Sennheiser RS 180, HDR180, 502875 User Manual

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Digital Wireless System

Instruction manualRS 180

Contents

Contents
Important safety information ...........................................................................	2
The RS 180 digital RF headphone system ......................................................	4
Delivery includes ..................................................................................................	5
Product overview .................................................................................................	6
Overview of the HDR 180 headphones .....................................................	6
Overview of the TR 180 transmitter ..........................................................	7
Overview of the indicators and acoustic signals .....................................	8
Overview of the connection stages ..........................................................	10
Putting the RS 180 into operation .................................................................	11
Setting up the transmitter .........................................................................	11
Connecting the transmitter to a sound source ......................................	12
Connecting the transmitter to the mains ...............................................	16
Inserting and changing the rechargeable batteries .............................	17
Charging the headphones’ rechargeable batteries ...............................	18
Adjusting the headband of the headphones .........................................	18
Using the RS 180 ...............................................................................................	19
Switching the transmitter on and off ......................................................	19
Switching the headphones on and off ....................................................	21
Adjusting the volume on the headphones .............................................	22
Muting the headphones .............................................................................	22
Adjusting the sound of the RS 180 to your needs ................................	23
Associating the headphones to the transmitter ...................................	25
Listening with several headphones simultaneously ............................	28
Cleaning the RS 180 ..........................................................................................	29
If a problem occurs ... ........................................................................................	30
Accessories and spare parts ............................................................................	32
Specifications ......................................................................................................	33
Manufacturer declarations ...............................................................................	34

Important safety information

•Please read this instruction manual carefully and completely before using the product.

•Make this instruction manual easily accessible to all users at all times. Always include this instruction manual when passing the product on to third parties.

•Do not use the product in situations which require special attention (e.g. in traffic or when performing skilled jobs).

•Always keep the product dry and do not expose it to extreme temperatures (normal operating temperatures: 0 °C/32 °F to 40 °C/ 104 °F).

•Use the product with care and store it in a clean, dust-free environment.

•Switch the headphones off after use to conserve battery power. Remove the batteries if the product will not be used for extended periods of time.

•The headphones contain magnets that generate a magnetic field which could cause interference with cardiac pacemakers and implanted defibrillators. Keep the headphones at least 1.2” (3 cm) from cardiac pacemakers or implanted defibrillators.

•Please protect your hearing from high volume levels. Sennheiser headphones also sound exceptionally good at low volumes.

•Only use the Sennheiser supplied power supply units.

•To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use the product near water and do not expose it to rain or moisture.

•Unplug the power supply unit from the wall socket

–to completely disconnect the product from the mains

–during lightning storms or

–when unused for long periods of time.

•Only operate the power supply unit from the type of power source specified in the chapter “Specifications” (see page 33).

•Ensure that the power supply unit is

–in a safe operating condition and easily accessible,

–properly plugged into the wall socket,

–only operated within the permissible temperature range,

–not covered or exposed to direct sunlight for longer periods of time in order to prevent heat accumulation (see “Specifications” on page 33).

•Do not operate the product near any heat sources.

•Only use attachments/accessories specified by Sennheiser (see “Accessories and spare parts” on page 32).

Important safety information

Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by Sennheiser or those having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

Intended use

Intended use of the product includes

•having read this instruction manual, especially the chapter “Important safety instructions” on page 2,

•using the product within the operating conditions and limitations described in this instruction manual.

“Improper use” means using the product other than as described in this instruction manual, or under operating conditions which differ from those described herein.

Safety instructions for the NiMH rechargeable batteries

If abused or misused, the rechargeable batteries may leak. In extreme cases, they may even present

•a heat hazard,

• a fire hazard,

• an explosion hazard,

•a smoke or gas hazard.

Please understand that Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage arising from abuse or misuse.

Keep away from	Only use rechargeable batteries
children.	recommended by Sennheiser.
Observe correct polarity.	Do not short-circuit.
Do not expose to	Switch rechargeable battery-
moisture.	powered products off after use.
Do not pack charged	When not using rechargeable
batteries loose – danger	batteries for extended periods
of shorting out/fire	of time, charge them regularly
hazard.	(about every 3 months).
Only charge	Do not heat above 70 °C/
rechargeable batteries	158 °F, e.g. do not expose to
at ambient	sunlight or throw into a fire.
temperatures between
10 °C/50 °F and 40 °C/
104 °F.
Do not mutilate or	Do not continue to use
dismantle.	defective rechargeable
	batteries.
Immediately remove	Dispose of rechargeable
rechargeable batteries	batteries at special collection
from obviously	points or return it to your
defective devices.	specialist dealer.

The RS 180 digital RF headphone system

The RS 180 is an RF stereo hi-fi headphone system with comprehensive technical features. Its transparent and balanced sound image with excellent bass response makes this system an ideal choice for hi-fi, home cinema and TV use.

