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Sennheiser 506824 Instruction Manual

Digital wireless tv headphone system
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  • Page 1 RS 5000 RS 5000 Digital wireless TV headphone system Instruction manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important safety instructions ..............3 Package contents ................... 6 Product overview ................... 7 Putting the RS 5000 into operation ............10 Setting up the transmitter ................ 10 Connecting the transmitter to an audio source ........11 Connecting the transmitter to the power supply system ....15 Charging the stethoset receiver’s rechargeable battery .....

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Protect your hearing from high volume lev- els. Permanent hearing damage may occur when headphones are used at high volume levels for long periods of time. Sennheiser headphones sound exceptionally good and provide clear speech intelligibility at low and medium volume levels.
  • Page 4 Do not operate the product near heat sources. Clean the product only with a soft, dry cloth. Use only attachments/accessories/spare parts supplied or rec- ommended by Sennheiser. Safety instructions for lithium polymer recharge- able batteries WARNING If abused or misused, the standard/rechargeable batteries may leak.
  • Page 5 It is considered improper use when the product is used for any appli- cation not named in the corresponding product documentation. Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage arising from abuse or misuse of this product and its attachments/accessories. Before putting into operation, please observe the respective coun- try-specific regulations.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    PDF file at www.sennheiser.com/ download. A list of accessories can be found on the RS 5000 product page at www.sennheiser.com. For information on suppliers, contact your Sennheiser partner. To find a Sennheiser partner in your country, search at www.sennheiser.com. RS 5000...

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Product overview Product overview Overview of the RR 5000 stethoset receiver Ear pads, replaceable marking for the right ear marking for the left ear Ear bows with  on/off function Built-in rechargeable battery Volume buttons – Charging contacts LED  Receiver status (see page 9) Speech intelligibility...
  • Page 8 Product overview Overview of the TR 5000 transmitter Battery , Charging contacts for stethoset indicating the charging process/ receiver with holding magnets remaining operating time of the LED  Transmitter status receiver (see page 16 and 17) (see page9) Balance buttons  Digital Optical In audio input for right ear...
  • Page 9 Product overview Overview of the Receiver status LED Receiver status LED The stethoset receiver... – ... is switched off..is connected to the transmitter. lights up green ... is connected to the transmitter, the rechargeable battery is almost empty. lights up red ...

  • Page 10: Putting The Rs 5000 Into Operation

    Putting the RS 5000 into operation Putting the RS 5000 into operation Setting up the transmitter Choose a suitable place near your sound source. Separate the transmitter from other wireless devices in the room by at least 50 cm/20" to avoid interference. Do not place the transmitter close to metal objects such as shelf bars, reinforced concrete walls, etc.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Transmitter To An Audio Source

    You can also refer to the beginner’s video guides on how to connect your digital wireless headphone system to a TV: www.sennheiser.com/how-to-videos. Switch your audio sources off before connecting the transmitter. Check the connection possibilities of your audio source (audio output, usually marked “OUT”).
  • Page 12 Putting the RS 5000 into operation Connection possibility A: optical (digital) To achieve the best possible listening experience, connect the trans- mitter to your TV or hi-fi system using the supplied optical digital cable. Note that your wireless headphone system only supports digital signals coded in the format.
  • Page 13 Putting the RS 5000 into operation Connection possibility B: 3.5 mm jack socket (analog) Connect the stereo audio cable to the blue Analog 3.5 mm In audio input (3.5 mm jack socket) of the transmitter and to the 3.5 mm headphone socket of your audio source. PHONES TV VOLUME Adjust the volume of the headphone socket on your TV/audio...
  • Page 14 Putting the RS 5000 into operation Connection possibility C: RCA sockets (analog) Plug the RCA adapter* onto the stereo audio cable. Connect the stereo audio cable to the blue 3.5 mm jack socket of the transmitter. Connect the RCA connectors to the RCA sockets (mostly labeled “AUDIO OUT”...

  • Page 15: Connecting The Transmitter To The Power Supply System

    Putting the RS 5000 into operation Connecting the transmitter to the power supply system Connect the connector of the power supply unit to the yellow socket of the transmitter. Select a suitable country adapter and slide it onto the power supply unit until it clicks audibly into place.

