubleshooting Easy Connect” App. Important information Contents list © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 47 Help Guide SEARCH MDR-10RBT > Music > Listening to music > Listening to music Getting Started You can enjoy listening to music and basic remote control operation BLUETOOTH of a BLUETOOTH device via a BLUETOOTH connection. The BLUETOOTH device is required to support the following One-touch BLUETOOTH profiles.
Page 48 When you finish playing music, the BLUETOOTH connection may terminate automatically, depending on the BLUETOOTH device. Related topic Pairing and connecting with an Android smartphone Pairing and connecting with an iPhone Pairing and connecting with other BLUETOOTH devices Controlling the audio device © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 49 Help Guide SEARCH MDR-10RBT > Music > Listening to music > Controlling the audio device Getting Started If the BLUETOOTH device supports AVRCP, you can control it by the BLUETOOTH buttons on the headset. The functions available may vary depending on the BLUETOOTH device.
Page 51 If you disconnect the cord from the smartphone or mobile phone, you can talk using the microphone and speaker of the phone. Selecting the sound quality mode of music playback © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 52: Music Playback
Help Guide SEARCH MDR-10RBT > Music > Listening to music > Selecting the sound quality mode of Getting Started music playback BLUETOOTH The sound quality is set to the “Standard” mode (SBC high quality mode) as the default setting. One-touch When using an AAC or aptX compatible device, select the “Priority...
Page 53 Depending on the ambient conditions in the area where you are using the headset, intermittent sound may still occur, even if the “Priority on stable connection” mode is selected. © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 54: Making A Call
Help Guide SEARCH MDR-10RBT > Phone calls > Phone calls > Making a call Getting Started You can enjoy a hands-free call with a BLUETOOTH smartphone or BLUETOOTH mobile phone that supports the BLUETOOTH profile HFP (Hands-free Profile) or HSP (Headset Profile), via a BLUETOOTH connection.
Page 55 The indicator (blue) goes off, and the headset turns off. Related topic Pairing and connecting with an Android smartphone Pairing and connecting with an iPhone Pairing and connecting with other BLUETOOTH devices Receiving a call © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 56: Receiving A Call
Help Guide SEARCH MDR-10RBT > Phone calls > Phone calls > Receiving a call Getting Started 1. Connect the headset with a BLUETOOTH device in advance. BLUETOOTH 2. When there was a call, press the button on the headset and One-touch receive the call.
Page 57 1. Disconnect the BLUETOOTH connection using the smartphone or mobile phone. 2. Press and hold the POWER button on the headset for about 2 seconds. The indicator (blue) goes off, and the headset turns off. Controlling the smartphone or mobile phone © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 58 Help Guide SEARCH MDR-10RBT > Phone calls > Phone calls > Controlling the smartphone or mobile Getting Started phone BLUETOOTH The function available may vary depending on the profile supported by your BLUETOOTH smartphone or mobile phone. Even if the phone...
Page 60 Help Guide SEARCH MDR-10RBT > Multi point connection > Multi point connection > Connecting the headset with a music Getting Started player and a smartphone (mobile phone) BLUETOOTH To call using a BLUETOOTH smartphone or mobile phone while One-touch listening to music played on another BLUETOOTH compatible music...
Page 61 Related topic Pairing and connecting with an Android smartphone Pairing and connecting with an iPhone Pairing and connecting with other BLUETOOTH devices Connecting with a smartphone by one-touch functions Connecting the headset with 2 Android smartphones © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 62 Help Guide SEARCH MDR-10RBT > Multi point connection > Multi point connection > Connecting the headset with 2 Getting Started Android smartphones BLUETOOTH When you connect the headset with a smartphone, usually the music playback function and the phone call function are both connected One-touch automatically.
Page 63: To Receive A Call
Related topic Pairing and connecting with an Android smartphone Pairing and connecting with an iPhone Connecting with a smartphone by one-touch functions Connecting the headset with an Android smartphone and an iPhone © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 64 Help Guide SEARCH MDR-10RBT > Multi point connection > Multi point connection > Connecting the headset with an Getting Started Android smartphone and an iPhone BLUETOOTH When you connect the headset with a smartphone, usually the music playback function and the phone call function are both connected One-touch automatically.
Page 65 To disconnect the call Press the button on the headset again to switch back to music playback. Related topic Pairing and connecting with an Android smartphone Pairing and connecting with an iPhone Connecting with a smartphone by one-touch functions © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 66: Initializing The Headset
Important http://www.sony.net/ 6. If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult information your nearest Sony dealer. Contents list Resetting the headset Insert a small pin, etc., into the hole, and push it until you feel a click.
Page 67 All pairing information is deleted. SEARCH Table of contents for symptoms and possible causes © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 68 See an appropriate topic according to your problem. One-touch Power and charging connection (NFC) BLUETOOTH connection One-touch connection (NFC) Music Music Phone calls Phone calls Multi point Power and charging connection Troubleshooting Important information Contents list © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 69 Help Guide SEARCH MDR-10RBT > Troubleshooting > Possible causes of symptoms > Power and charging Getting Started The headset is not turned on. BLUETOOTH Charge the battery of the headset. The headset cannot be turned on while charging the battery.
Page 71 Help Guide SEARCH MDR-10RBT > Troubleshooting > Possible causes of symptoms > BLUETOOTH connection Getting Started Pairing cannot be done. BLUETOOTH Bring the headset and the BLUETOOTH device closer together. One-touch Cannot make a BLUETOOTH connection. connection (NFC) Check that the headset is turned on.
Page 72 Press and hold the POWER button and the button together for about 7 seconds. The indicator (blue) flashes 4 times, and the headset is reset to the default setting. All pairing information is deleted. One-touch connection (NFC) © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 73 Important You cannot make a one-touch connection because the headset information cannot be turned on while it is connected to the INPUT jack. Remove the connecting cord from the headset. Contents list Music © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 74 A2DP BLUETOOTH connection. Sound skips frequently during playback. Set the headset to the “Priority on stable connection” mode. For details, refer to “Selecting the sound quality mode of music playback.” Phone calls © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 75 SEARCH...
Page 76 Important Low sound from the caller information Turn up the volume of the headset. Turn up the volume on the BLUETOOTH smartphone or mobile Contents list phone if necessary. © 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 77: License And Trademark Notice
Getting Started The BLUETOOTH word mark and logos are owned by the BLUETOOTH Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. One-touch The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, connection (NFC) Inc.

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