The rechargeable batteries can conveniently be recharged while in the headphones. Enjoy total freedom of sound, stylish design and maximum comfort.

Additional features of the RS 180 headphone system

•Transmits uncompressed audio over a robust 2.4 GHz digital link, enabling you to enjoy your music without the hassles of cables.

•Dynamic transducer systems with powerful neodymium magnets deliver clear and detailed audio reproduction.

•Kleer’s uncompressed digital wireless transmission delivers CD-quality sound.

•No set-up required – just plug and play. Simply connect the transmitter to your personal audio/video player, put on the headphones and turn it on!

• TR 180 transmitter with multi-receiver capability, enabling up to 4 people to listen to the same sound source.

KleerTM wireless transmission technology

The RS 180 headphone system features the digital wireless audio transmission technology from Kleer. The Kleer company has developed an RF-based wireless transmission standard (of the same name) that offers lossless audio transmission in CD-quality while consuming minimal power.

Delivery includes

1HDR 180 headphones

1TR 180 transmitter

1power supply unit with country adapters

1stereo audio cable with 3.5 mm jack plugs

1adapter 3.5 mm jack socket to ¼“ (6.3 mm) jack plug

1adapter 3.5 mm jack socket to 2 RCA plugs

2AAA size NiMH rechargeable batteries, 1.2 V

1 cable dresser

1 cable binder

1 quick guide incl. CD ROM with detailed instruction manual (PDF file)

1 safety guide

Product overview

Overview of the HDR 180 headphones

HDR 180





Headband	VOLUME + button
Charging contacts	Multi-function button
Ear pads	VOLUME – button
Battery compartments	BALANCE L button
	BALANCE R button
	Multi-function LED

With the multi-function button , you can switch the headphones on/to standby mode, set the headphones to multi-user operation, mute the headphones and associate the headphones

Product overview

Overview of the TR 180 transmitter

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CHARGE LED, orange

ALC button, backlit in green

Multi-function button , backlit in green

Charging contacts for charging the headphones

RCA output (LINE OUT R, LINE OUT L)

Audio input (AUDIO IN)

ATTENUATOR switch

Socket for power supply unit (DC 5V 0.5A)

Cable dresser

With the multi-function button , you can switch the transmitter on/to standby mode, set the transmitter to multi-user operation and associate the transmitter.

Product overview

Overview of the indicators and acoustic signals

Meaning of the pictograms for the different LEDs

Status

Meaning

The LED is lit.

The LED flashes once per second.

The LED flashes twice every 5 seconds.

Indicators on the headphones

Indicator

Status

Meaning

Multi-function LED

The rechargeable batteries

are almost flat.

The headphones are in

enrollment mode

(searching for a

transmitter to pair with).

The headphones are in

association mode

(exchanging device

information with the

transmitter).

The headphones receive an

audio signal.

Product overview

Indicators on the transmitter

Indicator		Status		Meaning
CHARGE LED				The rechargeable batteries
				are being charged.
			off	The rechargeable batteries
				are fully charged.

ALC button				Automatic level control is
				activated.

Multi-function button			off	The transmitter is in


				standby mode.
				The transmitter is in
				The transmitter is in
			1s	enrollment mode
			1s	(searching for headphones
				(searching for headphones
				to pair with).
				The transmitter is in
				The transmitter is in
			1s	association mode
			1s	(exchanging device
				(exchanging device
				information with the
				headphones).
				The transmitter is in
				The transmitter is in
			5s	single-user operation.
			5s
				The transmitter is in multi-
				The transmitter is in multi-
			5s	user operation.
			5s

Acoustic signal of the headphones

1 short beep	Meaning

The minimum volume is reached.

The maximum volume is reached.

The minimum balance is reached.

The maximum balance is reached.

Sennheiser RS 180, HDR180, 502875 User Manual

Product overview

Overview of the connection stages

Connection establishment

Enrollment mode When you switch the headphones and the transmitter on, the headphones search for a suitable transmitter.

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Pairing The headphones and the transmitter have recognized each other and the headphones are paired with the transmitter.

180

Single-user and multi-user operation

Single-user operation You can listen to your sound source via one pair of headphones. By default, the transmitter is set to single-user operation (see page 25).

180

Multi-user operation In order to be able to listen to your sound source with several headphones simultaneously, you have to set your transmitter to multi-user operation (see page 28).

HDR

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Putting the RS 180 into operation

Setting up the transmitter

Choose a suitable place near your sound source (e.g. TV, stereo or home cinema system).

Do not place the transmitter close to metal objects such as shelf bars, reinforced concrete walls, etc. as this can decrease the transmitter’s range.

It is not necessary that the transmitter and headphones are in the same room, so you can move around freely in the home or outside in the garden.

Cable dresser

Snap the cable dresser into the opening at the rear of the transmitter.

Dress the cables through the small slit of the cable dresser . The cable dresser prevents the cables from slipping out of the sockets or being kinked.

Use the cable binder to conceal the cables.

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