Notice SONY MDR-XB500

« r handling capacity: 1,500 mW (IEC*) / Impedance: 40 ? at 1 kHz / Sensitivity: 104 dB/mW / Frequency response: 4 – 24,000 Hz / Cord: 1.2 m (47 1/4 in), Y type, flat / Plug: Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug / Mass: Approx. 185 g (6.53 oz) without cord / Supplied accessory: Carrying pouch (1) * IEC = International Electrotechnical Commission Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Precautions ? Listening with headphones at high volume may affect your hearing. For traffic safety, do not use while driving or cycling. ? Do not subject the headphones to excessive shock. ? Handle the driver units carefully. ? Do not put weight or pressure on the headphones as it may cause the headphones to deform during long storage. ? The ear cushions may deteriorate due to long-term storage or use. ? The ear cushions are hand-made parts so the stitches and grain of each may differ. ? Do not leave the jack plug dirty otherwise the sound may be distorted. ? Clean the headphones with a soft dry cloth. Do not blow on the units when cleaning. Do not allow the plug to become dirty, otherwise the sound may deteriorate. ? Do not leave the stereo headphones in a location subject to direct sunlight, heat or moisture. ? Because the headphones are of a high density enclosure, forcing them against your ears may result in eardrum damage. Avoid using the headphones where they are liable to be struck by people or other objects, such as a ball, etc. Pressing the headphones against your ears may produce a diaphragm click sound. This is not a malfunction. Optional replacement ear cushions can be ordered from your nearest Sony dealer. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents. Français Casque d’écoute stéréo Caractéristiques ? Transducteurs XB Graves dynamiques puissants obtenus grâce à de grands transducteurs XB de 40 mm conçus exclusivement par Sony ? Structure à vibrations directes Ensemble acoustique extrêmement étanche pour un niveau d’isolation sonore très élevé et des graves puissants ? Coussins d’oreillettes surdimensionnés Coussins d’oreillettes réducteurs de pre... »