Sennheiser Electronic TR165 User Manual

RS 165

Digital Wireless Headphone System

Instuction Manual

Contents

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

The RS 165 digital wireless headphone system ........................................ 4

Package includes ............................................................................................ 5

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

Overview of the HDR 165 headphones ..................................................... 6

Overview of the TR 165 transmitter .......................................................... 7

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

Putting the RS 165 into operation ............................................................ 11

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

Connecting the transmitter to an audio source .................................... 12

Connecting the transmitter to an AC wall outlet .................................. 15

Replacing and inserting the rechargeable batteries ............................ 16

Charging the rechargeable batteries ....................................................... 17

Adjusting the headband ............................................................................ 18

Using the RS 165 headphone system ...................................................... 19

Switching your wireless headphone system on .................................... 19

Adjusting the volume ................................................................................. 20

Muting/unmuting the headphones ......................................................... 20

Activating/deactivating the dynamic bass boost ................................. 21

Pairing one or several headphones to the transmitter ........................ 22

Switching your wireless headphones off ................................................ 23

Cleaning and maintaining the RS 165 ...................................................... 24

Replacing the ear pads ............................................................................... 24

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 25

Sound problems ........................................................................................... 25

Other problems ............................................................................................ 26

Leaving the range of the transmitter ...................................................... 27

Clearing the pair settings on the headphones ....................................... 27

Specifications ............................................................................................... 28

Manufacturer declarations ......................................................................... 29

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Important safety information

왘 Read this instruction manual carefully and completely before using the

product.

왘 Always include this instruction manual when passing the product on to

parties.

third

왘 Do not use an obviously defective product.

eventing damage to health an

왘 Protect your hearing from high volume levels. Permanent hearing dam-

age may occur when headphones are used a long periods of time. Sennheiser headphones sound exceptionally good at low and medium volume levels.

왘 Keep the headphones at least 10 cm/3.94” from cardiac pacemakers or

mpl

anted defibrillators. The headphones contain magnets that gener-

i ate a magnetic field which could cause interference with cardiac pacemakers and implanted defibrillators.

왘 Keep the product, accessories and pac

dren and pets to prevent accidents and choking hazards.

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

traffic or when performing skilled jobs).

(e.g. in

Preventing damage to the product and malfunctions

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

tures to avoid corrosion or deformation. The normal operating temperature is from 0 to 40 °C/32 to 104 °F.

왘 Use only attachments/accessories/spare parts sup

mended by Sennheiser.

왘 Unplug the power supply unit from the AC

going to use the product for extended periods of time.

왘 Varnish or furniture polish may degrade the feet of the transmitter,

which co mitter on a non-splip pad to avoid potential staining of furniture.

왘 Do not place your headphones on a g

similar objects for long periods as this can widen the headband and reduce the contact pressure of the headphones.

uld stain your furniture. You should therefore place the trans-

d accidents

las

s dummy head, chair armrest or

t high volume levels for

ging parts out of reach of chil-

extreme tempera-

plied or re

wall outlet if you are not

com-

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왘 Clean the product only with a soft, dry cloth.

Intended use/Liability

This wireless headphone system is suitable for sets, and home cinema systems.

This product is intended for private domestic use only. It is not suitable for commercial use. This product is also not intended to be used with portable audio devices.

It is considered improper use when this product is used for any application not named in the associated product guides and instruction manual.

Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage arising from abuse or misuse of this product and its attachments/accessories.

use with hi-fi systems, TV

Important safety information

LR03

HR03

Safety instructions for standard/rechar

geable batteries

WARNING

In extreme cases, the standard/rechargeable batteries may cause the following hazards if abused or misused:

•explosion

•fire

•heat

•smoke/gas

Keep away from children.

Do not heat above 70 °C/ 158 °F), e.g. do not expose to sunlight or throw into a fire.

Do not expose to moisture.

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

Do not mutilate or dismantle.

When not using the product for an extended period of time, remove the standard/ rechargeable batteries.

Observe correct polarity. Use only rechargeable batteries

and chargers recommended by Sennheiser.

Pack/store standard/ charged rechargeable batteries so that the terminals cannot

Do not continue using defective standard/rechargeable batteries and dispose of them

immediately. contact each other – danger of shorting out/ fire hazard.

Switch battery-powered products off after use.

Immediately remove standard/

rechargeable batteries from an

obviously defective product.

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

Do not charge standard batteries.

Dispose of standard/

rechargeable batteries at

special collection points or

return them to your specialist

dealer.

Do not mix standard and

rechargeable batteries in the

battery compartments.

leak and may

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The RS 165 digital wireless headphone system

Sennheiser's RS 165 is the perfect introduction to the world of digital wireless home entertainment. Its ergonomic, closed, circumaural design reduces background noise while providing an exceptionally comfortable fit, so that you can focus on enjoying your favorite television programs and movies.

Easy to use and intuitive, all you need to do is to connect the included multi-purpose transmitter to your home audio or entertainment system. And because these headphones are from Sennheiser, you can count on a vibrant, detailed sound reproduction. You'll also be free to move around, since the RS 165 provides a robust, digital wireless audio transmission with minimum latency, and there is a Bass Boost listening mode for added power.

Sennheiser's RS 165: Get more from your TV and home audio today!

Features

• Closed, circumaural headphones with excellent digital wireless audio transmission

• High-quality Sennheiser transducers and a selectable Bass Boost mode for vibrant sound

• Intelligently designed controls for maximum ease of use

• Multi-purpose transmitter – also functions as “easy-charge“ cradle and docking station

• Multi-receiver transmission – transmitter supports up to four pairs of headphones simultaneously

• Ergonomic design for enhanced wearing comfort

•2-year warranty

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