  • Page 16: Charging The Stethoset Receiver's Rechargeable Battery

    Putting the RS 5000 into operation Charging the stethoset receiver’s rechargeable battery A complete charging cycle takes about 3 hours. Before using the receiver for the first time, charge its rechargeable battery for a com- plete charging cycle without interruption. Receiver status When the rechargeable battery is almost empty, the LED lights up red and you hear 2 beeps in the stethoset receiver.

  • Page 17: Displaying The Remaining Operating Time Of The Rechargeable Battery

    Putting the RS 5000 into operation Always store the stethoset receiver in the transmitter’s charging compartment to ensure that it is fully charged when needed. The intelligent battery charging technology prevents overcharging. The display during charging can be set so that it automatically switches off after 30 seconds (see page 31).

  • Page 18: Selecting And Replacing The Ear Pads

    To replace the ear pads: Carefully remove the ear pads from the stethoset receiver. Put the other ear pads on the stethoset receiver. Spare ear pads in different materials and forms are available from your Sennheiser partner. 18 | RS 5000...

  • Page 19: Using The Rs 5000

    Using the RS 5000 Using the RS 5000 Switching the wireless headphone system on WARNING Vol + Danger of hearing damage due to high volumes! This stethoset receiver allows you to set higher volumes than con- ventional devices. Constant high-volume use can cause hearing Vol - damage.

  • Page 20: Switching The Wireless Headphone System Off

    Using the RS 5000 Switching the wireless headphone system off Take the stethoset receiver off so that the ear bows fold inwards. The stethoset receiver automatically switches off after 20 sec- Receiver status onds. The LED goes off. The transmitter auto- matically switches off (standby) when there is no stethoset receiver connected.

  • Page 21: Wearing The Stethoset Receiver

    (Package contents, see page 18) – the stethoset receiver hangs freely from your ears and rests lightly on your chest. Spare ear pads in different materials and forms are available from your Sennheiser partner. RS 5000 | 21...

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Volume

    Using the RS 5000 Adjusting the volume WARNING Vol + Danger of hearing damage due to high volumes! Before putting the stethoset receiver on, set the volume on the receiver to a low level. Vol - Do not expose yourself to high volume levels for extended peri- ods of time.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Balance

    Using the RS 5000 Adjusting the balance The balance buttons allow for left/right volume adjustment. Adjust the balance so that you hear equally well with both ears. The balance setting is stored on the stethoset receiver. If you are using several receivers with a transmitter, the respective receivers are optimally adjusted to match the personal hear- ing preferences of the users (e.g.

  • Page 24: Selecting A Hearing Profile For Sound Enhancement

    Using the RS 5000 Selecting a hearing profile for sound enhancement The hearing profiles alter the sound of the audio signal in order to especially improve the speech intelligibility. The profiles are used to specifically change certain frequency ranges by e.g. boosting or attenuating low-frequency or high-frequency tones.
  • Page 25 Using the RS 5000 Selecting a hearing profile To select the hearing profile that best suits you, proceed as follows: Switch your audio source on and select a program where speech is foregrounded. Put the stethoset receiver on and make sure that only this receiver is connected to the transmitter.

  • Page 26: Activating/Deactivating The Speech Intelligibility Function

    Using the RS 5000 Activating/deactivating the speech intelligibility function When speech is mixed with annoying background noise, speech may be difficult to understand. The speech intelligibility function automatically detects and reduces annoying background noise. The audio signal is perma- nently analyzed and adjusted accordingly so speech is fore- grounded and easier to understand.

  • Page 27: Cleaning And Maintaining The Rs 5000

    Put the ear pads back on the stethoset receiver. For reasons of hygiene, you should replace your ear pads from time to time. Spare ear pads in different materials and forms are available from your Sennheiser partner. RS 5000 | 27...

  • Page 28: Replacing The Stethoset Receiver's Rechargeable Battery

    Sennheiser ser- vice partner. You need suitable tools for replacement. We therefore recommend to have the rechargeable battery replaced by your Sennheiser ser- vice partner. To find a Sennheiser service partner in your country, search at www.sennheiser.com. 28 | RS 5000...

