Sennheiser RS 220 User Manual

Contents

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

The RS 220 digital RF headphone system ...................................................... 4

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

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

Overview of the headphones ...................................................................... 6

Overview of the transmitter ........................................................................ 7

Overview of the transmitter’s connections .............................................. 7

Overview of the indicators ........................................................................... 8

Putting the RS 220 into operation ................................................................... 9

Setting up the transmitter ........................................................................... 9

Connecting the transmitter to audio sources ........................................ 10

Connecting the transmitter to the mains ............................................... 14

Charging the rechargeable batteries inside the headphones ............. 14

Adjusting the headband of the headphones ......................................... 15

Using the RS 220 ............................................................................................... 16

Switching the transmitter on/off ............................................................. 16

Switching the headphones on/off ........................................................... 19

Selecting an audio source or toggling between audio sources .......... 21

Adjusting the volume on the headphones ............................................. 23

Adjusting the balance ................................................................................. 23

Associating a second pair of headphones to the transmitter ............ 24

Cleaning and maintaining the RS 220 ........................................................... 25

Changing the rechargeable batteries of the headphones ................... 25

Replacing the ear pads ............................................................................... 26

If a problem occurs ... ........................................................................................ 27

Specifications ...................................................................................................... 29

Manufacturer declarations ............................................................................... 30

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Important safety information

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Important safety information

왘 Please read this instruction manual carefully and completely before

using the product.

왘 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.

왘 This instruction manual is also available on the Internet at

www.sennheiser.com.

Preventing health problems

왘 Before using the product, set the volume to a low level. To protect your

hearing, avoid listening at high volume levels for long periods of time.

왘 Do not use the product in situations which require special attention

(e.g. in traffic or when performing skilled jobs).

The product generates stronger permanent magnetic fields that could cause interference with cardiac pacemakers and implanted defibrillators (ICDs).

왘 Always maintain a distance of at least 3.94” (10 cm) between the ear

cup housing and the cardiac pacemaker or implanted defibrillator.

Preventing damage to the product

왘 Always keep the product dry and do not expose it to extreme temper-

atures (normal operating temperatures: 5°C/41°F to 40°C/104°F).

왘 Use the product with care and store it in a clean, dust-free environ-

ment. Varnish or furniture polish may degrade the feet of the transmitter, which could stain your furniture. You should therefore place the transmitter on a non-slip pad to avoid potential staining of furniture.

왘 Switch the headphones off after use to conserve battery power.

Remove the batteries if the headphones will not be used for extended periods of time.

Preventing damage to the power supply unit

왘 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the product to

rain or moisture.

왘 Unplug the mains unit from the wall socket to completely disconnect

the product from the mains, during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

왘 Only operate the mains unit from the type of power source specified in

the chapter “Specifications”.

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왘 To prevent heat accumulation, always ensure that the mains unit is in

a safe operating condition and easily accessible, properly plugged into the wall socket and not covered or exposed to direct sunlight for longer periods of time.

왘 Only use the power supply units, charging cables and accessories

recommended by Sennheiser. An overview can be found on www.sennheiser.com.

Important safety information

Intended use

Intended use of the product includes

• having read this instruction manual, especially the chapter “Important safety information”,

• 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.

Observe correct polarity.

Do not expose to moisture.

Only charge rechargeable batteries at ambient temperatures between 10°C/50°F and 40°C/104°F.

Do not mutilate or dismantle.

Immediately remove rechargeable batteries from an obviously defective product.

Only use rechargeable batteries specified by Sennheiser.

Only charge the rechargeable batteries in the headphones (see page 14).

Pack/store charged batteries so that the terminals cannot contact each other – danger of shorting out/fire hazard.

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.

Do not continue to use defective rechargeable batteries.

Dispose of rechargeable batteries at special collection points or return it to your specialist dealer.

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The RS 220 digital RF headphone system

Experience audiophile sound quality with the RS 220 digital wireless headphone system. Consisting of a transmitter and open, circum-aural headphones, the system offers uncompressed music enjoyment – just like wired high-end headphones.

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 220 RF headphone system

• Transmits uncompressed CD-quality audio over a robust 2.4 GHz digital

• Dynamic transducer systems with powerful neodymium magnets

• No set-up required – just plug and play. Simply connect the transmitter

• TR 220 transmitter with multi-receiver capability, enabling up to

• Signals can be looped through so that the transmitter can be inte-

• Universal connections:

link, enabling you to enjoy your music without the hassles of cables.

deliver clear and detailed audio reproduction.

to your personal audio/video player, put on the headphones and turn it on.

