Sennheiser 502874, RS 170 User Manual

Digital Wireless System

Instruction manual

RS 170

Contents

Important safety information ........................................................................... 2

The RS 170 digital RF headphone system ...................................................... 4

Delivery includes .................................................................................................. 5

Product overview ................................................................................................. 6

Overview of the HDR 170 headphones ..................................................... 6

Overview of the TR 170 transmitter .......................................................... 7

Overview of the indicators and acoustic signals ..................................... 8

Overview of the connection stages .......................................................... 10

Putting the RS 170 into operation ................................................................. 11

Setting up the transmitter ......................................................................... 11

Connecting the transmitter to a sound source ...................................... 12

Connecting the transmitter to the mains ............................................... 15

Inserting and changing the rechargeable batteries ............................. 16

Charging the headphones’ rechargeable batteries ............................... 17

Adjusting the headband of the headphones ......................................... 17

Using the RS 170 ............................................................................................... 18

Switching the transmitter on and off ...................................................... 18

Switching the headphones on and off .................................................... 20

Adjusting the volume on the headphones ............................................. 21

Adjusting the sound of the RS 170 to your needs ................................ 22

Associating the headphones to the transmitter ................................... 24

Listening with several headphones simultaneously ............................ 27

Cleaning the RS 170 .......................................................................................... 28

If a problem occurs ... ........................................................................................ 29

Accessories and spare parts ............................................................................ 31

Specifications ...................................................................................................... 32

Manufacturer declarations ............................................................................... 33

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 32).

• 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 32).

• Do not operate the product near any heat sources.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by Sennheiser (see “Accessories and spare parts” on page 31).

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 children.

Only use rechargeable batteries recommended by Sennheiser.

Observe correct polarity. Do not short-circuit.

Do not expose to moisture.

Do not pack charged batteries loose – danger of shorting out/fire hazard.

Only charge rechargeable batteries at ambient

Switch rechargeable batterypowered products off after use.

When not using rechargeable batteries for extended periods of time, charge them regularly (about every 3 months).

Do not heat above 70 °C/ 158 °F, e.g. do not expose to

sunlight or throw into a fire. temperatures between 10 °C/50 °F and 40 °C/ 104 °F.

Do not mutilate or dismantle.

Do not continue to use

defective rechargeable

batteries.

Immediately remove rechargeable batteries from obviously defective devices.

Dispose of rechargeable

batteries at special collection

points or return them to your

specialist dealer.

The RS 170 digital RF headphone system

The RS 170 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 170 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 170 transmitter with multi-receiver capability, enabling up to 4 people to listen to the same sound source.

Kleer

The RS 170 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.

wireless transmission technology

Delivery includes

1 HDR 170 headphones

1 TR 170 transmitter

1 power supply unit with country adapters

1 stereo audio cable with 3.5 mm jack plugs

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

1 adapter 3.5 mm jack socket to 2 RCA plugs

2 AAA 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)

1safety guide

Product overview

Overview of the HDR 170 headphones

쐇

쐃

쐋

쐄

쐏

쐂

쐆

쐊

쐏

쐃 Headband 쐄 VOLUME + button 쐇 Charging contacts 쐂 Multi-function button 쐋 Ear pads 쐆 VOLUME – button 쐏 Battery compartments 쐊 SURR button

쐎 BASS button 쐅 Multi-function LED

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

쐅

쐎

Overview of the TR 170 transmitter

Product overview

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햲 CHARGE LED, orange 햳 BASS button, backlit in green 햴 SURROUND button, backlit in green 햵 Multi-function button , backlit in green 햶 Charging contacts for charging the headphones 햷 Audio input (AUDIO IN) 햸 ATTENUATOR switch 햹 Socket for power supply unit (DC 5V 0.5A) 햺 Cable dresser

With the multi-function button 햵, 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 쐅 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 햲 The rechargeable batteries

are being charged.

off The rechargeable batteries

are fully charged.

BASS button 햳 The dynamic bass boost is

activated.

SURR button 햴 3D surround sound is

activated.

Multi-function button 햵

off The transmitter is in

standby mode.

The transmitter is in enrollment mode (searching for headphones to pair with).

The transmitter is in

association mode (exchanging device information with the headphones).

The transmitter is in singleuser operation.

Acoustic signal of the headphones

1 short beep Meaning

The minimum volume is reached.

The maximum volume is reached.

The SURR button 쐊 is being pressed.

The BASS button 쐎 is being pressed.

The transmitter is in multiuser operation.

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.

Pairing The headphones and the transmitter have recognized each other and the

headphones are paired with the transmitter.

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 24).

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 27).

Putting the RS 170 into operation

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Putting the RS 170 into operation

Setting up the transmitter

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

cinema system).

왘 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

왘 Snap the cable dresser 햺 into the opening at the rear of the

transmitter.

왘 Dress the cables through the small slit of the cable dresser 햺. The cable

dresser prevents the cables from slipping out of the sockets or being kinked.

왘 Use the cable binder to conceal the cables.

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