SERVICE MANUALPublished by Sony Techno Create CorporationSony CorporationAudio&Video Business GroupMDR-NC500DSPECIFICATIONSNOISE CANCELING HEADPHONES9-889-146-032008J05-1© 2008.10US ModelCanadian ModelAEP ModelUK ModelE ModelAustralian ModelChinese ModelTourist ModelVer. 1.2 2008.10GeneralType Closed dynamicDriver unit 40 mm, dome type (CCAW adopted)Power handling capacity 100 mWImpedance 40 Ω at 1 kHzSensitivity 102 dB/mWFrequency response 5 - 24,000 HzTotal Noise Suppression Ratio*1 Approx. 20 dB *2Power source DC 3.7 V: Built-in lithium-ionrechargeable battery,2 × LR6 (size AA) batteries,or AC power adaptorMass Approx. 195 g (6.9 oz)Supplied accessoriesConnecting cord (0.5 m, gold plated stereo mini plug) (1)Connecting cord (1.5 m, gold plated L type stereo mini plug) (1)Connecting cord with battery case (1)Carrying case (1)Plug adaptor for in-flight use*3 (single/dual) (1)Gold-plated unimatch plug adaptor(stereo phone plug y stereo mini jack) (1)Sony LR6 (size AA) batteries (2) (US and Tourist models)AC power adaptor (1)Operating Instructions (1)Product Information (1)Startup guide (1)Card warranty (1)*1 Under the Sony measurement standard.For details about the Total Noise SuppressionRatio amount for each mode, refer to theProduct Information booklet.*2 Equivalent to approx. 99 % reduction of energy of sound comparedwith not wearing headphones(NC MODE A).*3 May not be compatible with some in-flight music services.Design and specifi cations are subject to change without notice.General charging and usage timeCharging time Usage time*1Approx. 3 hours *2 Approx. 15 hours*3*1 At 1 kHz, 0.1 mW + 0.1 mW output*2 Hours required to fully charge an empty battery*3 Time stated above may vary, depending on ambient temperature orconditions of use.Battery lifeBattery type Approx. hours*1Sony Alkaline 10 hours *2LR6 (size AA) battery*1 Output at 1 kHz, 0.1 mW + 0.1 mW*2 Time stated above may vary, depending on ambient temperature orconditions of use.Note (US and Tourist models)Because the supplied battery was included in the package from the time ofmanufacture (as a convenience to the user), it is possible that the batterylife may be somewhat depleted by the time of purchase. The actual lifeof the supplied battery may be shorter than the standard time described inthis manual when using a fresh battery.