Sony WH-XB910N Wireless Noise Cancelling Stereo Headset

This document provides essential information for the safe and effective use of your Sony WH-XB910N Wireless Noise Cancelling Stereo Headset.

Important Safety Precautions

General Precautions:

Do not install the product in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Do not expose batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat, such as sunshine, fire, or the like, for a long time.
Do not subject batteries to extreme low temperature conditions that may result in overheating and thermal runaway.
Do not dismantle, open, or shred secondary cells or batteries.
In case of a cell leaking, do not allow the liquid to come into contact with the skin or eyes. If contact has been made, wash the affected area with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice.
Secondary cells and batteries need to be charged before use. Always refer to the manufacturer’s instructions or product manual for proper charging instructions.
After extended periods of storage, it may be necessary to charge and discharge the cells or batteries several times to obtain maximum performance.
Dispose of properly.

Product-Specific Precautions:

This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation.
EU Compliance: This equipment complies with Directive 2014/53/EU. Full text available at: https://compliance.sony.eu
UK Compliance: This equipment complies with the UK relevant statutory requirements. Full text available at: https://compliance.sony.co.uk
Disposal of Waste Batteries and Equipment: Symbols indicate that products and batteries should not be treated as household waste. Recycle materials to conserve natural resources. For products requiring permanent connection with an incorporated battery, replacement should only be done by qualified service staff. Hand over products and batteries at end-of-life to appropriate collection points.
This unit has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC regulation using a connection cable shorter than 3 meters.
Only the supplied headphone cable(s) can be used with these headphones.
High volume may adversely affect your hearing.
Do not use the unit while walking, driving, or cycling, as it may cause traffic accidents.
Do not use in hazardous areas unless the surrounding sound can be heard.
The unit is not waterproof. If water or foreign matter enters the unit, it may result in fire or electric shock. Stop use immediately and consult your nearest Sony dealer if this occurs.
Be careful that the unit does not fall into a sink or container filled with water.
If you touch the unit with wet hands, or put the unit in the pocket of a damp article of clothing, the unit may get wet.
Refer to the instruction manual of the wireless device for details on the effects of contact with the human body from connected devices.
Never insert the USB plug when the unit or charging cable is wet.
This product contains magnets which may interfere with pacemakers, programmable shunt valves for hydrocephalus treatment, or other medical devices. Consult your doctor before using this product if you use any such medical device.
This product has magnets. Placing magnetic stripe cards in the vicinity of the product may affect the magnetism of the card and render it unusable.
Static Electricity: If you use the unit when the air is dry, you may experience discomfort due to static electricity. This is not a malfunction. Wearing clothes made of natural materials can reduce the effect.
Bluetooth® Communications: Microwaves emitting from a Bluetooth device may affect the operation of electronic medical devices. Turn off this unit and other Bluetooth devices in hospitals, near priority seating in trains, locations where inflammable gas is present, near automatic doors, or near fire alarms.
Charging the Unit: Be sure to use the supplied USB Type-C cable.
Wearing the Unit: Forcibly pressing headphones against your ears or quickly pulling them off can result in eardrum damage. The speaker diaphragm may produce a click sound when wearing the headphones; this is not a malfunction.
Be careful not to catch your finger in the unit when folding.
When using the unit as wired headphones, use the supplied headphone cable only. Make sure that the headphone cable is firmly inserted.
Do not apply weight or pressure to the unit for long periods, including when it is stored, as it may cause deformation.
If you experience discomfort while using the unit, stop using it immediately.
If you have any questions or problems concerning this unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Specifications

Headset

Model: YY2951
Power source: DC 3.85 V (Built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery), DC 5 V (When charged using USB)
Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C
Rated power consumption: 3 W
Mass: Approx. 252 g
Impedance: 48 Ω (1 kHz) (when connecting via headphone cable with unit turned on), 16 Ω (1 kHz) (when connecting via headphone cable with unit turned off)
Sensitivity: 96 dB/mW (when connecting via headphone cable with unit turned on), 96 dB/mW (when connecting via headphone cable with unit turned off)
Frequency response: 7 Hz - 25,000 Hz (JEITA)

Included items:

Wireless Noise Cancelling Stereo Headset (1)
USB Type-C® cable (USB-A to USB-C®) (approx. 20 cm) (1)
Headphone cable (approx. 1.2 m) (1)
Carrying case (1)

Communication specification

Communication system: Bluetooth Specification version 5.2
Output: Bluetooth Specification Power Class 1
Frequency band: 2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz)
Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2,400 MHz - 2,483.5 MHz
Maximum output power: Bluetooth: < 8 dBm

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

System requirements for battery charge using USB

USB AC adaptor: A commercially available USB AC adaptor capable of supplying an output current of 0.5 A (500 mA) or more.

Compatible iPhone/iPod models

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone SE, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPod touch (7th generation), iPod touch (6th generation) (As of July 2021)

Trademarks

Apple, iPhone, iPod and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Google and Android are trademarks of Google LLC.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license.
The LDAC name and logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
USB Type-C® and USB-C® are registered trademarks of USB Implementers Forum.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Notes on the License

This product contains software that Sony uses under a licensing agreement with the owner of its copyright. Please access the following URL and read the contents of the license: https://rd1.sony.net/help/mdr/sl/21/

Disclaimer regarding services offered by third parties

Services offered by third parties may be changed, suspended, or terminated without prior notice. Sony does not bear any responsibility in these sorts of situations.

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