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Advanced Headphone System with DTS Digital Surround Sound

Model number:

MDR-DS5100

Transmitter

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

Optical Digital Input

allows use with Dolby Digital and PCM audio

Multi-Level Delta/Sigma D/A Converter

achieves 18 bit resolution

Enhanced Headphone Jack with Volume Control

can be optimized to take full advantage of the audio characteristics of Sony MDR F-1 full open air-type headphones; jack is easily accessible on the front panel for use with any optional corded stereo headphones

Cordless Design

lets you sit anywhere, even move around (within range of the transmitter) and still enjoy ideal surround sound

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

Built In Dolby Digital™, Dolby® Surround, and DTS® Virtual 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

Built In Sony Logic 3D Circuitry

uses 24 bit DSP (Digital Signal processing) at 125 MIPS (million instructions per second)

Fifth Order Delta/Sigma A/D Converter

uses 64X oversampling for high precision

35µm Copper Board Traces

are twice as thick as conventional designs, for higher conductivity

Unique Open Air Headphones

with open air acoustic circuit provides greater wearing comfort even over extended listening sessions

33 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

Neodymium Magnets

pack more magnetic energy per ounce than conventional ferrite, samarium cobalt or aluminum magnets

Complete Kit Includes

high-powered transmitter, headphones, AC power adaptor, battery charger, Ni-Cad rechargeable batteries, and optical connecting cable

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

Built In Dolby® Pro Logic® 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

Gold Plated Analog Input

for noise-free Dolby stereo and pure stereo sources

SILMIC Electrolytic Capacitors

are provided in the analog stage, for more natural sound

Headphones

High Power Infrared Transmitter

has separate FM carriers for wide bandwidth, high channel separation

Oversized 40mm Diameter Drive Units

are larger than most headphones, for noticeably deeper bass sounds

Self-Adjusting Headband

conforms precisely to the shape of your head for a comfortable fit even after listening for hours on end

Product Specifications

General Specifications

  • Battery Life : Approx. 90 hours with optional alkaline batteriesApprox. 30 hours with supplied Ni-Cad batteries
  • Diaphragm : 12 µm thin polyester film
  • Distortion : 1% or less (1kHz)
  • Drive Unit : 40mm diameter
  • Effective Range : 33 feet (10m)
  • Frequency Response : 12-24000Hz
  • Infrared Carrier Frequencies : Right 2.8MHz, Left 2.3MHz
  • Infrared Modulation : Frequency Modulation
  • Infrared Wavelength : 880nm
  • Inputs : Optical Digital jack (Toslink)Stereo L/R phono jacks
  • Magnet : Neodymium
  • Power Requirements : Rechargeable Ni-Cad batteries x 2 (supplied) orAA dry cell batteries x 2 (optional)
  • Type : Open-air, Dynamic, Cordless

In the Box

  • Rechargeable Ni-Cad Batteries x 2
  • Stand for Digital Surround Processor
  • Battery Charger
  • AC Power Adaptor
  • Optical Digital Connecting Cable (Toslink to Toslink)

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