Radio Shack 33-1234 User Manual

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What’s Included

Transmitter

1/4-inch

Plug

Infrared Wireless Stereo Headphones

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Set Up Your Transmitter

To use your wireless ste r eo headphones, you must connect you r t r ans mitter to an audio source, such
as a television, home theater or CD player. Choose one of these connections.

Using a 1/8-inch Jack:

Using the 1/4-inch
Adapter:

Using Left/Right Stereo Jacks:

TV

Connection

Panel

Notes:

• Place the transmitter at the same height or slightly higher than the expected height of the
headphone.

• Avoid placing your transmitter outdoors, near a window, or any place where sunlight might
prevent opt imum transmission.

• Do not point the transmitter directly towards a window.

• Do not place any object between the transmitter and the receiver that might block the infrared
transmission.

Power the Headphones

Installing the Batteries

Remove each ear pad, and insert a rechargeable AAA battery in each
earpiece, matching the polarity (+ and -) inside.

Charging the Headphone’s Batteries

You must charge your headphone’s batteries for at least 16 hours bef or e using them the first time and
when you replace the batteries.

1.Turn the transmitter off, and insert the
transmitter’s charg in g c or d into the CHARGE
jack on the headphone’s earpiece.

2.Turn the transmitter back on when finished,
and disconnect the charging cord.

Note: Do not charge the batteries longer than
24 hours. This could reduce battery
performance.

Important: The EPA certified RBRC® Battery
Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd)
battery indicates RadioShack is voluntarily
participating in an industry program to collect and
recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life,
when taken out of service in the United States or
Canada. The RBRC program provides a convenient
alternative to placing used Ni-Cd batteries into the
trash or the municipal waste stream, which may be illegal in your area.
Please call 1-800-THE-SHACK (1-800-843-7422) for in for ma tion on Ni­Cd battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area.
RadioShack’s involvement in this program is part of the company’s
commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural
resources.

Adapter

Charging
Indicator

Phono Plug

Adapter

Charging

Cord

1/8-inch

plug

1/8 plug

POWER
ON/OFF

Power

Indicator

ON/OFF Switch

Power Your Transmitter

DC IN
Jack

Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into th e DC IN ja ck on
the back of the transmitter. Then,
plug the other end into a s tandard
AC outlet.

Warning: Using an adapter that
does not supply 12 volts and
delivers at least 200 mA, and
does not have its center tip set to

AC Barre

negative could damage your
transmitter or adapter.

Operation

1. Turn on your audio source and adjust its volume to the minimum position.

2. Turn on you r trans mitter and he adphon es, an d turn the ear piece ’ s vol ume d own to
its lowest level.

3. Put on your headphones and adjust the volume on both your audio source and
headphones to a comfortable listening level.

4. When finished, turn your headphones and transmitter off.

Notes:

• If you do not hear s ound, make sure your transm itter is correctly plugge d into your
audio source.

• Make sure your batteries are charged for at least 16 hours before use.

ON/OFF

Volume Control

ON/OFF

IR Stereo Transmitter ♦ IR Stereo Headphone

AC/DC Adapter ♦ 2 AAA Rechargeable Batteries

1/8-inch jack to 1/4-inch Stereo Plug Adapter

1/8-inch to Dual Phono Plugs Adapter

Care

Keep your transmitter and headphones dry; if they get wet, wipe them dry
immediately. Use and store the transmitter and headphones only in room
temperature environments. Handle your headphones and tran smitter carefully; do
not drop them. Keep your headphones and transmitter away from dust and dirt,
and wipe them with a damp cloth occasionally to keep them looking new.

If your headphones are not performing as they should, take them to your local
RadioShack store for assistance. To locate your nearest RadioShack, use the
store locator feature on RadioShack's website (www.radioshack.com), or call 1­800-The Shack (843-7422) and follow the menu options. Modifying or tampering
with the headphone's internal components can cause a malfunction and might
invalidate its warranty.

Battery Cautions

• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.

• Dispose of batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them.

• Use only rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries. Do not use non­rechargeable batteries.

• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard,
alkaline, or rechargeable) or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.

• If you do not plan to use the unit for a month or more, remove the batteries.
Batteries can leak chemicals that may destroy electronic parts.

Specifications

Transmission Mode............................................................Infrared Frequency Modulation

Power Supply....................................................................... Transmitter: 12V DC Adapter

Distortion ...............................................................................................................1% THD

S/N Ratio....................................................................................................................50dB

Frequency Response.....................................................................................40-12000 Hz

Carrier Frequency............................................................................Left Channel: 2.3 MHz

Operation Distance......................................................................................25 Feet (7.6m)

Specifications are typical. Individual units may vary. Specifications are subject to change and
improvement without notice. Actual product might vary from the images in this document.

Limited 90-Day Warranty

This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of pur­chase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKE S
NO EXPRESS WARRA NTIES AND ANY IMPLI ED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITN ESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR­POSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED
HEREIN, RadioS hack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO C US TOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY
LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY
BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RE SULTING FROM INCONV ENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROP ­ERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above lim­itations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the wa rranty period, take the product and the RadioS hack sal es r ecei pt as proof of pu rchase da te to any RadioShack
store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the
product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made,
become the property of RadioSha ck. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the pe rform ance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts
and products are warranted for the remai nder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replace me nt of the pr oduct made after the expira­tion of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to fol­low instructions, improper installation or mai ntenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than those pr o­vided by a RadioShack Authorized S er vice Faci lity; (c ) con sum abl es such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transp ortation, shi ppi ng or insu ra nce
costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set- up ser vi ce adj ust m ent or rei nstall atio n.
This warranty gives you specific legal righ ts, and yo u ma y also have ot her right s w hich var y from sta te to state

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Headphones: 2 AAA Rechargeable Batteries

Right Channel: 2.8 MHz

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