Sennheiser RS 170 - 08-09 Bedienungsanleitung
RS 170
Digital Wireless System
Instruction manual
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Contents
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
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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).
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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
Please understand that Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage
arising from abuse or misuse.
• a heat hazard,
• a fire hazard,
• an explosion hazard,
• a smoke or gas hazard.
Keep away from
children.
Only use rechargeable batteries
recommended by Sennheiser.
Observe correct polarity. Do not short-circuit.
Do not expose to
moisture.
Switch rechargeable battery-
powered products off after use.
Do not pack charged
batteries loose – danger
of shorting out/fire
hazard.
When not using rechargeable
batteries for extended periods
of time, charge them regularly
(about every 3 months).
Only charge
rechargeable batteries
at ambient
temperatures between
10 °C/50 °F and 40 °C/
104 °F.
Do not heat above 70 °C/
158 °F, e.g. do not expose to
sunlight or throw into a fire.
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
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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.
KleerTM wireless transmission technology
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.
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Delivery includes
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)
1safetyguide
Product overview
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Product overview
Overview of the HDR 170 headphones
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쐇
쐋
쐃
쐅
쐄
쐆
쐂쐊쐎
쐏
쐏
쐃Headband 쐄VOLUME + button
쐇Charging contacts 쐂Multi-function button
쐋Ear pads 쐆VOLUME – button
쐏Battery compartments 쐊SURR button
쐎BASS button
쐅Multi-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.
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Product overview
Overview of the TR 170 transmitter
햲CHARGE LED, orange
햳BASS button, backlit in green
햴SURROUND button, backlit in green
햵Multi-function button , backlit in green
햶Charging contacts for charging the headphones
햷Audio input (AUDIO IN)
햸ATTENUATOR switch
햹Socket for power supply unit (DC 5V 0.5A)
햺Cable 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.
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Product overview
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Overview of the indicators and acoustic signals
Meaning of the pictograms for the different LEDs
Indicators on the headphones
Status Meaning
The LED is lit.
The LED flashes once per second.
The LED flashes twice every 5 seconds.
Indicator Status Meaning
Multi-function LED 쐅The 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.
1s
5s
1s
1s
1s
5s
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Product overview
Indicators on the transmitter
Acoustic signal of the headphones
Indicator Status Meaning
CHARGE LED 햲The rechargeable batteries
are being charged.
off The rechargeable batteries
are fully charged.
BASS button 햳The dynamic bass boost is
activated.
SURR button 햴3D 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 single-
user operation.
The transmitter is in multi-
user operation.
1 short beep Meaning
The minimum volume is reached.
The maximum volume is reached.
The SURR button 쐊is being pressed.
The BASS button 쐎is being pressed.
1s
1s
5s
5s
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