Operation; Standard Use; In Case Of Problems - THOMSON WHP 990 User Manual

WHP990_IB14L 9/06/05
If your audio source has two RCA (cinch) audio output
jacks instead of a headphone jack, use the cords supplied
(14 and 16) to connect your headphones to the two (red
and white) RCA plugs.
2.
Connect the other end of the stereo audio cord
(14) to the AUDIO IN socket (11) at the back
of the cradle.
3.
Connect the AC/DC mains adapter connector
(13) to the DC IN socket (12) at the back of the
cradle, then connect the adapter to a mains outlet
(230 V - 50 Hz).

Operation

Standard use

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1. Switch on your audio source (television set, Hi-Fi
unit, CD player, etc.) and, if necessary, play a disc.
Warning: If the volume is too low, the cradle switches off
after 2 minutes of use.This is to comply with the current
legislation on reduce the amount of radio emissions in the
environment.Therefore, to ensure that this function is not
accidentally triggered, we suggest that you set the
television, audio amplifier or DVD/CD player headphone
volume level at approximately half way (50%). Please
consult your equipments user manual for details on how
to set the head / earphones volume level.
2. The base starts up automatically when an audio
signal from the source is received at the input
socket (11) on the base (make sure there is
power to the base from the mains adapter as
previously indicated).The power supply indicator
(9) must be on to confirm the base is ready.
The cradle has an automatic function that switches it off if
the audio input jack (11) does not receive an audio signal
for approximately 2 minutes. Please consult your
equipments user manual for details on how to set the
head / earphones volume level.
3.
Switch on the headset using the On/Off button
(POWER) (5).
4.
The cradle features 3 phase locking channels (PLL)
for radiofrequency transmission. Select one of
these channels using the selector at the back of
the cradle, i.e. 1/2/3 (10).
Select a channel and then use the CHANNEL
fine-tuning control (4) to adjust reception.
The PLL function automatically locks the three
channels, providing you with top-quality listening
and no sound loss.The blue indicator light (3)
blinks on the headset when the latter is not tuned
to the channel selected on the base.The same
light stays on continuously when the channel is
found and giving good reception.
5.
Adjust the sound volume with the
buttons (1 and 2).
VOL-
6.
When you have finished using the headphones,
switch off the headphones using the On/Off
button (POWER) (5) and place the audio source
on standby.
Note: to ensure your headphones are charged and ready
for use at all times, place them on the cradle when not
used.

In case of problems

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If you experience any problems while installing or
using these headphones, please refer to the following
instructions :
No sound
• Check that your audio source, cradle and
headphones are connected and supplied properly,
and are switched on.
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and
VOL+
2
• Make sure the rechargeable batteries are correctly
installed in the headset.Are they properly
charged?
• Check that the cradle is running, the indicator (9)
must be lit.
• Check that the source delivers a sufficient audio
signal to the cradle's AUDIO IN input socket
(11).
Poor sound quality or interference
• Check that the sound provided by the source is of
sufficient quality and that the signal level is not
too low or too high.
• Check the rechargeable batteries are properly
charged. If necessary, you can try out the headset
with new ones then take these out straight
afterwards without putting the headset back onto
its base.
• Check that you have selected the best
transmission channel 1, 2, 3 for your equipment's
electromagnetic environment. If necessary try
another channel, remembering to fine-tune
reception using the CHANNEL control (4)
again.
• Check that the distance between the headphones
and the cradle is within the operating range (50
metres in the open air, or several tens of metres
indoors dependent on the building materials used
and the charge remaining in the rechargeable
batteries).
• Check that the audio source provides stereo
sound.
Switching off unexpectedly
• The cradle has an automatic power off function.
When no signal is received through the cradle's
AUDIO IN socket, it switches off. Switch on
your audio source again and use the CHANNEL
control (4) to adjust reception. If necessary,
increase the audio source's volume.
Features
Cradle
• Power supply: 12 V (DC) via a 230 V - 50 Hz
(AC) mains power supply adaptor
• Transmission frequency: UHF - 3 channels.
2430 MHz, 2440 MHz, 2460 MHz.
• Range : 50 metres in the open air
Headset
• Power supply:
3 AAA type 1.2 V rechargeable batteries.
If you encounter difficulties
Advisors are at your disposal to help you solve your
problems at this telephone number.
You can contact THOMSON by dialling:
0871 712 1312
(For Great-Britain, all calls will be charged 0,10£ / mn)
www.thomson-europe.com
WHP990/GB-sd-XX/epheme/06-2005