2 people to listen to the same audio source via an optional second pair of headphones.

grated into an existing connection between 2 devices

– 1 analog input and output

– 1 coaxial digital input and output

– 1 optical digital input and output

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Delivery includes

RS 220

Digital wireless

system

Sicherheitshinweise Indicazioni di sicurezza Instruções de segurança Veiligheidsvoorschriften

Safety Guide Consignes de sécurité Indicaciones de seguridad Instruções de segurança

Delivery includes

HDR 220 headphones

TR 220 transmitter

Power supply unit with country adapters

Stereo audio cable with dual RCA plugs on each end

Coaxial cable with a single RCA plug on each end – for digital connections

Audio adapter (2 RCA sockets to 3.5 mm jack plug)

BA 200 rechargeable batteries, HR03, AAA size, NiMH

RS 220

Digital wireless

system

Quick Guide incl. CD ROM

Quick Guide

with detailed instruction manual (PDF file)

Safety Guide

A list of accessories can be found on the RS 220 product page at www.sennheiser.com. For information on suppliers, contact your local Sennheiser partner: www.sennheiser.com > “Service & Support“.

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Product overview

Overview of the headphones

1 Headband

2 Charging contacts

3 Battery compartments

4 Ear pads

5 Volume +/L button

6 Balance button

for changing between Volume/Balance

7 Volume –/R button

8 On/Off button

9 Power LED

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0 Input button

for selecting the audio source

Product overview

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

Pairing

-LEVEL

DC IN

9V/1A

IN OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITALANALOG

Pairing

-LEVEL

쐃

쐇 쐄

쐏쐆

쐋 쐂

ANALOG

Overview of the transmitter

A Charging contacts for charging

the headphones

B ANALOG LED

C COAXIAL LED

D OPTICAL LED

F Power touch key

G ON LED

H Battery LED

I Pairing button

J LEVEL control dial

E Touch key for selecting the

audio source

Overview of the transmitter’s connections

쐃 DC IN socket for power supply unit

Inputs Outputs

쐇 ANALOG IN (analog) 쐄 ANALOG OUT (analog) 쐋 COAXIAL IN (digital coaxial) 쐂 COAXIAL OUT (digital coaxial) 쐏 OPTICAL IN (digital optical) 쐆 OPTICAL OUT (digital optical)

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Product overview

Overview of the indicators

Indicators on the headphones

Indicator Status Meaning

Power LED 9 lights up blue The headphones have found a suit-

able transmitter.

flashes blue The headphones haven’t found a

suitable transmitter.

flashes alternately blue and red

flashes red The rechargeable batteries are

off The headphones are switched off.

The headphones are in pairing mode.

almost flat.

Indicators on the transmitter

Indicator Status Meaning

ON LED G lights up green The transmitter has found suitable

Battery LED H lights up red The rechargeable batteries are being

ANALOG LED B/ COAXIAL LED C/ OPTICAL LED D

headphones.

flashes green The transmitter hasn’t found suit-

able headphones.

lights up red The transmitter is in loop through

mode (i.e. a digital signal can be looped through to connected devices).

off The transmitter is in standby mode.

charged.

off The rechargeable batteries are fully

charged.

lights up green The corresponding input (“IN”) has

been selected.

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Putting the RS 220 into operation

Setting up the transmitter

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

cinema system). Avoid placing 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.

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Putting the RS 220 into operation

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Connecting the transmitter to audio sources

You can connect up to 3 audio sources (e.g. CD player, DVD player and TV) to the transmitter. The transmitter is fitted with 2 digital and 1 analog inputs and outputs. If you connect several audio sources, you can conveniently toggle between these audio sources with a key press (see page 21).

왘 Switch your audio source off before connecting the transmitter.

왘 Check the available connection possibilities of your audio source.

왘 Select the corresponding connection cable and, if necessary, a suitable

adapter.

Connection possibilities (output) of the audio source

RCA (analog) Stereo audio cable with dual

SCART (analog) Stereo audio cable with audio

Headphone socket (analog)

Coaxial (digital) Coaxial cable with with a single

Optical (digital) Optical digital cable (to be

Connection cable/adapter

RCA plugs on each end

adapter (to be ordered separately)

Stereo audio cable with audio adapter

RCA plug on each end

ordered separately)

왘 Follow the instructions in the corresponding chapter in order to connect

your transmitter to the audio source.

Connecting the transmitter to RCA sockets

쐇

OUT

IN OUT

9V/1A

DC IN

IN OUT

COAXIAL

Pairing

OPTICAL

DIGITALANALOG

-LEVEL

왘 Connect the RCA plugs of the stereo audio cable K to the corre-

sponding RCA sockets of your audio source.

왘 Connect the RCA plugs of the stereo audio cable K to the left (“L”) and

right (“R”) ANALOG IN input 쐇.

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