  • Page 29: Using Additional Functions

    Using additional functions Using additional functions The following additional functions are not required for normal use of the wireless headphone system. You can, however, extend the potential use of the system and adjust some of the functions to your individual needs. Pairing one or several stethoset receivers with the transmitter The stethoset receiver and the transmitter of your wireless head-...

  • Page 30: Advanced Settings

    Using additional functions Advanced settings The advanced settings allow you to adjust the wireless headphone system to your individual needs and to protect the settings against accidental changes. Activating the protected You can change the advanced settings by activating the protected settings mode settings mode: Disconnect the transmitter from the power supply system by...
  • Page 31 Using additional functions Battery status display This setting is saved on the transmitter, independent of the ste- thoset receiver you are using. To change the battery status display: Make sure that the protected settings mode is activated (see page 30). Press the Balance button L.
  • Page 32 Using additional functions Hearing profile and balance protection This setting is saved on the stethoset receiver, independent of the transmitter you are using. Make sure that your stethoset receiver’s balance setting and hearing profile are correctly adjusted (see page 23 and 24). Make sure that the protected settings mode is activated (see page 30).

  • Page 33: Restoring The Factory Default Settings

    Using additional functions Restoring the factory default settings To restore the transmitter to the factory settings: Disconnect the transmitter from the power supply system by unplugging the connector of the power supply unit. Simultaneously press and hold the buttons L, and R.

  • Page 34: Charging The Rechargeable Battery Using The Mca 800 Charging Adapter

    Using additional functions Charging the rechargeable battery using the MCA 800 charging adapter If you have purchased an additional stethoset receiver or an optional MCA 800 charging adapter, you can also charge the ste- thoset receiver using the charging adapter. WARNING Interference due to magnetic fields! The MCA 800 charging adapter generates stronger permanent mag-...

  • Page 35: If A Problem Occurs

    If a problem occurs ... If a problem occurs ... Problem Possible cause Possible solution Page The transmitter No connection to the power supply Check the connections of the power does not switch system. supply unit. The rechargeable battery is empty. Recharge the rechargeable battery. Recharge the rechargeable battery for The headphones several hours.
  • Page 36 RS 5000 product page at www.sennheiser.com for the most up-to-date list of frequently asked questions. You may also contact your local Sennheiser partner for assistance. To find a Sennheiser partner in your country, search at www.sennheiser.com.

  • Page 37: Leaving The Range Of The Transmitter

    If a problem occurs ... Leaving the range of the transmitter The range of the transmitter largely depends on environmental con- ditions such as wall thickness, wall composition etc. If you leave the range of the transmitter, the audio first cuts out occasionally until it finally cuts out completely.

  • Page 38: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications RS 5000 system Carrier frequency 2.4 to 2.4835 GHz Modulation 8-FSK Digital analog input:  typ. 85 dBA at 1 V Signal-to-noise ratio digital input: > 90 dBA RF output power max. 10 dBm Audio latency < 60 ms Range up to 70 m (line of sight) Stethoset receivers that can...
  • Page 39 Specifications operation: typ. 1 W 0.5 W   Power consumption standby: (without charging) Dimensions (W x H x D) approx. 50 x 42 x 270 mm NT 5-10AW power supply unit Nominal input voltage/ 100 – 240 V~/ current 300 mA Power frequency 50 –...

  • Page 40: Manufacturer Declarations

    Manufacturer Declarations Manufacturer Declarations Warranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on this product. For the current warranty conditions, please visit our website at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner. FOR AUSTRALIA ONLY Sennheiser goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
  • Page 41 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Sennheiser electronic Corp. may void FCC authorization to operate this equipment. CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) RS 5000...
  • Page 42 émetteur, ni utilisé avec une autre antenne ou un autre émetteur. Trademarks Sennheiser is a registered trademark of Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG. Other product and company names mentioned in this instruction manual may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
  • Page 43 Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany www.sennheiser.com www.sennheiser.com Publ. 08/17, 570728/A02...

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